When must identification badges be worn?

• A. Only during inspections.
• B. Only for official ceremonies.
• C. At all times while on duty in uniform unless directed otherwise.
• D. Only during duty hours on base.

Answer: (C)

A badge is worn any time you’re on duty in uniform to provide immediate, visible identification that you belong to the unit and are authorized on duty. The proper rule is to wear it at all times while on duty in uniform unless you’re given explicit direction to remove or not wear it by your chain of command. This keeps security tight, helps peers and security personnel recognize you quickly, and prevents impersonation. Limiting when you wear it to inspections, ceremonies, or base duty hours would leave gaps in identification during other on‑duty activities or locations.