The Cadet Department has introduced the following achievement badges for the cadets with effect from 11th February 1992:

The national activity badge

National Activity Badge - to participate in any of the following events:

• National Day Parade
• National Camp
• Youth Festival
• Brigade Camp (NHQ Level)
• First Aid Competition (National Level)
• Winners of the first 4 positions of National Footdrill Competition (Subjected to yearly review)

The Unicorn is a horse like animal that symbolises the logo of St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The Unicorn badge

Cadets who have obtained 4 proficiency badges each from the four groups (excluding the “Knowledge of the order of St. John” badge) and the National Activity badge will be awarded the Unicorn badge.