What are the ranks in the RAF Regiment?

RAF Ranks

• Pilot Officer.
• Flying Officer.
• Flight Lieutenant.
• Squadron Leader.
• Wing Commander.
• Group Captain.
• Air Commodore.
• Air Vice-Marshal.

Can you leave the RAF after 3 years?

If you want to leave full-time employment in the RAF within the initial 12 years, it is possible to transfer to the reserves for 3 years, to complete your obligations. Once you have completed your 12 years of service, in most instances, you must give 18 months’ notice of your intention to leave the service.

What is an RAF code?

Most units of the Royal Air Force are identified by a two character alphabetical or alpha- numeric combination squadron code. Usually, that code is painted on the aircraft belonging to that unit. In instances when an unusually large numbers of aircraft comprise the squadron, multiple squadron codes have been used.

What does AC mean in RAF?

Aircraftman
Aircraftman (AC) or aircraftwoman (ACW) is the lowest rank in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the air forces of several other Commonwealth countries.

How long do you have to serve in the RAF to get a pension?

Since 1975 all the UK Armed Forces Pension schemes have a preserved pension provision for those who complete at least 2 years reckonable service.

What is the retirement age in the RAF?

age 60
Full Pension (serving to age 60). If you have at least two years qualifying service and you serve until age 60 you will be entitled to claim your pension immediately.

What bird is on the RAF badge?

eagle
The badge of the Royal Air Force is the heraldic emblem used to represent the RAF which features an eagle superimposed on a circlet which is surmounted by a crown.

How are RAF squadrons numbered?

The basic RAF squadron badge is the same for all squadrons, a circlet in Air Force Blue surmounted by a crown. The squadron number is on both sides of the circlet at 900 & 2700 positions, the words Royal Air Force appear in the lower half and Squadron in the top half. A motto appears below this in a scroll.

How many RAF squadrons are there?

The RAF Regiment has seven regular and six reserve squadrons organised in to 7 wings. In addition, the RAF Regiment provides Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) to the British Army and Royal Marines, and provides a flight sized commitment to the Special Forces Support Group.