A uniform is an outward symbol of commitment identity and ethos. Coupled with overall appearance, the uniform is the most powerful visual expression of pride by the individual and is the primary means by which the public image of the Cadet Program is fashioned. The Commanding Officer will recommend which uniform to wear depending on the season and the activity. Cadets are initially issued a Field Training Uniform (FTU) which is worn for most activities and a Blue dress uniform for the Commanding Officer Parade, Annual Ceremonial Review and special events.

New Cadets/Recruits

You will be issued the FTU for your first year of training once you have been with the squadron for at least 4 weeks. You will need to fill out the New Cadet Uniform Order form below. Measurement instructions are included in the form. The Supply Officer will send you an email with a date and time to pick up your FTU in the supply room.

Returning Uniforms

All cadets must return their uniforms when they leave the cadet program. Uniforms can be returned to the supply room at the museum on a training night between 6:30 and 8:30 pm.

Cadets may keep the following items:
  • T-shirt
  • Light blue short sleeve shirt
  • Socks
  • Toque
  • All badges, pins, ribbons, and medals

Numbered Orders of Dress

Category
Order No.
Occasions When Worn
Ceremonial Dress
C1
A formal order of dress, worn on occasion including:
  1. formal ceremonies or parades;
  2. guards of honour; and
  3. church services or parades.
Highland Dress
C1H
A formal or routine order of dress for Highland and kilted Irish units and pipe bands.
Mess Dress
C2
Optional formal order of dress worn on the following occasions:
  1. mess or formal dinners; and
  2. other occasions as ordered.
Service Dress
C3
Routine daily duty.
C3A
At the discretion of corps / squadron CO.
C3B
At the discretion of corps / squadron CO.
C3C
Travel dress. Service dress at the discretion of corps / squadron CO.
Training Dress
C5
A functional order of dress worn when participating in specific environmental training such as nautical training, marksmanship, garrison / field training or flying.
C5A
A functional order of dress worn when participating in specific environmental training such as nautical training, marksmanship, garrison / field training or flying.
C5B
A functional order of dress worn when participating in specific environmental training such as CAF deployments or flying.
C5C
At the discretion of CTC or corps / squadron CO.

Orders of dress:

The following orders of dress apply to Ceremonial Dress:

Element: Air

C1 Medals
C1H Medals
Long Sleeve - Same as C1 with – Highland accoutrements

C1H Short Sleeves

Short Sleeve – Same as C1H Long Sleeve less jacket.

Service Dress – C3

Ribbons, flying, specialist, and qualification badges shall be worn. Jackets may be removed from all orders of service dress as required. Orders of dress. The following orders of dress apply to Service Dress:  
C3
C3 Air Cadet Uniform
C3A
C3A Air Cadet Uniform Same as C3 without tie (shirt collar is brought above jacket collar)
C3B
C3B Air Cadet Uniform Same as C3A without jacket and tie
C3C
C3C Air Cadet Uniform Service and Travel Dress. Same as C3B except shirt and tie is replaced by elemental t-shirt.


TRAINING DRESS – AIR

Order of Dress

Composition

Authorized Clothig, Accoutrements & Accessories

  1. Wedge, beret / turban with Air Cadet headdress insigna, toque or wide-brimmed tan summer hat.
  2. Field shirt.
  3. Rank slip-ons.
  4. Environmental (blue) / squadron / CTC t-shirt.
  5. Field pants and belt.
  6. Socks.
  7. Multi-Purpose Boots (alternative footwear may be authorized when necessary based on the activity).
  1. Appointment or rank brassard.
  2. Nametape optional.
  3. Lanyard. May be worn to indicate nominations to particular positions at the corps / CTC.
Note:
  1. May be worn under the all-
    2. season jacket.
  2. Shirt may be worn with sleeves extended or rolled above the elbows.
  1. Wedge, beret / turban with Air Cadet headdress insigna, toque or wide-brimmed tan summer hat.
  2. Environmental (blue) / squadron / CTC t-shirt.
  3. Field pants and belt.
  4. Socks.
  5. Multi-Purpose Boots (alternative footwear may be authorized when necessary based on the activity).
  1. Appointment or rank brassard.
  2. No name tag or tape.