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Parachutist Badge

Criteria

Basic, Senior and Master Parachutist badges are awarded to individuals rated excellent in character and efficiency who have met the following requirements:

BASIC Parachutist: Satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency test while assigned to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of the Infantry School or having participated in one combat parachute jump.

A star and wreath are added above the parachute canopy to indicate the degree of qualification.

A star above the canopy indicates a Senior Parachutist.

A star surrounded by a laurel wreath indicates a Master Parachutist.

Small stars are superimposed on the appropriate badge to indicate combat jumps.

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