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List of badges of the South African Army

The South African National Defence Force, like most around the world, has various insignia. The army badges authorised for wear are listed here. If members from other arms of service qualify for these badges, they are also permitted to wear them, The criteria are, in most cases, current but there is some historical information included.

Background
New badges have been created to be worn on the camouflage combat dress. These badges are made of black, embossed plastic and are set against a thatch green background. According to dress regulations, only Parachute Qualification Badges may be worn on the left breast, above the pocket. On the right breast, members are expected to wear their name tag, followed by a maximum of two other badges. == Insignia ==
Insignia
Good Conduct Stripes These are worn on the right (pocket), below the name badge on Dress No 1 – 4. There are three Levels - Awarded for good conduct. The criteria for the awarding of this badge are unknown at this stage. Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service (BRVS) 61 Mechanised Battalion Operational Service Badge The unit awarded a small badge called the Operational Badge for those in or attached to the unit who deployed with the unit on operational duties. A subsequent version with a green backing was mooted, which was intended to be for internal duties. This green backed badge was never approved and the Yellow backed badge continued to be awarded for all operations in which 61 Mech was involved, including internal ones. The badge consists of a dagger with three diagonal lightning bolts in red across it. A subdued version was produced for wear on nutria (brown's) uniforms. With the introduction of camouflage, a new version was produced on green thatching. Air Supply Qualification: Air Supply Qualification: Air Supply Instructor Gunner Identification: General of the Gunners Proficiency: Master Gunner Qualification: Artillery No 1 Dog Handler's Qualification Qualification: Dog Handler Qualification: Dog Instructor Equestrian Qualification Qualification: Basic Equestrian Qualification: Equestrian Instructor Qualification: Equestrian Advanced Parachute Qualification Badges Awarding Authority The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Infantry Formation, delegated to the Officer Commanding 44 Parachute Regiment. The qualification badge will be issued on completion of the course and will be controlled by means of a register kept at US 3 Qualification: Paratrooper Basic Qualification: Paratrooper Dispatcher Qualification: Paratrooper Instructor Qualification: Free Fall Paratrooper Qualification: Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor Pathfinder Qualification: Pathfinder Air Assault Qualification: Air Assault Musketry Proficiency Proficiency: 2nd Class Shot – Rifle Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle Qualification: Sniper Physical Training Instructor's Qualification Badges Awarding Authority: In all cases Director Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS Qualification: Advanced PT Instructor Qualification: Assistant PT Instructor Attack Diver Qualification: Attack Diver Badge Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge Demolitions Qualifications Qualification: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualification: Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge (Dems 1) Qualification: Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge (Tactical Demolitions) Qualification: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD) Fireman’s Qualification Badges Awarding Authority: SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC • Limitations on Wearing by Officers: Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identifications. Qualification: Fire Fighter Qualification: Senior Fire Fighter Motorcyclist Qualification Qualification: Motor Cyclist Qualification: Motor Cycle Instructor Pilots Special Forces Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge Qualification: Special Forces Operator Identification (Gold, 10 Years) Qualification: Forward Air Controller Please note that this award is made on completion of a Forward Air Controller's course. The course is an Air Force course, not an Army one. The awarding authority is thus most likely a senior officer in the air force. Qualification: Submarine Operator Tracking Qualifications Qualification: Tracker Qualification: Tracker Instructor Internal Auditor & Investigator Military Law SA Corps of Bandsmen Insignia: Chaplains Chaplain Accouterments Chaplain, Christian Chaplain, Hindu Chaplain, Jewish Chaplain, Muslim == Branch of Service ==
Rank Insignia
Rank Insignia: Officers Officer's rank is made up of a few components, including the "Star" and the "Crest" (A part of the National Coat of Arms) General Lt General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Candidate Officer Rank Insignia: Warrant Officers SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 1 (Master Chief Warrant Officer) SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 2 (Senior Chief Warrant Officer) SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 3 (Chief Warrant Officer) SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4a (Master Warrant Officer) SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4b (Senior Warrant Officer) SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st Class) SANDF Rank Insignia WO2 (Warrant Officer 2nd Class) Rank Insignia: NCOs Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal == SAMHS ==
SAMHS
Proficiency insignia of the South African Military Health Service 7 Medical Battalion Group == See also ==
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