Purpose Uniform however lacks the flame retardant feature of the RNZAF version, this isn't seen as a necessity due to cadets rarely catching fire. These modifications and bulk order result in a uniform that is practically affordable to the organisation. The Sea Cadet variant will retain the darker blue colour of the RNZN General Working Dress, by be identical otherwise. Cadets and Officers will be issued a set of Cadet Working Dress upon being issued their general purpose uniform (No. 6 GP) as part of the integrated logistics platform that will see new cadets issued a 'pack' of equipment and uniform from New Zealand Cadet Forces Headquarters. As well as the key components (Shirt, Pants, Boots), the New Zealand Cadet Forces intends to role out accessories such as matching rain jackets for cadets to either be supplied with outright, or purchase through the NZCF directly. More accessories are yet to be announced however warm weather equipment such as jerseys, wind breakers, and high visibility vests have been speculated by NZCF personnel. The supplier for the Cadet Working Dress is based in Fiji. As a result, the 2021 outbreak of COVID-19 production and shipping of CWDs was reduced, delaying the introduction of the uniform. Role out of the uniform commenced in July 2021, with more than 300 personnel receiving their uniform by 18 July. By 11 August every Squadron in the South Island had been equipped with Cadet Working Dress with the issuing of CWD to commence in the North Island (Central and Northern Area) shortly thereafter. Unit Recognition Patches Subject to approval by the Commandant NZCF, Units are authorized to design and produce Unit Recognition Patches (URP) for their personnel to wear. For the Air Training Corps, authorized Unit Recognition Patches are square 80mm x 80mm patches fastened by Velcro to Cadet Working Dress. Unit Recognition Patches may only be worn by members belonging to that particular unit. Although they're commonly gifted to other units as signs of goodwill and friendship. The New Zealand Cadet Forces operate the NZCF logo as a recognition patch, although these are only worn by personnel attached to Headquarters NZCF, or Cadet Force Training and Support Units (CFTSUs). Ranks All active Air Cadets are able to work towards being promoted. The size of each unit dictates the quantity of each rank that a unit is allowed. Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer ranks are based