The Pathfinder Badge is awarded to soldiers of eligible rank and from eligible branches who qualify by completing the United States Army Pathfinder School located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Soldiers demonstrate competence by successfully passing qualification tasks in 6 main areas:

The first Pathfinder Badge was designed by Lt. Prescott, a navigator in the 9th Troop Carrier Pathfinder Group (Provisional), in May 1944. Besides the paratroopers who earned it, the Pathfinder Badge was worn by IX Troop Carrier Command air crews who guided paratrooper transports and towed gliders. It was worn four inches above the left sleeve ...

Graduates from the U.S. Army Pathfinder School are awarded the Pathfinder Badge. [10] The Col. Robert L. Howard Award is awarded to the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Pathfinder class, with the highest overall grade point average with first-time "gos" in every event.

Nov 2, 2023 · First authorized as a felt badge on May 22, 1964, the Pathfinder badge was later replaced with a metal and enamel badge on October 11, 1968.

The 21st century United States Army issues the following military badges (listed below in order of group precedence) which are worn in conjunction with badges of rank and branch insignia. Combat and Special Skill Badges and Tabs

LT William B. Jones of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) was the first Pathfinder to jump in a combat operation (13 September is National Pathfinder Day). The 505th PIR’s Pathfinders led the way for that unit’s successful drop the next night.

The first Pathfinder Badge was designed by Lt. Prescott, a navigator in the 9th Troop Carrier Pathfinder Group (Provisional), in May 1944. Besides the paratroopers who earned it, the Pathfinder Badge was worn by IX Troop Carrier Command air crews who guided paratrooper transports and towed gliders.

The Army Pathfinder Badge is awarded to soldiers who demonstrate exceptional expertise in the field of air operations and field navigation. This prestigious badge signifies an advanced level of training and proficiency essential for leading and supporting critical …

Commanded 11th Pathfinder Company, 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam during 1st year of deployment which includes the IA Drang Valley battle. He also led the first combat jump of Pathfinders in Vietnam on 24 December 1965.

Apr 16, 2024 · Pathfinder Badge. Description. A gold color metal and enamel badge 1 3/16 inches in height and 1 1/2 inches in width, consisting of a gold sinister wing displayed on and over a gold torch with...