Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
| Military Freefall Parachutist Badge | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Badge |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | (Group 3 badges) Astronaut Device, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge, Aviator Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge |
| Equivalent | (Group 4 badges) Ramshead Device, Pathfinder Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge |
| Next (lower) | (Group 5 badges) Diving Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge |
The Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which is issued to those personnel who have received qualification as a high altitude parachute specialist (thus sometimes called HALO (High Altitude Low Open) Wings).
Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Basic
To obtain the Military Freefall Badge, a service member must receive all necessary ground training, must have already received the Parachutist Badge, and must have completed the requisite freefall jumps to include a night, combat equipment, and oxygen jump.
Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Jumpmaster
A star and wreath, centered above the decoration, is authorized for those who have qualified as a Military Freefall Jumpmaster. Such qualification involves completion of the Military Freefall Jumpmaster course. This course teaches the student how to safely serve as a Jumpmaster during Military Freefall operations. Requirements for the course include experience as a Military Freefall parachutist and completion of the staticline jumpmaster course.