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First Lieutenant |
Assigned to those in a leadership position, such as Company or Troop Executive Officer. |
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Captain |
Assigned to those in a leadership position, such as Company or Troop Commander. |
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Major |
Assigned to those in a leadership position, such as Battalion Executive Officer. |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
Assigned to those in a leadership position, such as Battalion Commander or Brigade Executive Officer. |
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Colonel |
Assigned to those in a leadership position, such as Brigade Commander. |
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Warrant Officer 1 |
Assigned for the completion of 0-25 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 |
Assigned for the completion of 26-50 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Chief Warrant Officer 3 |
Assigned for the completion of 51-75 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Chief Warrant Officer 4 |
Assigned for the completion of 76-100 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Chief Warrant Officer 5 |
Assigned for the completion of 100+ hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Master Aviator |
Awarded for the completion of 150+ hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Senior Aviator |
Awarded for the completion of 50-150 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Basic Aviator |
Awarded for the completion of a pilot's orientation flight and up to 50 hrs in their primary airframe. |
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Distinguished Service Medal |
Awarded for the demonstration of significant organizational contributions and support. |
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Distinguished Flying Cross |
Awarded to those who distinguish themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. |
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Bronze Star Medal |
Awarded to those who demonstrate a period of sustained meritorious service, usually in support of a campaign or deployment. |
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Army Commendation Medal |
Awarded to those pilots who have completed an official deployment, campaign, or tour. |
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Army Achievement Medal |
Awarded to those pilots who have achieved full mission readiness. |
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Good Conduct Medal |
Awarded for each year of satisfactory membership. |
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National Defense Service Medal |
Awarded to those pilots who have been rated as Basic Mission Capable. |
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Army Service Ribbon |
Awarded to those pilots who have completed their initial interview and orientation flight. |
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Instructor Pilot |
Awarded to those pilots who have accepted the challenge of teaching new candidates in their respective airframe. |
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Army Recruiting Ribbon |
Awarded for the successful recruitment of at least one pilot, and whose name is referenced in the candidate's application. |
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Patriot Service Medal |
Awarded for any member who has served or is serving in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service. |
