continents, and rifles are highlighted with a highly polished silver finish. The qualification was created in July 2005; SECNAVINST 1412.10 outlines the requirements for qualification. Chaplain Chaplains do not bear arms; therefore, they are designated as Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officers vice Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officers, and are waived from completing certain [weapons related] portions of the Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS). The Chaplain version of this badge does not include the crossed rifles and has a gold anodized finish. Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon As a result of the Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer and Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist programs, the Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon was replaced effective October 1, 2006. Those individuals who previously qualified for the Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon will retain the FMF designator; however, they are not entitled to wear the EFMFWS insignia until completing another FMF assignment and meeting all requirements outlined in OPNAVINST 1414.4B. See also Fleet Marine Force (United States) Military badges of the United States Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia Fleet Marine Force Ribbon List of United States Navy enlisted warfare designations Badges of the United States Navy Obsolete badges of the United States military Uniforms of the United States Navy References External links OPNAV Instruction 1414.4B: Navy Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist Program OPNAV 1414.6 CH-1 United States military badges