# List of badges of the South African Army

The South African National Defence Force, like most around the world, has various insignia. The army badges authorised for wear are listed here. If members from other arms of service qualify for these badges, they are also permitted to wear them, The criteria are, in most cases, current but there is some historical information included.
This page provides an extensive list of various badges used by the South African Army to distinguish and identify different military units, branches, and ranks. It includes descriptions and images of badges such as shoulder titles, formation patches, trade badges, qualification badges, and others. Some of the badges listed have historical significance, such as those used during the apartheid era, while others are currently in use. It also includes information on the history and evolution of badges in the South African Army.

## Background

New badges have been created to be worn on the camouflage combat dress. These badges are made of black, embossed plastic and are set against a thatch green background. According to dress regulations, only Parachute Qualification Badges may be worn on the left breast, above the pocket. On the right breast, members are expected to wear their name tag, followed by a maximum of two other badges.

## Insignia
### Good Conduct Stripes

These are worn on the right (pocket), below the name badge on Dress No 1 – 4. There are three Levels - Awarded for good conduct. The criteria for the awarding of this badge are unknown at this stage.
Good Conduct :
| Garment with Pocket: Centred on the right pocket |||||
| Garment without Pocket: 10 millimetres (0.39 in) below the name badge |||||
| Insignia' |||||
| Level | Embossed | Service Dress | NCG | Army Band |
| I | Good Conduct (Award) Level I Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Single Black Horizontal stripe | Good Conduct (Award) Level I, Service Dress Olive Green with Gold Stripe Single Gold Horizontal stripe | | |
| II | Good Conduct (Award) Level II Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Two parallel Black Horizontal stripes | Good Conduct (Award) Level II, Service Dress Olive Green with Gold Stripes Two parallel Gold Horizontal stripes | No Image | |
| III | Good Conduct (Award) Level III Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Three parallel Black Horizontal stripes | Good Conduct (Award) Level III, Service Dress Olive Green with Gold Stripes Three parallel Gold Horizontal stripes | | |

### Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service (BRVS)

BRVS :
| Awarding Authority: | SANDF Director Ceremonial and Music | SANDF Director Ceremonial and Music |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: | Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 5A: | Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 4: | Identification, BRVS, Black on Thatch beige (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath) | Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service (Service Award) Five Years Voluntary Service Black on Thatch beige, Embossed |
| Criteria: | The identification is only awarded to members of the Part Time Forces who have completed 5 years exemplary voluntary service (ie over and above any compulsory service). Unit commanders must submit a reasoned recommendation (which covers the member’s actual active participation in the unit’s activities) via the Command/Formation HQ to Director Ceremonial and Music for approval. | The identification is only awarded to members of the Part Time Forces who have completed 5 years exemplary voluntary service (ie over and above any compulsory service). Unit commanders must submit a reasoned recommendation (which covers the member’s actual active participation in the unit’s activities) via the Command/Formation HQ to Director Ceremonial and Music for approval. |
| Note: | Members who subsequently join the Permanent Force, or serve full time, are not permitted to wear the identification | Members who subsequently join the Permanent Force, or serve full time, are not permitted to wear the identification |
   THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE’S BADGE FOR VOLUNTARY RESERVE FORCE SERVICE (BVRS)
   The Badge for voluntary service is awarded to Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of the Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force who complete a period of five years of exemplary voluntary service in the Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force.
   The Badge is awarded by the Chief of the SANDF on the recommendation of the Chief of the Services, to whom the awarding powers of the C SANDF may be delegated.
   The design of the Badge is that of the Badge of the South African National Defence Force in enamel, encircled by a gilt protea wreath, the whole 30 mm in height by 25 mm in width. A cloth emblem is also issued to a recipient in to be worn in accordance with the prescribed dress regulations.
   As a National Defence Force distinction for exemplary voluntary Reserve Force service, the Badge takes precedence over and is worn above badges for proficiency, qualification, trades or identity.
   Divisional, Formation and Unit commanders recommend to the next higher headquarters on the prescribed form, the award of the Badge in respect of each qualifying member of the Reserve Force.
   The Badge may also be awarded for service in honorary appointments.
   The institution, wearing, conditions, restrictions and procedures for the award is prescribed in CSANDF Instruction No 05/04 under reference
   HR SUP CEN/AWARDS/R/104/13/2/8/1/P dated 17 August 2004.

### 61 Mechanised Battalion Operational Service Badge

The unit awarded a small badge called the Operational Badge for those in or attached to the unit who deployed with the unit on operational duties.$^{:14}$ The initial version of this had a yellow backing and was awarded only for cross border operations into Angola.$^{:14}$ A subsequent version with a green backing was mooted, which was intended to be for internal duties. This green backed badge was never approved and the Yellow backed badge continued to be awarded for all operations in which 61 Mech was involved, including internal ones. The badge consists of a dagger with three diagonal lightning bolts in red across it. A subdued version was produced for wear on nutria (brown's) uniforms. With the introduction of camouflage, a new version was produced on green thatching.
Operational Service Badge :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Identification, 61 Mechanised, Chrome and Enamel (Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade (10 mm (0.39 in) wide, 40 mm (1.6 in) long)) | 61 Mech Operational Service Badge (Service) Service Dress Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade |
| Dress No 5A | Identification, 61 Mechanised, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade (10 mm wide, 40 mm long)) | 61 Mech Operational Service Badge (Service) Service Dress Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade |
| Dress No 4 | Identification, 61 Mechanised, Black on Thatch beige (Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade) | 61 Mech Operational Service Badge (Service) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade |
| Nutria | Black printed on brown tape | 61 Mech Operational Service Badge (Service) Nutria |
| | This badge's knife points towards the heart of wearer |
| Criteria | Served in the unit for a specified period Participated in an operation or helped to ensure success in an operation in which the unit participated No criminal record | Served in the unit for a specified period Participated in an operation or helped to ensure success in an operation in which the unit participated No criminal record |

### Air Supply
#### Qualification: Air Supply

Air Supply :
| Awarding Authority: | The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit | The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Air-Supplier, Chrome and enamel (Half wing with parachute on blue background) | Air Supply (Qualification) Half Wing Chrome and enamel Half wing with parachute on blue background |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Air-Supplier, Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Half wing with parachute on blue background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Air-Supplier, Black on Thatch beige (Half wing) | Air Supply (Qualification) Half Wing Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Half wing |
| Criteria | Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply | Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply |

#### Qualification: Air Supply Instructor

Air Supply :
| Awarding Authority: | The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit | The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel (Complete wing with parachute on red background) | Air Supply Instructor (Qualification) Full Wing Chrome and enamel Complete wing with parachute on red background |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Complete wing with parachute on red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Complete wing) | Air Supply Instructor (Qualification) Full Wing Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Full Wing |
| Criteria | Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply | Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply |

### Gunner
#### Identification: General of the Gunners

General of the Gunners :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Identification General of the Gunners, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade) | General of the Gunners (Post) Chrome Crossed gun barrels with grenade |
| Dress No 5A | Identification General of the Gunners, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade) | |
| Dress No 4 | Identification General of the Gunners, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels with grenade) | General of the Gunners (Post) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Crossed gun barrels with grenade |
| Criteria | An SAA or ADA officer nominated by GOC SA Army Arty Fmn and the outgoing General of the Gunners and approved by the Chief of the Army | An SAA or ADA officer nominated by GOC SA Army Arty Fmn and the outgoing General of the Gunners and approved by the Chief of the Army |

#### Proficiency: Master Gunner

Master Gunner :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels) | Master Gunner Badge (Qualification and Decoration) Chrome Crossed gun barrels |
| Dress No 5A | Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels) | |
| Dress No 4 | Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels) | Master Gunner Badge (Qualification and Decoration) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Crossed gun barrels |
| Criteria | A serving member of the SAA at the time of the award An RSA citizen of at least seven years standing Successfully completed a long gunnery course OR qualified as indicated in the succeeding sub-subparagraphs Course qualified battery commander or GSM Preferably obtained a first class qualification on all his SAA courses Occupied the post of battery commander, or unit 2IC, or artillery instructor (School of Artillery, or Combat Training Centre) or GSM for at least one year His conduct, discipline and bearing must be exemplary and to the satisfaction of the Corps Council He must have a solid reputation as a capable artilleryman amongst his seniors, contemporaries and juniors It will be to his advantage to have participated in a specific operation, or to have served in an operational area for a period of at least three months He must have produced at least one artillery publication which must: Be used in the SAA as reference or training material Be an original piece of work and the result of research and study Be approved by the Corps Council | A serving member of the SAA at the time of the award An RSA citizen of at least seven years standing Successfully completed a long gunnery course OR qualified as indicated in the succeeding sub-subparagraphs Course qualified battery commander or GSM Preferably obtained a first class qualification on all his SAA courses Occupied the post of battery commander, or unit 2IC, or artillery instructor (School of Artillery, or Combat Training Centre) or GSM for at least one year His conduct, discipline and bearing must be exemplary and to the satisfaction of the Corps Council He must have a solid reputation as a capable artilleryman amongst his seniors, contemporaries and juniors It will be to his advantage to have participated in a specific operation, or to have served in an operational area for a period of at least three months He must have produced at least one artillery publication which must: Be used in the SAA as reference or training material Be an original piece of work and the result of research and study Be approved by the Corps Council |

#### Qualification: Artillery No 1

Artillery No 1 :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation | GOC SA Army Artillery Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Chrome (Gun image) | Artillery No 1 (Qualification) Chrome Gun image |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Miniature, Chrome (Gun image) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Black on Thatch beige (Gun image) | Artillery No 1 (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Gun image |
| Criteria | Qualified on the Ordnance Commanders and Technical Services and Fire Control Course with a first class ranking Hold the rank of sergeant, staff sergeant or warrant officer. | Qualified on the Ordnance Commanders and Technical Services and Fire Control Course with a first class ranking Hold the rank of sergeant, staff sergeant or warrant officer. |
| Note | This identification may not be worn together with the Master Gunner Identification. | This identification may not be worn together with the Master Gunner Identification. |

### Dog Handler's Qualification
#### Qualification: Dog Handler

Dog Handler :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Dog Handler, Chrome and Enamel (Dog’s head on a green background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Dog Handler, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Dog’s head on a green background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Dog Handler, Black on Thatch beige (Dog’s head) | Dog Handler (Qualification) Handler Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Dog’s head |
| Criteria | Successful completion of the Basic Dog Handler’s Course | Successful completion of the Basic Dog Handler’s Course |

#### Qualification: Dog Instructor

Dog Handling Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Dog Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Dog Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Dog Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath) | Dog Handler Instructor (Qualification) Instructor Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath |
| Criteria | Successfully completed the PF Dog Instructors Course | Successfully completed the PF Dog Instructors Course |

### Equestrian Qualification
#### Qualification: Basic Equestrian

Basic Equestrian :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on green background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on green background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop) | Equestrian Basic (Qualification) Rider Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Stirrup with a riding crop |
| Criteria | Qualified on a Basic Equestrian Course | Qualified on a Basic Equestrian Course |

#### Qualification: Equestrian Instructor

Equestrian Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop with a black circle surrounding the stirrup) | Equestrian Instructor (Qualification) Instructor Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Stirrup with a riding crop with a black circle surrounding the stirrup |
| Criteria | Qualified on an Equestrian Instructor's Course with the following results: Dressage elementary test No 5 - 50% Show jumping D Level course - 60% Field obstacles - 60% Teaching practices - 60% | Qualified on an Equestrian Instructor's Course with the following results: Dressage elementary test No 5 - 50% Show jumping D Level course - 60% Field obstacles - 60% Teaching practices - 60% |

#### Qualification: Equestrian Advanced

Equestrian Advanced :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop with a two black circles surrounding the stirrup) | Equestrian Advanced (Qualification) Advanced Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Stirrup with a riding crop with a two black circles surrounding the stirrup |
| Criteria | This identification is only awarded to riders of international standard The member must have qualified on an advanced equestrian course or an equivalent foreign course | This identification is only awarded to riders of international standard The member must have qualified on an advanced equestrian course or an equivalent foreign course |

### Parachute Qualification Badges
#### Awarding Authority

The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Infantry Formation, delegated to the Officer Commanding 44 Parachute Regiment. The qualification badge will be issued on completion of the course and will be controlled by means of a register kept at US 3

#### Qualification: Paratrooper Basic

Paratrooper Basic :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel, Miniature (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification Paratrooper, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings) | Paratrooper Basic (Qualification) Basic, Static Line Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Small Black wings |
| Criteria | Successfully completed the basic parachute jumping course Mod 701 PARA 1A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit | Successfully completed the basic parachute jumping course Mod 701 PARA 1A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit |

#### Qualification: Paratrooper Dispatcher

Paratrooper Dispatcher :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Dispatcher, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings) | Paratrooper Dispatcher (Qualification) Dispatcher, Static Line Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Small Black wings |
| Criteria | Completed the static line dispatcher’s course Mod 701 PARA 3 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit | Completed the static line dispatcher’s course Mod 701 PARA 3 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit |

#### Qualification: Paratrooper Instructor

Paratrooper Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings) | Paratrooper Instructor (Qualification) Instructor, Static Line Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Large Black wings |
| Criteria | Successful completion of the static line instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 4 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit | Successful completion of the static line instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 4 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit |

#### Qualification: Free Fall Paratrooper

Free Fall Paratrooper :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings) | Free Fall Paratrooper (Qualification) Advanced, Freefall Black on Thatch beige Small Black wings |
| Criteria | Successful completion of the basic free fall parachute course Mod 701 PARA 6A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit | Successful completion of the basic free fall parachute course Mod 701 PARA 6A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit |

#### Qualification: Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor

Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation | GOC SA Army Infantry Formation |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings) | Freefall Instructor (Qualification) Instructor, Freefall Qualified Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Large Black wings |
| Criteria | Successful completion of the Free Fall Instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 8 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit | Successful completion of the Free Fall Instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 8 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit |

### Pathfinder
#### Qualification: Pathfinder

Pathfinder :
| Awarding Authority: | Unknown | Unknown |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification - Pathfinder - Service Dress | Pathfinder Badge (Qualification) Bronze metal, Service Dress |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification - Pathfinder - Service Dress (Miniature) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification Pathfinder, Black on Thatch beige | Pathfinder Badge (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed |
| Criteria | Successfully completed the Pathfinder Course | Successfully completed the Pathfinder Course |

### Air Assault
#### Qualification: Air Assault

Air Assault :
| Awarding Authority: | Unknown | Unknown |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Unknown | |
| Dress No 5A | Unknown | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification Air Assault, Black on Thatch beige (Small Helicopter with wings) | Air Assault (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Small Helicopter with wings |
| Criteria | Successfully completed the Air Assault course | Successfully completed the Air Assault course |

### Musketry Proficiency
#### Proficiency: 2nd Class Shot – Rifle

2nd Class Shot – Rifle :
| Awarding Authority: | Unit Commanders | Unit Commanders |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Gilt and Enamel, Chilli with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Gilt (Gilt rifle) | |
| Dress No 5A | Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Gilt and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Gilt (Gilt miniature rifle) | |
| Dress No 4 | Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Black (Black rifle) | 2nd Class Shot – Rifle (Proficiency) 2nd Class Marksman Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Black (Black rifle) |
| Criteria | Score of 90-104 in rifle exercise Table 2 or 60% | Score of 90-104 in rifle exercise Table 2 or 60% |

#### Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle

1st Class Shot – Rifle :
| Awarding Authority: | Unit Commanders | Unit Commanders |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome rifle) | |
| Dress No 5A | Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome miniature rifle) | |
| Dress No 4 | Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Black (Black rifle), with a black rectangle surrounding the rifle | 1st Class Shot – Rifle (Proficiency) 1st Class Marksman Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Black (Black rifle), with a black rectangle surrounding the rifle |
| Criteria | Score of 105 Points or more in rifle exercise Table 2 or 70% in the ARSA Watch 1 | Score of 105 Points or more in rifle exercise Table 2 or 70% in the ARSA Watch 1 |

#### Qualification: Sniper

Sniper :
| Awarding Authority: | This Identification is currently awarded by both the South African Infantry School and the South African Special Forces Brigade in spite of the two being completely different courses. | This Identification is currently awarded by both the South African Infantry School and the South African Special Forces Brigade in spite of the two being completely different courses. |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification Sniper; Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, with identification, Qualification sniper, Chrome (Chrome rifle and laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification Sniper; Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Qualification sniper, Chrome (Miniature Chrome rifle and laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification Sniper; Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Qualification sniper, Black (Black rifle and laurel wreath) | Sniper (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Black rifle and laurel wreath |
| Criteria | Qualification on an SA Army Sniper’s Qualification Course | Qualification on an SA Army Sniper’s Qualification Course |

### Physical Training Instructor's Qualification Badges

Awarding Authority: In all cases Director Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS

#### Qualification: Advanced PT Instructor

Advanced Physical Training Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS | Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions) | Physical Training Instructor (Qualification) PTI Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions |
| Criteria | Qualification on the PT Instructor’s Course | Qualification on the PT Instructor’s Course |

#### Qualification: Assistant PT Instructor

Assistant Physical Training Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS | Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Chrome (Crossed sabres) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres) | Assistant Physical Training Instructor (Qualification) Assistant PTI Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Crossed sabres |
| Criteria | Qualification on the assistant PT Instructors Course | Qualification on the assistant PT Instructors Course |

### Attack Diver
#### Qualification: Attack Diver Badge

Attack Diver Badge :
| Awarding Authority: | General Officer Commanding Special Forces | General Officer Commanding Special Forces |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Attack diver, Bronze (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Attack diver, Bronze, Miniature (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Attack diver, Black on Thatch beige (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | Attack Diver (Qualification) Bronze Black on Thatch beige, Embossed The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57 |
| Criteria | The bronze qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Divers | The bronze qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Divers |

#### Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge

Attack Diver Instructor Badge :
| Awarding Authority: | General Officer Commanding Special Forces | General Officer Commanding Special Forces |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Chrome (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Chrome, Miniature (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57) | Attack Diver Instructor Badge (Qualification) Silver Black Circle indicates Instructor Black on Thatch beige, Embossed The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57 |
| Criteria | The silver qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Diver Instructors | The silver qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Diver Instructors |

### Demolitions Qualifications
#### Qualification: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) :
| Awarding Authority: | OC Ammunition School | OC Ammunition School |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Gilt and silver (Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash) | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (Qualification) EOD Badge Gilt and silver Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Gilt and silver, Miniature (Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Black on Thatch beige (Ring and bomb, facing down, with lightning flash) | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (Qualification) EOD Badge Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Ring and bomb, facing down, with lightning flash |
| Criteria | Qualification on the EOD course at the Ammunition School of the Ammunition Corps. | Qualification on the EOD course at the Ammunition School of the Ammunition Corps. |

#### Qualification: Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge (Dems 1)

Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Dems 1, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Dems 1, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Dems 1, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade) | Demolitions (Qualification) Level 1 (DEMS1) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade |
| Criteria | Any member who has successfully completed the Dems 1 Course at the School of Engineers may wear the Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge | Any member who has successfully completed the Dems 1 Course at the School of Engineers may wear the Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge |

#### Qualification: Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge (Tactical Demolitions)

Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge (Tactical Demolitions) :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Tac Dems, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Tac Dems, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Tac Dems, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade) | Demolitions (Qualification) Level 2 (DEMS2) - Tactical Demolitions Black on Thatch beige, Embossed The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade |
| Criteria | Demolition Phase 2 Qualification Badge may only be worn by SAEC members who have successfully completed the Dems 2 Course at the School of Engineers | Demolition Phase 2 Qualification Badge may only be worn by SAEC members who have successfully completed the Dems 2 Course at the School of Engineers |

#### Qualification: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD)

Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD) :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) | GOC Engineer Formation (Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers) |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, IEDD, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, IEDD, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, IEDD, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade) | Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) (Qualification) IEDD Badge Black on Thatch beige, Embossed The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade |
| Criteria | The IEDD Qualification Badge may only be worn by All Arms members who have successfully completed the IEDD Course at the School of Engineers | The IEDD Qualification Badge may only be worn by All Arms members who have successfully completed the IEDD Course at the School of Engineers |

### Fireman’s Qualification Badges

* Awarding Authority: SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC
* Limitations on Wearing by Officers: Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identifications.

#### Qualification: Fire Fighter

Fire Fighter :
| Awarding Authority: | SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC | SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes) | Fire Fighter (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Helmet and crossed axes |
| Criteria | Qualification on the Fire Fighter 2 Course (Practical and Theory) | Qualification on the Fire Fighter 2 Course (Practical and Theory) |
| Limitations on Wearing by Officers | Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification. | Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification. |

#### Qualification: Senior Fire Fighter

Senior Fire Fighter :
| Awarding Authority: | SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC | SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel (Silver helmet and crossed axes on a red background surrounded by a Protea wreath) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Silver helmet and crossed axes on a red background surrounded by a Protea wreath) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes surrounded by a Protea wreath) | Senor Fire Fighter (Qualification) Senior Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Helmet and crossed axes surrounded by a Protea wreath |
| Criteria | Qualification on the successful completion of Fire Officer 1 Course (SAESI) or Higher Certificate in Fire Technology,(Technicon 1st year) | Qualification on the successful completion of Fire Officer 1 Course (SAESI) or Higher Certificate in Fire Technology,(Technicon 1st year) |
| Limitations on Wearing by Officers | Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification. | Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification. |

### Motorcyclist Qualification
#### Qualification: Motor Cyclist

Motor Cyclist :
| Awarding Authority: | Award of this badge has been suspended | Award of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Cyclist, Chrome and Enamel (Motor cycle wheel on a green background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Cyclist, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Motor cycle wheel on a green background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Cyclist, Black on Thatch beige (Motor cycle wheel) | Motorcyclist (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Motor cycle wheel |
| Criteria | Qualified on a Basic Motor Cycle Course | Qualified on a Basic Motor Cycle Course |

#### Qualification: Motor Cycle Instructor

Motor Cycle Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Award of this badge has been suspended | Award of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Motor cycle wheel on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Motor cycle wheel on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Motor cycle wheel with a black circle surrounding the wheel) | Motorcyclist Instructor (Qualification) Instructor Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Motor cycle wheel with a black circle surrounding the wheel |
| Criteria | Qualified on a Motor Cycle Instructor’s Course | Qualified on a Motor Cycle Instructor’s Course |

### Pilots

Pilots Wings (Qualification) :
* 0-500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings
Pilots Wings (Qualification) :
* 500-2500 hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by one black rectangle
Pilots Wings (Qualification) :
* 2500 plus hrs Black on Thatch beige, Embossed National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by two black rectangles

### Special Forces
#### Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge

Special Forces Operator Badge :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC Special Forces approves the awarding of the Special Forces Operators Badge on the recommendation of an internal selection board | GOC Special Forces approves the awarding of the Special Forces Operators Badge on the recommendation of an internal selection board |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome, Miniature (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) | SA Special Forces Operator's Badge (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath |
| Criteria | The badge is only awarded to members on successful completion of the Special Forces Basic Cycle | The badge is only awarded to members on successful completion of the Special Forces Basic Cycle |
| Note | The identification does not have a stock number, and is issued according to a numerical sequence. (The master list is maintained by Special Forces Headquarters) | The identification does not have a stock number, and is issued according to a numerical sequence. (The master list is maintained by Special Forces Headquarters) |

#### Qualification: Special Forces Operator Identification (Gold, 10 Years)

Special Forces Operator Identification (Gold, 10 Years) :
| Awarding Authority: | GOC Special Forces | GOC Special Forces |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold (9 Carat gold dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath with a .35 carat diamond set in the centre of the dagger) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Miniature (Gilt dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath surrounded by a black circle) | SA Special Forces Operator's Badge (Qualification) Gold, 10 Years Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath. Exclusion to indicate diamond on Dagger blade. |
| Criteria | The member must have completed 10 years service within the Special Forces Headquarters or subordinate units as a qualified Special Forces Operator | The member must have completed 10 years service within the Special Forces Headquarters or subordinate units as a qualified Special Forces Operator |

#### Qualification: Forward Air Controller

Please note that this award is made on completion of a Forward Air Controller's course. The course is an Air Force course, not an Army one. The awarding authority is thus most likely a senior officer in the air force.
Forward Air Controller (Qualification) :
* Yellow triangle with two yellow lines on thatch background

#### Qualification: Submarine Operator
### Tracking Qualifications
#### Qualification: Tracker

Tracker :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Tracker, Chrome and Enamel (chevron footprint on a green background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Tracker, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (chevron footprint on a green background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Tracker, Black on Thatch beige (chevron footprint) | Tracker (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Chevron footprint |
| Criteria | Qualified on a Basic Tracking Course | Qualified on a Basic Tracking Course |

#### Qualification: Tracker Instructor

Tracker Instructor :
| Awarding Authority: | Awarding of this badge has been suspended | Awarding of this badge has been suspended |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Chevron footprint on a red background) | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Chevron footprint on a red background) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Chevron footprint with a black circle surrounding the footprint). | Tracker Instructor (Qualification) Instructor Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Chevron footprint with a black circle surrounding the footprint |
| Criteria | Qualified on a Tracker Instructor’s Course | Qualified on a Tracker Instructor’s Course |

### Internal Auditor & Investigator

Internal Auditor & Investigator :
| Awarding Authority: | Unknown | Unknown |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress (Miniature) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Embossed | Internal Audit Practitioner (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Internal Audit Investigation |
| Criteria | Unknown | Unknown |

### Military Law

Military Law Practitioner :
| Awarding Authority: | Unknown | Unknown |
| Description |||
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress | |
| Dress No 5A | Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress (Miniature) | |
| Dress No 4 | Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Embossed | Military Law Practitioner (Qualification) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Scales of Justice surrounded by a Laurel Wreath |
| Criteria | Unknown | Unknown |

### SA Corps of Bandsmen

Corps of Bandsmen Insignia :
| Description | Service Dress | Embossed |
| Musician | Musician (Qualification/Post) Musician (SACB) Silver Gilt, Service Dress Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath | Musician (Qualification/Post) Musician (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Round badge. Lyre with a wreath |
| Senior Musician | Senior Musician (Qualification/Post) Senior Musician (SACB) Silver Gilt on Red Backing, Service Dress Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath on red backing | Senior Musician (Qualification/Post) Senior Musician (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Round badge. Lyre with a wreath enclosed in a black circle |
| Principle Musician | Principle Musician (Qualification/Post) Principle Musician (SACB) Bronze Gilt, Service Dress Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath | Principle Musician (Qualification/Post) Principle Musician (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Square badge. Lyre with a wreath |
| Chief Musician | Chief Musician (Qualification/Post) Chief Musician (SACB) Bronze Gilt on Red Backing, Service Dress Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath on a red backing. | Chief Musician (Qualification/Post) Chief Musician (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath enclosed in a black square. |
| Group Leader | Group Leader (Qualification/Post) Group Leader (SACB) Silver Gilt Silver Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath. | Group Leader (Qualification/Post) Group Leader (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath. |
| Band Master | Band Master (Qualification/Post) Band Master (SACB) Silver Gilt Silver Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath. | Band Master (Qualification/Post) Band Master (SACB) Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath enclosed within a black circle. |
| Music Director | Director of Music (Qualification/Post) SACB Gold Gilt Badge, Service Dress Gold Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath | Director of Music (Qualification/Post) SACB Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath |
| Senior Director | Senior Director of Music (Qualification/Post) SACB Gold Gilt Badge on Red Backing, Service Dress Gold Gilt Badge on red backing. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath. | Senior Director of Music (Qualification/Post) SACB Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath, enclosed in a black square. |

### Insignia: Chaplains
#### Chaplain Accouterments

Chaplain Accouterments :
| Headdress | BERET - CHAPLAINS CORPS - SPECTRUM VIOLET |
| | BADGE CAP - GENERAL OFFICER - CHAPLAIN GENERAL - REGULAR - GOLD WIRE EMBROIDERY |
| Branch of Service | INSIGNIA - BRANCH OF SERVICE SA ARMY - COLLAR - CHAPLAINS - MMD - GILT |
| | LANYARD - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET - MEN |
| Gorgets | GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS (NON STAFF QUALIFIED) |
| | GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET WITH GOLD LACE (STAFF QUALIFIED) |
| | GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - GENERAL OFFICERS - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET |

#### Chaplain, Christian

Chaplain, Christian :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | BADGE - RANK SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS - CHROME AND ENAMEL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, CHRISTIAN | $^{:1–100}$ |
| Qualification | Qualification Chaplain Christian badge embossed | |

#### Chaplain, Hindu

Chaplain, Hindu :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - HINDU CHAPLAIN | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, HINDU | $^{:1–102}$ |
| | Qualification Chaplain Hindu badge embossed | |

#### Chaplain, Jewish

Chaplain, Jewish :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - JEWISH CHAPLAIN | |
| | SANDF - BADGE - QUALIFICATION CHAPLAIN JEWISH FAITH | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, JEWISH | $^{:1–104}$ |
| | Qualification Chaplain Jewish badge embossed | |

#### Chaplain, Muslim

Chaplain, Muslim :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MUSLIM CHAPLAIN |
| Dress No 5A | |
| Dress No 4 | BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, MUSLIM |
| | Qualification Chaplain Muslim badge embossed |

## Branch of Service

Branch of Service/Corps: Service Dress Insignia and Headress :
| Branch | Insignia | Beret |
| South African Artillery | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Badge - SA Artillery - Ubique - MMD | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue |
| Chaplains | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - Chaplains - MMD Chrome | SANDF Chaplain Corps Beret (Violet) |
| Ordnance Service Corps | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - Ordnance Service - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Ordnance Service Corps (OSC) - Royal Blue |
| SA Infantry Corps (SAIC) | | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Infantry Corps (SAIC) - Rifle Green |
| SA Staff Corps | | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Staff Corps - Olive Green |
| SA Ammunition Corps | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Ammunition Corps - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Ammunition Corps - Cedar Green |
| SA Army Intelligence | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Army Intelligence - MMD Chrome |
| SA Caterers Corps | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Caterers Corps; - MMD | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Catering Corps (SACC) - Petrol Blue |
| SA Armour Corps (SAAC) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAAC - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Armour Corps (SAAC) - Black |
| SA Air Defence Artillery (SAADA) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAADA - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue |
| SA Artillery Corps | | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue |
| SA Corps of Military Police (SACMP) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACMP - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Corps of Military Police (SACMP) - Guardsmen Red |
| SA Corps of Signals (SACS) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACS - MMD Chrome - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACS - MMD Chrome - Right | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Corps of Signals (SACS) - Light Bronze |
| SA Engineers Corps (SAEC) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAEC - MMD Chrome | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Corps of Engineers (SAEC) - Oxford Blue |
| SANDF Intelligence | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SANDF Intelligence - MMD Chrome |
| Technical Service Corps (TSC) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - TSC - MMD Chrome - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - TSC - MMD Chrome - Right | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Technical Service Corps (TSC) - Black |
| Personnel Service Corps (PSC) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Organisational - Collar - Personnel Service Corps - MMD Chrome - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Organisational - Collar - Personnel Service Corps - MMD Chrome - Right | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Personnel Service Corps (PSC) - Harness Tan |
| National Ceremonial Guard | SANDF - INSIGNIA - SA Army - National Ceremonial Guard - Service Dress Cap Badge | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - National Ceremonial Guard (NCG) - Olive Green |
| SA Corps of Bandsmen (SACB) | SANDF - INSIGNIA - Badge - Cap - SA Army Band (SACB) |
| Paratroopers | | SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Paratroopers - Burgundy |
| SANDF Brassard (Red Cross) | SANDF - Brassard - Red Cross and Cammoflage - Non Reversible - Red and White |

## Rank Insignia
### Rank Insignia: Officers

Officer's rank is made up of a few components, including the "Star" and the "Crest" (A part of the National Coat of Arms)
Elements of Officer's Rank: Service Dress :
* Description
* 9 Point Star
* Crest
* MMD - Collar Badge - Cols
* Rank - Officer - SA Army - General

#### General

Rank: General :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD, SA ARMY; GENERAL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, GENERAL | $^{:1–106}$ |

#### Lt General

Rank: Lt General :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT GENERAL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT GENERAL | $^{:1–108}$ |

#### Major General

Rank: Major General :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MAJOR GENERAL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, MAJOR GENERAL | $^{:1–110}$ |

#### Brigadier General

Rank: Brigadier General :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - BRIGADIER GENERAL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, BRIGADIER GENERAL | $^{:1–112}$ |

#### Colonel

Rank: Colonel :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - COLONEL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, COLONEL | $^{:1–114}$ |

#### Lieutenant Colonel

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT COLONEL | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL | $^{:1–116}$ |

#### Major

Rank: Major :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MAJOR | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, OFFICER, MAJOR | $^{:1–118}$ |

#### Captain

Rank: Captain :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - CAPTAIN | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CAPTAIN | $^{:1–120}$ |

#### Lieutenant

Rank: Lieutenant :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT | $^{:1–122}$ |

#### Second Lieutenant

Rank: Second Lieutenant :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - SECOND LIEUTENANT | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, 2ND LIEUTENANT | $^{:1–124}$ |

#### Candidate Officer

Rank: Candidate Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - CANDIDATE OFFICER | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CANDIDATE OFFICER (CO) | $^{:1–126}$ |

### Rank Insignia: Warrant Officers

Warrant Officer Insignia :
| Description | Insignia |
| Collar Badge, Service Dress - Senior Warrant | |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 1 (Master Chief Warrant Officer)

Rank: Master Chief Warrant Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — MASTER CHIEF | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 1/MASTER CHIEF WO | $^{:1–128}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 2 (Senior Chief Warrant Officer)

Rank: Senior Chief Warrant Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — SENIOR CHIEF | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 2/SENIOR CHIEF WO | $^{:1–130}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 3 (Chief Warrant Officer)

Rank: Chief Warrant Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — CHIEF | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 3/CHIEF WO | $^{:1–132}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4a (Master Warrant Officer)

Rank: Master Warrant Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — MASTER | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4A/MASTER WO | $^{:1–134}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4b (Senior Warrant Officer)

Rank: Senior Warrant Officer :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — SENIOR | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4B/SENIOR WO | $^{:1–136}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st Class)

Rank: Warrant Officer 1st Class :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 | $^{:1–138}$ |

#### SANDF Rank Insignia WO2 (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

Rank: Warrant Officer 2nd Class :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - OVAL - WO 2 | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO2 | $^{:1–140}$ |

### Rank Insignia: NCOs
#### Staff Sergeant

Rank: Staff Sergeant :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - STAFF SERGEANT - SERVICE DRESS | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, STAFF SERGEANT | $^{:1–142}$ |

#### Sergeant

Rank: Sergeant :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - SERGEANT - SERVICE DRESS | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, SERGEANT | $^{:1–144}$ |

#### Corporal

Rank: Corporal :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - NONCOMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - CORPORAL - SERVICE DRESS | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CORPORAL | $^{:1–144}$ |

#### Lance Corporal

Rank: Lance Corporal :
| Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C | INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - LANCE CORPORAL - SERVICE DRESS | |
| Dress No 5A | | |
| Dress No 4 | INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LANCE CORPORAL | $^{:1–144}$ |

## SAMHS
### Proficiency insignia of the South African Military Health Service

Medical Doctor (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Nurse (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
OPS Medic (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Pharmacist (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Psychologist (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Veterinarian (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Welfare Officer (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Health Inspector (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Ancillary Health (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Farrier (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel
Administrative (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel

#### 7 Medical Battalion Group

Medical Doctor 7 MED (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel Dagger instead of a staff
OPS Medic 7 MED (Qualification) :
* Chest Insignia Gilt and Enamel Dagger instead of a staff