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STAR SYSTEM

BASIC BADGE

ONE STAR BADGE

TWO STAR BAGDE

THREE STAR BADGE

FOUR STAR BADGE

MASTER CADET BADGE

The Army Cadet Force use a system of stars to show progression and achievement of the cadets within the ACF.

The stars above are gained by reaching a required standard in the Army Proficiency Certificate (APC) Tests

Each star builds on the standard gained in the previous one and cadets are set tests in the following subjects:

Military Knowledge
Map & Compass
Shooting
Skill At Arms
Fieldcraft
Expedition Training
Physical Training
First Aid
Drill & Turnout

There is also the option to join one of the cadet bands and become a bandsman

Later stars involve the cadets being introduced into instructional techniques.

RANK STRUCTURE

Like all armed services the Army Cadet Force has a Rank structure and cadets can gain promotion through the ranks
the following table shows the ranks which are obtainable by cadets.

Lance Corporal / Lance Bombadier
Corporal / Bombadier
Sergeant
Colour Sergeant / Staff Sergeant
Warrant Officer Class 2
(Sergeant Major)
Warrant Officer Class 1
(Regimental Sergeant Major)

The adult staff are able to reach higher ranks and become Commissioned Officers.