Ranks and Badges of the Royal Air Force

Here is the rank structure for commissioned ranks of the Royal Air Force.

Ranks are shown in ascending order. In many cases, the Royal Air Force rank will be the junior of the three Services, the Royal Navy having seniority over both the Army and RAF.

Rank insignia for commissioned ranks is worn on the lower arm of dress uniform.

BADGE	RANK	ABBREVIATION
	Pilot Officer	Plt Off
	Flying Officer	Fg Off
	Flight Lieutenant	Flt Lt
	Squadron Leader	Sqn Ldr
	Wing Commander	Wg Cdr
	Group Captain	Gp Capt
	Air Commodore	Air Cdre
	Air Vice-Marshal	AVM
	Air Marshal	Air Mshl
	Air Chief Marshal	Air Chf Mshl
	Marshal of the Royal Air Force	MRAF