Drill Sergeant Identification Badge
The Drill Sergeant Identification Badge is a decoration of the United States Army which was first issued on January 15, 1958. The badge is presented to any service member who has completed the Drill Sergeant Course, at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, and has been assigned as an active duty drill sergeant at a U.S. Army training command.
The Drill Sergeant Identification Badge is worn on the lower right uniform pocket and is considered a temporary decoration which is surrendered upon completion of duty as a drill sergeant. The badge may be authorized for permanent wear, upon application of a service member to the Commandant of the Drill Sergeant School, and in such cases the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge may be worn for the duration of a military member?s course. Any drill sergeant who is relieved of duties for cause must surrender the badge and is not eligible for any further display of the decoration.
The United States Air Force equivalent of the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge is known as the Air Education and Training Command Instructor Badge.
The Air Force also issues a Drill Instructor Ribbon, along with the U.S. Navy and United States Marines. The United States Coast Guard is the only branch of service which does not award a badge or ribbon to drill instructors.
See also: Military badges of the United States
