This page provides information on the NOAA Corps awards and decorations program and its related subject areas.
Objective: To provide quality service, support, and administration of the NOAA Corps awards program enhancing mission accomplishment by recognizing officers for excellence and motivating them to high levels of performance and service.
To clear up confusion through the ranks: the Embroidered qualification insignia is centered above the left breast pocket, directly above the NOAA CORPS tape, and only one embroidered qualification insignia is authorized for wear at a time.
Secondary insignia are not authorized for wear on working uniforms.
(NOAA Corps Directive's Ch. 12: Part 6 - Insignia, Medals, and Ribbon Bars - Embroidered qualification insignia)