No. 3B Service Dress (Male)
Uniform and Rank Structure
Air Training Corps Uniform
The ATC wear modified RNZAF uniform, this uniform is on loan whilst the cadet is still actively taking part with the unit, and is cleaned and returned upon the cadet leaving. In most cases, the only item cadets will need to provide are black leather boots and black leather parade shoes (School shoes)
Cadets will be invoiced for any damage or replacement to uniform. The complete uniform is worth between $900 and $1000.
No. 3B Service Dress
No. 3B is a formal uniform used for activities such as ceremonial parades, regular classroom training, and various other occasions.
It consists of:
Dark blue trousers
Belt
Light blue short sleeve shirt
Jersey (Winter dress)
Brassard
Rank slides
Field Service Cap
Name badge
Black, polishable shoes
No. 4 Cadet Working Dress
Cadet Working Dress is a practical, everyday uniform primarily used during outdoor training. Designed for functionality, it allows cadets to carry out activities without worrying about damaging more formal uniforms. There are 2 methods of wear, No.4A, and No.4B.
It consists of:
Dark blue trousers
Belt
Dark blue undershirt
Dark blue shirt
Rank patch
Baseball cap, or
Field Service Cap
Name patch
Black, polishable boots
Air Training Corps Rank Structure
ATC Ranks are modeled after the RNZAF.
Cadets make up the bulk of the unit, whilst Non-Commissioned Officers (Higher ranks) are Cadets who have demonstrated a high standard of leadership, dress and bearing, initiative, and have expressed an interest in taking on more responsibility
Officers are adult volunteers within the NZCF who have received a commission from the Minister of Defense, and thereby have a legal duty of care over Cadets. Officer ranks generally denote the experience and role of the officer within the NZCF. In keeping with the customs of the NZDF, officers are to be saluted
Cadet
Cadet is the first and most common rank within the Air Training Corps.
Cadets generally do not hold any significant responsibility within the unit
Leading Air Cadet
Leading Air Cadet (LAC) is the first Junior NCO rank
LACs will typically either lead a Section of Cadets, or will assist as a Section 2nd in command (2IC)
Corporal
Corporals (CPL) are experienced Junior NCOs
They will either lead a Section of Cadets, or assist the Sergeant of their Flight (FLTSGT)
Sergeant
Sergeant (SGT) is the first Senior NCO rank
They most often hold the position of Flight Sergeant (FLTSGT)
Flight Sergeant
Not to be confused with the position of Flight Sergeant (FLTSGT)
Flight Sergeants (F/S) are very experienced Senior NCOs
F/Ss will hold the position of Flight Sergeant (FLTSGT)
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officers (W/O) are the most experienced Cadets in a Unit, and as such, there will only be one Warrant Officer at a Unit
They hold the position of Squadron Warrant Officer and act as a direct link from the Unit Commander to the NCO Team
