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Official Ground Support Equipment CDI Shoulder Patch - USMC Ground Support Equipment Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) MOS 6016 Embroidered Shoulder Patch.
Nothing flies, drives, or fights until GSE gets it running first — and the CDI is the one who signs off that it does.
Ground Support Equipment Marines are the backbone of every flightline, motorpool, and forward operating area, operating and maintaining the tow tractors, hydraulic test stands, power carts, nitrogen servicing units, and air conditioning equipment that keeps aircraft and vehicles mission-capable. Within that community, the Collateral Duty Inspector carries a distinct and demanding role. CDIs are experienced aviation maintenance personnel assigned Quality Assurance duties under MOS 6016, serving as the direct representative of the Commanding Officer for ensuring the quality of aircraft, engines, components, and equipment. Assigned to production work centers, they supervise and inspect all maintenance actions, enforce compliance with required QA standards, and serve as trainers and mentors in their areas of expertise. CDI designation requires completion of the 4000-level Training and Readiness syllabus and formal designation by the Commanding Officer or Maintenance Officer, reflecting a standard of professional integrity that sets these Marines apart on any flight line. This embroidered shoulder patch marks that qualification and the GSE community identity behind it, giving the insignia a clear place in any Marine aviation maintenance collection.
Perfect For: Marine aviation maintenance veterans, GSE division Marines, CDI-qualified maintainers, MOS 6016 alumni, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron personnel, Quality Assurance community members, flightline crew keepsakes, shadow boxes, deployment displays, challenge coin and patch boards, reunion gifts, and anyone building a collection around the Marine Corps aviation maintenance community. It is especially meaningful for the Marines and families who understand that readiness starts on the ground, with the people who inspect, certify, and stand behind every piece of equipment before a mission launches.
GSE pride and CDI integrity, stitched into every thread of this flightline keepsake.
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.
