CHAPTER FIVE

BADGES/BREAST DEVICES

SECTION I: General

1. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps has several breast/badge devices, which are for the most part patterned after the U.S. Navy breast devices. Breast devices are of several varieties and denote qualifications and/or special training, which the wearer has achieved or successfully passed during his career in the NSCC. Breast devices fall into two categories; warfare-type qualifications completion and "other" category. As noted below, most NSCC qualification devices are authorized and provided by Navy command/associations, which have set the requirements for achieving the qualification resulting in the awarding of the device to the individual.
   
   
2. The NSCC warfare-type qualification device is worn on the wearer's left side. Officers, midshipmen, and instructors may also wear a properly awarded DOD/DHS warfare-type qualification device. Such devices however, take precedence over the wearing of NSCC devices regardless of type. For NSCC devices, if earning more than one, the wearer may only wear TWO such devices. The wearer has the option of which qualification will be worn as the primary and which is the secondary. The NSCC warfare-type qualification devices are: SEAL, NSCC Aviator Wings, SWCC (Special Boats), and JSOC breast devices. The primary device is centered above earned ribbons (1/4inch) or if no ribbons, centered above the left pocket. A secondary qualification centered immediately below the top of the left breast pocket 1/4 inch.
   
   "Other" badges are centered in the left breast pocket. In the case of a post command or Regional Director's badge, this is centered 1/4 inch below the top left breast pocket; or in case there are two qualifications devices (i.e. if one device is current and the other post), the “post” device is worn 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket.

SECTION II: Aviation Wings

1. The Flying Midshipman Association, a sponsor of the NSCC FAA Aviation Program, has requested and has been given authorization to award aviation wings to NSCC personnel who meet rigid requirements of the NSCC/FAA Aviation Program. These requirements are based on Federal Aviation Requirements. No substitutions are authorized. NSCC Headquarters may authorize aviation wings to a Sea Cadets, officers, midshipmen, or instructors completing the following requirements:
   
   
   1. Silver Wings:
      
      1) Successfully pass the Federal Aviation Exam given at completion of the NSCC FAA Ground School Course.
      2) Successfully Solo flight in accordance with FAA requirements.
      3) Provide certification/validated documentation of the above requirements including passing of the FAA exam and flight logbooks to the NSCC NHQ Training Department.
      
      
   2. Gold Wings:
      
      1) Earn private pilot license.
      2) Provide certified documentation of passing all requirements for private pilot's license to NSCC NHQ Training Department including exam requirements and flight logbooks.

SECTION III: NSCC Naval Special Warfare Device

1. The NSCC has authorized a device developed by the UDT-SEAL Association in conjunction with the Naval Special Warfare Command, which is awarded to the NSCC cadet for his successful completion of the current approved NSW (SEAL) Orientation Course, commencing 2001 and thereafter, offered at National Headquarters approved locations. The following policy and procedures are applicable:
   
   
   1. The SEAL curriculum developed by the UDT-SEAL Association and Naval Special Warfare Association must be completed to qualify a cadet for the device.
   2. No modifications to the qualifying course are authorized unless agreed and approved by NSCC NHQ. Cadets completing a course not approved NSCC NHQ are not eligible for the device.
   3. NHQ will maintain the master database for the device. Awarding of the device will be by the SEAL Training COTC only.
   4. Copies, reproductions, variations, etc., of the device are not authorized for wear under any circumstances. Recipients will contact NHQ for instructions regarding replacement in the event of loss, theft, or damage.
   5. Staff cadets, officers, instructors, or midshipmen acting as either COTC or in the foregoing named positions are not eligible for the award. f. Former cadets earning this badge may NOT wear it once transferring to midshipman, instructor or officer status.

SECTION IV: NSCC Explosive Ordnance Disposal Device

1. The NSCC has authorized a device developed by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (EOD/MDSU) Group Norfolk, VA for awarding to a cadet who completes the current approved NAVY EOD/MDSU Course. The following procedures are applicable:
   
   
   1. The EOD/MDSU Group, Norfolk, VA maintains the qualifying courses for awarding of the device to cadets.
   2. No substitutions or changes of the course are authorized unless agreed to by EOD/MDSU Group Norfolk, VA and the COTC. Cadets not completing the approved course are not eligible for the award.
   3. The COTC is the approval authority for awarding of the device. NSCC NHQ will maintain the master database of eligible cadets.
   4. Copies, reproductions, variations, of the device are not authorized under any circumstances. Recipients may contact via the Chain of Command to NHQ for instructions regarding replacement in the event of loss, theft, or damage.
   5. Staff cadets, officers, instructors, or midshipmen involved with the instruction of the course are not eligible for the award. Only cadets attending the course are eligible.
   6. Former cadets earning this badge may NOT wear it once transferring to midshipmen, instructor or officer status.

SECTION V: NSCC Special Warfare Combat-Craft Crewman (SWCC) Device

1. The NSCC has approved a device developed by the UDT-SEAL Association in conjunction with the Special Warfare Command which is awarded to the NSCC cadet for his successful completion of the current approved SWCC Orientation course commencing 2001 and thereafter, offered at NHQ approved locations. The following procedures are applicable:
   
   
   1. The SWCC curriculum developed by the UDT-SEAL Association and Naval Special Warfare Command must be completed to qualify a cadet for the device.
   2. No modifications to the qualifying course are authorized unless agreed and approved by the NSCC. Cadets completing a course not approved by NHQ, NSCC are not eligible for the device.
   3. NHQ will maintain the master database for the device. Awarding of the device will only be by the SWCC Training COTC.
   4. Copies, reproductions, variations of the device are not authorized for wear under any circumstances. Recipients will contact NHQ for instructions regarding replacement in the event of loss, theft, or damage.
   5. Staff cadets, officers, instructors, or midshipman acting as either COTC or in the foregoing named positions are not eligible for the device.
   6. Former cadets earning this badge may NOT wear it once transferring to midshipman, instructor or officer status.

SECTION VI: Joint Special Operations Command Badge (JSOC)

1. The NSCC has approved a badge to be awarded to cadets who successfully complete the approved NSCC JSOC course. The following procedures are applicable:
   
   
   1. Only cadets successfully completing the course are authorized to receive the JSOC Badge. Staff cadets, officers, instructors and Midshipmen assisting in and instructing the course are not eligible for the JSOC Badge.
   2. Cadets not attending/completing this course are not authorized to wear the JSOC Badge.
   3. The COTC of the course will be responsible for maintaining the approved course which will qualify the cadet for this badge.
   4. The COTC is the awarding authority for the JSOC Badge.
   5. The JSOC Device is the sole property of the JSOC Community. Copies, reproductions, variations are not authorized. Replacement devices that are lost, stolen, or misplaced shall be requested via the Chain of Command through NHQ.
   6. Former cadets earning this device may NOT wear it once transferring to midshipman, instructor or officer status.