Cadet Insignia (Old)
In 2017, the RAFAC announced the new Progressive Syllabus.
The following information has been copied/adapted from AP1358C
0401. Beret or Hat Badge. A silvered metal Badge comprising of a falcon in a circlet bearing the words "Air Training Corps" (ATC) and normal issue airman's cap Badge (CCF)
0402. Badges on the Brassard. The Brassard is to be fitted over the right sleeve of the jersey or shirt and positioned above the elbow. The top of the Brassard is to be fixed by a fabric strap to the right shoulder strap of the jersey or shirt, as appropriate. The location of the Badges on the Brassard are:
0403. ATC Squadron Identification Badges. This Badge is to be worn centrally at the top of the Brassard, 6mm from the top edge
0404. ATC Distinguishing Badge. The Distinguishing Badge "Air Training Corp" is to be worn in the central position immediately below and touching the Squadron Identification Badge. An arc-shaped dark blue fabric Badge with "AIR TRAINING CORPS" embroidered in light blue
0405. CCF Distinguishing Badge. The Distinguishing Badge for the CCF Contingent is to be worn centrally in the highest possible position on the Brassard with the top edge of the Badge 6mm from the sides of the Brassard
0406. Training Classification Badges (ATC)/Proficiency Badges (CCF). First Class Cadet, Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet and Master Air Cadet Proficiency Badges are to be worn in a central position immediately below the Distinguishing Badge, and with one point of the star or one blade of the propeller uppermost, as appropriate. Only one Classification/Proficiency Badge is to be worn and is to be the highest classification for which the cadet is qualified
0407. Air Cadet Leadership Badge (ACTO 085). Graduates of the Air Cadet Leadership Course at RAFC Cranwell and the Cadet Leadership Course at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park and Nescliffe are to wear the Air Cadet Leadership Badge in a central position immediately below and touching the Proficiency/Classification Badge.
Old Style: A gold RAF eagle embroidered on an oval RAF blue background with black lettering and surround
Progressive Syllabus: RAF eagle, embroidered in either blue, bronze, silver or gold depending on the level, on an oval blue cloth Badge, with 'AIR CADETS LEADERSHIP' in white lettering
Only one leadership Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified. The Gold Badge is to be worn if the Junior Leaders Course lanyard has been awarded
Old Style: A gold RAF eagle embroidered on an oval RAF blue background with black lettering and surround
Progressive Syllabus: RAF eagle, embroidered in either blue, bronze, silver or gold depending on the level, on an oval blue cloth Badge, with 'AIR CADETS LEADERSHIP' in white lettering
Only one leadership Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified. The Gold Badge is to be worn if the Junior Leaders Course lanyard has been awarded
0408. Musicians Badges (ACTO 123). These Badges are detailed fully in para. 0626.
Old Style: The Musicians Badge is positioned on the centre line of the Brassard with the centre of the Badge 6cm from the bottom edge of the Brassard
Progressive Syllabus: The Musicians Badge is positioned on the centre line of the Brassard with the top edge of the Badge 71mm from the bottom edge of the Distinguishing Badge
Old Style: The Musicians Badge is positioned on the centre line of the Brassard with the centre of the Badge 6cm from the bottom edge of the Brassard
Progressive Syllabus: The Musicians Badge is positioned on the centre line of the Brassard with the top edge of the Badge 71mm from the bottom edge of the Distinguishing Badge
0409. Marksman (ACTO 044 & ACP 18). Only one Marksman Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified - the ascending levels of precedence being Squadron, Wing, Region, Corps, Cadet Fifty and Cadet Hundred. Thus, a cadet who has gained a Squadron Marksmanship Badge for Full Bore Rifle shooting and a Regional Marksmanship Badge for Air Rifle shooting is to wear the Regional Marksmanship Badge. Annual re-qualification is not necessary.
Old Style: The appropriate Badge is to be positioned on the bottom left hand side of the Brassard 6mm from the bottom edge and with the bottom right hand corner of the Badge is 2.5cm from the centre line of the Brassard
Progressive Syllabus: The appropriate Badge is to be centrally positioned with the bottom edge of the Badge centre 35mm from the bottom edge of the Brassard
Old Style: The appropriate Badge is to be positioned on the bottom left hand side of the Brassard 6mm from the bottom edge and with the bottom right hand corner of the Badge is 2.5cm from the centre line of the Brassard
Progressive Syllabus: The appropriate Badge is to be centrally positioned with the bottom edge of the Badge centre 35mm from the bottom edge of the Brassard
Old Style
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Air Rifle
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Small Bore
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Service Rifle
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Target Rifle
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0410. Cadet 50 and 100 Badge (ATC Only). The "Cadet 50" Badge is a woven Badge of dark green fabric with the NRA logo (2 marksman) embroidered centrally inside a white ring which also contains in white 'NRA CADET FIFTY'. It is awarded to the top 50 cadets from the SCC, ACF and ATC, achieving the best aggregate scores in the Cadet Inter Service Skill at Arms Meeting (CISSAM). A separate green woven flash with the year printed in white is worn centrally, immediately below the Badge. The "Cadet 100" Badge is a woven Badge if dark blue fabric with the NRA logo (2 marksman) embroidered centrally inside a white ring which also contains in light blue "NRA CADET HUNDRED". It is awarded to the top 100 cadets from the SCC, ACF and ATC achieving the best aggregate scores in the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meeting (ISCRM). A blue year Badge with the year printed in white is worn centrally, immediately below the Badge. The Cadet 50 or 100 Badge (and accompanying Year Badge) is to be positioned on the bottom centre edge of the Brassard in place of any other Marksmanship Badges which are to be removed (New Style). Cadets awarded the Cadet 50 and Cadet 100 may wear either Badge, but not both.
Note: If a cadet is awarded a Cadet 50/100 Badge in subsequent years, previous year date Badges gained may be worn in date order from the left to the right centralised at the bottom of the 50/100 Badge
Note: If a cadet is awarded a Cadet 50/100 Badge in subsequent years, previous year date Badges gained may be worn in date order from the left to the right centralised at the bottom of the 50/100 Badge
0411. Communicator, Radio and Cyber Specialist Badges (ACTOs and 073). The current Communicator qualification is replaced by the Radio and Cyber Specialist.
Old Style: The Communicator Badge is an oblong cloth Badge, dark blue in colour, depicting four lightening flashes with a light blue letter 'C' in the centre
Progressive Syllabus: The Radio and Cyber Specialist qualification consists of a generic initial entry level before branching into the radio and cyber training strands. The Radio Operator and Cyber Awareness Badge is an oblong cloth Badge, depicting 4 light blue lightening flashes with a darker blue letter 'C' in the centre, embroidered onto a dark blue background. The Radio Specialist Badges are oblong cloth Badges, depicting 4 light blue lightening flashes with either a bronze, silver or gold letter 'C' in the centre, depending on the level, embroidered onto a dark blue background. The Cyber Specialist Badges are oblong cloth Badges, depicting either 4 lightening flashes with the letter 'C' in the centre embroidered in either bronze, silver or gold, level dependant, onto a dark blue background. These Badges are to be positioned:
Old Style: The Badge is positioned with the base of the Badge 9cm from the bottom edge and the top right hand corner 6mm from the right hand edge of the Brassard. RAFAC project Badges are to be worn only in spaces where higher priority Badges have not been gained
Progressive Syllabus: Blue Badge and Radio Specialist Badges are positioned 7mm to the right of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the bottom edges of each Badge in line. The Cyber Specialist Badge is positioned 7mm to the right of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the top edge of each Badge in line. Only the highest award in each specialism is to be worn
Old Style: The Communicator Badge is an oblong cloth Badge, dark blue in colour, depicting four lightening flashes with a light blue letter 'C' in the centre
Progressive Syllabus: The Radio and Cyber Specialist qualification consists of a generic initial entry level before branching into the radio and cyber training strands. The Radio Operator and Cyber Awareness Badge is an oblong cloth Badge, depicting 4 light blue lightening flashes with a darker blue letter 'C' in the centre, embroidered onto a dark blue background. The Radio Specialist Badges are oblong cloth Badges, depicting 4 light blue lightening flashes with either a bronze, silver or gold letter 'C' in the centre, depending on the level, embroidered onto a dark blue background. The Cyber Specialist Badges are oblong cloth Badges, depicting either 4 lightening flashes with the letter 'C' in the centre embroidered in either bronze, silver or gold, level dependant, onto a dark blue background. These Badges are to be positioned:
Old Style: The Badge is positioned with the base of the Badge 9cm from the bottom edge and the top right hand corner 6mm from the right hand edge of the Brassard. RAFAC project Badges are to be worn only in spaces where higher priority Badges have not been gained
Progressive Syllabus: Blue Badge and Radio Specialist Badges are positioned 7mm to the right of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the bottom edges of each Badge in line. The Cyber Specialist Badge is positioned 7mm to the right of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the top edge of each Badge in line. Only the highest award in each specialism is to be worn
0412. Road Marching (ACATI 018).
Old Style: A cloth triangular Badge with green and gold stripes. The word 'NIJMEGAN' is at the bottom of the Badge
Progressive Syllabus: Rectangular cloth Badge with either bronze, silver or green and gold stripes depending on the level. The words 'ROAD MARCHING' is at the bottom of the Badge at bronze or silver, the word 'NIJMEGEN' for the gold level. Only one road marching Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified.
The badges are to be positioned:
Old Style: The Badge is to be worn on the left hand side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 9cm from the bottom edge, and 6mm from the left hand edge
Progressive Syllabus: The Badge is positioned 7mm to the left of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the bottom edges of the each Badge in line. Only the highest level is to be worn
Old Style: A cloth triangular Badge with green and gold stripes. The word 'NIJMEGAN' is at the bottom of the Badge
Progressive Syllabus: Rectangular cloth Badge with either bronze, silver or green and gold stripes depending on the level. The words 'ROAD MARCHING' is at the bottom of the Badge at bronze or silver, the word 'NIJMEGEN' for the gold level. Only one road marching Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified.
The badges are to be positioned:
Old Style: The Badge is to be worn on the left hand side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 9cm from the bottom edge, and 6mm from the left hand edge
Progressive Syllabus: The Badge is positioned 7mm to the left of the musicians Badge (or where it would be located if worn) with the bottom edges of the each Badge in line. Only the highest level is to be worn
0413. First Aid Badges (ACTO 008).
Old Style: The St Johns Ambulance Youth First Aid Badge is a circular cloth Badge which depicts a red roundel with 'YOUTH FIRST AID' around the top and 'St John Ambulance' across the bottom. The centre of the Badge has the white cross of St John on a black background. The St John Ambulance Green First Aid Badge is a circular cloth Badge which depicts a green roundel with 'FIRST AID' around the top and 'St John Ambulance' across the bottom. The centre of the Badge has the white cross of St John on a black background.
Progressive Syllabus: The Heart Start Badge is a circular cloth Badge depicting a blue roundel with the words 'HEART START' around the top and 'BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION' around the lower edge in light blue. The centre of the Badge has the British Heart Foundation logo in white on a black background. The St John Ambulance First Aid Badges are circular cloth badges depicting a blue roundel with the white cross of St John on a black background in the centre and the words 'St Johns Ambulance' around the lower edge of all three Badges. The words 'YOUTH FIRST AID', 'ACTIVITY FIRST AID' and 'INSTRUCTOR FIRST AID' are positioned around the top edge with the wording of each Badge coloured bronze, silver or gold depending on the level.
The First Aid Badge is to be positioned:
Old Style: The St Johns Ambulance Youth First Aid Badge is a circular cloth Badge which depicts a red roundel with 'YOUTH FIRST AID' around the top and 'St John Ambulance' across the bottom. The centre of the Badge has the white cross of St John on a black background. The St John Ambulance Green First Aid Badge is a circular cloth Badge which depicts a green roundel with 'FIRST AID' around the top and 'St John Ambulance' across the bottom. The centre of the Badge has the white cross of St John on a black background.
Progressive Syllabus: The Heart Start Badge is a circular cloth Badge depicting a blue roundel with the words 'HEART START' around the top and 'BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION' around the lower edge in light blue. The centre of the Badge has the British Heart Foundation logo in white on a black background. The St John Ambulance First Aid Badges are circular cloth badges depicting a blue roundel with the white cross of St John on a black background in the centre and the words 'St Johns Ambulance' around the lower edge of all three Badges. The words 'YOUTH FIRST AID', 'ACTIVITY FIRST AID' and 'INSTRUCTOR FIRST AID' are positioned around the top edge with the wording of each Badge coloured bronze, silver or gold depending on the level.
The First Aid Badge is to be positioned:
0413 a. Old Style (50mm) Badge. On the bottom right hand side 6mm from the bottom edge and with the centre of the Badge 6cm from the centre line of the Brassard
0413 b. Old Style (30mm) Badge. On the bottom right hand 16mm from the bottom edge and with the centre of the Badge 6cm from the centre line of the Brassard
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0413 c. Progressive Syllabus. On the left hand side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 15mm from the Brassard bottom edge and 40mm from the left hand edge of the Brassard
0414. Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) Badges (ACTO 074). Only one DofE Badge is to be worn and will always be the most advanced Badge for which the Cadet is qualified. The Badges are to be positioned:
Old Style: Badges are to be worn centrally on the right shoulder patch 1cm above its lower edge on the RAF pattern jersey
Progressive Syllabus: Badge is to be worn on the right hadn't side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 15mm from the bottom edge, and 40mm from the right hand edge of the Brassard
Old Style: Badges are to be worn centrally on the right shoulder patch 1cm above its lower edge on the RAF pattern jersey
Progressive Syllabus: Badge is to be worn on the right hadn't side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 15mm from the bottom edge, and 40mm from the right hand edge of the Brassard
0415. Lanyards. The following lanyards are authorised for wear with No. 1 and No. 2 Dress. Lanyards are not be be worn with No. 3 Dress or any other Field Jackets. Where the cadet has qualified for more than one lanyard, then either the Junior Leader or Aerospace lanyard is to be worn:
0415 a. Instructor Cadet Lanyard (ACTO 022). This is to be worn as a cord over the left shoulder, affixed under the shoulder strap and fasted to a small raised RAF crested black button sewn centrally on the bottom edge of the shoulder patch (jumper). When worn with the Wedgewood blue shirt the lanyard should be placed under the epaulette on the left shoulder with the braided part hung in front. The cord is passed under the shoulder and secured by placing the end of the lanyard through the 'eye' of the cord. This signifies that the cadet has qualified as an instructor in the RAFAC recognised course/has passed a Method of Instruction (MoI) course
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0415 b. Junior Leaders' Course Lanyard (ACTO 088). Cadets who graduate from the Junior Leaders Course will be awarded a maroon lanyard. This will be worn in the same manner as the Instructor Cadet lanyard. If a cadet is qualified for both lanyards, only the Junior Lanyard is to be worn
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0415 c. Qualified Aerospace Instructors' (QAI) Lanyard. Cadets who graduate from the Qualified Aerospace Instructors' Course will be awarded a blue lanyard. This will be worn in the same manner as the Instructor Cadet Lanyard. If a cadet is qualified for both lanyards, only the Aerospace lanyard is to be worn. This lanyard is no longer available through services sources
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0416. The Lord Lieutenant's Badge. Lord Lieutenant's cadets who are authorised to wear No. 1 SD are to display the Lord Lieutenant's Badge centrally on the left sleeve. When wearing blue uniform, other than No. 1 SD, the Lord Lieutenant's Badge is to be worn centrally on its own Brassard. This Brassard is to contain no other Badges and is worn on the left arm. It is to be worn at all times throughout the tenure of office
0417. The Mayor's Badge. On appointment a nominated cadet may be issued with a Badge of office by the local mayor. Should such an issue be made, then the Badge is to be worn centrally on its own Brassard. This Brassard is to contain no other Badges and is worn on the left arm. It is to be worn at all times throughout the tenure of office
0418. Cadet Flying Badges. Cadets are restricted to wearing only 2 of the flying badges on the Jersey BG: one to represent achievement in gliding; and one in conventional flying. In the case of gliding only, the Badge indicating the highest level of attainment is to be worn. In the case of conventional flying, the precedence of Badges, in ascending order, is the Aviation Training Package (ATP) Wings, Air Cadet Navigation Scheme and Air Cadet Pilot Scheme. Only the Badge indicating the highest level of attainment is to be worn. The flying Badges are to be worn as follows:
0418 a. Single Badge. When a single Badge is worn, it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the bottom edge of the patch of the left shoulder of the jersey BG. When worn with No. 1 HD, it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the top seam of the left hand pocket
0418 b. Double Badge. When Badges from both categories are worn, the Gliding Proficiency Badge is to be positioned centrally 1cm beneath the Badge awarded for conventional flying. When the Glider Pilot Badge or the Glider Instructor Badge has been awarded, however, this is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the conventional flying badge. This applies equally to Jersey BG and No. 1 HD.
Cadets qualified for both the Glider Proficiency and Glider Pilots Badges are to wear only the latter
0418 a. Single Badge. When a single Badge is worn, it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the bottom edge of the patch of the left shoulder of the jersey BG. When worn with No. 1 HD, it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the top seam of the left hand pocket
0418 b. Double Badge. When Badges from both categories are worn, the Gliding Proficiency Badge is to be positioned centrally 1cm beneath the Badge awarded for conventional flying. When the Glider Pilot Badge or the Glider Instructor Badge has been awarded, however, this is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the conventional flying badge. This applies equally to Jersey BG and No. 1 HD.
Cadets qualified for both the Glider Proficiency and Glider Pilots Badges are to wear only the latter
0419. Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship (ACTO 034).
Old Style: A pair of fabric wings embroidered with the letter 'P' in the centre, 'AIR CADETS' is embroidered in gold respectively above the letter 'P'.
Progressive Syllabus: A pair of embroidered light blue wings, a white letter 'P' in the centre of a dark blue circle with gold surround and white 'AIR CADETS' embroidered above and below, all on a dark blue background
Old Style: A pair of fabric wings embroidered with the letter 'P' in the centre, 'AIR CADETS' is embroidered in gold respectively above the letter 'P'.
Progressive Syllabus: A pair of embroidered light blue wings, a white letter 'P' in the centre of a dark blue circle with gold surround and white 'AIR CADETS' embroidered above and below, all on a dark blue background
0420. Air Cadets Pilot Navigator Badge (ACTO 036).
Old Style: An embroidered half-wing in light blue with dark blue edging, bearing a ringed 'N' with the words 'AIR CADETS' embroidered in light blue above and below it
Progressive Syllabus: An embroidered half-wing in light blue, bearing a silver ring with the letter 'N' in the centre and 'AIR CADETS' embroidered in white above and below, all on a dark blue background
Old Style: An embroidered half-wing in light blue with dark blue edging, bearing a ringed 'N' with the words 'AIR CADETS' embroidered in light blue above and below it
Progressive Syllabus: An embroidered half-wing in light blue, bearing a silver ring with the letter 'N' in the centre and 'AIR CADETS' embroidered in white above and below, all on a dark blue background
0421. Cadet Flying Badges (ACTO 031). A pair of embroidered blue or bronze wings with a central 'A' and 'AIR CADETS' in white lettering
0422. Glider Pilot and Glider Instructor Badges.
0423. Gliding Proficiency Badge (ACTO 032).
Old Style: A pair of embroidered blue, silver and gold wings with a central 'GS', 'S' and 'A' respectively
Progressive Syllabus: A pair of embroidered blue, bronze, silver or gold wings with a central 'G' and 'AIR CADETS' in white lettering
Old Style: A pair of embroidered blue, silver and gold wings with a central 'GS', 'S' and 'A' respectively
Progressive Syllabus: A pair of embroidered blue, bronze, silver or gold wings with a central 'G' and 'AIR CADETS' in white lettering
0424. Parachute Badge. The parachute Badge consists of an opened parachute embroidered in white on a circular dark blue background with blue surround. The Badge is to be worn on the left hand side of the Brassard with the base of the Badge 2, from the top edge of, and central, to the road marching Badge
0436. AUTHORISED PATCHES TO BE WORN FOR MTP-PCS/MTP CS-95/DPM CS-95.
Patches worn on the right sleeve (affixed centrally to the plate):
Patches worn on the right sleeve (affixed centrally to the plate):
Patches worn on the left sleeve (affixed centrally to the plate, below the Union Jack):
Small Arms Training Team
0425. Cadet Rank Badges. Look at Cadet Ranks page
Unless specified below, all images are taken from AP1358C:
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Text adapted from AP1358C (2017 edition)- Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2017
Insignia images taken from AP1358C (2017 edition) (unless specified above) - Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2017
© Air Cadet 101 - CWO. Harry Briggs, 2017
Insignia images taken from AP1358C (2017 edition) (unless specified above) - Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2017
© Air Cadet 101 - CWO. Harry Briggs, 2017