once qualified to wear the gold rating badge and gold service stripes, the qualification continues through the duration of an enlisted person's service, providing they continue to meet minimum conduct, performance, and evaluation mark requirements for a good conduct medal or naval reserve meritorious service award. on the date the individual fails to meet the minimum standards, the gold rating badge and gold service stripes must be removed from the uniform. additionally, if an individual is convicted by court-martial or non-judicial punishment (njp), the gold badge and gold service stripes must be removed from the uniform on the date the conviction becomes final within the meaning of article 76, uniform code of military justice. the privilege to again wear the gold service stripes/rating badge may only be earned by fulfilling the requirements listed above.