Ranks and Uniform
The RAAF uses Royal Air Force (RAF)-derived ranks for both officers and other ranks, with the following exceptions:
- the RAAF does not use "Technician" ranks
- non-commissioned aircrew do not wear an eagle above their chevrons
- the insignia for Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) is a single chevron, rather than a two-bladed propeller
- there is no Senior Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (SAC) rank.
Unlike their British and New Zealand counterparts, they do not wear a blue-grey uniform but a midnight blue colour, which is one shade darker than navy blue. on slip-on rank epaulettes or otherwise known as (SRI) 'Soft Rank Insignia' and are worn on the shoulders of the service dress uniform. When not in the service dress or "Ceremonial" uniform, RAAF personnel wear the Auscam DPCU, which has replaced the old working dress.
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