2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
UPCOMING POLICY IN SUPPORT OF THE MARINER BADGES. THE MARINER
BADGES WILL RECOGNIZE PROFICIENCY IN MARINER OPERATIONS AT THREE
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERTISE.
3. (U) SITUATION: THE ARMY WILL INTRODUCE THE MARINER BADGES TO FULLY
RECOGNIZE MARINER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND PROMOTE RETENTION AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE MARINER BADGES REPRESENT THE
ARMY’S COMMITMENT TO RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL SKILL, EXPERTISE, AND
DEDICATION.
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