Your uniform is government property. When you joined cadets your parents signed your enrollment form. By signing the enrollment form your parents have taken responsibility for all parts of your uniform. As a result, you are responsible for the maintenance of your uniform. You should follow these simple rules :
- Avoid leaving your uniform(s) lying around.
- Mark your name in every piece of your uniform.
- Return damaged or poorly fitting parts of your uniform to your squadron supply and get new parts.
- Be sure that any parts of your uniform that you return are signed off when you return them. You have a right to insist on this, even to an officer or senior cadet.
- You must return your uniform promptly in the event you leave or age out of the Cadet Program or Squadron.
Primary Uniforms are referred to as C5 or FTU(s) (Field Training Uniform - Issued for the Field) With a secondary special dress uniform for Parades & Other formal events known as C1 or Blues
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Hair
Hair should not prevent the proper wear of a military headdress or protective equipment. The members face must be visible without a headdress worn.
Full or partial facial shaving of hair on the head is permitted.
Members are authorized to colour their hair.
Hairstyles should not impede a members vision to ensure safety.
Regardless of hairstyle, it shall be well groomed, neat, tidy and reflect a positive image.
Facial hair are permitted but must be symmetrical to a maximum length/bulk of 2.5 centimeters (1 Inch)
Hair should not prevent the proper wear of a military headdress or protective equipment. The members face must be visible without a headdress worn.
Full or partial facial shaving of hair on the head is permitted.
Members are authorized to colour their hair.
Hairstyles should not impede a members vision to ensure safety.
Regardless of hairstyle, it shall be well groomed, neat, tidy and reflect a positive image.
Facial hair are permitted but must be symmetrical to a maximum length/bulk of 2.5 centimeters (1 Inch)
Body Adornment
Jewelry is permitted however members must not:
Wear jewelry over uniform items;
While in uniform, have earring, ear piercing's and ear gauges/spacers of more than 2.5 cm diameter or diagonal measurement;
have piercings above the shoulders except on the ears;
Wear jewelry in piercings which are normally covered by uniforms if they pose a risk of injury;
Wear jewelry that impairs the members’ safety or ability to perform their duties;
Wear jewelry knowingly our ought reasonably to know are connected with criminal activities or expressions;
Tattoos, branding or scarification are permitted but must be avoidant of criminal activities or expressions, or promote or express: racism, sexism, misogyny, misandry, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or sexually explicit material.
Jewelry is permitted however members must not:
Wear jewelry over uniform items;
While in uniform, have earring, ear piercing's and ear gauges/spacers of more than 2.5 cm diameter or diagonal measurement;
have piercings above the shoulders except on the ears;
Wear jewelry in piercings which are normally covered by uniforms if they pose a risk of injury;
Wear jewelry that impairs the members’ safety or ability to perform their duties;
Wear jewelry knowingly our ought reasonably to know are connected with criminal activities or expressions;
Tattoos, branding or scarification are permitted but must be avoidant of criminal activities or expressions, or promote or express: racism, sexism, misogyny, misandry, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or sexually explicit material.
Undergarments
Undergarments are optional with the order of dress 1, 2 and 3. If worn, they shall not change the appearance of the uniform.
Eyewear
Eyeglasses and sunglasses are permitted for wear in all orders of dress.
Undergarments are optional with the order of dress 1, 2 and 3. If worn, they shall not change the appearance of the uniform.
Eyewear
Eyeglasses and sunglasses are permitted for wear in all orders of dress.
Ceremonial Occasions While Wearing Dress Order #1
Footwear is to be worn as per environment/regiment/branch and corps dress instructions
Overgarments will be worn as per environment/regiment/branch and corps dress instructions. Medals are not to be worn on over garments (Parkas, gabardine, and windbreaker).
Hair that extends bellow the service dress jacket collar shall be secured in one of the following styles;
In a bun; or
A single braid; or
Double braids centered to the back; or
Multi braids, or locks, be pulled back to the center of the back or equally positioned along the shoulder blades and secured; or
When hairstyle, or hair type, does not allow a member to adopt one of the aforementioned hairstyles, member must discuss with the Chain of Command to find a hairstyle that can be secured accordingly.
Jewelry;
Rings: a maximum of two rings which are not of a costume jewelry nature. Additional rings may only be worn when they indicate professional standing, such as an engineer, or are worn with a wedding band as a single set indicating betrothal or fidelity, e.g., an engagement or an anniversary ring. Rings shall not inhibit the execution of proper arms drill or cause an unsightly bulge in white or black gloves;
Necklaces and bracelets: shall not be visible;
Piercings: the only jewelry authorized in piercings are single or single set of stud or single stone ear rings (one in each ear) in the ear lobe(s). Earrings shall not exceed one centimeter square or diameter. Gauges/spacers shall not exceed 2.5 cm in diameter; and
Plain tie-pins or clips or with a Canadian military insignia are permitted.
Facial make-up, temporary lashes, and eyelashes extensions are permitted; and
Coloured nail polish and artificial nails are permitted as long as they do not impair the member’s ability to perform their duties.
Footwear is to be worn as per environment/regiment/branch and corps dress instructions
Overgarments will be worn as per environment/regiment/branch and corps dress instructions. Medals are not to be worn on over garments (Parkas, gabardine, and windbreaker).
Hair that extends bellow the service dress jacket collar shall be secured in one of the following styles;
In a bun; or
A single braid; or
Double braids centered to the back; or
Multi braids, or locks, be pulled back to the center of the back or equally positioned along the shoulder blades and secured; or
When hairstyle, or hair type, does not allow a member to adopt one of the aforementioned hairstyles, member must discuss with the Chain of Command to find a hairstyle that can be secured accordingly.
Jewelry;
Rings: a maximum of two rings which are not of a costume jewelry nature. Additional rings may only be worn when they indicate professional standing, such as an engineer, or are worn with a wedding band as a single set indicating betrothal or fidelity, e.g., an engagement or an anniversary ring. Rings shall not inhibit the execution of proper arms drill or cause an unsightly bulge in white or black gloves;
Necklaces and bracelets: shall not be visible;
Piercings: the only jewelry authorized in piercings are single or single set of stud or single stone ear rings (one in each ear) in the ear lobe(s). Earrings shall not exceed one centimeter square or diameter. Gauges/spacers shall not exceed 2.5 cm in diameter; and
Plain tie-pins or clips or with a Canadian military insignia are permitted.
Facial make-up, temporary lashes, and eyelashes extensions are permitted; and
Coloured nail polish and artificial nails are permitted as long as they do not impair the member’s ability to perform their duties.
