Flight Cadet was a rank in the Alliance to Restore the Republic. During the early stages of the Galactic Civil War prior to the Battle of Hoth, it was the lowest rank, and was identifiable as being a white bare patch on the left shoulder, similar to the later Recruit rank. Post-Battle of Hoth, it was above Cadet (also known as Recruit) and below Flight officer, was the second lowest rank, and was a red-trimmed square patch on the same location, and completely bare on the interior.