Authorization for Award of the Naval Aircrew Insignia to Non-Aeronautically Designated Personnel

1.  This message provides updated policy and 
clarifies the requirements for the authorization and award of the
Naval Aircrew Insignia to non-aeronautically designated personnel 
performing critical airborne functions.  Per reference (B)
non-aeronautically designated personnel include airborne electronic
countermeasures operators, airborne radio operators, technical 
observers, and fixed-wing aircraft flight engineers.  
2.  Commanding Officers are authorized to recommend qualified Marines
for the Naval Aircrew Insignia.  The final awarding authority for
non-designated personnel is the Deputy Commandant for Aviation
(DC Aviation (ASM)).  The following requirements must be met and
documented in the request package:
a. The Marine must be physically qualified for aeronautical
duties and possess a current flight physical at the time of the
request.
b. The Marine must be assigned to Duty Involving Flight
Operations (DIFOP) for a cumulative period of at least six (6)
months.
c. The Marine must have accumulated a minimum of 200 hours of
flight time directly related to their assigned airborne support
duties.
d. Special Consideration for Combat Operations: Airborne air
support control operations conducted in a designated combat
environment warrant special consideration.  In such cases, the
requirements in paragraphs 3.b and 3.c may be waived.  The waiver
must be included in the request to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
Aviation (ASM).
3.  Commanders will submit requests for the award of the Naval
Aircrew Insignia for qualifying personnel via naval
correspondence to DC Aviation (ASM).  Requests can be emailed to 
SMB_HQMC_AVN_ASM@usmc.mil.  The package must contain the
following supporting documentation:
(1) The individual Marine's formal written request.
(2) An endorsement from the Marine's Squadron Commanding Officer.
(3) Copies of all pertinent Naval Aircraft Flight Records (NAVFLIRs)
or equivalent flight records to verify hours.
(4) A copy of the current DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for 
Flying or Special Operational Duty.
(5) Copies of any Air Medal citations, if applicable.
4.  Upon approval from DC Aviation (ASM), a copy of the authorization
letter shall be submitted to CMC (MMSB) for inclusion in the Marine's
Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
5.  MARADMIN 230/11 is cancelled effective immediately.  Contact the 
POC listed above with any questions regarding this policy.
6.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General William H. Swan,
Deputy Commandant for Aviation.