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The U.S. military issues instructor badges to specially training military personnel who are charged with teaching military recruits the skills they need to perform as members of the U.S. Armed Forces or teach continuing education courses for noncommissioned officers and officers in the military. With the exception of the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard, these badges are considered temporary military decorations and must be surrendered upon completion of one's duty as a military instructor. Because of this, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps award Drill Instructor Ribbons as a permanent decoration to recognize service members who have qualified and performed as military instructors.〔(Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon ), posted 02 Aug 10, last accessed 26 Nov 11〕〔(U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter 5, Awards ), updated 27 Jul 11, last accessed 26 Nov 11〕〔(Permanent Marine Corps Uniform Board, Chapter5, Awards ), updated 29 Oct 09, last accessed 26 Nov 11〕 ==Army Instructor Badges== The Drill Sergeant Identification Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which was first issued on January 15, 1958. It is also nicknamed the "pumpkin" patch due to its appearance when worn in the non-subdued pin-on version and in the color sew-on version worn before insignia was subdued in the 1950s and 1960s. The badge is presented to any NCO who has completed the Drill Sergeant Course at any U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, and has been assigned as a drill sergeant at a U.S. Army training command.〔(Drill Sergeant Identification Badge ), The Institute of Heraldry, Uniform Services ~ Army, U.S. Army Badges; last accessed 22 November 2012〕〔(U.S. Army Pamphlet 670–1: Uniform and Insignia, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia ), Department of the Army Publications and Forms, dated 31 March 2014, last accessed 1 January 2015〕〔(U.S. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards ), dated 11 December 2006 rapid action revision 24 June 2013, last accessed 1 January 2015〕 The drill sergeant identification badge is worn by all qualified drill sergeants. Each element of the badge has a specific meaning. It consists of 13 stars representing the original colonies. The torch, burning brightly, in the center symbolizes liberty. The snake is derived from the original ”Don’t Tread On Me” serpent on the Gadsden flag, a symbol of American independence during the 18th century. Together with the torch and breastplate, it indicated readiness to defend. The breastplate is a symbol of strength. The green background is a vestment worn under the breastplate. It's called a Jupon, which represents the new Army. The snake grasps, with his tail and teeth, a scroll inscribed “This We’ll Defend,” the motto of the United States Army. The inscription summarizes the meaning of all the symbols on the badge, depicting the determination, devotion, and constant readiness of the American soldier.〔〔〔 The Drill Sergeant Identification Badge (non-subdued) is worn on the lower right uniform pocket of the U.S. Army Class A uniform. On the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), the black subdued pin on version is worn centered on the ACU blouse pocket. The badge is authorized for wear upon successful completion of the Drill Sergeant Course. During this tour of duty the Drill Sergeant badge is considered a temporary decoration pending successful completion of the tour as a drill sergeant. The award is authorized by the Commandant of the Drill Sergeant School, and the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge may be worn for the duration of a military member’s career, including commissioned service. Any drill sergeant who is relieved of drill sergeant duties for cause may be required to surrender the badge and in this case would not eligible for any further display of the decoration.〔〔 In June 2014, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) implemented the Army Instructor Identification Badges. These badges are earned by certified noncommissioned officers who work as instructors within the Noncommissioned Officer Education System. The Army Instructor Identification Badge system is designed to be part of the Instructor Development and Recognition Program (IDRP) and come with promotion points for pay grades E-5 and E-6. The introduction of these new badges help to "serve as a foundation on which the Army can promote instructor achievement through personal and professional growth, inspiring others to do the same," said MSG Elsi Inoa-Santos, IDRP Manager.〔〔(Army Directive 2013-27, Army Instructor Badges and Personnel Development Skill Identifiers for Instructors in the Noncomissioned Officer Education System ), Secretary of the Army, dated 9 December 2013, last accessed 1 January 2015〕〔(TRADOC Regulation 600-21, Noncommissioned Officer Education System Instructor Development and Recognition Program ), U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, dated 5 December 2014, last accessed 1 January 2015〕〔(First Soldiers awarded Army Instructor Badge ), WWW.ARMY.MIL, by TRADOC Public Affairs Office, dated 28 July 2014, last accessed 1 January 2015〕〔(New Army Instructor Badges a key step to professionalize NCOES instructors ), NCO Journal, by Pablo Villa, dated 6 May 2014, last accessed 1 January 2015〕〔(New Army Instructor Recognition Program: TRADOC Now ), U.S. Army TRADOC YouTube Channel, dated 11 July 2014, last accessed 1 January 2015〕 The Army Instructor Identification Badges are awarded in three levels; basic, senior, and master. To earn the basic badge a soldier must meet the instructor requirements outlined in Army Regulation 614-200, must complete the requirements of TRADOC Regulation 600-21, must complete 80 hours of instruction as a primary instructor, and must meet evaluation requirements after two separate evaluations 30 days apart. To earn the senior badge a soldier must meet the same requirements as the basic badge and complete the following prerequisites: graduate from the small group instructor training course/intermediate facilitation skills course and the systems approach to training basic course/foundation training developer course. They also must complete 400 hours of instruction as a primary instructor. To earn the master badge a soldier must complete the entire basic and senior badge requirements and complete the following prerequisites: graduate from the advanced facilitator skills course or the faculty development program-1 and the evaluating instructor’s workshop. They also must meet evaluation requirements and master instructor board requirements outlined in TRADOC Regulation 600-21.〔〔〔〔(Army Regulation 614-200, Assignments, Details, and Transfers; Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management ), Department of the Army, dated 26 February 2009 rapid action revision 11 October 2011, last accessed 1 January 2015〕 These badges can be worn on the Army Combat Uniform, as a subdued badge or patch, and the full-color versions on Army service uniforms. The Army Instructor Identification Badges are permanent awards and can be worn on Army uniforms for the remainder of a soldier's career.〔〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「U.S. military instructor badges」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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