US Army air defense personnel who manage to engage at least five enemy targets in a combat zone may receive a new designation. Details of the new badge are included in a US Army presentation slide shared on social media. The army spokesman said that the data in the slide was in the "preliminary discussion" phase, but confirmed that the work to introduce such a sign is indeed ongoing. According to the slide, to receive the award, a soldier must have five or more "successful defeats of enemy targets under real combat conditions." In this case, benefits can be taken into account starting in 2022. "The army is now considering establishing a new designation for air defense personnel that will recognize their tactical and technical ability. The design, selection criteria and implementation procedures are under review. After final approval, the information will be formally communicated to all commands," US Army spokesman Major Travis Shaw said.

US Army air defense personnel who manage to engage at least five enemy targets in a combat zone may receive a new designation. Details of the new badge are included in a US Army presentation slide shared on social media. The army spokesman said that the data in the slide was in the "preliminary discussion" phase, but confirmed that the work to introduce such a sign is indeed ongoing. According to the slide, to receive the award, a soldier must have five or more "successful defeats of enemy targets under real combat conditions." In this case, benefits can be taken into account starting in 2022. "The army is now considering establishing a new designation for air defense personnel that will recognize their tactical and technical ability. The design, selection criteria and implementation procedures are under review. After final approval, the information will be formally communicated to all commands," US Army spokesman Major Travis Shaw said.