Navy Expert Rifle Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11181DBR In the late nineteenth century

In the late nineteenth century

The badge was considered a successor decoration to the Glider Pilot Badge

He or she must also complete a comprehensive task list known as the personnel qualification standard

Criteria: Worn by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6)

Personally provided hands-on employment of a weapon system that had direct and immediate impact on a named combat operation

Navy Expert Rifle Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11181DBR In the late nineteenth centuryNavy Expert Rifle Miniature Medal Criteria: The Navy Expert Rifle Medal is the highest award that a Sailor can receive for a rifle qualification. The current qualifying rifles are the M16 or M4. The medal is only worn if the recipient has achieved "expert" status with a qualified weapon. If they have achieved the expert status, the service ribbon is worn with a silver E device. A blank ribbon is worn if they have received the Marksman qualification