Air Force Communications and Information Badges Grade:Basic Not limited by serviceman's branch

Not limited by serviceman's branch or military occupational specialty

Dimensions: 2" wide by 3/4" tall

gold for officers and silver for enlisted

Criteria: The Cutterman Insignia represents an individual's desire to pursue a seagoing career in the Coast Guard

and two Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knives in saltire

Air Force Communications and Information Badges Grade:Basic Not limited by serviceman's branchUnited States Air Force Communications and Information Badge Occupational badges are reflective of a service member's Air Force specialty. Criteria: General officers: Wear the basic badge, representative of the organization's mission, upon entering a headquarters staff or command position, unless previously qualified for a higher level badge. Wear the next higher level badge after 12 months. Continue to upgrade to next higher level every 12 months.