The South African Air Force Uniform

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1 The South African Air Force Uniform

1.1 The South African Air Force Uniform

1.2 South African Air Force Uniform and Dress Codes

1.2.1 Ceremonial Wear

1.2.2 Coveralls and Flight-suits

1.2.3 Fabrics

1.2.4 Ladies Uniforms

1.2.5 Military Jackets

1.2.6 Shirts

1.2.7 Trousers

1.3 The South African Air Force Proficiency Insignia

2 Pilot

3 Reserve Force Pilot

4 Navigator

5 Electronic Technician

6 Electronic Warfare Operator

11 The following insignia are currently in use in the SA Air Force.

11.1 The South African Air Force Rank Insignia

11.1.1 THE AIRFORCE – RANK INSIGNIA

11.2 Related Posts:

The South African Air Force Uniform

South African Air Force Uniform and Dress Codes

Ceremonial Wear

Coveralls and Flight-suits

Fabrics

Ladies Uniforms

Military Jackets

Shirts

Trousers

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The South African Air Force Proficiency Insignia

Aircrew Wings currently in use in the South African Air Force

Pilot

Reserve Force Pilot

Navigator

Electronic Technician

Electronic Warfare Operator

Flight Engineer

Loadmaster

Radio Operator

Flight Attendant

The following insignia are currently in use in the SA Air Force.

These insignia indicate that a person is part of a specific mustering or that he/she has successfully completed certain courses. Only one insignia may be worn by a qualified member, on the right breast, above the nametag. Even if a member has qualified for more than one insignia only the one of the members current mustering or qualification may be worn. Insignia may be worn by members depending on their compliance with qualification criteria for the specific insignia.


Armourer	Caterer	Chaplain	Command & Control

Dog Handler	Explosives Disposal	Fire Fighter	Intelligence

Military Legal Practitioner	Inspector General	Protection	Physical Training Instructor

Advanced Physical Training Instructor	SAAF Band	Military Police Agency	Personnel

	Parachutist	SAAF Task Force

The South African Air Force Rank Insignia

THE AIRFORCE – RANK INSIGNIA

General’s cap badge

On the 1st of September 2002 the Air Force rank insignia changed from the insignia currently shared with the Army and SAMHS to a new system in order to bring it more in line with international forms of rank and to incorporate the new South African Coat of Arms. Subsequently the ranks of General Officers changed again in September 2003 to be more inline with the rest of the SANDF. The previous rank insignia can be viewed here.

Officer Rank Insignia

Rank	Shoulder Insignia	Chest Insignia	Form of Address
General			General
Lieutenant General			General
Major General			General
Brigadier General			General
Colonel			Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel			Colonel
Major			Major
Captain			Captain
Lieutenant			Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant			Lieutenant
Candidate Officer			CO
Chaplain			Dependant on religion

Warrant Officer Rank Insignia

	Rank	Shoulder Insignia	Chest Insignia	Form of Address
	Master Chief WO			Sergeant Major
	Senior Chief WO			Sergeant Major
	Chief WO			Sergeant Major
	Master WO			Sergeant Major
	Senior WO			Sergeant Major
	WO Class 1			Sergeant Major
	WO Class 2			Sergeant Major

Non Commissioned Officers Rank Insignia

Rank	Rank Insignia	Chest Insignia	Form of Address
Flight Sergeant			Flight
Sergeant			Sergeant
Corporal			Corporal
Lance Corporal			Corporal
Airman	No rank insignia worn	No rank insignia worn	Airman

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