page_title: Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge
section_title: Shift supervisor
hierarchical_section_title: Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge / Qualification criteria / Shift supervisor
caption_attribution_description: English: Shift Supervisor qualification badge, US Army Nuclear Power Program
context_page_description: The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is a decoration of the United States Army which was issued between the years of 1965 and 1990. In 1991, the decoration was declared obsolete by Army Regulation 600-8-22, but uniform regulations permit the continued wearing of badges awarded before then. The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge is worn above the ribbons over the left pocket flap of the Army uniform, in the same position as the Parachutist Badge.
  The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge was first authorized on June 18, 1965. The badge was issued in four degrees; the basic badge was awarded upon completion of the U.S. Army Nuclear Power Plant Operators Course. The Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge was worn on dress uniforms and also on duty uniforms in a subdued version. Miniature Nuclear Reactor Operator Badges were authorized for wear on dinner dress attire.
context_section_description: a. Certification as an NPPO, First Class of the plant concerned
  b. Satisfactory completion of an approved training program. Minimum requirements are:
  (1) Satisfactory completion of comprehensive practical training and examinations covering all aspects of the operations, maintenance, and plant safety for this level of qualification.
  (2) Satisfactory completion of the following operating experience within the six (6) months prior to recommendation for qualification:
  (a) For initial qualification, completion of at least thirty (30) shifts as a qualified NPPO, First Class, and completion of at least forty (40) shifts as a Shift Supervisor Trainee.
  (b) For additional qualification, completion of at least fifteen (15) shifts as a qualified NPPO, First Class, and completion of at least fifteen (15) shifts as a Training Shift Supervisor.
  c. Recommendation of Shift Supervisor of the shift to which individual is assigned.
  d. Recommendation of Shift Supervisor of the shift to which individual is not assigned.
  e. Recommendation by an NPPO, Shift Supervisor Qualification Board to the Officer-In-Charge of the plant concerned.
  f. Recommendation of the OIC of the plant concerned.
caption: Shift Supervisor badge
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