Rank insignia in the
French Air and Space Force
The French Air and Space Force (AAE) (french: Armée de l'air et de l'espace, ) is the air and space force of the French Armed Forces. It was the first military aviation force in history, formed in 1909 as the , a service arm of the French Army; ...
are worn on the sleeve or on shoulder marks of uniforms
Officers
Although they all wear the same insignia and titles, officers are divided into:
*Regular officers of the air force
*Officers of the Armed Forces Commisariat Corps
*Officers of the technical and administrative corps of the armed forces
- general officers
- senior officers
- junior officers
- sub-officers, i.e. non-commissioned officers
Etymologically the is the ''adjoint'' ("joint (assistant)") of an officer, and the
sergeant
Sergeant (abbreviated to Sgt. and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternative spelling, ''serjeant'', is used in The Rifles and other uni ...
"serves" ( la, serviens = English: servant).
are cadet officers still in training. are junior officers and are often aided by or , who are experienced NCOs/warrant officers.
Full are experienced junior officers, served by sergeants when commanding their unit.
A four chevron rank existed until 1947. It was a ceremonial rank usually given to the most senior or experienced NCO in a unit, similar to a
colour sergeant in the British Army. It was discontinued in the post-war army due to its redundancy.
- Troop ranks
There are also distinctions to distinguish volunteers and conscripts, and bars for experience (one for five years, up to four can be obtained).
Military chaplains
See also
*
French Air Force
The French Air and Space Force (AAE) (french: Armée de l'air et de l'espace, ) is the air and space force of the French Armed Forces. It was the first military aviation force in history, formed in 1909 as the , a service arm of the French Army; ...
References
Official websiteUniforminsignia.org (French Air Force)
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French Air Force Ranks
Military ranks of France
French Air Force Ranks