U.S. Army Air Assault /Badge 2nd Design - The Army Air Assault Badge 2nd Design was approved for wear on 18 January 1978, retroactive back to 1 April 1974. - The Air Assault is awarded to Army Personal who qualify Air Assault School. The Badge has a Nickel Silver Finish and the standard double Post and Butterfly Attachment. Patch Quartermaster recommends using Nickel Safety Locking Collars to secure your Badges and Pins from loss.