Editing Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge (section)

==Badge design==

The square (cube) is used to represent a nuclear reactor, the two bars representing control rods and thus alluding to nuclear reactor operations.  The disc is symbolic of completeness and refers to the knowledge and training required of all nuclear reactor operators.  The disc is also a symbol of the sun, the source of all energy and power.  The symbol of the planet Uranus, from which the term "uranium" is derived, refers to nuclear energy and power.  Addition of the laurel wreaths signifies further achievement and qualification.  The gold color for the shift supervisor signifies the highest degree of achievement and qualification.<ref>[http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/Heraldry.aspx?HeraldryId=15457&CategoryId=9361&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&ps=24&p=0 Qualification Badges, Nuclear Reactor Operator Badges], The Institute of Heraldry website, last accessed 25 April 2015</ref>