Army Instructor Badge Wear Criteria

2014-11-16T01:10:30-05:00

I was awarded the Army Basic Instructor Badge after a three year stint as a MP ALC SGL. I want to know if any 670-1 instructions have been published to tell me where to wear this prestigious badge. I know a lot of people are upset that the Instructor Badge is not available to all Army Instructors, and this question is not meant to fan that fire. Of those few of us who have been awarded the badge, I think we need to update each other on policy changes and wear instructions. My best guess is that it will be worn under the same criteria as the Recruiter Badge.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 9:34 PM

2014-11-16T21:34:49-05:00

SGM Private RallyPoint Member, I have looked and looked for guidance on placement of the AIB on the uniform. No luck. In looking though, my guess would be that the AIB could (possibly ?) be placed in the same location as the Drill Sergeant badge. I admit that's just a guess, based on the fact that both are awarded for training (/instructing) Army personnel.

Does that sound reasonable to you? Or do you stand by it more likely being treated as the Recruiter Badge? I'm curious, and I'll be watching for an ALARACT or something to say where the AIB is to be worn.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 9:43 PM

2014-11-16T21:43:02-05:00

ABIC? There's a badge for it?

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Nov 16 at 2014 9:43 PM

2014-11-16T21:43:24-05:00

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Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 10:49 PM

2014-11-16T22:49:14-05:00

I'm curious, as a new 11B 38 what is the criteria? Is it available to ARNG or just active soldiers? It is an award or you do the time and are awarded?Actually first time hearing about it

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 18 at 2014 2:54 AM

2014-11-18T02:54:30-05:00

For all of you with potential badge envy, just remember......

http://youtu.be/TFwprS_L6tg

Stinking Badges

Mel Brook's classic spoof from "Blazing Saddles" (1974) of famous scene from Humphrey Bogart movie "Treasure of Sierra Madre" (1948)

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 3:32 AM

2014-11-18T03:32:31-05:00

Are you referring to the instructor badge worn by AIT instructors or is this something new?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 4:07 AM

2014-11-18T04:07:53-05:00

From what I gather, this badge is something new. I'm glad to see the Army going to more permant recognition for those who serve in the TRADOC trentches. I was an instructor from 2005-2007. During that time we were awarded an Associate Instructor badge (ASS BADGE as we called it). Then through a series of evaluations and hours "on the podium" you could progress to senior and eventually master instructor. The catch......other then an ASI of "8" none of your accomplishments followed you. The only reg for where of the badge was a TRADOC reg. also during that time NCOES "instructors" were SMALL GROUP LEADERS....there was a different course for that, not the instructor basic course.

Response by 1SG Pete Marcell made Nov 21 at 2014 10:58 PM

2014-11-21T22:58:48-05:00

There's an instructor badge??? WTF? I did for years at an RTI, '94 to '98 as an 11B & BNOC instructor (proponent school certified - BTW), and never got a freakin' badge. Oh the humanity!!!

Personally I think the Army has gone badge and award stupid. In the civilian world you might get a cup of coffee from your employer and a swift kick in the ass.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 9:04 AM

2014-12-02T09:04:13-05:00

It goes on the left breast pocket. DA PAM 670-1 will be released with the new updates, TRADOC submitted the addition a long time ago but G1 has not push it out until the entire DA PAM 670-1 is completely revised.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 2:19 AM

2014-12-05T02:19:58-05:00

Thanks for all the feedback! The DA Pam is out! This was a great experience and i will be sure to post future questions.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 3:07 PM

2014-12-05T15:07:07-05:00

Great idea, wish they'd had it when I served as an Instructor. In fact, the Women's Army Corps had their own instructor badge in the 1970s.

Response by SFC Jose Hernandez made May 9 at 2018 3:36 PM

2018-05-09T15:36:40-04:00

Can the JROTC Instructors be authorized to wear this badge

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 4:38 PM

2019-08-04T16:38:08-04:00

I would wear this.