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]

Flag of the South African Army

Background

New badges have been designed for wear on the camouflage combat dress. These are black embossed plastic on a thatch green background. The dress regulations state that only Parachute Qualification Badges may be worn on the left breast above the pocket. On the right breast, the name tag is worn and then no more than 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 this badge are unknown at this stage.

  1. Garment with Pocket: Centred on the right pocket
  2. Garment without Pocket: 10 mm below the name badge
  3. Insignia:
    1. Level   I: Good Conduct Stripes - Level One

    1. Level  II: Good Conduct Stripes - Level Two

    1. Level III: Good Conduct Stripes - Level Three

Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service (BRVS)
  1. Awarding Authority: SANDF Director Ceremonial and Music
  2. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath)
    2. Dress No 5A: Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath).
    3. Dress No 4: Identification, BRVS, Black on Thatch beige (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath)
  3. 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.
  4. Note: Members who subsequently join the Permanent Force, or serve full time, are not permitted to wear the identification
  5. Insignia: Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service

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.[2]

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.[3]:14 The initial version of this had a yellow backing and was awarded only for cross border operations into Angola.[3]: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.

  1. Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
  2. Description
    1. 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 wide, 40 mm long))
    2. 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))
    3. 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)
    4. This badge knife points to the heart of wearer.
  3. Criteria
    1. Served in the unit for a specified period
    2. Participated in an operation or helped to ensure success in an operation in which the unit participated
    3. No criminal record
  4. Insignia

Air Supply
Main article: 101 Air Supply Unit SAOSC

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

Qualification: Air Supply Instructor
  1. Awarding Authority: The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit
  2. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel (Complete wing with parachute on red background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Complete wing with parachute on red background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Complete wing)
  3. Criteria: Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 62 Air-Supply Instructor
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Air Supply Instructor

Gunner
Main article: School of Artillery (South Africa)

Identification: General of the Gunners
  1. Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Artillery Formation
  2. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Identification General of the Gunners, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade)
    2. Dress No 5A: Identification General of the Gunners, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade)
    3. Dress No 4: Identification General of the Gunners, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels with grenade)
  3. 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
  4. Insignia: Identification: General of the Gunners

Proficiency: Master Gunner
  1. Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Arty Fmn
  2. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels)
    2. Dress No 5A: Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels)
    3. Dress No 4: Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels)
  3. Criteria
    1. A serving member of the SAA at the time of the award
    2. An RSA citizen of at least seven years standing
    3. Successfully completed a long gunnery course OR qualified as indicated in the succeeding sub-subparagraphs
    4. Course qualified battery commander or GSM
    5. Preferably obtained a first class qualification on all his SAA courses
    6. 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
    7. His conduct, discipline and bearing must be exemplary and to the satisfaction of the Corps Council
    8. He must have a solid reputation as a capable artilleryman amongst his seniors, contemporaries and juniors
    9. 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
    10. He must have produced at least one artillery publication which must:
      1. Be used in the SAA as reference or training material
      2. Be an original piece of work and the result of research and study
      3. Be approved by the Corps Council
  4. Insignia: Proficiency: Master Gunner Badge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel, Miniature (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification Paratrooper, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
  2. Criteria: Successfully completed the basic parachute jumping course Mod 701 PARA 1A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit
  3. Insignia: Paratrooper basic badge

Qualification: Paratrooper Dispatcher
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Dispatcher, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
  2. Criteria: Completed the static line dispatcher’s course Mod 701 PARA 3
  3. Insignia: Paratrooper Dispatcher badge

Qualification: Paratrooper Instructor
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings)
  2. Criteria: Successful completion of the static line instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 4
  3. Insignia: Paratrooper Instructor regular badge

Qualification: Free Fall Paratrooper
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
  2. Criteria: Successful completion of the basic free fall parachute course Mod 701 PARA 6A
  3. Insignia: Paratrooper Freefall badge

Qualification: Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings)
  2. Criteria: Successful completion of the Free Fall Instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 8
  3. Insignia: Paratrooper Freefall Instructor



Qualification: Pathfinder
  1. Qualification: Pathfinder

Air Assault
Main article: 6 South African Infantry Battalion

Qualification: Air Assault
  1. Qualification: Air Assault Badge

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

Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle
  1. Awarding Authority: Unit Commanders
  2. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome rifle)
    2. Dress No 5A: Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome miniature rifle)
    3. 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
  3. Criteria: Score of 105 Points or more in rifle exercise Table 2 or 70% in the ARSA Watch 1
  4. Insignia: Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle

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

Physical Training Instructor's Qualification Badges

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

Qualification: Advanced PT Instructor
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
  2. Criteria: Qualification on the PT Instructor’s Course
  3. Insignia: Qualification: Advanced PT Instructor

Qualification: Assistant PT Instructor
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Chrome (Crossed sabres)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres)
  2. Criteria: Qualification on the assistant PT Instructors Course
  3. Insignia: Qualification: Assistant PT Instructor

Qualification: Attack Diver Badge
  1. Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces
  2. Description
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
  3. Criteria: The bronze qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Divers
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Attack Diver Badge

Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge
  1. Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces
  2. 'Description
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
  3. Criteria: The silver qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Diver Instructors
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge

Chaplain
  • Chaplain Christian badge
  • Chaplain Hindu badge
  • Chaplain Jewish badge
  • Chaplain Muslim badge

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

Qualification: Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge. (Dems 1)
  1. Awarding Authority: The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Engineer Formation but delegated in writing to the Officer Commanding South African School of Engineers
  2. Description
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
  3. Criteria: Any member who has successfully completed the Dems 1 Course may wear the Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Demolitions Phase 1 Badge

Qualification: Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge. (Tactical Demolitions)
  1. Awarding Authority: The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Engineer Formation but delegated in writing to the Officer Commanding South African School of Engineers
  2. Description
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
  3. Criteria: Demolition Phase 2 Qualification Badge may only be worn by SAEC members who have successfully completed the Dems 2 Course
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Demolitions Phase 2 Badge (Tactical Demolitions)

Qualification: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD)
  1. Awarding Authority: The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Engineer Formation but delegated in writing to the Officer Commanding School of Engineers (South Africa)
  2. Description
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)
  3. Criteria: The IEDD Qualification Badge may only be worn by All Arms members who have successfully completed the IEDD Course
  4. Insignia: Qualification: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Badge (IEDD)

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
  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes)
  2. Criteria Qualification on the Fire Fighter 2 Course (Practical and Theory)
  3. Insignia: Qualification: Fire Fighter

Qualification: Senior Fire Fighter
  1. Description: Senior Fire Fighter; Chrome (Silver helmet and crossed axes on a red background surrounded by a protea wreath)
    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes surrounded by a Protea wreath)
    4. Criteria: Qualification on the successful completion of Fire Officer 1 Course (SAESI) or Higher Certificate in Fire Technology,(Technicon 1st year)
  2. Insignia: Qualification: Senior Fire Fighter

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

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

Pilots
  1. Insignia: Pilots Wings (0-500 hrs) badge

  1. Insignia: Pilots Wings (500-2500 hrs) badge

  1. Insignia: Pilots Wings (2500+ hrs) badge

Special Forces
Main article: South African Special Forces

Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge
  1. Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces approves the awarding of the Special Forces Operators Badge on the recommendation

of an internal selection board

  1. Description
    1. Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome, Miniature (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath)
  2. Criteria: The badge is only awarded to members on successful completion of the Special Forces Basic Cycle
  3. Note: The identification does not have an stock number, and is issued according to a numerical sequence. (The master list is maintained by Special

Forces Headquarters)

  1. Insignia: Special Forces Operator badge

Qualification: Special Forces Operator Identification (Gold, 10 Years)
  1. Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces
  2. Description
    1. 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)
    2. Dress No 5A: Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Miniature (Gilt dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath)
    3. Dress No 4: Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath surrounded by a black circle)
  3. Criteria: The member must have completed 10 years service within the Special Forces Headquarters or subordinate units as a qualified Special

Forces Operator

  1. Insignia: Special Forces Operator (Gold) badge

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

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

Internal Auditor & Investigator
  • Internal Audit and Investigator Practitioner badge

Lawyer
  • Military Law Practitioner badge

SA Corps of Bandsmen
  • Musician badge
  • Senior Musician badge
  • Principle Musician badge
  • Chief Musician badge
  • Group Leader badge
  • Band Master badge
  • Director of Music badge
  • Senior Director of Music badge

Rank Insignia

Rank Insignia: Officers
  1. General embossed badge Left, General embossed badge Right
  • Lt General embossed badge
  • Major General embossed badge
  • Brigadier General embossed badge
  • Colonel embossed badge
  • Lt Colonel embossed badge
  • Major embossed badge
  • Captain embossed badge
  • Lieutenant embossed badge
  • 2nd Lieutenant embossed badge
  • Candidate Officer embossed badge

Rank Insignia: Chaplains
  • Chaplain Christian embossed badge
  • Chaplain Hindu embossed badge
  • Chaplain Jewish embossed badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 1 (Master Chief Warrant Officer)
  • embossed badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 2 (Senior Chief Warrant Officer)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 3 (Chief Warrant Officer)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4a (Master Warrant Officer)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4b (Senior Warrant Officer)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st Class)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

SANDF Rank Insignia WO2 (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)
  • embossed badge
  • Step-out Badge

Rank Insignia: NCOs
  • Staff Sergeant embossed badge
  • Sergeant embossed badge
  • Corporal embossed badge
  • Lance Corporal embossed badge

References
  1. SA ARMY ORDER: CHIEF ARMY CORPORATE SERVICES (SAAO/C ARMY CORP SVC/CER/317/07) MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OF DRESS REGULATIONS AND DRESS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SA ARMY, MEN AND WOMEN. South African Army. June 2007.
  2. "HONOURS AND AWARDS AS RECOGNITION FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE RENDERED". Reserve Force Division. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. Wall, Dudley, Col (15 October 2007). "Starting Out" Collecting South African Militaria (3rd ed.). Just Done Productions Publishing. ISBN 978-1-9201-6970-1. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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