Marine Corps Combat Aircrew Insignia ISLAND_6B Criteria: Worn by Aviation Electrician's

Criteria: Worn by Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)

its tactical employment of weapons

compared to other airborne support personnel

Rhode Island

and ODU uniforms

Marine Corps Combat Aircrew Insignia ISLAND_6B Criteria: Worn by Aviation Electrician'sUnited States Marine Corps Combat Aircrew Insignia Criteria: During World War II, numerous fleet requests occurred to recognize the work of the enlisted aircrew members flying in combat, the result was the creation of the Air Crew Insignia on 18 May 1943. While primarily an enlisted insignia, officers were eligible if they met the same criteria of Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) Circular Letter 90 43. The design was essentially the same as today's