Air Traffic Controller Badge OCP - Air Force Occupational Badge

SEW-ON Badge for the U.S. Air Force OCP Uniform Embroidered Badge, Spice Brown on OCP Ripstop Material Military Spec - Made in U.S.A. Choose between Basic, Senior or Master Occupational Badges in the Air ForceOccupational Badges show a service member's job or specialty in the Air Force. For General Officers: Start with the basic badge when joining a new command or staff role. After 12 months, they move to the next higher badge. They keep upgrading to a higher badge every 12 months. For Officers: Get the basic badge after finishing technical school or when fully qualified for their job (if no technical school is needed). After 7 years in the specialty, they earn the senior badge. After 15 years in the specialty, they earn the master badge. For Enlisted Members: Basic Badge: Earned after completing technical school at 3-skill level. Senior Badge: Earned after reaching the 7-skill level (usually after gaining more experience in the job). Master Badge: Earned when reaching the rank of Master Sergeant or above and having 5 years in the specialty from earning the 7-skill level. Enlisted Skill Levels: 1 (Helper): Recruits or trainees in technical school, learning basic skills. 3 (Apprentice): Technical school graduates applying and expanding their job skills. 5 (Journeyman): Experienced airmen functioning as front-line technicians and initial trainers. 7 (Craftsman): Airmen with many years of experience, responsible for supervision and training. 9 (Superintendent): Senior Master Sergeants and above, with at least 14 years of experience, overseeing broad supervision.