Marine Corps Miniature Combat Aircrew Insignia ISLAND_32B~OCP-109 The Command Afloat insignia is

The Command Afloat insignia is considered superior to the Officer-in-Charge Afloat insignia and is worn in the same manner as the Command Ashore insignia

Approved for wear in 2006

Gold Nylon

1962 the badge was given its current name

United States Navy Flight Surgeon Insignia

Marine Corps Miniature Combat Aircrew Insignia ISLAND_32B~OCP-109 The Command Afloat insignia isUnited States Marine Corps Miniature Combat Aircrew Insignia Criteria: During World War II, numerous fleet requests occurred to recognize the work of the enlisted aircrew members flying in combat, the result was the creation of the Air Crew Insignia on 18 May 1943. While primarily an enlisted insignia, officers were eligible if they met the same criteria of Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) Circular Letter 90 43. The design was essentially the same