Naval Aviation Badge
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| Naval Aviation Badge | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Military Badge |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel (Officer only) |
| Awarded for | for requirements as prescribed in the Philippine Air Force for requirements as prescribed in the Philippine Air Force Manual 17-1, dated July 1978, Aircrew Management |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The Naval Aviation Badge consists of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines in relief superimposing an anchor placed at the center. A gold-plated pair of wings are placed on both sides of the seal. The anchor is an upright gold-plated resting midway at the span of the wings. The Naval Aircrew Badge has a golden rope around the ring where a seal of the PN is placed at the center; while the Honorary Aviation Badge has an anchor superimposed on the ring surrounded by a rope.
On the Naval Aviation Badge, the wings symbolize aviation and air activities; the anchor signifies that the awardee is under the naval command while the seal of the Republic of the Philippines signifies that such deed is in honor of the country. |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
This is awarded by the Flag Officer-in-Command to commissioned officers of the Philippine Navy; to any military personnel assigned with the Naval Air Group; and to military and civilian personnel, foreign and civilian dignitaries.
The badge has three categories:
- Naval Aviation Badge - To earn this badge, one must be a Commissioned Naval Officer; must be a graduate of Basic Pilot Training conducted by the Philippine Air Force School or any Aviation/Flying School or Academy recognized by the PN; must have been checked out in any PN type aircraft; must be on flying status; and must have logged at least 175 flying hours in any fixed-wing type aircraft or 245 hours in any rotary winged type of aircraft.
To earn this badge, one must be assigned with the Naval Air Group; must be professionally and physically qualified to perform the skills required by appropriate and current naval aviation job classifications; and must be required by orders to participate in regular and frequent aerial flights.
- Honorary Aviation Badge - This is awarded to individual military or civilian personnel who have contributed to the development and training of the Naval Air Group; to foreign dignitaries who are known exponents of aerospace science; to civilian dignitaries who have contributed to the development of aerospace technology; and to the other personages whose achievements have directly or indirectly contributed to the advancement of aerospace technology.
