USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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CH-53E Crew Chief 6173 "Manimal" Shoulder Patches — Half Man, Half Gorilla, All Crew Chief
If you've ever wondered who keeps the biggest helicopter in the Marine Corps flying, meet the Manimals.
MOS 6173 — CH-53E Crew Chief — is one of the most physically demanding and technically complex enlisted jobs in Marine Corps aviation. These are the Marines who ride in the back of the CH-53E Super Stallion, the largest and heaviest helicopter in the U.S. military inventory, handling everything from pre-flight inspections and in-flight systems monitoring to directing external loads and manning the .50-cal during combat operations. The "Manimal" nickname is well-earned: half man, half gorilla, 100% crew chief. They work in the dirt, the heat, the cold, and the rotor wash, turning wrenches and pulling maintenance on a three-engine, seven-blade beast that weighs 33,000 pounds empty. When the 53 launches, the crew chief is the one making sure it comes back in one piece. This shoulder patch is the morale gear that every CH-53E crew chief needs — because they've earned it.
Perfect For: CH-53E Super Stallion crew chiefs (MOS 6173), heavy lift helicopter Marines, HMH squadron enlisted, USMC flight crew community, Marine helicopter maintainers, and anyone who has ever been called a Manimal and took it as a compliment.
CH-53E Crew Chiefs — Manimals. Built different.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
