Awards and Badges

Cadets wear awards on their brassards. These awards and badges are a symbol of the individual cadet’s achievements and skill that they have attained throughout their cadet career.

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Badges of Skill

Flying Badge (Glider)

Commonly referred to as “glider wings”.
Achieve solo status on a glider through either an ATC gliding course or through the provision of logbook evidence of achieving solo status with a registered gliding club.
Flying Badge (Powered)

Commonly referred to as “powered wings”.
Achieve solo status on a powered aircraft at either a National Aviation Course (Power Flying) or through the provision of logbook evidence of achieving solo status with a registered Aero Club / Flying School.
Flying Badge (RNZAF Flying Immersion)

Awarded to cadets who have completed the RNZAF Flying Immersion course.
Navigation Badge

Awarded to cadets who have completed the National Aviation Course (Navigation).
Cadet Rifle Competency Badge
- Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.
- Attained a score of 60% or more in two separate local shoots.
First Class Shot Badge
- Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.
- Attained a score of 70% or more in two separate local shoots.
Marksman Badge
- Completed the Firearms Training Syllabus.
- Attained a score of 80% or more on a practice or competition shoot.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)

External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver)

External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold)

External award* - may be worn on NZCF uniform.

* For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh programme, visit www.dofehillary.org.nz/partner/new-zealand-cadet-forces.

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Training Qualification Badges

Basic 1 Training

Awarded on the completion of Basic 1 Training.
Basic 2 Training

Awarded on the completion of Basic 2 Training.
Proficiency Training

Awarded on the completion of Proficiency Training.
Advanced Training

Awarded on the completion of Advanced Training.

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Commendations and Medals

NZCF Commandant's Commendation

Awarded to NZCF personnel for acts of gallantry, bravery or specific courage that, in the opinion of the Commandant, is worthy of recognition but does not merit a higher award. Alternatively, the Commendation may be awarded for a single accomplishment or extraordinary performance of duty over time.
Cadet Forces Medal

Awarded to NZCF Commissioned Officers after 12 years of continuous service in recognition for their dedicated and efficient service to the New Zealand Cadet Forces. A clasp is added after every 8 years of further additional service.