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Ranks
Ranks
Everyone in the Air Cadets (and the RAF) can be identified by the badges of rank that they wear. This list of basic adult and cadet ranks will help you identify them. The list starts with adults (instructors and senior staff) followed by cadet ranks, with the most senior in each group at the top.
NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER RANKS
Warrant Officer
Flight Sergeant
Sergeant
CADET NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER RANKS
Cadet Warrant Officer
Cadet Flight Sergeant
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Junior Corporal - CCF (RAF) only
OFFICER RANKS
Wing Commander
Squadron Leader
Flight Lieutenant
Flying Officer
Pilot Officer