Everyone at 126 (City of Derby) ATC and within the RAF can be identifies by the badges that they wear.

Here is a list of the main adult and cadet ranks to help you identify them with the most senior at the top:

Officer ranks

• Group Captain
• Wing Commander
• Squadron Leader
• Flight Lieutenant
• Pilot Officer

Non-commissioned Officer ranks

• Warrant Officer
• Flight Sergeant
• Sergeant

Cadet Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks

• Cadet Warrant Officer
• Cadet Flight Sergeant
• Cadet Sergeant
• Cadet Corporal

Cadet classifications

• Master Air Cadet
• Senior Cadet
• Leading Cadet
• First Class Cadet
• Junior Cadet