Awarded to in three degrees to Army: Basic, Senior, and Master. These particular levels of seniority are based on years of service in the Army and the number of flight hours obtained. Originally called the "Aircraft Crewman Badge," the badge was renamed on February 29, 2000. After renaming the badge, the change was made retroactive to 1947, requiring updates to military records upon request from the service member. The badge is intended for enlisted personnel, however, in rare cases, the decoration can be awarded to officers. For non-rated Army officers who qualify for the Astronaut Badge, but have not yet participated in a qualifying spaceflight, the Army Aviation Badge may be awarded with the astronaut emblem appearing on the central shield.
• Sold in No-Shine Finish (meaning No Shining Needed) or Black Metal
• Made in the USA to Government Specifications