Will I be able to wear equivalent occupational badge in the Air Force as the job I had in the USMC (details below)?

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:16:40 -0500

As Marine METOC, I attended a joint school and did all the same training that enlisted Airmen did to become Apprentice Forecasters, plus additional USMC specific METOC training. The USAF awarded me with a school cert as well as the weather "wings" occupational badge. If I go to Air Force OTS, would I be authorized to wear those or was it more of a symbolic gesture? Been wearing it under my cover since

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Nov 25 at 2016 8:10 AM

CDR Terry Boles — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:10:39 -0500

You should be allowed to wear your skill badges. An Air Force buddy was allowed to wear his Navy Dolphins on his AF uniform.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Nov 26 at 2016 3:40 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 03:40:31 -0500

The simple answer, Yes You can wear it. This is authorized by AFI 36-2903. A maximum of 2 specialty (Occupational) Badges may be worn on ABUs above the US Air Force Tape above the left breast pocket (subdued cloth version) or on blue service uniforms (silver color metal badge) above the service ribbons on the left breast. The small or full size badge can be worn but not a mixture of both.There are other badge such as Security Forces, missile etc.that can also be worn in addition to those two devices but another location exist for them. rather than confuse You I'll stick with the original question's answer and not add to it.

AFI = Air Force Instruction, a term You will become familiar with. (Regulation in other services) Also that AFI can be accessed on line on any computer if You have any other questions on uniforms, insignia etc.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 3:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:48:31 -0500

I was going to mention how I had a buddy in 82nd who was a prior Marine ANGLICO and was able to wear his Marine Airborne wings.

Boy did it drive our 1sg Nuts.

But about half way through I realized that like a moron I was answering a Question about the Air Force.

So I rewrote this to show my durpidity.

Response by MSgt Neil Greenfield made Jun 28 at 2018 6:35 PM

MSgt Neil Greenfield — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:35:40 -0400

Interesting. Along those lines, I had earned the Expert Marksman Badge. I didn’t challenge it, but I was told I couldn’t wear the badge anymore when I moved over to the ANG side. I suppose it doesn’t matter anymore since retiring, but is that true?