Flight Cadet signified a specific rank within the Alliance to Restore the Republic. This rank, during the initial period of the Galactic Civil War, specifically before the Battle of Hoth, represented the most junior position. It was visually distinguished by a plain white area on the left shoulder, resembling the Recruit rank that would come later. However, after the Battle of Hoth, the rank structure shifted, placing it above the Cadet rank (which was alternatively known as Recruit) and below the Flight officer rank. At this point, it became the second-lowest rank and was indicated by a square patch with a red border located in the same position, but with a completely empty center.