Navy Expert Rifle Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11181DBR • Beveled lugs prevent the

• Beveled lugs prevent the build-up of debris

These personnel members are not qualified for the Air Medal

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

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

the Army Diver Badge is awarded to Staff Sergeants in the Army who have completed the following: the military occupational specialty 21D30

Navy Expert Rifle Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~11181DBR • Beveled lugs prevent theNavy 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