Air Force Operations Support Badges Grade:Basic The badge displayed an emblem

The badge displayed an emblem denoting enlisted status on its circular shield

pathfinders were used during airborne operations in World War II which included the Allied airborne D-Day landings at Normandy

or maintenance personnel at an Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment or Department or aircraft squadron

After renaming the badge

also both awards required a citation in orders and a recommendation by the commander

Air Force Operations Support Badges Grade:Basic The badge displayed an emblemUnited States Air Force Operations Support Badge Occupational badges are reflective of a service member's Air Force specialty. Criteria: General officers: Wear the basic badge, representative of the organization's mission, upon entering a headquarters staff or command position, unless previously qualified for a higher level badge. Wear the next higher level badge after 12 months. Continue to upgrade to next higher level every 12 months. Officers: Wear