2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
UPCOMING POLICY IN SUPPORT OF THE MOUNTAINEERING BADGE. THESE
BADGES WILL RECOGNIZE PROFICIENCY IN MOUNTAINEERING OPERATIONS.
3. (U) SITUATION: THE ARMY WILL INTRODUCE THE MOUNTAINEERING BADGE
TO RECOGNIZE THE SPECIALIZED SKILLS OF MOUNTAINEERING AND TO
PROMOTE RETENTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE
MOUNTAINEERING BADGE REPRESENTS THE ARMY’S COMMITMENT TO
RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL SKILL, EXPERTISE, AND DEDICATION.
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