What must members do to apply for the award of a parachutist badge?

To apply for the award of a parachutist badge, members must complete an AF IMT 196. This form is specifically designed to document and facilitate the process for individuals seeking to receive the parachutist badge. It ensures that the applicant provides all necessary details related to their training and qualifications in parachuting.

While other options may seem relevant, they do not specifically address the required procedural step for badge application. Submitting a written request or obtaining a commander’s approval may be part of various processes in the military, but the completion of the AF IMT 196 form is directly tied to the application for the parachutist badge itself, making it the correct action to take. Similarly, while completing a training program is crucial for qualification in parachuting, it is the form completion that initiates the application for the badge recognition.