The version awarded depends largely on the unit or role that the individual fills following qualification.

During World War II with forming of the first British Airborne units parachute training was a 12-day course carried out at the No.

[citation needed] Currently British military personnel must complete the Basic Parachute Course, which is held by No 1 Parachute Training School at RAF Brize Norton, a 9-jump course attended by personnel from all branches of the UK Armed Forces.

[6] Special Forces Communicators wings are of a distinct design[7] SAS pattern parachute wings, designed by Lieutenant Jock Lewes and based on the stylised sacred Ibis wings of Isis of Egyptian iconography depicted in the décor of Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo, are worn on the right shoulder.

[8] During the second world war, after a qualifying number of active service "jumps", they were worn on the left breast above medal ribbons.