Originally Posted by
airborne_artist
With few exceptions the infantry and the AAC do not operate far behind enemy lines - thus their uniform is not really an issue if captured. Aircrew are of course frequently operating in some depth beyond the front line, and those acting in support of SF either in SH, AT or moving mud should think about the guys they might be giving away, as well as their own skins, before going adorned with too many badges.
FWIW badges do not stop bullets
Those aircrew you mention would not be wearing CS95 (No 3 Service Dress) - they would be wearing flying kit (No 14 Dress (Flying Clothing)).