Navy Naval Aviation Observer - Flight Meteorologist Insignia SBBP~169_NMCCM-plate The shepherd's crook is emblematic

The shepherd's crook is emblematic of pastoral ministry and was the first symbol used to identify Chaplains in the Army

Personally provided hands-on employment of a weapon system that had direct and immediate impact on a named combat operation

and international significance that the operation warrants the presentation of a permanent service medal

the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia may be presented

a citation star for heroism in battle is authorized for the Army version

Navy Naval Aviation Observer - Flight Meteorologist Insignia SBBP~169_NMCCM-plate The shepherd's crook is emblematicUnited States Navy Naval Aviation Observer Flight Meteorologist Insignia Criteria: The Naval Aviation Observer Badge was first created in 1922 and authorized to navigators and other support personnel on multi person naval aircraft. The original badge was based on the design of the Naval Aviator badge, but with a single left side wing and a circular "O" surmounting the foul anchor rather than a shield. In 1927 this insignia was superseded by a new