UOG/ SEAL Team Badge
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| UOG/SEAL Team Badge | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Military Badge |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel (Officer only) |
| Awarded for | graduate from the Basic Underwater Operations/Seal course |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The badge is a gold-plated spherical triangle with horizontal base and silver star on each side. A pair of silver wings superimposed the triangle at the center and a crowned shark rests horizontally on the center of the spread pair of wings. The trident and an M16 are crossed at 90 degrees and superimposed by the shark.
The triangle represents the three major islands of the country; the wings stand for professionalism in the performance of duty; the crown for superiority in the field; the trident for naval power; the M16 means its counterpart as guardian of the sea; and the shark stands for sea activities. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
The UOG/SEAL Team Badge is awarded by the Flag Officer-in-Command, PN to military and civilian personnel of the AFP.
To earn the badge, a personnel must be a regular member of the PN; a graduate from the Basic Underwater Operations/Seal course; and must be physically, psychologically and professionally fit to perform diving skills and combat duties.
