AETCI36-2601 governs the AETC instructor and master instructor badging program, including badge award and retention criteria.
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AETCI36-2601 covers program roles, basic eligibility, master instructor requirements, badge presentation, and badge positioning. It requires commanders to ensure award and retention requirements are met and establishes processes for badge-related actions.
Applies to: This publication applies to all AETC civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the United States Space Force assigned as AETC instructors.
Airmen and Guardians assigned to an AETC instructor position may be awarded the AETC instructor badge upon completion of an approved instructor training course. (paragraph 3)
AETC instructors assigned to interservice education or training courses may wear the designated badge unless prohibited by the policy (or interservice agreement) of the interservice school to which they are assigned. (paragraph 3)
May disallow wear of a badge within a specific organization for reasons unique to that organization (e.g., metal badges may not be worn while working on energized equipment). (paragraph 1)
May void an individual’s award of a badge (e.g., individual is relieved from instructor duty, fails to complete position requirements, or demonstrates behavior that reflects discredit on the high standards associated with the badge). (paragraph 1)
Wear the instructor and master instructor badges in accordance with DAFI 36-2903. (paragraph 7)