Badges of Rank

Cpl, Sgt, FS and CWO badges are to be worn on the shoulder straps of either the jersey or the shirt, depending on the mode of dress.

D of E Award Badges.

D of E badges are to be worn centrally on the right shoulder patch of the jersey, 1 cm ( 1 / 2 Ê in) above the lower edge of the patch. Only one D of E badge is worn at a time: eg. when the Silver is gained, the Bronze is taken down and replaced with the Silver.

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BADGES ON THE BRASSARD

The following badges are to be worn on the brassard which is worn on the upper right arm:

Identification Badge.

The identification badge (Squadron Number) is to be worn centrally, 6 mm ( 1 / 4 in) below the top edge of the brassard and in this position covers the button hole.

Distinguishing Badge.

The distinguishing badge (Air Training Corps) is to be worn centrally, immediately below the identification badge.

Classification Badges.

The First Class, Leading and Senior Cadet badges are to be worn centrally on the brassard, immediately below the distinguishing badge. The Staff Cadet badge is a yellow lanyard, worn with the cord fastened over the left shoulder, under the shoulder strap and fastened to a small raised, RAF crested, black button sewn centrally on the bottom edge of the left shoulder patch of the jersey - in shirt sleeve order it is fastened to the button of the left breast-pocket of the shirt. Only one classification badge is worn at a time, ie. when Leading Cadet classification is gained, the First Class badge is taken down and replaced by the Leading Cadet badge, and so on. The Staff Cadet lanyard signifies that the cadet has completed all his training and he wears the lanyard only - with no badge on the brassard. Click here to see what you have to learn for each level

Badges for Shooting.

The various Marksman badges are worn centrally 6 mm above the lower edge of the brassard. Note that only one badge is worn at a time, eg. when a cadet wins the Region Marksmans badge he takes down the Wing Marksman badge and replaces it. However, if a cadet wins a Cadet Hundred badge, he wears this in addition to his Marksmans badge and must reposition the badges so that the Cadet Hundred is on the left side 6 mm above the lower edge, and the Marksmans badge is on the right side with 1 cm between the two.

Bandsmans Badge.

The Bandsmans badge is worn on the brassard above the Marksmans badge, ie in a central position 75 mm above the lower edge.

Leadership Course Badge.

The Leadership Badge is only to be worn by cadets who have successfully completed the Air Cadet Leadership Course.The badge is to be worn in a central position immediately below the classification badge.

Communications Badge.

The Communications Badge is to be worn below the classification badge, or if one has been awarded, immediately below the Leadership Badge.