Egyptian Army Uniform Explained

The Egyptian Army uses a British Army Style ceremonial outfit, and a desert camouflage overall implemented in 2012.^[1] The Identification between different branches in the Egyptian Army depends on the branch insignia on the left upper arm and the color of the beret. Also, the airborne, Thunderbolt, and republican guard each has its own camouflage overall.

Uniform accouterments

Badges and accouterments may be worn on service and ceremonial uniforms based on the following awards -

• Master Freefall Parachutist
• Airborne Paratrooper/Parachutist
• Airmobile Soldier
• Air Assault Soldier
• Aviation Wings (Transport)
• Aviation Wings (Helicopter)
• Aviation Wings (Fighter-Bomber)
• Aviation Wings (Qualified Paradropping)
• Fighter Ace
• Combat Helicopter Ace
• Bomber & Close Air Support Ace
• Artillery Aerial Observation Pilot
• Forward Air Observer
• Forward Ground Observer
• Master Artillery Observation Officer
• Master Tank Gunner
• Master Tank Driver
• Master Tank Commander
• Excellent Tank Troop & Squadron Commander
• Excellent Infantry & Special Forces Company Commander
• Excellent in Combat Battalion Command
• Master Sniper Class 1
• Master Sniper Class 2
• Expert Infantry Marksman Class 1
• Expert Infantry Marksman Class 2
• Anti-Tank Missile Master Gunner
• Anti-Tank Missile Ace Gunner
• Master Sapper Class 1
• Master Sapper Class 2
• Excellent Sapper Officer
• Higher Formations' General Staff officer
• Field Army General Staff Officer
• Staff College Professor
• Military Academies Professor
• Completed Command & Staff Postgraduate Course

See also

• Egyptian Army ranks
• Comparative military ranks
• Egyptian Air Force ranks
• Egyptian Navy ranks
• Egyptian Army

Notes and References

1. Web site: Egypt Issues New Army Uniforms to Combat Impersonations . www.copticsolidarity.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130320171602/http://www.copticsolidarity.org/media-news-events/news/1330-egypt-issues-new-army-uniforms-to-combat-impersonations . 2013-03-20.