The Sergeant Major of the
South African Air Force
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is the most senior
Warrant Officer
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in the
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. The post was created in 1979. It is a singular appointment – it is only held by one person at any time. The Sergeant Major of the Air Force reports to the Chief of the Air Force and is responsible for maintaining discipline in the Air Force.
Rank and Insignia
Rank
Before 2008 all Sergeant Majors of the Air Force were Warrant Officer Class 1, with appointment to the position of Sergeant Major of the Air Force.
In 2008 the SANDF expanded the Warrant Officer ranks and the Sergeant Major of the Air Force now holds the rank of Senior Chief Warrant Officer.
Insignia
Prior to 2002 the Sergeant Major of the Air Force had a unique rank insignia, consisting of a Warrant Officer class 1 insignia with the South African Air Force badge above it.
Following the Warrant Officer rank redesign the Sergeant Major of the Air Force does not have a unique rank insignia
List of officeholders
See also
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South African Air Force
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South African military ranks
The South African National Defence Force's rank system is largely based on the British system, with the Air Force (and later the Military Health Service) sharing the Army rank titles. Rank titles changed over time as did the insignia.
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References
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South African Air Force
Warrant officers