Ranks
The Australian Air League has an internal rank structure for all uniformed members which is replicated from various organisations including military forces, police forces and Commercial aviation organisations.
The ranks are divided into three categories. The first are the Cadet ranks (referred to as N.C.O. ranks). These ranks are awarded to members of a Squadron, aged under 18 years, who have displayed, amongst other things, excellent leadership abilities, discipline and determination. These promotions are recommended by the Officer Commanding Squadron.
In the second category there are supernumery ranks. These are ranks held by members who do not fit into the Officer or Cadet ranking system. Ranks in this category are held by uniformed adult members.
In the third category are the Officer ranks. These are ranks are awarded to uniformed adult members of the League based upon their performance and appointment within their respective unit. These promotions are recommended by the officer's immediate superior.
The ranks an individual member holds is signified by either a series chevrons worn on both sleeves for N.C.O. ranks, or by a series of blue, silver or gold stripes worn on the eppaulettes for supernumerary and officer ranks. An absence of any rank insignia indicates a rank of "Cadet".
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