Orders of Dress
Cadets are expected to wear different Orders of Dress depending on each situation. You don’t want to dress the same for sports or a survival exercise as you would for a ceremonial parade. Cadets are expected to take good care of their issued uniform and wear it proudly. The prescribed uniform shall adhere to the standard established in the Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers (CJCR) – Orders of Dress view here.
When authorized by the training establishment Commanding Officer (CO), cadets may wear their uniform while attending non-cadet ceremonies or functions when appropriate.
The cadet must ensure that they maintain a high standard of appearance view here for these occasions and represent the CO in a good manner. Cadets are personally responsible for the cleaning and control of all items of uniform clothing and accoutrements issued to them.
For more on Cadet Uniform Information and Cadet Uniform Request view here.
Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Parade are the first Thursday of every month 18:00 – 20:30 hours (September to June) and include band and flag party presentations, uniform review, promotions and awards, and squadron events and announcements. Parents and Guardians are invited to come back at 1915hr (7:15 pm) to view the CO’s parade.
Dress Instructions for Orders of Dress
Ceremonial Dress C1
C1 Order of Dress
Composition
- Wedge / turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia
- Cloth cap badge
- Elemental dress shirt (white dress shirt optional)
- Necktie
- Jacket with belt
- Trousers
- Belt
- Boots
- Socks
- Medals
- Pins
- Cloth glider / power pilot badge
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories
- Name tag
- Lanyard
- White webbing and gloves
Mess Dress C2
C2 Order of Dress
Composition
- Elemental dress shirt (white dress shirt optional)
- Necktie (black bow tie optional)
- Jacket
- Trousers with belt
- Boots
- Socks
- Ribbons
- Pins
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories
- Name tags are not worn
Service Dress C3
C3 Order of Dress
Composition
- Wedge/turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia
- Cloth cap badge
- Elemental dress shirt
- Necktie
- Jacket with belt
- Trousers
- Belt
- Boots
- Socks
- Ribbons
- Pins
- Cloth glider/power pilot badge
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories
- Name tag
- Slip-ons on dress shirt
Service Dress C3B
Routine Training
C3B Order of Dress
Composition
- Wedge / turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia
- Cloth cap badge.
- Elemental dress shirt
- Trousers
- Belt
- Boots
- Socks
- Ribbons
- Pins
- Cloth or Metal glider / power pilot badge
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories
- Name tag
- Slip–on on dress shirt
Training Dress C5 (FTU)
C5 Order of Dress
- Wedge, beret / turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia, toque or wide-brimmed tan summer hat
- Field shirt
- Rank slip-ons
- Environmental blue t-shirt
- Field pants and belt
- Socks
- Multi-Purpose Boots (alternative footwear may be authorized when necessary based on the activity)
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories:
- Appointment or rank brassard
- Nametape optional Lanyard. May be worn to indicate nominations to particular positions at the corps / CTC
Note:
- Field shirt may be worn with the sleeves extended or rolled above the elbows (4 finger widths across)
FTU Positioning of Name Tape
Name tape on the Field Training Uniform (FTU) must be sewed on and is place just above the right pocket.
Training Dress C5C
C5C Order of Dress
Composition (Personal or issued)
- Ball cap
- Turban or wide brimmed tan summer hat (CTC only). (Headdress is optional for indoor sports activities)
- Environmental blue t-shirt
- Shorts
- Socks or white sport socks
- Runners
Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories
- Appointment or rank brassard
- No name tag or tape