Coast Guard Surfman Insignia PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~8214 The 197th Fires Brigade is

The 197th Fires Brigade is part of the New Hampshire Army National Guard

Enlisted personnel are not authorized to wear the unit crest on the Class A uniform

World War II Victory Anodized Miniature Medal

the insignia is not limited only to this branch of the Navy

Coast Guard Surfman Insignia PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~8214 The 197th Fires Brigade isUnited States Coast Guard Surfman Insignia Criteria: The Surfman Badge is issued to enlisted Coast Guard personnel who qualify as Coxswains authorized to operate surf boats in heavy surf. Surf boats are designed to operate under extreme weather and sea conditions. To be awarded the Surfman Badge, a service member must train in actual surf and breaking bar conditions, accumulate a minimum amount of hours operating in these conditions, while conducting