Publication:Sea Talk Summer 2005/RAN uniforms - new badges

By John Gill*

Badges have taken up most of the Section's time since the last article.

The Engineer Charge Qualification Badge and the Supply Charge Qualification Badge have now been manufactured and are in the course of distribution.

Engineering Charge Qualified Badge

Supply Charge Qualified Badge

Qualified Maritime Geospatial Officer/ Senior Sailor Badge

Qualified Fighter Control Officer/ Senior Sailor

It is expected that the Maritime Geospatial Officer Badge and the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) Fighter Control Badge will both be completed by the end of the year also.

ABR 81 Chapter 7 will be amended to reflect the introduction of the above badges, and also the recent introduction of 'Command Warrant Officer' Badges, which are now worn on ceremonial and non-ceremonial uniforms by Warrant Officer of the Navy and the two Command Warrant Officers (Systems Command and Fleet Command).

Look for the badges on the right hand side pocket of their shirts and similar position on ceremonial coats.

Points of contact:

• Manager - Navy Uniforms, John Gill (02) 6266 3007

Staff Officer - Navy Uniforms, Debbie Locke (02) 6266 3820