These insignia were introduced in 1994 and at first were worn without the wing.  During late 1995 the correct slider with wing was introduced.  However, the quality of the rank slider was poor and the sliders did not conform to a standard size.  A much better made and standard size slider was introduced in 2001. It was my recommendation that the wing be added to the rank on the slider and this made the rank more military than civilian looking.

1994 Series

Cadet		2nd  Lieutenant (2001)		Lieutenant (2001)		Captain (2001)
Commandant (1995)		Lt. Colonel (1995)		Colonel (1995)		Brigadier General

2001 Series

Cadet		2nd  Lieutenant (2001)		Lieutenant (2001)		Captain (2001)
						Same as 1994 Series
Commandant (2001)		Lt. Colonel (2001)		Colonel (2001)		Brigadier General(2001)

These are insignia worn by the General Officer Commanding, Air Corps.  The large gorget has two silver leaves, which was an error that dates back to 1994 and the introduction of the blue uniform.  The then GOC used the sample badges because of the urgency to change to blue and the error has just carried on (Army gorgets have three leaves).

Tunic Gorget (40 x 73mm)			Shirt Gorget (28 x 52mm)

The GOC Air Corps is the only one in the Corps with epaulets on his tunic.   With the introduction of the blue uniform in 1994 the then GOC introduced the badge shown below to help identify him as a General.

	Epaulet/Slider badge (55 x 25mm)

It is worth noting that there was a change in the actual officer rank tape for ranks produced after early 2001.  The tape used is a different design and shade.  In the short time since the rank was introduced there has been three different types used.

Below, I have included an example of the first unofficial ranks and the improved 2001 series.

 Page Updated : Monday, 21 December 2009