I’m not totally sure either why we need PTS badges that are also in the syllabus.
However we could make it so that Cadets can (self) study material to get a PTS badge. I think the plan for Space was for it to be an external award?
On that basis I would:
slim down and combine first class radio & add more cyber, those who want to do more can do the Basic Radio Communicator badge after all
use the space freed up to have an introduction to Space FCC module, those who want to do more can do the Blue space badge
those who want to can do the Rocketry module for senior or master and if they want to go further do Silver space
Not sure where Bronze would fit into the above.
I quite like the Blue space content, however it is completely non military. I feel that it (and cyber) needs at least a defence context or else why are we delivering it?
I have seen the space badges at regional HQ. I imagine they are waiting for the training review report to be released before launching them along with updated PTS.
I don’t know how true it is, but I heard a rumor that the plan is to replace the parashooting badge with it… Honestly I quite like the idea of the parashooting badge, just a shame it’s so rare
The regulars wear their space badge in the Brevet Position on their jumpers. If you follow on from the new ATP syllabus, Blue/Bronze Space on left shoulder (as you should only have one badge there now) and Silver/Gold in the Brevet position on the jumper??
The only time it doesn’t work is if you have a Silver or Gold Flying Badge - but these are so rare, there won’t be that many cadets who have to make the decision about whether to wear a Flying or Space badge on their chest - and unless you want to become an astronaut, the decision is easy!
Perhaps an either/or - the rare few who get a parachute badge can decide on whether to display their Space or Parachuting badge? OR parachute badge to right arm!
