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.

Officer ranks

	Wing Commander VR(T)
	Squadron Leader VR(T)
	Flight Lieutenant VR(T)
	Flying Officer VR(T)
	Pilot Officer VR(T)

Non-commissioned Officer ranks

	Warrant Officer ATC
	Flight Sergeant ATC
	Sergeant ATC

Civilian Staff

Cadet Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks

	Cadet Warrant Officer
	Cadet Flight Sergeant (Over 18yrs)
	Cadet Flight Sergeant
	Cadet Sergeant (Over 18yrs)
	Cadet Sergeant
	Cadet Corporal (Over 18yrs)
	Cadet Corporal