Coast Guard USCG E6 Rating Badge: MK MACHINERY TECHNICIAN

Coast Guard E-6 Rating Badge: MK (Machinery Technician)

Show pride in your rate with the U.S. Coast Guard E-6 Machinery Technician (MK) Rating Badge. This badge features the traditional perched eagle above the MK specialty insignia, representing expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, auxiliary systems, damage control equipment, and overall machinery maintenance throughout the fleet.

Key Features:

• Regulation-Accurate Design: Displays the eagle, scarlet chevrons, and Machinery Technician insignia in accordance with official Coast Guard uniform standards.

• Adjustable for E-4 and E-5: Although produced for E-6, the badge may be tailored by a uniform seamstress to match E-4 or E-5 rank requirements.

• Professional Appearance: Quality construction provides a clean, sharp, and inspection-ready uniform presentation.

• Durable Build: Designed to resist fading and fraying during routine wear and operational duty.

• Correct Placement: Worn on the outer left sleeve of the Service Dress Blue coat and Dinner Dress Jackets. Center midway between the shoulder and elbow and align between the front and back sleeve creases.

Machinery Technicians keep Coast Guard cutters, boats, and machinery running safely and efficiently. The MK rating reflects problem-solving skill, mechanical knowledge, and hands-on technical capability that supports mission success.

Ideal for advancement, uniform updates, replacement, or inspection preparation.