CPO Command Identification Badge

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Command CPO Badges of the United States Navy
Command CPO Badges of the United States Navy

CPO Command Identification Badges are special United States Navy badges which are issued to the senior Chief Petty Officer in a given commissioned U.S. Navy command. The command may either be shore or afloat.

The appearance of the CPO Command Identification Badge is determined by the rank of its holder and the level of the command in which they serve. At the single command level, the badge is issued with word “Command” on its face with a Chief Petty Officer anchor showing the foiled anchor insignia of the bearer. E-7 CPOs display the anchor, Senior Chief Petty Officers the anchor with star and Master Chief Petty Officers the anchor with two stars.

At higher commands, the designation of “Fleet” and “Force” is displayed instead of “Command” indicating the senior enlisted member of an entire Navy Fleet or Task Force. Holders of this badge are always Master Chief Petty Officers.

The highest CPO Identification Badge of all is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Badge held solely by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

CPO Identification Badges are worn on the lower left pocket of a Navy uniform. As of 2005, a miniature pin was authorized for wear on the flap of the shirt pocket. CPO identifications are considered temporary identification badges only and are surrendered at the termination of the assignment for which they are held.

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  • U.S. Navy uniform regulations
  • All Hands magazine (January 1999)
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