Appendix 1: The Brassard

What the book (ACP) has to say about the positioning of badges on your brassard, it is very boring, but essential.

“ATC Squadron ID Badges: These are to be worn centrally at the top of the brassard, 6mm from the top edge.

ATC Badge: The embroidered distinguishing badge is to be worn in a central position immediately below the Squadron ID Badge.

Proficiency Badges: First Class, leading or senior cadet badges are to be worn in a central position immediately below the distinguishing badge.

Bandsmen’s Badge: These are worn in a central position with the bottom of the badge 7.5 mm from the lower edge of the brassard.

Cadet Hundred Badge: These are worn on the left side of the brassard 6mm above the lower edge and 1.scm from the Marksman's Badge.

Marksman Badge: This is worn on the right side of the brassard 6 mm above the lower edge and 1.2 cm from the Cadet Hundred Badge.  Where the Marksman's Badge only is worn, it is to be positioned centrally on the brassard 6 mm from the lower edge.

Gliding Proficiency: 1 cm above the bottom edge, centrally on the left shoulder patch of the jersey.

Flying Scholarship: When worn with the Gliding Badge, 1 cm above the positioned latter.  Otherwise, it is worn in the position of the Gliding Badge.

Cadet Navigator: When worn with the Gliding Badge, 1 cm above the positioned latter.  Otherwise, it is worn in the position of the Gliding Badge.

Glider Pilot's Badge: When worn with the flying Scholarship and or Cadet Navigator Badge it is to be worn 1 cm above the positioned latter.  Otherwise, it is worn in the position of the Gliding Proficiency Badge.

D of E Badge: Duke of Edinburgh Award badges are to be worn centrally on the right shoulder patch 1 cm above its lower edge.

Staff Cadet Lanyard: This is worn as a cord over the left shoulder, affixed tinder the shoulder strap and fastened to a small raised RAF-crested black button sewn centrally on the bottom edge of the shoulder patch.”

Appendix2: The Regulations of ATC Dress

Once again what the book (ACP) has to say about the regulations of dress, it is very boring, but essential.

“Members of the ATC are entitled to wear uniform only when attending authorised ATC parades, or when specially authorised.  Uniform is not to be worn in foreign countries unless specifically authorised by HQ Air Cadets (HQAC).

No ornament, emblem or badge, other than those authorised are to be worn on the uniform.  Watch chains and trinkets, if worn, are not to be visible.  Tiepins are not to be worn, the wearing of any, items not listed in the appropriate scales of uniform is forbidden.

Females are to arrange their hair in a manner that permits the uniform head-dress to be worn correctly.  Hair is not to show under the front of the peak of the head-dress and the style is to be neat and is to reach no longer than the bottom edge of the collar of the uniform shirt.  A hair ribbon in the in the form of a bandeau may be worn but is too inconspicuous and may be of a similar colour to the hair or black.  Combs, when worn, are to be plain and of a similar colour to the wearer's hair.

When in uniform, females are forbidden to use brightly coloured nail varnish or cosmetics of a conspicuous nature.  Following the piercing of ears, females may wear gold stud sleeper earrings.  Sleeper studs are to be small and unobtrusive and are not to be worn on parade.

Uniform skirts are to be worn so that the bottom hem is of the same length all round and long enough to reach between the centre of the knee and 5.1 cm below the knee.

The following emblems may be worn when the wearer is not on parade:

The National Flower or Emblem of St George's, St Andrew's St David's and St Patrick's Day as appropriate.  Flags and emblems such as the Alexandra Rose worn on authorised flag days.  Poppies on Remembrance Day.

Flags, emblems, and poppies should be of conventional dimension and are to be worn immediately above the right pocket of RAF Jackets and in corresponding positions on men's and women's jerseys and shirts.  They are to be worn on the lapel of raincoats.  Flags, emblems, and poppies are not to be worn behind the cap badges, or on forn1al parades.

The styling of uniforms items is not to be altered by ironing in pleats or creases.  Jacket sleeve~) are constructed to meet the physical silhouette of the arm in repose.  When the arm is held stiffly in the attention, ironed creases merely accentuate the distortion of the back of the jacket.  Sleeves should be lightly pressed, using a damp cloth to iron any lateral creases.  Creases are still ironed into the front and rear of trouser legs.

At the discretion of Regional Commandants, Combat Clothing Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) may be worn by cadets when engaged on field duties.  Brassards must be worn at all times when in DPM.  Rank braids must be blue, green or black rank sliders are not permitted for wear by ATC cadets.”