Personnel qualified as military parachutists wear the Parachutist Badge. C-119's to drop parachutist students for the US Army Parachute School at Ft. He was a qualified combat survival instructor, rock climber and free-fall parachutist. He obtained his fighter pilot's wings and his certificates as a parachutist and a commando. In addition he qualified as a parachutist and diver. A maroon beret does not mean the wearer is qualified as a military parachutist. The Naval Parachutist insignia is issued after 10 qualifying jumps. In an episode of "Ripcord", he played a suicidal parachutist. It identifies the abilities of parachutist, airborne unit and air assault operations. This species is considered a passive glider, or parachutist. The basic insignia is issued for completion of basic parachutist training. He also holds navigator and parachutist ratings. Above the ribbons were qualification badges, such as the parachutist badges and combat action badge. He trained as a parachutist, and made nine operational jumps. Gadson is also authorized to wear the Combat Action Badge and the Master Parachutist Badge.