Ranks
That's interesting, Blacksheep. Was LAC really considered a command rank? When I joined in 71 the lowest rungs were: Aircraftman (AC) no trade training, Leading Aircraftman (LAC) - generally on completion of initial trade training and under supervison, Senior Aircraftman (SAC) -after a year's service on passing the promotion exam or passing trade training with a distinguished pass and expected to be able to work without supervision, Junior Technician (JT) for the technical trades following further trade training or ex-apprentice. The first 'command' rank was Corporal. TB