Coast Guard E-6 Rating Badge: DC (Damage Controlman)
Show pride in your rate with the U.S. Coast Guard E-6 Damage Controlman (DC) Rating Badge. This badge features the traditional perched eagle above the DC specialty insignia, representing hands-on technical expertise in firefighting, pipe systems, flood control, welding, and overall shipboard safety.
Key Features:
Regulation-Correct Design: Displays the eagle, scarlet chevrons, and DC insignia exactly as required by Coast Guard uniform standards.
Adjustable for E-4 and E-5: While produced for E-6, the badge can be tailored by a uniform seamstress to match E-4 and E-5 rank specifications.
Professional Appearance: Quality materials provide a clean, uniform-ready look suitable for inspections and daily wear.
Built for Durability: Designed to resist fading and fraying through regular service use.
Correct Placement: Worn on the outer left sleeve of the Service Dress Blue coat and Dinner Dress Jackets. Position midway between the shoulder and the elbow and centered between the sleeve creases.
Damage Controlmen are essential to crew safety and ship survivability. They are trained problem solvers who respond to emergencies, maintain shipboard integrity, and ensure operational readiness at all times. This badge represents your skill, responsibility, and commitment to protecting your crew and the mission.
Ideal for advancement, uniform replacement, inspection preparation, or updating your service attire.