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Old 30-07-22, 03:08 PM
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Default Black on Red Qualification and Trade Badges

I know that there are a lot of mistakes in the new MoD Defence Clothing Catalogues that deal with badges, but I thought I would run this one past you all.

There are a few Black on Red (Scarlet) badges that are designated for "Apprentices and Junior Soldiers of All Arms". Is it possible for an Apprentice and Junior Soldier to Qualify as a Sniper, Physical Training Instructor or Operational Parachutist?

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Old 30-07-22, 05:12 PM
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I know that there are a lot of mistakes in the new MoD Defence Clothing Catalogues that deal with badges, but I thought I would run this one past you all.

There are a few Black on Red (Scarlet) badges that are designated for "Apprentices and Junior Soldiers of All Arms". Is it possible for an Apprentice and Junior Soldier to Qualify as a Sniper, Physical Training Instructor or Operational Parachutist?

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simple answer is no.....

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Old 30-07-22, 06:35 PM
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Marc,i think the Band of the Gurkhas wear black on red rank/trade badges so that would explain why they exist.
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Thanks for the replies. I know who should wear the badges where applicable, but, who ever has rewritten the COSA as a JSP and then the Defence Clothing Catalogue (DCC) does not. Must be very confusing for store staff, and any new collectors using the DCC as a reference.

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