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Old 22nd Feb 2006, 21:15
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RayDarr
 
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Almost there Mr Plod. However, same uniform and same braid means those who would spoof our regular airmen into thinking they had more power than they in fact do, would still get away with this.
Try same uniform but different braid and cap badge. ATC/CCF officer now obviously not RAF, but the adult leader of the cadet group visiting the Station this week etc etc etc.
You can give them an ATC Commission signed by the AOC Air Cadets or whoever you like, but it is not the same as the existing item, and would show authority only within the Air Cadet organisation.
ATC Adult W/O's wear "ATC" collar tags, you could give these to all adult ranks instead of the VR(T) which would be consigned to history.

The aim of all this is to preserve dignity and rank structure within the adult staff in the Air Cadet organisation while making it obvious to all ranks in RAF/RAuxAF that these uniformed guys are exactly what it said on the tin and have no authority over RAF personnel in any way at all.
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