Awards and Badges

Cadets wear awards on their brassards. These awards and badges are a symbol of the individual cadet’s achievements and skill that they have attained throughout their cadet career.

Badges of Skill

  • Flying Badge (Glider)

    Commonly referred to as “glider wings”.

    Achieve solo status on a glider through either an ATC gliding course or through the provision of logbook evidence of achieving solo status with a registered gliding club.

  • Flying Badge (Powered)

    Commonly referred to as “powered wings”.

    Achieve solo status on a powered aircraft at either a National Aviation Course (Power Flying) or through the provision of logbook evidence of achieving solo status with a registered Aero Club / Flying School.

  • Flying Badge (RNZAF Flying Immersion)

    Awarded to cadets who have completed the RNZAF Flying Immersion course.

  • Navigation Badge

    Awarded to cadets who have completed the National Aviation Course (Navigation).

  • Cadet Rifle Competency Badge

    • Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.

    • Attained a score of 60% or more in two separate local shoots.

  • First Class Shot Badge

    • Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.

    • Attained a score of 70% or more in two separate local shoots.

  • Marksman Badge

    • Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.

    • Attained a score of 80% or more on a practice or competition shoot.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)

    External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver)

    External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold)

    External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.

* For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh programme, visit www.dofehillary.org.nz/partner/new-zealand-cadet-forces.

Training Qualification Badges

  • Basic 1 Training

    Awarded on the completion of Basic 1 Training.

  • Basic 2 Training

    Awarded on the completion of Basic 2 Training.

  • Proficiency Training

    Awarded on the completion of Proficiency Training.

  • Advanced Training

    Awarded on the completion of Advanced Training.

Commendations and Medals

  • NZCF Commandant's Commendation

    Awarded to NZCF personnel for acts of gallantry, bravery or specific courage that, in the opinion of the Commandant, is worthy of recognition but does not merit a higher award. Alternatively, the Commendation may be awarded for a single accomplishment or extraordinary performance of duty over time.

  • Cadet Forces Medal

    Awarded to NZCF Commissioned Officers after 12 years of continuous service in recognition for their dedicated and efficient service to the New Zealand Cadet Forces. A clasp is added after every 8 years of further additional service.

Badge Placement - Brassard

Ensure all your awards are placed correctly on your brassard. If you have any questions, contact your NCOs in the first instance.

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