Commissioned Ranks (RAF)

There are twelve officer ranks in the Royal Air Force (inc. Officer Cadet). The rank insignia for commissioned officers is worn on the lower arm of a dress uniform. For working and operational dress, composite braids (rank slides) are worn on the shoulder or chest. 
(lowest to highest)

Officer Cadet (Off Cdt)

Pilot Officer (Plt Off)

Flying Officer (Fg Off)

Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt)

Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr)

Wing Commander (Wg Cdr)

Group Captain (Gp Cpt)

Air Commodore (Air Cdre)

Air Vice-Marshal (AVM)

Air Marshal (Air Mshl)

Air Chief Marshal (Air Chf Mshl)

Marshal of the Royal Air Force (MRAF)

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Command flags are usually seen being flown from the top of the Unit/Station flag pole, and indicates the rank of the Unit/Station Commander. Similarly, they are used on official cars and serve to indicate the rank of the occupant.

Squadron Leader

Wing Commander

Group Captain

Air Commodore

Air-Vice Marshal

Air Marshal

Air Chief Marshal

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

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