Appendix 2 2011 Edition CHAPTER 4 ROYAL MARINES CADETS OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS & CADETS SECTION 2 – BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK AND BRANCH 4 – 3 ASCR 2 – 2011 EDITION ©The Marine Society and Sea Cadets May 2011 0410. CAP/BERET BADGES 1. Officers The Corps badge is in two parts: a globe in a laurel wreath and a lion on a crown: the globe in silver, remainder anodised. The beret badge worn with Combat and Training Dress is similar but in bronze throughout. The manner of wearing on cap and beret is detailed below. 2. The Corps badge is worn by all officers below Colonel. 3. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets The globe, laurel, lion and crown badge, anodised or bronze as appropriate, is worn by all WOs, SNCOs and Cadets in one piece except as follows: a. Warrant Officers - WOs and equivalent ranks wear a divided badge, i.e. lion and crown separate from and above the globe and laurel WO1s wear Officers’ pattern). 4. Details for wear The composite badge is worn as follows: a. Caps - Centrally in front of the cap, with the top of the red band running through the crown. b. Berets - Immediately over the left eye: blue beret - centrally within the red patch; Green Beret - 4mm above the leather band. At no time is the lining to be removed. 5. The divided badge is worn as follows: a. Caps - With the tips of the wreath level with the top of the scarlet band but below the scarlet welt. The base of the lion and crown to be 13mm above the scarlet band. At no time is the lining to be removed. b. Berets - As in 4b but with the crown 11mm above the globe. 0411. COLLAR BADGES 1. Officers A silver globe in anodised laurel wreath or the same badge in bronze. Badge is worn centrally on the step of the collar of blue and lovat tunics. Miniature worn on each lapel of the mess jacket, with the centre of the badge 17cm below the neck point of the shoulder seam, by officers below the rank of Colonel. 2. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets wear the metal globe and laurel badge on blue and lovat uniforms. On blue tunics the anodised badges are to be set 4mm above the collar seam with the centre of the badge 51mm from the end of the collar. On lovat tunic the bronze badges are to be worn centrally on the step of the collar, the bottom of the laurel wreath 7mm above the edge of the step. Collar badges are not worn on other garments. 4 – 4 ASCR 2 – 2011 EDITION RMC OFFICERS, WO’S, SNCO’S AND CADETS – BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS ©The Marine Society and Sea Cadets May 2011 0412. LETTERS ‘RMC’ 1. Block ‘RMC’ Letters. Anodised or bronze, worn in the centre of the shoulder straps below badges of rank and 13mm above the shoulder seam to the edge of the badge. Worn with all forms of 1s Dress, 2C and 3A. Not worn on raincoats or combat jackets. Worn by all RMC CFAVs and Cadets. 2. Corps pattern belt. Worn with the leather buckle on left hip and silver buckle adjusted to fit centrally. 0413. SCC BADGES (Circular) All Officers, WOs, SNCOs and Cadets are to wear “SCC” on all orders of dress, including CS95 on the left arm, 51mm below the shoulder seam. The colours vary according to the order of dress. At the moment the RMC are issued two types of CS95 Combat Jackets. Jacket “A” = Jacket with the union flag on the small pocket on the left arm. Jacket “B” = Jacket with the Velcro on the left arm. 1. Jacket “A”. The SCC Badge is to be placed just above the pocket. 2. Jacket “B”. The SCC Badge is to be sawn on just above the Velcro. 0414. RANK BADGES 1. Officers. Rank badges are worn on chest or shoulder straps, where fitted. On the mess jackets of officers below Colonel they are worn on both lapels, 6mm above the Corps badge. 2. The following type of rank badges will be worn in the order of dress shown: No. 1B Parade Lovats Bronze No. 1C Lovats No. 3A Half Lovats No. 3B Training Rig Black on No. 3C Half Lovats Olive No. 3D Training Rig No. 4 Combats No. 4 Combats (only to be worn on Field DPM Exercises) No.1A “Blues” No.2 A “Mess Dress” Anodised No.2B “Mess Undress” No.2C “Red Sea Rig” Change 02 Dated16 Nov 2011 4 – 5 ASCR 2 – 2011 EDITION RMC OFFICERS, WO’S, SNCO’S AND CADETS – BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS ©The Marine Society and Sea Cadets May 2011 3. The badges to be worn are: Second Lieutenant One star Lieutenant Two stars Captain Three stars Major Crown Lieutenant Colonel Crown and One Star 4. The devices, as in para 3 above, are Army pattern. The stars are to be 16mm size, except on the mess jacket of officers below Colonel, where they are to be 13mm. The distance apart of the devices is to be 6mm. 5. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets. Rank badges are worn on chest or right arm, where fitted. On the mess jacket of SNCOs a small version of the same badge is worn on the optional mess jacket. Rank Badge How worn Bottom point of badge 8mm above point of slash on tunic sleeve. Bottom point of badge WO Royal Arms (1&2) 100m above bottom of sleeve on jersey, wool, heavy and combat jackets. Bottom point of lowest chevron Three chevrons, surmounted by a crown 170mm point downwards, Below shoulder seams on jerseys Colour Sergeant surmounted by a heavy wool and 267mm below crown (4) shoulder seam on all other garments. Three chevrons, point Sergeant As above downwards As above and wears a red tape on Acting Sergeant As above both epaulettes, made up as a loop from 13mm (½ inch) ribbon. As above and wears a red tape on Probationary As above both epaulettes, made up as a Sergeant loop from 13mm (½ inch) ribbon. Worn on the right arm, Centre Cadet Sergeant As above point should be at the centre point between shoulder and elbow. Cadet Corporal Two chevrons, point As above downwards One chevron, point Cadet Lance As above Corporal downwards Marine Cadet 1st White tape on both epaulettes, White Slide Class made up as a loop from 13mm (½ inch) ribbon. 4 – 6 ASCR 2 – 2011 EDITION RMC OFFICERS, WO’S, SNCO’S AND CADETS – BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS ©The Marine Society and Sea Cadets May 2011 NOTES: 1. On jersey, wool, heavy and combat garments the general duties rank badges are worn by WOs. 2. In all shirt sleeve dresses this badge and those above are worn on a wrist strap. 3. On blue uniform - three chevrons, point downwards, surmounted by a globe on crossed flags having a crown above and a fouled anchor below and surrounded by a laurel wreath. 4. CS95 and Windproofs - DPM - chest strap. 5. Probationary Civilian Instructor / Civilian Instructor Dress for Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructors is to be at the discretion of the Unit CO or OIC by agreement with the Unit Chairman but in accordance with the following broad guidelines. Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor dress should be appropriate to the occasion and set an acceptable standard:- a. Dress within the Unit: Smart civilian dress for example, Sea Cadet Corps branded polo shirt or fleece, with 3s/4s trousers and relevant footwear (black shoes/steaming boots), or 3s/4s with civilian instructors shoulder slides; uniform headgear is not to be worn. b. Ceremonial Occasions: On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1s, civilian instructors are to wear smart civilian dress e.g. Lounge suit if they have one and female equivalent. c. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female civilian instructors should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and white blouse with sleeves. d. Dress Outside the Unit: Smart civilian dress iaw dress of the day or the mess; pseudo military uniform for example 3s/4s without headgear is not to be worn when in military establishments. e. Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor are to identify themselves when on duty by wearing a Name Badge. The badge is to have white lettering on a red background and is to consist only of the words “Civilian Instructor” with the name of the individual beneath. 4 – 7 ASCR 2 – 2011 EDITION RMC OFFICERS, WO’S, SNCO’S AND CADETS – BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS ©The Marine Society and Sea Cadets May 2011 6. Unit Assistants Unit Assistants are not to wear uniform as they have elected to remain Unit Assistant. Unit Assistants dress should be appropriate to the occasion and set an acceptable standard:- a. Ceremonial Occasions: On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1’s, Male Unit Assistants are to wear a lounge suit, or blazer and trousers, with a tie. Female Unit Assistants should conform. b. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female Unit Assistants should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and white blouse with sleeves. c. Unit Assistants are to wear the following when undertaking training in the Unit/District/Area/National level, a approved Polo Shirt (with a SCC logo) and Navy Blue Sweater (with a SCC logo) in the winter months, Black Trousers or Skirt, Black Boots or Shoes.