What must a member acquire/maintain to be a rated member?

• A. Flight Suit Certification
• B. Pilot's License
• C. Aeronautical rating (wings)
• D. Special Operations Badge

Answer: (C)

Being a rated member means you hold an aeronautical rating, shown by the wings on your uniform. This official designation is earned through completing the required aircrew training and flight qualifications, making you approved to perform aviation duties. The symbol of these wings signifies you’ve met the standards to be considered an aircrew member, and you must maintain the required currency and qualifications to keep that rating. A flight suit is just part of the uniform, not a rating. A civilian pilot’s license is a separate credential and doesn’t establish the military aircrew rating. A Special Operations Badge is a different qualification tied to a specific mission, not the general aircrew rating.