UniformWhen you join the Squadron you will be issued with all the uniform you need absolutely free. The only items you may have to purchase yourself are shoes and boots, but often these are available at a minimal charge. Your uniform should be cared for and should be worn on every parade night. The trousers should have a single crease down the front and back of each leg, and shoes should be polished. If you grow out of your uniform it will be replaced free of charge. |
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BadgesThere are various badges that you will see cadets wearing. Generally these either relate to Classification of the Cadet, or Rank. These can be viewed as independent aspects, with the former reflecting progress on the training structure, and the latter denoting responsibility and promotion. |
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Cadet Classification |
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1st Class Cadet
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Leading Cadet
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Senior Cadet
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Staff Cadet  To be eligible to sit either Part 1 or Part 2 of the Staff Cadet examination, cadets must have:
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 Classification Badges are worn on a Brassard along with Squadron ID and the ATC Identifier.You can also gain other badges and some are shown in the picture.
Note: The exceptions are the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Flying Badges which are not worn on the Brassard but on the shoulders of the uniform jumper. |
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Below is a Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) which displays our logo and an identity patch which shows who the individual belongs to. All Services and Army Units have their own unique Flashes.
The TRF is worn on both the CS95 Field Jacket and Lightweight Jacket (Shirt), sewn centrally on the right sleeve with the top edge 7.5cms below the shoulder seam.
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Below is an image of the Air Cadets Combat Patch.
The Air Cadet Patch is worn on both the CS95 Field Jacket and Lightweight Jacket (Shirt), sewn centrally above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the badge just touching or 1mm away from the top edge of the pocket.
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Cadet Rank |
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Corporal
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Sergeant
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Flight Sergeant
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Cadet Warrant Officer
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The first step up the Training Structure is to become a 1st Class Cadet, which is recognised through the badge shown on the left, following success in the associated examination. To be eligible to sit the First Class Cadet examination cadets must be enrolled and must have completed the syllabus for the subjects.
To be eligible to sit the Leading Cadet examinations, a cadet must have been appointed as a First Class Cadet and then have completed the appropriate Leading Cadet syllabus training including at least 25 hours of project work.
To be eligible to sit the Senior Cadet examinations, a cadet must have been appointed as a Leading Cadet and have completed the appropriate Senior Cadet syllabus training including a further 25 hours (or more) of project work.
Your initial promotion takes you to the first level of being an NCO (Non Commissioned Officer), which is the rank of Corporal. 
The next rank up is Sergeant, denoted by three stripes. 
The next higher rank is Flight Sergeant, with the stripes topped by a crown. 
The highest cadet rank is Cadet Warrant Officer, which is denoted by this distinctive crest.