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      Godine 1895. Kopnena vojska zamjenjuje na kapama oznaku službe nacionalnim orlom. Pozlaćeni orao. Grb SAD-a, postaje službena oznaka za šapke svih oficira KoV-a 1903. Znak slave sa trinaest zvijezda stoji iznad orlove glave. Orao u desnoj kandži drži maslinovu grančicu, a u lijevoj trinaest strelica.

      In 1895, the Army moved from branch insignia on the officers cap to the national eagle. The all gilt eagle, which is the coat of arms of the United States, became the official hat insignia for all officers in 1903. The glory with 13 stars is over the eagles head and the right claw offers an olive branch while the left grasps 13 arrows.

      Oznaka je uvedena za vrijeme 1. Svjetskog rata. Sama se oznaka sastoji od zlatno obojenog diska sa apliciranim nacionalnim amblemom orlom u središtu. 1952. godine pripadnici pješadije dobijaju pravo da ispod znaka nose plavu plastičnu podlogu, kao znak prestiža i podizanja morala. Ostale grane svojim oznakama dodaju rubove u svojim bojama, ali osim pješadije nitko nema službeno odobrenje za nošenje takvog dodatka.

      Insignia was originally introduced in World War I. The insignia consist of a gold colored disk with the national coat of arms eagle mounted directly in the center. In 1952, a blue plastic disk, 1-3/4 inches wide was authorized to the worn by enlisted infantrymen to enhance their prestige and morale. Other branches have produced branch colored rims to go around their hat brass but all of these are nonregulation. Only the infantry enlisted soldier is authorized to wear blue trim behind his hat insignia.

      Identifikacijske značke uniformiranih službi SAD-a su oznake nošene od strane pripadnika vojske koji vrše posebne dužnosti. Ove oznake se mogu dodjeljivati i za trajno nošenje. Neke od njih mogu biti dodjeljene svim pripadnicima vojske (kao Znak predsjedničke službe), a drugi samo određenim grupama, npr Značka dril narednika. Pojedine oznake se nose permanentno, dok se pojedine nose samo za vrijeme vršenja dužnosti, kao što je značka Vojne policije.

      Identification badges of the Uniformed Services of the United States are insignia which are worn by service members conducting special duties, many of which can be awarded as permanent decorations if those duties are performed successfully. There are a few Identification Badges that are awarded to all members of the uniform services (such as the Presidential Service Badge), others are specific to a uniform service (such as the U.S. Army's Drill Sergeant Identification Badge). Some of the uniform service level Identification Badges can be permanent decorations and others are only worn by a uniform service member while performing the duties they are assigned, such as the Military Police Badge.

OZNAKE KVALIFIKACIJA I POSTIGNUĆA

      An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch in height and 2 1/2 inches in width, consisting of the shield of the coat of arms of the United States on and over a pair of displayed wings. A star is added above the shield to indicate qualification as a Senior Army Aviator. The star is surrounded with a laurel wreath to indicate qualification as a Master Army Aviator.

      The wings suggest flight and reflect the skills associated with aerial flight. The shield of the coat of arms of the United States signifies loyalty and devotion to duty.

      Subdued badges are authorized in metal and cloth. The metal badge is black; the cloth badge is of olive green base cloth with design elements embroidered in black.

      A silver and enamel badge 7/16 inch in height and 3 inches in width, consisting of an Infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border. The bar is blue, the color associated with the Infantry branch. The musket is adapted from the Infantry insignia of branch and represents the first official U.S. shoulder arm, 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket. It was adopted as the official Infantry branch insignia in 1924.

      The subdued badge is authorized in metal and cloth. The metal badge has a black finish. The cloth badge has an olive green base cloth with the rifle and border of the bar embroidered in black.

      A silver and enamel badge 1 inch in height and 3 inches in width, consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border, on and over an elliptical oak wreath. Stars are added at the top of the wreath to indicate subsequent awards; one star for the second award, two stars for the third award and three stars for the fourth award.

     The bar is blue, the color associated with the Infantry branch. The musket is adapted from the Infantry insignia of branch and represents the first official U.S. shoulder arm, the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket. It was adopted as the official Infantry branch insignia in 1924. The oak symbolizes steadfastness, strength and loyalty.

      Subdued badges are authorized in metal and cloth. The metal badge has a black finish. The cloth badge has olive green base cloth with the rifle, wreath, stars and border of the bar embroidered in black.

      A silver badge 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall consisting of an oak wreath supporting a rectangle bearing a bayonet surmounting a grenade, all silver. Stars are added at the top to indicate subsequent awards; one star for the second award, two stars for the third award and three stars for the fourth award.

      In keeping with the spirit of the Warrior Ethos, the Combat Action Badge provides special recognition to Soldiers who personally engage the enemy, or are engaged by the enemy during combat operations. The bayonet and grenade are associated with active combat. The oak wreath symbolizes strength and loyalty.

      Subdued badges are authorized in metal and cloth. The metal badge has a black finish. The cloth badge has olive green base cloth with the bayonet, grenade, oak wreath and border of the bar embroidered in black.

      A gold color metal and enamel badge 1 3/16 inches in height and 1 1/2 inches in width, consisting of a gold sinister wing displayed on and over a gold torch with red and gray flames. The wing suggests flight and airborne capabilities; the torch symbolizes leadership and guidance implying pathfinder combat skills. The badge (in felt) was originally approved on 22 May 1964 and was replaced as a metal and enamel item on 11 October 1968.A subdued badge in black metal finish of the same design is authorized.

      Ekspert poljske medicine je značka specijalnih znanja Kopnene vojske SAD-a, kreirana 18. 06. 1965. godine. Ovaj je znak „neborbeni“ ekvivalent Borbenom medicinskom znaku (Combat Medical Badge) i dodjeljuje se vojnom osoblju SAD-a kao i onima iz NATO-a za uspješno završen set kvalifikacijskih testova, kako pismenih, tako i onih praktičnih.

      The Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) is a United States Army special skills badge first created on June 18, 1965. This badge is the non-combat equivalent of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and is awarded to U.S. military personnel and NATO military personnel who successfully complete a set of qualification tests including both written and performance portions.

      Oznake Operatera nuklearnog reaktora su dodjeljivane od 1965. do 1991. godine, kada su ukinute Pravilnikom  600-8-22, ali je dozvoljeno nošenje onima koji su je već zaslužili. Oznaka se nosi iznad iznad lijevog džepa, na mjestu gdje se nosi padobranska značka (iznad zamjenica medalja).

      The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is a decoration of the US Army which was issued between the years of 1965 and 1990. In 1991, the decoration was declared obsolete by Army Regulation 600-8-22, but uniform regulations permit the continued wearing of badges awarded before then. The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is worn above the ribbons over the left pocket flap of the Army uniform, in the same position as the Parachutist Badge.

      Kvadrat (kocka) predstavlja nuklearni reaktor, a dvije poluge (kontrolne poluge) simboliziraju rad nuklearnog reaktora. Disk predstavlja znanja i obuku potrebnu svim operatorima u nuklearnim postrojenjima. Disk ujedno i simbolizira sunce, izvor sve energije i snage, dodatni lovorovi vijenci govore o dodatnim postignućima i kvalifikacijama. Zlatna boja nadzornika smjene označava najviši stupanj i najvišu kvalifikaciju.

      The square (cube) is used to represent a nuclear reactor, the two bars representing control rods and thus alluding to nuclear reactor operations. The disc is symbolic of completeness and refers to the knowledge and training required of all nuclear reactor operators. The disc is also a symbol of the sun, the source of all energy and power. The symbol of the planet Uranus, from which the term “uranium” is derived, refers to nuclear energy and power. Addition of the laurel wreaths signifies further achievement and qualification. The gold color for the shift supervisor signifies the highest degree of achievement and qualification.

Complete guide to the United States Army Medals, Badges and Insignia World War II to present, Cl. Frank C. Foster, 2004