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The South African Air Force Uniform

The South African Air Force Uniform

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

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South Africa has a fine reputation for producing exceptionally high quality uniforms, and competes well on the international markets. Our clothing and textile industry has a reputation for high integrity and producing high quality value-for-money products. But, as with anywhere in the world, you need to choose your supplier carefully.

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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

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 General General
Lieutenant General Lieutenant General Lieutenant General General
Major General Major General Major General General
Brigadier General Brigadier General Brigadier General General
Colonel Colonel Colonel Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Colonel
Major Major Major Major
Captain Captain Captain Captain
Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant
Candidate Officer Candidate Officer Candidate Officer CO
Chaplain Chaplain Chaplain Dependant on religion

Warrant Officer Rank Insignia

Rank Shoulder Insignia Chest Insignia Form of Address
Master Chief WO Level 1 W01 Chest Sergeant Major
Senior Chief WO Level 2 Sergeant Major
Chief WO Level 3 Sergeant Major
Master WO Level 4a Sergeant Major
Senior WO Level 4b Sergeant Major
WO Class 1 W01 Sergeant Major
WO Class 2 W02 W02 Chest Sergeant Major

Non Commissioned Officers Rank Insignia

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