Tactical recognition flash
A Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) is a coloured patch worn on the arm of combat clothing by members of the Royal Navy[1], British Army[2] and Royal Air Force to distinguish their Regiment or Corps in the absence of a cap badge. It is similar to but distinct from the DZ Flashes worn by members of Airborne Forces. The colours of the TRF are sometimes derived from the unit's stable belt.
TRFs should not be confused with formation signs or insignia, these are used to denote the formation (usually brigade or division or a higher headquarters) and are worn in addition to TRFs by a member of any regiment or corps serving in that formation.
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In 2007, the Royal Navy introduced a new TRF for CS95, which is the RN Corporate Logo, as found on the official RN website [1]. This short lived idea was abolished in late 2008 by a decision of the Naval Service Clothing Committee, along with the large "Royal Navy" breast patch, and will be replaced in 2009 by a curved shoulder patch with the same wording.
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Royal Regiment of Artillery including the Royal Horse Artillery
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
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Foot Guards and London Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions
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Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Adjutant General's Corps Staff and Personnel Support Branch (AGC(SPS))
Adjutant General's Corps Royal Military Police (AGC(RMP))
Adjutant General's Corps Military Provost Staff (AGC(MPS))
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps
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The following Regiments do not have a TRF:
- Special Air Service
- Special Reconnaissance Regiment
- Honourable Artillery Company (for historical reasons, their Corps of Drums wear that of the Foot Guards)
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