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.^{[1][2][a][b][3][4]}

Flag of the South African Army

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. ^[c]

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
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.
Note:	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.^[5]

61 Mechanised Battalion Operational Service Badge

Main article: 61 Mechanised Battalion Group

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.^[6]: 14 The initial version of this had a yellow backing and was awarded only for cross border operations into Angola.^[6]: 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
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[d]	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

Air Supply

Main article: 101 Air Supply Unit SAOSC

Qualification: Air Supply

Air Supply

Awarding Authority:	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

Qualification: Air Supply Instructor

Air Supply

Awarding Authority:	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

Gunner

Main article: School of Artillery (South Africa)

Identification: General of the Gunners

General of the Gunners

Awarding Authority:	GOC[e] 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

Proficiency: Master Gunner

Main article: Master Gunners of the South African Army

Master Gunner

Awarding Authority:	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

Qualification: Artillery No 1

Artillery No 1

Awarding Authority:	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.
Note	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
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

Qualification: Dog Instructor

Dog Handling Instructor

Awarding Authority:	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

Equestrian Qualification

Qualification: Basic Equestrian

Basic Equestrian

Awarding Authority:	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

Qualification: Equestrian Instructor

Equestrian Instructor

Awarding Authority:	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)	[f]
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%

Qualification: Equestrian Advanced

Equestrian Advanced

Awarding Authority:	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

Parachute Qualification Badges

Main article: 44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)

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[g]
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

Qualification: Paratrooper Dispatcher

Paratrooper Dispatcher

Awarding Authority:	GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
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

Qualification: Paratrooper Instructor

Paratrooper Instructor

Awarding Authority:	GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
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

Qualification: Free Fall Paratrooper

Free Fall Paratrooper

Awarding Authority:	GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
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

Qualification: Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor

Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor

Awarding Authority:	GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
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

Pathfinder

Qualification: Pathfinder

Pathfinder

Awarding Authority:	Unknown[g]
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

Air Assault

Main article: 6 South African Infantry Battalion

Qualification: Air Assault

Air Assault

Awarding Authority:	Unknown[h]
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

Musketry Proficiency

Proficiency: 2nd Class Shot – Rifle

2nd Class Shot – Rifle

Awarding Authority:	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%

Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle

1st Class Shot – Rifle

Awarding Authority:	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

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.
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

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
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: Assistant PT Instructor

Assistant Physical Training Instructor

Awarding Authority:	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

Attack Diver

Qualification: Attack Diver Badge

Attack Diver Badge

Awarding Authority:	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

Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge

Attack Diver Instructor Badge

Awarding Authority:	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

Demolitions Qualifications

Qualification: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Awarding Authority:	OC[i] 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: 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)
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

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)
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

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)
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

Fireman’s Qualification Badges

1. 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
2. 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
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)
Limitations on Wearing by Officers	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
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)
Limitations on Wearing by Officers	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
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

Qualification: Motor Cycle Instructor

Motor Cycle Instructor

Awarding Authority:	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

Pilots

Pilot's Insignia

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

Main article: South African 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
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
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)

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

Special Forces Operator Identification
(Gold, 10 Years)

Awarding Authority:	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

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
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

Qualification: Tracker Instructor

Tracker Instructor

Awarding Authority:	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

Internal Auditor & Investigator

Internal Auditor & Investigator

Awarding Authority:	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

Military Law

Military Law Practitioner

Awarding Authority:	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

SA Corps of Bandsmen

Main article: Bands of the South African National Defence Force

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	[2]: 1–100 [j]
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	[2]: 1–102 [k]
	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	[2]: 1–104 [l]
	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	Insignia
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	[2]: 1–106 [m]

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	[2]: 1–108 [n]

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	[2]: 1–110 [o]

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	[2]: 1–112 [p]

Colonel

Rank: Colonel

Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C	SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - COLONEL
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4	INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, COLONEL	[2]: 1–114 [q]

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	[2]: 1–116 [r]

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	[2]: 1–118 [s]

Captain

Rank: Captain

Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C	SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - CAPTAIN
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4	INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CAPTAIN	[2]: 1–120 [t]

Lieutenant

Rank: Lieutenant

Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C	SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4	INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT	[2]: 1–122 [u]

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	[2]: 1–124 [v]

Candidate Officer

Candidate Officer
Candidate Officer
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	CO
Rank group	Junior Officers
Rank	Candidate Officer
Pay grade	Substantive rank
Next higher rank	2nd Lieutenant
Next lower rank	None
Equivalent ranks	Midshipman

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)	[2]: 1–126 [w]

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	[2]: 1–128 [x]

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	[2]: 1–130 [y]

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	[2]: 1–132 [z]

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	[2]: 1–134 [aa]

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	[2]: 1–136 [ab]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st Class)

Warrant Officer Class 1
WOI (1951–2002)
WO 1
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	WO1, Sgt Major,
Rank group	Warrant Officer
Rank	Warrant officer class 1
Pay grade	OR-10
Next higher rank	Senior Warrant Officer
Next lower rank	Warrant officer class 2
Equivalent ranks	Sgt Major RSM Post name

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	[2]: 1–138 [ac]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO2 (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

Warrant Officer Class 2
WOII (1951–2002)
WO II
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	WO2, Sgt Major
Rank group	Warrant Officer
Rank	Warrant officer class 2
Pay grade	OR-8
Next higher rank	Warrant Officer Class 2
Next lower rank	Staff Sergeant
Equivalent ranks	Sgt Major

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	[2]: 1–140 [ad]

Rank Insignia: NCOs

Staff Sergeant

Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant (1994–2002)
Staff Sergeant
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	S/Sgt
Rank group	Senior NCO
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Pay grade	OR6
Next higher rank	Warrant Officer Class I
Next lower rank	Sergeant
Equivalent ranks	Flight sergeant Chief Petty Officer

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	[2]: 1–142 [ae]

Sergeant

Sergeant
Sergeant (1994–2002)
Sergeant One who serves (serviens)
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	Sgt
Rank group	Senior NCO
Rank	Sergeant
Pay grade	OR5
Next higher rank	Staff Sergeant
Next lower rank	Corporal
Equivalent ranks	Petty officer

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	[2]: 1–144 [af]

Corporal

Corporal
Corporal (1994–2002)
Corporal (Field Dress)
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	Cpl
Rank group	Junior NCO
Rank	Corporal
Pay grade	OR4
Next higher rank	Sergeant
Next lower rank	Lance Corporal
Equivalent ranks	Bombardier Leading Seaman

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	[2]: 1–144 [ag]

Lance Corporal

Lance Corporal
Lance Corporal (Service Dress)
Lance Corporal (1994–2002)
Country	South Africa
Service branch	South African Army
Abbreviation	L/Cpl
Rank group	Junior NCO
Rank	Lance Corporal
Pay grade	OR3
Next higher rank	Corporal
Next lower rank	Private
Equivalent ranks	Lance Bombardier Able Seaman

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	[2]: 1–144 [ah]

SAMHS

Proficiency insignia of the South African Military Health Service

Main article: South African Military Health Service

Service Dress SAMHS Proficiency badges

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

Main article: 7 Medical Battalion Group

Service Dress SAMHS 7 Medical Battalion Proficiency badges

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

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See also

• List of Helmet and Shoulder Flashes and Hackles of South African Military Units
• South African Army corps and branches