Originally Posted by
KBW10101
Sounds very similar to the Imagery Analysis Branch who wear an "IA" brevet when on airborne duties, but keep wearing it when the majority of the trade is ground based tours. Probably the same would happen here with CC in ground tours if awarded.
1. There is no such thing as Imagery Analysis Branch.
2. Branches are for Officers, there is no Intelligence Branch Officer with the IA Flying Badge (Brevet)
3. The Intelligence Analyst Trade are eligible for the IA Flying Badge, provided:
a. They are a qualified Imagery Analyst having complete the 4 month Phase 3 UKAIC Course.
b They have passed the Pre-Aircrew selection board
c They have passed a generic Aircrew Ground School at Cranwell (Airmanship, CRM, Emergency Drills etc...)
d Aeromedical
e. They then start rear crew training as an Airborne IA.
f. They are awarded the flying badge at award of LCR
g . They are confirmed to retain the Flying badge upon award of CR.