§ 578.82 - Diver Badges.

(a) Badges authorized. There are five types of Diver Badges authorized for award, Master Diver Badge; First-Class Diver Badge; Salvage Diver Badge; Second-Class Diver Badge; and Scuba Diver Badge.

(b) Navy Badges. The following Navy Diving Badges may also be worn on the Army uniform after written approval is obtained from HQ, AHRC (§ 578.3(c)): Diving Officer and Diving Medical Officer. The eligibility criteria and approval authority for these two badges is provided in Army Regulation AR 611-75, Selection, Qualification, Rating and Disrating of Marine Divers.

(c) Eligibility requirements. See AR 611-75.

(d) Badge approval authority. See AR 611-75.

(e) Descriptions. (1) Scuba—A 1 inch high silver badge consisting of a scuba diver's hood with face mask, mouthpiece, and breathing tubes. The width is 31/32 inch.

(2) Salvage—A silver diving helmet, 1 inch in height, with the letter “S” 3/8 inch in height, superimposed on the chest plate. The width is 23/32 inch.

(3) Second Class—A silver diving helmet 1 inch in height. The width is 23/32 inch.

(4) First Class—A silver diving helmet 15/16 inch in height, between two dolphins, 1 inch high. The width is 13/32 inches.