Ranks
Ranks in the ACF follow the pattern of those in the British Army.
Cadet ranks
As well as learning new skills by working through the APC syllabus, experienced cadets can be awarded a rank. As the Army allows its soldiers to take on responsibility and leadership as Non-commissioned Officers or NCOs, so too does the ACF.
Cadet NCOs wear the issued cadet rank slides, pictured above. [3] The titles of some ranks may vary as cadet detachments are affiliated to Army regiments and adopt their terminology. There is usually only one Cadet RSM per county.
Although promotion is based on merit rather than progression through the APC syllabus, the following criteria must be met before a cadet is eligible for promotion: [4]
- Cadet Lance Corporal - Passed APC 1 Star
- Cadet Corporal - Passed APC 2 Star
- Cadet Sergeant - Passed APC 3 Star
- Cadet Staff/Colour Sergeant - Passed APC 4 Star
- Cadet Sergeant Major/Company Sergeant Major - Passed APC 4 Star
- Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major - Master Cadet [5]
In some instances, cadets that do not meet the requirements for these ranks can be promoted with the agreement of the ACF Cadet Commandant. [4]
CFAV ranks
The adults who are employed to help run the ACF are collectively known as Cadet Force Adult Volunteers(CFAVs). There are two different kinds of CFAVs, Non-commissioned Officers and Commissioned Officers. As in the Regular Army and Army Reserves, Commissioned Officers out-rank NCOs. The role of the CFAV NCO is to instruct Cadets, the role of the CFAV Officer is to instruct Cadets and command CFAV NCOs.
NCOs
NCO CFAVs wear the badges of rank as worn by Army NCOs [3] with the addition of the letters ACF under the badge.
Officers
Commissioned officers within the ACF wear the same rank slides as British Army officers; however, the letters ACF appear under the insignia. The colours and style of the rank slides mirror the affiliated regiment's.
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