Military badges of the United States are awards authorized by the United States Armed Forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identific
Example of U.S. Army badges on the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform (worn above the U.S. Army nametape)
The U.S. military issues instructor badges to specially training military personnel who are charged with teaching military recruits the skills they need to perform as members of the U.S. Armed Forces
A U.S. Coast Guard Company Commander marches trainees—note the Company Commander Insignia over his service tape of the Operational Dress Uniform
U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command Instructor Badge
U.S. Coast Guard Company Commander Insignia