Army Trade Badges

Title        Skill at Arms

Author    Thomas J. Bennett

ISBN     1-894255-52-6

Before 1942 (listed in alphabetical order)

1900 to 1920

Wanted TQ 2 Wanted TQ 3 Wanted TQ 6 Wanted TQ 7 Wanted TQ 8
Artillery Gun Layer Artillery Gun Layer Artillery Observer Artillery Plotter Artillery Range Taker Artillery Battery Surveyor Artillery Surveyor Class 2 and 3 Artillery Surveyor Class 1 Artillery Surveyor Class 2



Wanted TQ 10 Wanted TQ 1A Wanted TQ 11B Wanted TQ 12 Wanted TQ 13B
Master Gunner Left Master Gunner Right Assistant Instructor in Gunnery Artillery Proficiency Artillery Proficiency Gunner Proficiency 3rd Class Gunner Proficiency 2nd Class Gunner Proficiency 2nd Class Gunner Proficiency Class 1
Wanted TQ 14B


Wanted TQ 15D Wanted TQ 16A Wanted TQ 16B Wanted TQ 17A Wanted TQ 18
Gunner Proficiency Class 1 Signaller Signaller (Rifle Regiment) Signaller Dispatch Rider Dispatch Rider Infantry Bomber pre 1917 Infantry Bomber post 1917 Trench Mortarman
Wanted TQ 19A Wanted TQ 19B Wanted TQ 20B Wanted TQ 20C Wanted TQ 21B Wanted TQ 21C
Infantry Pioneer Infantry Pioneer Infantry Pioneer Machine Gunner First Class Machine Gunner First Class (Rifle Regiment) Machine Gunner First Class Lewis Gunner Lewis Gunner First Class Lewis Gunner First Class (Rifle Regiment) Lewis Gunner First Class
Wanted TQ 22A Wanted TQ 22B Wanted TQ 23A Wanted TQ 23B Wanted TQ 24A Wanted TQ 24B Wanted TQ 25A Wanted TQ 25B
Infantry Scout Infantry Scout Cavalry Scout Cavalry Scout Rough Rider Rough Rider Farrier Farrier Saddler Saddler

Wanted TQ 28


Medical Trades Stretcher Bearer Artificer Artificier (Rifle Regiment) Artificer Driver (Lorry) Carpenter/Wheeler Carpenter/Wheeler Carpenter/Wheeler (Rifle Regiment) Gymnastic Instructor Gymnastic Instructor School of Gymnastics Instructor










Gymnastic Instructor (Rifle Remiment) Bandsman Bandsman (Rifle Regiment) Bandsman (Royal Winnipeg Rifles) Bandsman Bandsman (Pre 1915) Drummer Drummer (Rifle Regiment) Drummer Bugler Trumpeter Trumpeter





Wanted TQ 42



Wanted TQ 45
First Class Shout Marksman Marksman (Rifle Regiment) Marksman Service Chevron 1914 Pattern Blue Service Chevron 1914 Pattern Red Wound Badge WW1 Brass Wound Badge WW1 Gold Braid Good Conduct Chevrons
1920 to 1942
Wanted TQ 46

Wanted TQ 50 Wanted TQ 51 Wanted TQ 54
RCA Height Taker First Class Signals Electrician Signals Lineman Signals Wireless Dispatch Rider Driver (Internal Combustion) Driver Mechanic Tank Driver First Class Tank Gunner First Class


Wanted TQ 55B




Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor (Rifle Regiment) Instructional Cadre Instructional Cadre (Rifle Regiment) Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (Sgt) Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (WO) First Class Shot First Class Shot (Rifle Regiment) Marksman










Wanted TQ 63C

Wanted TQ 63D










Wanted TQ 64D
Marksman (Rifle Regiment) RCE Corps Identifier RCAC Corps Identifier Badge RCCS Corps Identifier RCCS Corps Identifier RCA Corps Identifier RCA Corps Identifier RCA Corps Identifier RCA Corps Identifier
 

Wanted TQ 65

  

Wanted TQ 66

 Wanted TQ 67
Drum Major Bugle Major Trumpet Major Drum Major (Rifle Regiment) Best Shot 1921 Best Shot 1937
1942 to 1945





Tradesman Group C Tradesman Group B Tradesman Group A
Wanted TQ 69D Wanted TQ 69E Wanted TQ 69F
Tradesman Group A (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group B (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group C (Rifle Regiment)
Wanted TQ 70 Wanted TQ 71



Wanted TQ 74 Wanted TQ 74
Army Flying Badge Parachuting Badge General Service badge MARS Trained Soldier badge Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 1 Year Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 2 Years Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 3 Years Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 4 Years Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 5 Years
Wanted TQ 74






Wanted TQ 76b

Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Black) 6 Years Service Chevron 1942 Pattern (Silver) (prior to 10 Sept 1940) Service Chevron 1944 Pattern Red 1 Year Service Chevron 1944 Pattern Red 2 Year Service Chevron 1944 Pattern Red 3 Years Service Chevron 1944 Pattern Red 4 Years Service Chevron 1944 Pattern (Canvas Red) Service Chevron 1944 Pattern Canvas Red 5 Years



Wanted TQ 77 Wanted TQ 77
Wanted TQ 77
Wanted TQ 78C
Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 1 Year Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 2 Years Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 3 Years Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 4 Years Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 5 Years Service Chevron 1944 pattern Silver 6 Years Wound Badge Red Wound Badge Gold
Reserve Army Volunteer badge
1946-1953

Tradesman Group 1 Tradesman Group 2 Tradesman Group 3 Tradesman Group 4
Wanted TQ 81A Wanted TQ 81B Wanted TQ 81C Wanted TQ 81D
Tradesman Group A (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group B (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group C (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group C (Rifle Regiment)
 
Tradeswoman Group 1 Women Army Corps Tradeswoman Group 2 Women Army Corps Tradeswoman Group 3 Women Army Corps Tradeswoman Group 4 Women Army Corps
Wanted TQ 84 Wanted TQ 85 Wanted TQ 87
Bandmaster Master Bandsman Wound Badge (CWAC) United States Presidential Unit Citation Driver (All types)
1953-1956
Tradesman Group A Tradesman Group B Tradesman Group C Tradesman Group C
Wanted TQ 89A Wanted TQ 89C
Tradesman Group A (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group B (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group C (Rifle Regiment) Tradesman Group C (Rifle Regiment)
Wanted TQ 91




Wanted TQ 96 Wanted TQ 97A Wanted TQ 97B
Assistant in Gunnery (WO) Master Bandsman Bandmaster Bandmaster Marksman Marksman (Rifle Regiment) Army Flying Badge Royal Canadian School of Infantry Instructor Royal Canadian Armoured School Instructor (Pre-Unification) Royal Canadian Armoured School Instructor (Post-Unification)

Wanted TQ 98B






Canadian Guards Trained Soldier Canadian Guards Trained Soldier Queens Own Rifle Trained Soldier badge Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 2 Years Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 4 Years Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 6 Years Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 8 Years Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 10 Years Worn  the Service Chevron 1956 Pattern 10 Years Example
1980 to Present


 Wanted TQ 277A Right

Wanted TQ 277B Right


Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (Field) Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (Field) Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (Anti-Aircraft) Assistant Instructor in Gunnery (Anti-Aircraft) Master Gunner Master Gunner Master Signaller Master Signaller First Class Shot First Class Shot Marksman Marksman
Combat Diver Combat Diver Combat Diver (Metal)

Wanted TQ 289
Ammunition Technical Officer Ammunition Technical Officer (Metal) Mess Kit Explosive Ordinance Disposal Explosive Ordinance Disposal Explosive Ordinance Disposal (Metal) Tactical Helicopter Observer Tactical Helicopter Observer (Garrison Dress) Tactical Helicopter Observer (Metal) Tactical Helicopter Observer (Combat) Special Operations Assaulter










Wanted TQ 294
Wanted TQ 300
Wound Badge (DEU) Wound Badge (Garrison Dress) Warrior Badge Bronze Warrior Badge Silver Warrior Badge Gold Warrior Badge with Year of Qualification Drum Major Pipe Major Trumpet Major Drum Major Metal Pipe Major Metal Drum Major





Wanted TQ 305 Wanted TQ 306
Wanted TQ 307
United States Presidential Unit Citation Command Commendation Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation Commander in Chief Unit Commendation St. John Chancellor's Commendation St. John Provincial/Territorial Commendation Letson Trophy/ Clarence R. Smith Trophy Championship Trophy

Wanted TQ 312 Wanted TQ 313B Wanted TQ 314B Wanted TQ 315A Wanted TQ 315B Wanted TQ 316
5 Year Safe Driving Pin 10 Year Safe Driving Pin 15 Year Safe Driving Pin 20 Year Safe Driving Pin Master Driver Duke of Edinburgh award (Bronze) Pre 1989 Duke of Edinburgh award (Bronze) Post 1989 Duke of Edinburgh award (Silver) Pre 1989 Duke of Edinburgh award (Silver) Post 1989 Duke of Edinburgh award (Silver) Pre 1989 Duke of Edinburgh award (Gold) Post 1989 The Order of St John (Gold)
















Chaplain's Faith Badge (Christian) (DEU) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Christian) (Combat) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Christian) (Cadpat) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Christian) (Arid) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Christian) (CADPAT 2015) Chaplain Faith Badge (Jewish) (DEU) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Jewish) (Cadpat) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Jewish) (Arid) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Jewish) (Cadpat 2015) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Islamic) (DEU) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Islamic) (Cadpat) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Islamic) (Arid) Chaplain's Faith Badge (Islamic) (CADPAT 2015)
Sea Service Level 1 (gun metal) metal Sea Service Level 1 (gun metal) cloth Sea Service Level 2 (bronze) metal Sea Service Level 2 (bronze) cloth Sea Service Level 3 (silver)metal Sea service Level 3(silver) cloth Sea Service Level 4 (gold) metal Sea Service Level 4 (gold) cloth
British

Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor in Gunnery Bandsman Bandmaster Bandmaster type 2 Battery Surveyor Bomber Bren Gunner Bugler Bugler Major

Crossed Cannons with Crown C with Wreath Crossed Flags Crossed Rifles D DM with Wreath DR with Wings
Master Gunnery RCA Cook Marksman Cyclist Driver Drivers IC Driver Mechanical Despatch Rider RCCS
G G G with Wreath G with Wreath with Crown Hammer and Pincers
Drummer, Fifer, Cymbal Player Electrician Signals Farrier 1st Class Gunner - Tank Best six Gunners in Battery or third class Best six Gunners in Battery or third class Best six Gunners in Battery or third class Gymnastics Instructor



H HG L LG LG with Wreath
Height Taker Heavy Machine Gunner Instructional Cadre Instructor in Musketry Gun Layers Lewis Gunner 1st Class Lewis Gunner or Light Machine Gun Light Machine Light Machine Gunner Lewis Gun Instructor Lineman Signals



MC with Wings MG with Wreath Red Cross MT MT with Wings
Motorcyclist 1st Class Machine Gunner Master Gunner Left Master Gunner Right Machine Gun Instructor Marksman Medical Orderly Medium Mortar Motor Transport Motor Transport Musician

O P Crossed Swords R R with Wreath
School of Gymnastics Scout Small Machine Gunner Signaller RCCS Signals Instructor Distance Judging Driver Mechanic - Tank Rangetaker Surveyor Class 1 Surveyor Class 2
 
S SL with Wreath SLO with Wreath Trumpeter

Parachute Badges

Canadian Army 1942 to 1971

Canadian Army (1st type) 1943 - 1953 Canadian Special Air Service Company 1947 - 1949 Mobile Striking Force 1949 - 19588 Korean War (1950 - 1953) Infantry Reorganization The Canadian  Joint Air Training Centre (CJATC) Defence of Canada Force 1958 - 1968 Canadian Army 1953 - 1971 Assistant Instructor Parachute Training 1947 - 1963




Wanted TB A2 Wanted TB AV2a

 None None Wanted TB A3
Wanted TB AV2b

Wanted TB AV 2c


Wanted TB A4 type 2

Wanted TB A4 type 3

Wanted TB A6 Wanted TB A7 Wanted TB A8 Wanted TB A9
Wanted TB A12 Wanted TB A13

Wanted TB AV3a

Wanted TB AV3b

Wanted AV3c
Parachute badge (1st type) (1943 - 1953) Parachute badge (bullion type 1)(1943 - 1953) Fake copy of Parachute badge (1st type) (1943 - 1953) English badges for Special Operation personel
 Korean War (1950 - 1953) Fake green badges for Korean War Canadian Army (2nd type)  (1953 - 1957) Canadian Army (3rd type)  (1957 - 1971) Parachute badge bullion (type 2)(1957 - 1971) Army Mess Dress Blue Army Mess Dress Scarlet Assistant Instructor Parachute Training  GP1 Assistant Instructor Parachute Training GP2 Assistant Instructor Parachute Training GP3 Canadian Joint Air Training Center Canadian Joint Air Training Center Variations of Mess Kit

Black on red for Rifle Regiments

Unification 1968 - 1985

Wanted TB C1 Wanted TB C2 Wanted TB C3 Wanted TB C4

Wanted TB C8


Canadian Armed Forces 1969 to 1985
Canadian Airborne Regiment 1969 to 1975		 Canadian Airborne Regiment 1975 to 1985 Bullion Wings Canadian Armed Forces Bullion Wings Canadian Airborne Regiment Metal for Canadian Armed Forces CF Short Sleeve (1975) Metal for Canadian Airborne Regiment CF Short Sleeve (1975) Dual Qualification Wings
for people already wearing other qualifications or hazardous skill badges		 Combat Smock Wings
Canadian Armed Forces (1976)		  Smock Wings Canadian Airborne Regiment and ex Airborne Personnel (1976)
Variations
Wanted TB CV1a Wanted TB C1b Wanted TB CV2a Wanted TB CV2b Wanted TB CV2c

Wanted TB CV2d

 Wanted TB CV2e Wanted TB CV3 Wanted TB CV4 Wanted TB CV5 Poor Leaf

Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU) First issue 1985 - 1990
Wanted TB D4 Wanted TB D5
Wanted TB D6
 Wanted TB D7 Wanted TB D8
Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1990
 Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1990 Mylar Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1990
 Mylar Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1990 Mess Dress Miniature Black Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1990
 Mess Dress Miniature Black Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1990 Mess Dress Miniature Red Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1990
 Mess Dress Miniature Red Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1990

Garrison Dress
Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1998
 Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1995

Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU) Second issue 1991 to date

Wanted TB H5

Wanted TB H6

 Wanted TB H7
Canadian Armed Forces 1991 to date
 Canadian Airborne Regiment 1991 to 1995 Mylar Bullion Canadian Armed Forces 1985 to 1990
 Mylar Bullion Canadian Airborne Regiment 1985 to 1990 Hand Embroidered Bullion Canadian Armed Forces 1999
 Hand Embroidered ex- Canadian Airborne Regiment 1999 Mess Dress Miniature Red Canadian Armed Forces 1991 to date Mess Dress Miniature Red ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment 1991 to date

LVG

Red Maple Leaf

 

White Maple Leaf

Arid

Red Maple Leaf

White Maple Leaf

Operational Wing Badges

LVG

White Maple Leaf

CADPAT

Red Maple Leaf

Red Maple Leaf

CADPAT

Arid

 

DEU Mess Dress DEU 2 Mess Dress Hand Embroidered Mess Dress PPCLI Mess Dress Queen's Own Rifles Mess Dress RCR Mess Dress RMC Mess Dress
Wanted TB C11 Wanted TB C12


Wanted TB H13 Wanted TB H14 Wanted TB H15 Wanted TB H16 Wanted TB H17 Wanted TB H18 Wanted TB H19 Wanted TB H20 Wanted TB H21 Wanted TB H22
Black Scarlet Black Scarlet Black Scarlet Black Scarlet Scarlet Scarlet Scarlet Black Scarlet
Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress Canadian Airborne Regiment Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment Mess Dress  Canadian Armed Forces Mess Dress ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment

Unofficial Metal Wings

Wanted TB M3 Wanted TB M4 Wanted TB M5 Wanted TB M6 Wanted TB M7 Wanted TB M8 Wanted TB M9 Wanted TB M9
Type 1 Type 1 Type 2 Type 2 RCR Wings

Foreigh Troops


 		Wanted TB M12 Wanted TB M13a Wanted TB M13b Wanted TB M13c Wanted TB M13d Wanted TB M13e
USA UK Germany 2

The above patches and wings were made for Veterans


 		Wanted TB M16b Wanted TB M16c Wanted TB M16d Wanted TB M17 Wanted TB M18 Wanted TB M19 Wanted TB M20a Wanted TB M20b Wanted TB M20c Wanted TB M20d Wanted TB M20d Wanted TB M20e Wanted TB M21 Wanted TB M22
Army Cadets Air Cadets Mock Tower Badges Reproduction Smock Wings Afghanistan Wings CADPAT Fake Combat Wing Red Chute

Patrol Pathfinder 1976 but not approved until June 1990


Wanted TB P3		 Wanted TB P5
Wanted TB P7		 Wanted TB P9 Wanted TB P10
Wanted TB PV3
Dress Uniform Rayon
1982		 Mylar 1991 Metal Canadian Airborne Issue Metal Canadian Forces Issue American Path Finder Badge Miniature Metal Smock Wings
1976		 Smock Wings
1982		 Original Black 1999 Scarlet 1999 Metal
Mess Dress Garrison Dress Unauthorized Varieties

Rigger


Wanted TB R6		 Wanted TB R7

Wanted TB R8		 Wanted TB R11 Wanted TB R12 Wanted TB R16

Wanted TB R20 Wanted TB R21 Wanted TB R22
Wanted TB R23		 Wanted TB RV 1 Instructor Wanted TB RV2 Long Wing Wanted TB RV 3a Full Size Black Wanted TB RV 3b  Full Size Red Wanted TB RV 3c Miniature Red Wanted TB RV 3d Miniature Red
Rigger GP1 Rigger GP2 Rigger GP3 Safety Equipment Technicians then Safety Systems Technician Rayon Canadian Forces 1985 - Mylar Canadian Forces 1985 - Bullion Black Canadian Forces 1996 - Bullion Scarlet Canadian Forces 1996 - Metal Miniature Metal Smock Mess Dress Hand Embroidered Garrison Dress Bullion
Navy Navy Navy

Search and Rescue

Wanted TB S1 Wanted TB S2 Wanted TB S3 Wanted TB S4a Wanted TB S5 Wanted TB S7 Wanted TB S9 Wanted TB S10 Wanted TB S12 Wanted TB S13 Wanted TB S15a Wanted TB S15b Wanted TB S17 Wanted TB S18
Wanted TB S24 Wanted TB S27
Para Rescue 1945 - 1954 Bullion Para Rescue 1945 - 1954 Para Rescue 1954 - 1971 Para Rescue 1954 - 1971 Para Rescue 1954 - 1971 Para Rescue 1954 - 1971 Rescue Specialist Type I 1972 - 1977 (Short Wings, 9 Feathers) Mylar Rescue Specialist Type I 1972 - 1977 (Short Wings, 9 Feathers) Bullion Rescue Specialist Type I 1972 - 1977 (Short Wings, 9 Feathers) Combat 1975 Mylar Mess Dress Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers)  Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers) Mylar Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers) Mylar Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers) Bullion Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers) Bullion Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 - 1982 (Long Wings, 15 Feathers) Metal Mess Dress Search and Rescue Technician MOC 131 1983 - Search and Rescue Technician MOC 131 1983 - Mylar Search and Rescue Technician MOC 131 1983 - Bullion Search and Rescue Technician MOC 131 1983 - Metal Original Metal Miniature Mess Dress Garrison Dress 1989 - 1998 Cadets Black Cadets Grey/Green

Variations

Wanted TB SV1 Wanted TB SV2 Wanted TB SV3 Wanted TB SV4 Wanted TB SV5 Wanted TB SV6 Wanted TB SV7 Wanted TB SV10
1954 Para Rescue badge Rescue Specialist Type I 1972
Gold Parachute		 Rescue Specialist Type I 1972
7 Pearls		 Rescue Specialist Type II 1977 very tiny Parachute Repro

Rifle Regiments
1956 to 1967
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4
Infantryman


Infantry Pioneer
Infantry Motorman
Infantry Anti-Tank Gunner
Infantry Machine Gunner



Infantry Sniper Wanted TQ 164A
Infantry Stretcher Bearer
Driver Mechanic (Wheeled)

Clerical Trades
Signallers and Wireless Operators (Non-Sigs Corps)



Musician Wanted TQ 169D
Bugler
Drummer
Assistant Instructor Wanted TQ 172C Wanted TQ 172D
Infantryman (Royal Winnipeg Rifles) Wanted TQ 173B Wanted TQ 173C

The following table has been compiled with the help of Mr Bennett book listed above.  Many thanks to Mr Bennett for his outstanding work.

1956 to Present

With the introduction of the green CF uniform in 1968, no trade badges were produced

Aircraft Technicians

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Aircraft Artificer Wanted Wanted TQ 155B Wanted TQ 155C None Obsolete in 1966
Aircraft Instrument-Technical Technician Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Aircraft Technician Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Airplane Technician None Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Helicopter Technician None Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Master Aircraft Technician Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Master Aircraft Instrument-Technical Technician None None None Obsolete in 1966

Ammunition

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Ammunition Examiner 423 None
Ammunition Technician 921

Equipment Repair Trades

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Foreman of Signals None None None Wanted
Line Mechanic Wanted Wanted Wanted None Renamed Terminal Equipment Technician in 1958
Master Radio Equipment Technician None None None Wanted
Master Teletype and Cipher Equipment Technician None None None Wanted
Master Terminal Equipment Technician None None None Wanted
Radio Equipment Technician Wanted Wanted Wanted None
Radio Mechanic Wanted Wanted Wanted None Renamed Radio Equipment Technician in 1958
Teletype and Cipher Equipment Technician Wanted Wanted Wanted None
Telegraph Mechanic Wanted Wanted Wanted None Renamed Teletype and Cipher Equipment Technician in 1958
Terminal Equipment Technician Wanted Wanted Wanted None

Driver Trades

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Despatch Rider Wanted None None None Obsolete in 1964
Driver Electrician None Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1966
Driver Mechanical Transport None Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1964
Signals Electrician None Wanted Wanted None Obsolete in 1966

Drivers

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Driver Mechanical Transport None None
Chief Transport Operator None None None
Transport Operator None Renamed Mobile Support Equipment Operator in 1968
Transportation Controller None None None
Mobile Support Equipment Operator 932 Merged with Transportation Controller 934 to become Mobile Support Equipment Operator 935 in late 70's
Mobile Support Equipment Operator 935
Transportation Controller 934 Merged with Mobile Support Equipment Operator 932 to become Mobile Support Equipment Operator 935 in late 70's No Badge

Geomatics

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Cartographer No Badge Combined with the Graphic Artist to become Map Reproduction Technician 151 in 1969
Draughtsman Graphic Arts Obsolete in 1959
Draughtsman Topographical Obsolete in 1959
Lithographer No Badge Combined with Photogrammetrist to become the Cartographer in 1966
Photogrammetrist No Badge Combined with Lithographist to become the Cartographer in 1966
Graphic Artist Combined with the Cartographer to become Map Reproduction Technician 151 in 1969
Training Aids Artist Renamed Graphic Artist in 1966
Geomatics Technician 142 Trade formed after the use of Garrison Dress Trade formed after the use of Garrison Dress Trade formed after the use of Garrison Dress Trade formed after the use of Garrison Dress None
Map Reproduction Technician 151 Combined with Topographical Surveyor to become the Geomatics Technician 142

Assistant Instructors

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Instructor Airportability None Wanted None None Obsolete in 1968
Instructor Air Supply None Wanted None Obsolete in 1968
Instructor Artic Training None Wanted None None Obsolete in 1968
Instructor Driver Mechanic Tracked None Wanted None None Obsolete in 1968
Instructor Driver Mechanic Wheeled None Wanted None None Obsolete in 1968
Instructor Regimental Communication None Wanted None None Obsolete in 1968
Military Instructor None None Obsolete in 1968

Parachute Trades

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Assistant Parachute Training Wanted TQ 156A
None Obsolete in 1963
Instructor Parachute Training None
None Obsolete in 1963
Parachute Rigger Wanted Obsolete in 1966
Despatcher Air Supply None None None Obsolete in 1957

Photography

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Photo-Mechanical Technician Renamed Photographic Technician in 1966
Photographer Renamed Photographic Technician in 1966
Photographer Cartographic Renamed Photographic Technician in 1966
Photographer Cinematographic Renamed Photographic Technician in 1966
Photographic Technician Transferred to the air force

Public Relations

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Public Relation Assistant None
To be scanned

 Wanted TQ 152C None Obsolete in 1966

Supply

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Supply Technician 911

Traffic Technician

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Traffic Technician 933 Formed in 1970

Weapons Technician

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Armament Artificer None None None Obsolete in 1960
Armourer None Obsolete in 1966
Fire Control System Artificer Anti-Aircraft None None None Renamed Master Fire Control System Technician in 1963
Fire Control System Technician Anti-Aircraft None Obsolete in 1964
Gun Mechanic None Obsolete in 1960
Master Fire Control System Technician None None None Obsolete in 1964
Master Weapons Technician None None None Renamed Weapons Technician Land 421
Small Arms Artificer None None None Obsolete in 1960
Weapons Artificer None None None Renamed Master Weapons Technician in 1964
Weapons Technician None Renamed Weapons Technician Land 421
Weapons Technician Land 421
Instrument Artificer None None None Renamed Master Instrument Technician in 1963
Instrument Artificer AA None None None Renamed Instrument Artificer in 1958
Instrument Artificer Field None None None Renamed Instrument Artificer in 1958
Instrument Artificer HD None None None Renamed Instrument Artificer in 1958
Instrument Artificer HD & AA None None None Renamed Instrument Artificer in 1958
Instrument Mechanic HD & AA None None None Renamed Instrument Technician in 1958
Instrument Mechanic Electrical None Renamed Instrument Technician in 1958
Instrument Mechanic Optical None Renamed Instrument Technician in 1958
Instrument Technician None Obsolete in 1964
Master Instrument Technician None None None Obsolete in 1964
Typewriter Mechanic None None Obsolete in 1966
Watchmaker None Obsolete in 1966
Fire Control Systems Technician Electronic 432 Renamed Fire Control Systems Technician 434 in 2000
Fire Control Systems Technician Optronic 433 Renamed Fire Control Systems Technician 434 in 2000
Fire Control Systems Technician Land 435 Renamed Fire Control Systems Technician 434 in 2000
Fire Control Systems Technician 434

Woodworking

Khaki Green Black
Battle Dress Garrison Dress Distinctive Environmental Uniform
1956 to 1968 1985 to 1998 1985 to Present
GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Comments Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4 Lv1 Lv2 Lv3 Lv4
Machinist Wood None Obsolete in 1958
Pattern maker None Obsolete in 1958

Army Technical Warrant Officer

Army Trade Badges Wanted