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[[File:USA - Nuclear Reactor Operators 2.png|thumb|right|400px|U.S. Army Nuclear Reactor Operator Badges]]

The '''Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge''' is an obsolete qualification badge 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 (United States)|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.