The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is a decoration of the United States Army which was issued between the years of 1965 and 1990. In 1991, the decoration was declared obsolete by Army Regulation 672-5-1, however uniform regulations permit the continued wearing of the Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge awarded before the decoration was discontinued. The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is worn above the ribbons over the left pocket flap of the Army uniform, in the same position as Jump Wings Qualification Badge.
The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge was first authorized on June 18, 1965. The badge was issued in four degrees with the basic badge awarded to those who had completed the U.S. Army Nuclear Power Plant Operators Course. The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge was worn on dress uniforms and also on duty uniforms in a subdued version. Miniature Nuclear Reactor Operator Badges were authorized for wear on dinner dress attire.
Qualification criteria
See the Army Nuclear Power Program article for a detailed list of the requirements for the various levels.
See also
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