Navy E-4/5/6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badges SBBA~Double~11236DBR Abbreviation: ARAVBAD

Abbreviation: ARAVBAD

while enlisted and junior grade officers lack that distinction

The mirror finish badge is worn on the lower right uniform pocket of the Class A uniform

The United States Coast Guard is the only service which does not issue its own Parachutist Badge

corresponding to the different army branches

Navy E-4/5/6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badges SBBA~Double~11236DBR Abbreviation: ARAVBADUnited States Navy E 4 5 6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badge Criteria: Worn by Boatswain's Mates (BM) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E 4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E 6). Boatswain's Mates are trained and supervise all activities relating to seamanship, including the use of marlinspike, and deck activities. They also are responsible for deck side watch. While in port three or more of the crew members are on deck at all hours. They monitor all