Air Assault Badge Army Sew-On OCP Patch

Official Air Assault Badge Army Qualification Sew On OCP Patch awarded to U.S. Army personnel who successfully complete Air Assault School. Authentic U.S. Army Air Assault qualification patch Sew-on version for the ACU and other approved uniforms Crafted with 3-color Scorpion W2 OCP fabric Approved for wear by Air Assault School graduates Made in the USA to official military specifications An OCP Air Assault Sew-on Patch, consisting of a helicopter, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward. Awarded by commanders of divisions and separate brigades to individuals who satisfactorily complete an air assault training course in accordance with the U.S Army Training and Doctrine Command's Standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction. Also authorized for any individual who has satisfactorily completed the Standard Air Assault Course when assigned or attached to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) since 1 April 1974. Why does my OCP patch or name tape look lighter than previous issued patches and name tapes? In an effort to standardize insignia across the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, The Institute of Heraldry collaborated with PEO-S to transition each branches insignia. The OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes are now a lighter, three-color background pattern instead of the previous seven-color pattern. This modification aims to enhance readability and facilitate easier recognition of ranks, addressing the challenge posed by the previous seven-color background. By simplifying these features without compromising the overall functionality of the uniform, the transition seeks to improve situational awareness in day-to-day interactions for military personnel.