UNIFORM DRESS AND APPEARANCE REGULATIONS

FOR THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS

(AP1358C)

HQAC (ATF) – DEC 2018 by authority of HQ Air Command

reviewed by HQAC
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Version 3.00 04 Dec 18 WO Mannion ATF HQAC / WO Mundy RAFAC RWO L&SE 04 Dec 18

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 NOTES FOR USERS

1. This manual supersedes ACP 20B Dress Regulations. All policy letters or internal briefing notices issued up to and including December 2018
have been incorporated or are obsoleted by this version.

2. Further changes to the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Dress Orders will be notified by amendments issued bi-annually or earlier if required.

3. The wearing of military uniform by unauthorised persons is an indictable offence under the Uniforms Act 1894. Offenders are liable to arrest
when intending to deceive by purporting to be a military person.

4. Personal Clothing System (PCS) Combat Uniform (CU) will be referred to as PCS-MTP throughout this document.

CONTENTS

Chapter Title Page Numbers

1 General Instructions on Uniform Dress and Appearance 5 – 30
2 Royal Air Force Air Cadets Orders of Dress (Male personnel) 31 – 80
3 Royal Air Force Air Cadets Orders of Dress (Female personnel) 81 – 114
4 Royal Air Force Air Cadets Distinguishing Insignia 115 – 152
5 Civilian Instructor and Padre’s Orders of Dress (Not complete) 153 – 160
6 Royal Air Force Air Cadets Orders of Dress - Bands (National/Regional/Wing/Sqn/CCF Contingents ) 161 – 188
7 Royal Air Force Air Cadets Orders of Dress - VGS (Male and Female) 189 - 194

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON UNIFORM DRESS AND APPEARANCE

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UNIFORM DRESS

Introduction 0101
Authorised Patterns 0102
Orders of Dress 0103
Scales of Clothing 0104
Initial Outfitting Allowances and Maintenance of Service Clothing 0107
Wearing of Uniform In Public (UK) 0109
Wearing of Uniform By Other Ranks after Discharge 0114
Wearing of Uniform In Foreign Countries 0115
Wearing of Uniform At Private Weddings, Civil Partnership Registrations and Funerals 0116
Wearing of Uniform by Retired RAFAC and RAFVR(T) Officers 0117
Wearing the Uniforms of Voluntary Organizations 0118
Dress for RAFAC Duty Personnel 0119
Name Badges 0120
Dress for Passengers – Air and Sea Movements 0121
Dress for ADCs 0122
Dress when Off Duty and for Social and Sporting Events 0123
Wearing of Head-Dress 0125
Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment with Uniform 0127
Canes, Pace Sticks and Sashes 0128
Sunglasses 0129
Orders, Decorations and Medals 0131
Temporary/National Emblems 0132

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Mourning Bands 0134

Female Hosiery 0136
Umbrellas 0137
Cufflinks 0138
Gloves 0139
Stable Belts / Female Money Belts (Optional Extras) 0140
Handbags, Briefcases, Rucksacks, Sport Bags and Holdalls 0141
Boots and Overshoes 0142
Scarves 0143
Ballgowns 0144
Inspection of Kit 0145
Valeting of Uniforms 0146
Safety on Footwear 0147
Introduction of the Progressive Training Syllabus 0148
Introduction of the Cadet Forces Commission (CFC) and Launch of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). 0149

APPEARANCE

Growth of Hair & Beards – Male Personnel 0150 - 0152

Hairdressing – Female Personnel 0153 - 0154
Nail Varnish & Cosmetics – All Personnel 0155 - 0156
Wearing of Trinkets & Jewellery – All Personnel 0157 - 0158
Charity Wristbands 0159
Body Piercing – All Personnel 0160
Tattoos – General Guidance 0161 - 0163

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RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

Sikhs 0164 - 0168

Muslims 0169 - 0175
Hindus 0176 - 0177
Jews 0178
Buddhists 0179
Rastafarians 0180 - 0181

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Introduction

0101. The regulations in this publication supersede all previous publications. They apply to all commissioned officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned ranks
and cadets serving in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). These regulations do not apply to Regular members of the RAF, RAF (FTRS) or RAFR
appointments working within or supporting the RAFAC who are governed by RAF Dress Regulations contained in AP1358.

Authorised Patterns (QR 194)

0102. The only patterns of dress and insignia to be worn with RAF uniform are those authorised by the Ministry of Defence (Air Force Board Standing Committee
(AFBSC)). Badges awarded locally by ATC or CCF Units should not be worn. Patterns and/or specifications for approved items are held by the Defence Clothing
Team (DCT). Personnel who obtain items of uniform that they buy from other supplies, other than RAF stores, are responsible for ensuring that they conform to
the approved patterns. Personnel are not allowed to wear uniform clothing, even if privately purchased which does not conform to the regulations as laid down
herein. The prescribed patterns are to be adhered to and personnel will be responsible for the cost of replacing or restoring to the approved pattern any articles
(including footwear) that they alter without authority or which are so altered as a result of their instructions.

Orders of Dress

0103. Chaps 2, 3, 5 and 6 show illustrations and detail individual ‘Orders of Dress’. Guidance on the orders of dress for specific ceremonial and other important
occasions is contained in the Annexes to AP1358 Chapter 10 (available from Region Warrant Officers and Wing Warrant Officers).

Scales of Clothing

0104. RAF GAI 1033 lists the entitlement of free-issue clothing to officers on first appointment and the mandatory items which are to be purchased from their
initial outfitting allowances at the appropriate stages of service.

0105. JSP 886 Vol 6 Part 5, details the following scales:

a. Scale C704 – C705 – lists entitlement to initial free-issue clothing for ATC Male and Female commissioned ranks.
b. Scale C706 – C707 – lists entitlement to free-issue clothing for Warrant Officers (ATC) and SNCO (ATC).
c. Scale C708 – lists entitlement to free-issue clothing to ACO Civilian Instructors – Male/Female.
d. Scale C709 – C710 – lists entitlement to free-issue clothing to ATC Male and Female Cadets.
e. Scale C711 – lists entitlement to initial free-issue to officers and free-issue to Warrant Officers (ATC) of SATTs.
f. Scale C712 – C713 – lists entitlement to initial free-issue clothing to CCF (RAF) Male and Female commissioned ranks.
g. Scale C714 – C715 – lists entitlement to free-issue clothing to CCF (RAF) Male and Female School Staff Instructors.
h. Scale C716 – C717 – lists entitlement to free-issue clothing to CCF (RAF) Male and Female Cadets.
i. Scale C718 – lists entitlement to initial free-issue to officers and free-issue to Warrant Officers (ATC), SNCO (ATC) and Students of the ACO
Junior Leaders Course.

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0106. The military outfitters who are advised of any changes by DCT already know full descriptions and purchase instructions for bespoke items.

Outfitting Allowances and Maintenance of Service Clothing

0107. Officers. On initial appointment, officers and officer cadets of the RAFAC receive free-issues of certain clothing, with a one-off allowance payable to
female officers for the purchase of tights/stockings. An annual allowance for the upkeep of scaled uniform items will be paid to all officers subject to them fulfilling
the annual attendance requirement. The payment will be paid directly by HQAC into an individual’s bank account in November of each year. All flying, specialist
and protective clothing is issued and maintained at public expense.

0108. Non-commissioned Ranks, Civilian Instructors and Cadets. Initial and replacement issues (iaw the time scales held by Supply Squadron) of all RAFAC
personnel uniform clothing, are free of charge, with the exception of premature replacements occasioned by individual neglect or culpability.

Wearing of Uniform in Public (UK)

0109. The wearing of uniform in public demands the highest standards of dress, bearing and behaviour, and all personnel must be aware that they are effectively
representing the RAFAC and the RAF. A higher public profile for the RAFAC through the wearing of uniform in public should have a positive effect on the RAFAC
in the public eye. It is therefore incumbent upon all those wearing uniform to be aware that it is their duty not to bring the RAFAC into disrepute as a result of
their demeanour or actions, or otherwise to impact adversely on the efficiency or reputation of the RAFAC.

General

0110. The order of dress on different occasions is set out below:

a. Uniform is to be worn by all RAFAC personnel while on duty, except when authority to the contrary is given, and on such other occasions as may be
ordered.

b. The type of uniform to be worn by RAFAC personnel is laid down in the follow-on chapters of this document. Those RAFAC officers who hold
commissions in other branches of the Reserve are to wear the uniform and rank appropriate to their RAFAC commission when on duty with the RAFAC.
Similarly, those RAFAC WO/SNCO who hold positions in other branches of the Reserve are to wear the uniform and rank appropriate to their RAFAC
rank when on duty with the RAFAC.

c. A mix of civilian and military clothing is not to be worn or the mixing of military clothing (such as blues and combats). The exception is when travelling
by motorcycle/bicycle when it is accepted that uniform does not provide the necessary protection.

d. All of the occasions outlined below can be changed at the discretion of OC Wg/Wg ExO/Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC taking into account, for example, security
assessments and appropriate single-Service guidance. Security guidelines for the wearing of uniform in public are promulgated in JSP 440 Defence
Manual of Security Part 7 Sect 1 Chap 7.

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0111. Occasions on which uniform should generally be worn:

a. On duty within the RAFAC unit.

b. On duty outside the RAFAC unit e.g. RAFAC and formal military/cadet events and working parties.

c. Representing the RAFAC e.g. during visits to affiliates e.g. RAFA, Girls Venture Corps, Scouts etc.

d. At events sponsored by Service-related organizations e.g. SSAFA Big Brew and RAFA Wings Collection.

e. Participating in military parades e.g. Battle of Britain, Remembrance Day, Freedom Parades, and Military/State Funerals.

f. Participating in Royal events e.g. Royal Garden Parties, Reviews, Parades, Investitures, visits and ceremonial parades for foreign Royalty or Head
of State.

g. On specific occasions designated by the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC.

0112. Occasions on which the wearing of uniform is encouraged (subject to OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC direction on advice and
including security and threat assessments):

a. Travelling from place of duty to place of duty. Uniform should be worn irrespective of the method of travel e.g. public or private transport or on foot.

b. Travelling to and from residence to place of duty and visits to civilian amenities e.g. bank, garage, shopping, coffee shops. Uniform may be worn
irrespective of the method of travel e.g. public or private transport or on foot.

c. When authorised by the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC attending events e.g. civil or Service wedding, graduation ceremonies.

0113. Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:

a. Visits to licensed premises (including when not consuming alcohol), except when specifically approved through the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr
CCF HQAC.

b. Representing a third party e.g. part-time employment outside of working hours.

c. Functions where fancy dress is worn; the wearing of uniform of obsolete design which is clearly distinguishable from the pattern currently worn is,
however, permitted.

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 d. Carnival processions and other occasions when the reputation or political impartiality of the RAFAC might be brought into question (e.g. political
meetings).

e. Hitchhiking.

Wearing of Uniform by other ranks after leaving the RAFAC (Staff or Cadets)

0114. Non-commissioned ranks are not to wear uniform after leaving the RAFAC. All items of uniform not privately purchased are to be returned to squadron
stores for recycling / disposal via parent unit.

Wearing of Uniform in Foreign Countries

0115. Except when serving with a British Force, RAFAC personnel are not to wear uniform whilst in a foreign country without having obtained the permission of
the Service representative in that country. Such permission will usually be confined to personnel who are employed on duty, or attending Court or State
ceremonies to which they have been officially invited. However, exceptionally, and under strict directives given by the appropriate Service Authority, requests to
wear uniform for other suitable reasons, such as manoeuvres, weddings, etc, may be submitted for consideration. Such requests are to be submitted/referred to
the following Chains of Command, WHQ, RHQ, and HQAC P Staff. For visits organised by ATC Sqns/CCF Sections, TG 3 should be consulted about the wearing
of uniform (ACTO 51 explains).

Wearing of Uniform at Private Weddings, Civil Partnership Registrations and Funerals

0116. Subject to OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC approval and current security situations, personnel may wear No 1 SD at private weddings, civil
partnership registrations and funerals. Prior to the event individuals are to check with their Wg/CCF staff who can liaise with RAFP or MOD Police regarding the
current security situation. See Para 0115 regarding weddings in foreign countries.

Wearing of Uniform by Retired RAFAC and RAFVR(T) Officers.

0117. Occasions when No 1 Service Dress may be worn. Retired officers, who are permitted to retain their rank may wear uniform on the following
occasions with prior permission from OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC. Officers are to wear the insignia appropriate to when they retired. Officers who
held both RAFAC and RAFVR(T) commissions have the option to revert to RAFVR(T) insignia along with the rank braid they held at that time.

a. When attending:

(1) Investitures and Royal Garden Parties.

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(3) Parades in an official capacity, in connection with the celebration of the Sovereign’s birthday.

(4) Their own wedding or other military weddings when the sponsor requests the wearing of uniform.

(5) When attending formal Service functions.

b. When participating in an official capacity, in:

(1) Non-Service parades.

(2) War Memorial services and associated parades.

c. When inspecting or visiting:

(1) RAFAC units in an official capacity.

(2) Units of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence or Reserve Forces Cadets Associations.

(3) Other uniformed youth organisation under a RAF Recognition Scheme.

d. When holding the appointment of Lord Lieutenant or Deputy Lord Lieutenant of a county, High Sheriff or Sheriff and discharging the duties of that
appointment. (Lieutenancy insignia may not be worn on RAF dress but entitled RAF flying badges may be worn on the Lieutenancy dress).

Wearing the Uniform of Voluntary Organizations. (QR J200)

0118. RAFAC personnel may wear the uniform of non-political voluntary organizations (e.g. St Johns Ambulance Brigade, The Salvation Army, and the
Scouts, etc) on appropriate occasions provided there is no interference with Service duties and obligations but they may not wear the uniform of political
organizations.

Dress for RAFAC Duty Personnel

0119. Dress for RAFAC duty personnel, e.g. Duty Officer, Orderly Officer etc, should be published by Camp Commandants in accordance with HQAC policy
(ACP 237 refers). Whilst the wearing of No 1 Service Dress (No 1 SD) is usually to be reserved for ceremonial and formal occasions, OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn
Ldr CCF HQAC may authorise its use by duty personnel when they consider this to be appropriate.

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Name Badges

0120. RAFAC personnel are to wear name badges only when attending courses held at the Adult Training Facility at RAFC Cranwell and other recognised
training courses that require student’s recognition by staff and only worn for duration of the Course. The badge is to be worn centrally above the right breast
pocket of the shirt or horizontally 2.5 cm just below the right shoulder pad of the jersey. Name badges of any description are not to be worn on CS95/PCS-MTP.

Dress For Passengers – Air and Sea Movements

0121. Dress regulations for air and sea travel will be dependent upon travel method, destination and/or type of move. Details will normally be as detailed in
instructions issued by HQAC, Rgnl and Wg HQs to Sqn COs.

Dress for ADCs

0122. As appropriate to their ranks and the occasion, Service uniform may be worn by the RAFAC officer appointed as ADC to the Lord Mayor of the City of
London.

Dress When off Duty and For Social and Sporting Events

0123. All RAFAC personnel should normally wear civilian clothes when they are not required for duty. However, RAFAC Officers, Warrant Officers and SNCOs
may wear uniform on the following occasions.

a. At formal functions in an Officers’ Mess, Sergeants’ Mess or Junior Ranks’ Club, when the appropriate form of dress is No 1, 4 or 5 SD uniforms.
When attending an informal function in any of these Messes, RAFAC Officers, WOs and SNCOs and Padres/Civilian instructors will wear suitable civilian
dress as detailed in Mess Dress Regulations.

b. At Inter-Service boxing tournaments No 5 Mess Dress is normally worn when formally invited. Dress at RAF boxing tournaments is to be at the
discretion of the Station Cdr of host station.

0124. Notwithstanding the above, OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC have the discretionary power to order that uniform be worn on particular off-duty
occasions, should they consider it necessary, observing the security threat level.

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Wearing of Head-dress

0125. When wearing uniform outdoors, on or off base, head-dress is to be worn by all personnel in the following manner:

a. No 1 SD Hat. The No 1 SD hat is to be worn so that the bottom of the hat is 25mm above the eyebrows, the front of the hat level and the badge
positioned centrally. The chinstrap is to be taut and positioned to cover the blue seam between the hatband and peak. The No 1 SD hat is not to be
worn with CS 95/MTP or other forms of combat dress. Under no circumstances are members of the RAFAC to wear the No 1 SD hat designed for
use by the Queen’s Colour Squadron. This includes any of these hats bought privately.

b. Field Service Cap. The field service cap, which is an optional extra at own expense for RAFAC Officers, WOs and SNCOs only, is worn tilted
to the right so that that front edge is approximately 25mm above the eyebrows and the side edge is approximately 12mm above the right ear. The
material is blue/grey worsted barathea of standard styling for wg cdrs and below; for gp capts the cap is piped in Minerva blue. The field service cap is
not to be worn with CS 95 or other forms of combat dress.

c. Beret. The beret is to be worn so that the black band is horizontal around the head and 25mm above the eyebrows. The surplus material is to
be pulled down over the right ear and the badge clearly displayed in a position directly above the left eye. The adjustment ribbon is to be secured
with a knot and the surplus ends hidden from sight.

d. Turbans. Officers, WOs, SNCOs and Cadets of Sikh religion may wear turbans of the approved Service pattern and colour, instead of uniform head-
dress. The appropriate cap badge is to be fitted centrally on the turban with its base at the apex of the triangle of the headband. When necessary to wear
specialist headgear such as combat helmets or flying helmets the turban has to be removed and the patka (mini turban) may be worn.

e. Hijabs. Muslim females may wear Hijabs of the approved pattern and colour under their uniform head-dress except when training or health and safety
considerations dictate otherwise. It is worn without cap badge under the hat outdoors and without hat indoors. The hijab is to be worn in such a way that
rank slides are visible at all times.

f. Yarmulke. A male member of the Jewish faith may wear a dark plain patterned yarmulke whenever he removes other head-dress.

0126. Hats need not be worn: (QR 202)

a. When indoors at designated place of work.

b. When in FOD hazard areas.

c. When attending a church service (female personnel excepted).

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 d. Male personnel, other than members of the Jewish faith or of other religions which require the head to be covered on solemn occasions, when in
civil or Service courts and when taking oaths, are to have the head uncovered whenever they take oaths. (AP 3265 – Guide to Legal Procedures).

e. When otherwise ordered.

Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment with Uniform

0127. Personal Protective Equipment can be worn with uniform in the following circumstances:

a. Motorcycles and Bicycle Crash Helmets. When riding motorbikes, personnel are to conform to the law, in or out of uniform and, with the
exception of Sikhs wearing turbans, wear approved civilian pattern crash helmets. Personnel may wear civilian pattern cycle helmets when riding
bicycles. When in uniform the head-dress appropriate to the uniform worn is to be carried and, once alighted from the motorbike or bicycle, is to replace
the crash/cycle helmet before proceeding on foot away from the parked motorbike or bicycle. Similarly, uniform headdress is worn up until the point of
return back to the motorbike or bicycle before replacing with the crash/cycle helmet. With the exception of protective head-dress the mixing of uniform
and civilian dress is forbidden when riding motorcycles or bicycles; either full uniform or full civilian dress is to be worn.

b. Reflective Belts and Hi-Viz Vests/Jackets (private purchase only). A Reflective Belt can be worn around the waist over the outer clothing layer
with normal working dress (No 2 SD and No 7 SD) and other specialist working uniforms (e.g. combat uniform, flying clothing, etc). Use of the belt is not
centrally mandated and can be used by individuals at their own discretion. The majority of use is expected for those travelling to and from work in the
hours of darkness, where their use is encouraged for pedestrians or cyclists. However, they are NOT a substitute for Hi-Viz vests and jackets that are
worn in defined hazard areas (e.g. Marching Cadets, ac manoeuvring areas, ac loading/unloading, MT yards, Gate Guards, etc).

Pace Sticks, Canes and Sashes

0128. Only the following uniformed personnel are permitted to carry canes or pace sticks in the performance of their drill duties within a parade square. When
using these on Military stations, permission is to be obtained through the Station Warrant Officer (or equivalent appointments in other Services).

a. Pace sticks – by RAFAC WO and SNCO drill instructors who have completed the ATF SSDIC course and only when actively engaged in drill
instructional duties. The pace stick is not to be painted, altered or defaced in any way that results in a deviation from the original pattern and colour
(traditionally rosewood or light mahogany).

b. Canes may only be carried by the CACWO and Regional WOs. The CACWO is authorised to carry a cane at all RAFAC events and in the
performance of his/her duties. Regional WOs are authorised to carry a cane in the performance of his/her duties within their own region. The colour is
to be dark Oak.

NOTE. Chief of Air Staff’s Warrant Officer (Rosewood cane).

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Command Warrant Officer (Reserves), Corps Warrant Officer RAF Regt and Provost Marshall’s Warrant Officer (Ash cane).

c. Pace sticks may be carried by the Wing WOs in the performance of his/her duties within their wing.

d. RAFVR(T) / RAFAC personnel are not authorised to carry any type of swagger sticks.

e. RAFVR(T) / RAFAC personnel are not authorised to wear the RAF blue sash. Permitted sashes are detailed in para 0603.

Sunglasses

0129. Occasions for Wear. Epidemiological evidence exists which links sunlight exposure to certain eye diseases. Where the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF CC is
aware of a hazard to health through exposure to sunlight, as a consequence of duty, an individual may be permitted to wear Service issue (if scaled) or suitably
styled civilian purchased UV blocking sunglasses as follows:

a. VGS Personnel engaged in flying duties are to adhere to current flying safety regulations. On all other occasions they are to adhere to the rules
below.

b. Non VGS Personnel. On health and safety grounds, suitable civilian purchased sunglasses may be worn with uniform, outdoors, both in UK and
overseas. For similar reasons, personnel employed on Service duties such as air traffic control and driving duties, etc, may wear sunglasses (Camp
Comdt for all RAFAC personnel through Stn Cdrs). On all other occasions discretion to be used by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF CC.

c. Medically Prescribed Tinted Spectacle and Sunglasses. Non-Service issue prescription tinted spectacles or sunglasses, prescribed for health
reasons, may be worn with uniform at all times either in the UK or overseas. However, in style and colour, they are to accord with the instructions detailed
in Para 0130, b, below.

d. Parades. Non-prescription sunglasses are not to be worn on parade / formal occasions unless specifically authorised.

0130. Authorised Patterns. Only the following pattern of sunglasses are authorised for wear with uniform:

a. Service Issue Sunglasses. Only those personnel engaged on Flying Duties are entitled to Service issue sunglasses (one pair); these are available
through the normal supply chain.

b. Civilian Sunglasses. At the discretion of OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF or CC at camp (with Stn Cdrs permission) civilian glasses of a plain sober
pattern may be worn with uniform. They are to be unobtrusive in style and neither eccentric nor “eye catching”. Frames are to be of standard style and
colour; bright or multi-coloured frames are not permitted. Lenses are not to be mirrored and are to be of a dark colour similar to the Service issue.

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

0131. Orders, decorations and medals are to be worn with uniform on the occasions indicated in AP1358 Chapter 10 and as prescribed in AP1358 Chapter 8.

Temporary/National Emblems

0132. No unauthorised ornament or emblem is to be worn with uniform. The following exceptions are permitted:

a. Royal British Legion / Poppy Scotland Poppy. The poppy may be worn from the onset of sales and until the National and local observations
have concluded. Only the conventional paper poppy is to be worn on ceremonial dress and on parades (with the exception of personnel on ceremonial
duties at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday). The paper poppy may be removed at the discretion of a parade commander where it is possible
for it to be inadvertently knocked off by arms drill. On working dress and combat uniform, subject to working environment (such as FOD risks), a plain
enamel poppy badge of dimensions not exceeding 2.5cm (1”) may be worn as described in para 0133. The plain enamel badge may be worn with Mess
dress at the discretion of the PMC or CMC accordingly. Only one poppy, paper or enamel, is to be worn on the outermost garment. Poppies are not to
be affixed to head dress.

b. The national flower or emblem on St George’s, St Andrew’s, St David’s and St Patrick’s Day, according to nationality; NOT to be worn on parade.

0133. Emblems (including the poppy) should be of conventional dimensions and are to be worn immediately above the right breast pocket (or inserted in the
button hole) of the No 1 SD jacket and in the corresponding position on warm-weather dresses, jerseys and combat uniform. When worn with the greatcoat it
is to be worn on the left lapel. In order to avoid damaging the waterproof materials, emblems are not to be worn with the GPJ or wet weather outerwear.

Mourning Bands (QR J196)

0134. Royal mourning (previously known as Court Mourning) is not generally observed by the armed forces. With the exception of private mourning (see (g)
below) only officers and WOs are to wear mourning bands. During periods for which national mourning (previously known as Service Mourning) is ordered (QR
J172), they are to wear bands, only in the following orders of dress and on the occasions listed below. A mourning band is a piece of black crepe 3¼ inches wide.
It is worn on the left sleeve, positioned so that the bottom of the band lies two inches above the elbow.

a. A mourning band is only worn on a No 1 uniform.

b. Unless otherwise indicated by the family, officers attending Service funerals in uniform are to wear a mourning band. Officers on duty at these events
will also wear mourning bands, whether in the procession, acting as ushers, or in another capacity. These rules apply to officers attending associated
memorial services held on the same day.

c. Officers who wear plain clothes on duty during a period of National mourning are recommended to wear black ties.

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 d. WOs attending Service funerals in uniform, or acting as ushers are to wear mourning bands. They are not to wear them if they are on duty, in the
procession (including bearer parties), lining the route or elsewhere. These rules apply to WOs attending associated memorial services held on the same
day.

e. Mourning bands are not to be worn at any other memorial services or other ceremonies such as the unveiling of memorials and Remembrance
services.

f. When ordered by a Commanding Officer, for example following the death of a member of the unit, or at reception ceremonies related to the
repatriation of a body or remains, mourning bands are to be worn by officers and WOs only, and in accordance with the instructions at (a)-(c) above. Bearer
parties are not to wear mourning bands.

g. When, exceptionally, RAFAC personnel wear uniform in private mourning (for example at a family funeral) they may wear a mourning band if so
desired. This is the only occasion on which personnel below the rank of WO may wear mourning bands.

0135. The Ministry of Defence will issue instructions for the observation of National mourning. Mourning bands are to be demanded through HQAC Logs 1b.

Female Hosiery

0136. The approved uniform dress hose colour is as follows:

a. In UK. Nearly black stockings or tights are to be worn with the No 2 SD skirt. When on parade in No 1 SD Skirt, 15 Denier – Nearly Black stockings
or tights or are to be worn (available through M&S and other outlets). Black issue socks are worn with No 1 SD and No 2 SD trousers.

b. Warm Weather Areas. Beige hosiery is to be worn with No 6 SD (KD) skirts and frocks (Overseas Sqns only). When wearing blue uniform the rules
above apply.

Optional Dress Items

0137. Umbrellas. Personal umbrellas may be carried for use by all personnel whilst in uniform, except when on parade or participating in other ceremonial
occasions. They are to be plain handled and black in colour.

0138. Cufflinks. Cufflinks prescribed for officers and WOs with formal orders of dress are to be plain gold or have similar appearance. RAFAC WOs and SNCOs
may also wear cuff links of this specification with the optional version of No 4 & 5 dress. Service related cufflinks (for example, the RAF Benevolent Fund heart
roundel) may be worn by all ranks with No 2A dress, subject to Wing discretion only.

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0139. Gloves.

a. RAFAC Officers & WOs. Regardless of season, officers and WOs are to wear brown leather gloves on the following occasions:

(1) On all parades in No 1 SD.

(2) When ordered on ceremonial and other formal occasions. Additionally, brown gloves may be worn or carried when in No 1 SD (unconnected
with ceremonial) or working dress.

b. RAFAC SNCO. Personnel may wear official pattern black leather gloves when ordered on ceremonial and other formal occasions. Additionally, black
leather gloves may be worn or carried when in No 1 dress (unconnected with ceremonial) and working dress.

c. Cadets. Black leather gloves may be worn in cold weather. White gloves (not gauntlets) are to be worn by all bearers and escorts when parading
Banners

0140. Stable Belts / Female Money Belts / Drill Instructors White Belts (Optional Extras).

a. The only recognised stable belts permitted for wear with uniform are the RAF stable belts. All styles of belt are optional extras, available for all male
and female personnel of the RAFAC and purchased at private expense. Additionally, females may continue to wear the approved ‘optional’ blue woven
money (purse) belt. Unless otherwise ordered, stable belts or female money belts may only be worn with No 2A, 2B, 2C. (7A and 7B SD overseas Sqns
only). Additionally, stable belts may be worn with No 3 Dress.

b. Stable belts and money belts are not to be worn outside of jerseys or jackets at any time. The new RAF stable belt can now be worn by all members
of the RAFAC.

c. The RAF Regiment stable belt / RAF Police stable belt can only be worn by ex-members of the RAF Regiment / RAF Police.

d. The Drill Instructors White Courlene belt / slides fitted with the locket and union RAF Chrome clasp buckle, may be worn with No1 and 2 dress only
by ATF qualified Drill Instructors whilst on drill duties only. This is the only belt that may be worn over the Jumper. It is not to be worn with CS95 or PCS-
MTP. (This is not issued or obtained through RAF Supply).

Note: Any other type of authorised RAFAC ceremonial parades must only use the simple brass and sliders only through demand for official occasions.
See para 0627 for an image of the permitted white belt style.

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0141. Handbags, Brief Cases, Rucksacks, Sports Bags and Holdalls.

a. Handbags. Except on parade and when in field clothing (CS95, DPM, etc) only female personnel may carry Service-issue handbags when wearing
all other forms of RAF uniform. They are to be carried either over the left shoulder with the adjustable strap fully extended, or in the left hand if the strap is
shortened by means of the press-studs.

b. Brief Cases. Brief cases may be used, but they are to be of plain dark colour. Brief cases are to be carried in manner to permit the paying of
compliments when necessary.

c. Rucksacks, Sports Bags & Holdalls. Personnel may use plain, dark colour rucksacks, sports bags. Any logos are to be discreet. When carried
over the shoulder they are to be worn in a manner to permit the paying of compliments when necessary. RAFAC personnel are not authorised to use the
RAF issue rucksack.

0142. Boots and Overshoes. Except when on parade, in snow or icy conditions personnel may wear civilian-type boots, overshoes or wellingtons with uniform.
The footwear is to be plain black with a heel not exceeding 37mm. They are to be made of rubber, leather or plastic and extend no higher than the base of the
knee. This form of footwear is only permitted for outside wear, standard issue footwear is to be worn inside.

0143. Scarves. Except when on parade, a plain black scarf may be worn with No 2 uniform outer garments. The scarf is to be folded so that no more than 1
inch (2.5 cms) is visible above the neck of the outer garment.

0144. Ballgowns. At the discretion of the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF / CCF CC, with permission from the PMC or CMC as appropriate, female officers,
WOs and SNCOs may wear ball gowns at Officers’ Mess and Sgts’ Mess formal balls and Guest nights.

0145. Inspections of Kit. (QR212). The OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF CC is responsible for the standard of dress of all personnel under his command and may order
inspections of Service issue items of kit whenever necessary for the maintenance of a satisfactory standard.

0146. Valeting of Uniforms

The following points are to be noted:

a. The styling of uniform items is not to be altered by ironing in pleats or creases.

b. Jacket sleeves are constructed to meet the physical silhouette of the arm in repose. When the arm is held stiffly in the "attention", ironed creases
merely accentuate the distortion of the back of the jacket. Sleeves should be lightly pressed, using a damp cloth to iron out any lateral creases. This can
be best achieved by using a sleeve board where available.

c. Trouser creases are to be ironed into the front and rear of trouser legs top to bottom. Skirt creases to be ironed out using a steam iron and damp
cloth.

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0147. Safety on Footwear. Footwear studded or tipped with ferrous metal also steel toe caps are not to be worn in dangerous areas. A dangerous area may
be defined as any location where a flammable liquid vapour can produce a flammable air mixture. The following are the principal examples of dangerous areas
on RAF stations:

a. Kerbside pumps and fuelling points.

b. Aircraft parks where refuelling or defuelling takes place.

c. Stocks of flammable liquids in cans or drums.

d. All parts of a fuel installation through which fuel is passed.

e. Workshops, spraying bays, packing bays etc where solvents or spirits are in use, liquid oxygen bags and GRP (glass reinforced plastic) bags.

0148. Introduction of the Progressive Training Syllabus. The new Progressive Training Syllabus (PTS) was introduced wef 01 Jan 17 along with a new system
of badges. To allow for conversion between those with old syllabus qualifications and badges a transition period from 01 Jan 17 to 31 Mar 18 by which time it was
expected that cadets would either have gained new progressive syllabus qualifications and badges or have timed out. As of 01 Apr 18 all badges shown on the
brassard and jersey must be from the progressive training syllabus only.

0149. Introduction of the Cadet Forces Commission (CFC) and Launch of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). The Cadet Forces Commission (CFC)
and the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) was launched wef 01 Dec 17. With the exception of elements of 2 & 6 FTS who will remain RAFVR(T) for operational
reasons, all RAFVR(T) have now transferred to the CFC and all WO / SNCO(ATC) have been re-titled as WO / SNCO RAFAC. The resulting changes to badging
policy are described within the various chapters of AP1358C. Whereas the images may not yet have changed to reflect the new badging (such as those on page
38) the dimensions and intent are still correct.

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Growth of Hair and Beards - Male Personnel. (QR209 & 210).

0150. Hair. The hair of the head is to be well cut and trimmed. Sideburns are to be short and well-trimmed and are not to extend below a line running through
the midpoint of the ear. Extreme styles of haircuts and colouring are not permitted. If the hair is dyed or highlighted, the colour chosen is to be natural and in a
uniform shade appropriate to the individual.

0151. Beards. All male personnel are to be clean-shaven when in uniform. Beards may only be permitted on religious grounds or when specially authorised by
OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF on medical grounds under the provisions of AP 1269. The beard is to be a full one and it is to be kept short and neatly trimmed.
For occupational or exercise reasons, where a hazard clearly exists, personnel authorised to wear beards on religious or medical grounds may be ordered to
modify or remove facial hair to such an extent as to enable the correct wearing of safety equipment (flying equipment). However, during routine training or
exercises the beard may remain unshaven. RAFAC personnel and applicants for uniformed appointments who wish to remain unshaven are to obtain a medical
certificate to the effect that shaving will be injurious to health. The certificate is to be forwarded to HQAC through the Rgnl Comdt, OC Wg or Sqn Ldr CCF, who
are to add their recommendations. Subject to such recommendations, authority will then be granted for applicants to remain unshaven for a maximum period of
2 years. This recommendation is then reviewed / renewed every 2 years.

0152. Moustaches. If a moustache is worn, the entire upper lip is to be unshaven and the moustache is not to extend below or past the edge of the mouth. The
OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF OC Test shall be the arbiter upon what is or is not an acceptable style or length.

Hairdressing - Female Personnel.

0153. Female personnel are to arrange their hair in a manner that permits the Service Dress cap to be worn correctly; hair is not to show under the front or peak
of the cap and the style is to be kept neat and no longer than the bottom edge of the collar at the back of the Service jacket. Extreme styles of haircuts and
colouring are not permitted, if the hair is dyed or highlighted, the colour chosen is to be natural and in a uniform shade appropriate to the individual. Narrow fabric
covered hair bands (scrunches) may be worn with working dress, but must be inconspicuous and either of a similar colour to the hair or black. Fabric hair bands
are not to be worn on parade. Combs, when worn, must be plain and of a similar colour to the wearer’s hair. Exceptionally, when required on tasks or training
which requires them to wear safety equipment, females with long hair may wear their hair in a ponytail if this facilitates safe fitting of such items. When the need
to wear this equipment has passed, the hair must be put up. The OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF OC Test shall be the arbiter upon what is or is not an acceptable
style or length of cut.

0154. In addition to the provisions of Para 0149, female VGS personnel who are required to wear flying helmets in the performance of their VGS duties are to
wear their hair in a manner which:

a. Is sufficiently short that the fit and stability of their flying helmet.

b. Allows the hair to fit completely and comfortably inside their flying helmet without the use of hairpins, clips or other hair-restraining device that
might constitute an operational or flight safety hazard.

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0155. Males. When in uniform male personnel are forbidden from wearing nail varnish and cosmetics of any nature.

0156. Females. When in uniform female personnel are forbidden to use brightly coloured nail varnish and cosmetics of a conspicuous nature. Mixed nail colours
and non-traditional colours such as blue, green, silver, black etc, are not permitted; only neutral colours are allowed. The OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF OC Test shall
be the arbiters upon what is or is not an acceptable colour. When flying on any aircraft that requires the use of oxygen masks, the wearing of cosmetics of any
kind is forbidden.

Wearing of Trinkets & Jewellery

0157. Males. In the case of male personnel, the wearing of watch-chains and trinkets in such a manner as to be seen is not permitted when wearing uniform.
The wearing of a wedding ring and/or one other plain signet or precious metal ring is permitted. A watch of inconspicuous style may also be worn. Thumb rings
and tie pins are not permitted. Earrings are not to be worn.

0158. Females. The prohibition in Para 0157 is equally applied to female personnel who are similarly forbidden to wear jewellery when in uniform. They may,
however wear a wedding and/or engagement ring plus one other plain metal ring. Thumb rings are not permitted. A watch of inconspicuous style may also be worn.
Additionally, if ears are pierced, one small, unobtrusive plain yellow gold spherical stud earring may be worn in each ear lobe at all times except when on parade.

0159. Charity Wristbands. Policy regarding the wearing of charity wristbands is reviewed annually. Personnel may wear either of the following wristbands
with No 2 and No 3 dress variants; Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF), Air Cadet Association (ACA) and Help the Heroes. In
addition to those already listed cadets only may wear the RAFA Youth wristband. Wristbands are not to be worn with formal orders of dress or during dress
inspections. The OC Wing / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC shall be the arbiter upon what is or not an appropriate environment or occasion to wear charity wristbands.

Body Piercing.

0160. All Personnel. Where any part of the body, other than the ear lobe for women, has been pierced or prepared, whether for any ring, stud or sleeper, no
such items are to be worn when on duty. Similarly, when not in uniform but on duty or representing the RAFAC, the wearing of body piercing jewellery, trinkets
or rings etc is not permitted, nor at any time when it may be seen to hold the RAFAC in disrepute or adversely reflect upon the RAF. This ruling includes tongue
studs.

Tattooing – General Guidance (AP3392 Vol 5)

0161. The RAFAC require personnel to present a high standard of appearance when on and off duty irrespective of the fashions prevailing amongst the civilian
population. Tattoos and henna style markings should not to be visible when on a formal ceremonial parade, if they are not covered by the uniform they are to
be concealed cosmetically or by adhesive plaster of an appropriate skin tone. Visible Tattoos and henna style markings are permitted in normal routine (e.g.
Parade nights) as long as they adhere to Para 0162.

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0162. Tattooing is to be discouraged, and unacceptable tattoos or henna markings, whether ordinarily visible or not are not permitted. Such tattoos are defined as
being any tattoo(s), excessive in size or number, obscene or offensive (e.g. racist, profane, blasphemous, anti-Semitic, overtly sexist, homophobic, drugs-related
or of an extreme political nature). The OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF OC Test shall be the arbiter upon what is or is not acceptable.

0163. Detailed rulings and administrative instructions on tattooing are contained in AP 3392 Vol 5.

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

Sikhs

0164. General. RAFAC personnel, whether male or female, who are adherent of the Sikh religion (Keshadharis) are to wear standard pattern uniforms and
adhere to standard A RAFAC CO dress policy and instructions, with the following exceptions.

a. Hair and beard may remain uncut, provided that the operational effectiveness and H&S is not jeopardized, such as when it is required to wear
occupational and operational equipment such as respirators, oxygen masks, combat/vehicle/flying helmets, hard hats, scuba masks, etc. When a
hazard clearly exists, the hair and/or beard is to be modified to the degree necessary for effectively wearing the required equipment.

b. In addition to uncut hair, four other symbolic requirements of the Sikh religion are authorized to be worn by both male and female RAFAC Sikh
personnel, with all orders of dress (see para 0165). Should a conflict arise between the requirements to wear safety or operational items of clothing
and equipment and these religious symbols, the manner and location of wearing these symbols are to be adjusted, or they are to be removed. Unit
commanders retain the right to order the manner of this adjustment or removal as necessary to meet valid safety and operational requirements,
although such orders should take account of the sensitivity of the issue.

c. A turban (or patka) may be worn by male and female RAFAC Sikh personnel with all orders of dress, subject to safety and operational
considerations (see para 0163a above) when engaged in training. Adherents of the Sikh religion are to, when deemed essential, cover their head with
a patka or other customary clothing item over which they are to wear headdress (including combat helmets) and other items of military equipment as
ordered by the commanding officer.

0165. The Right to Retain Headdress. Except as otherwise provided by para 0163, a turban worn by RAF Sikh personnel is not to be removed while
wearing uniform. Similarly, when on duty wearing civilian clothing, a civilian turban is not to be removed. There is no requirement for cap badges to be
removed from turbans when in uniform (including No5 dress), nor should turbans have cap badges fitted when in civilian clothes. Specifically, such
headdress is not to be removed:

a. On parade, when others are removing theirs.

b. By a member of the bearer party at a military funeral.

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d. When entering a consecrated building.

e. When entering a mess or dining hall.

f. At formal or informal functions, when the removal of headdress might otherwise be considered appropriate.

0166. Symbolic Requirements. Adherents of the Sikh religion are permitted to, subject to the provisions of para 0163, observe the following five symbolic
requirements:

a. Kesh – leave hair on the head, face and body uncut.

b. Kanga - wear a comb.

c. Kara - wear an iron bangle (bracelet).

d. Kacha - wear under-drawers of a specific design.

e. Kirpan - wear a symbolic dagger with an overall length (including handle and sheath) not exceeding 23 cm (9 inches).

0167. Colour of Turbans. The colour of turban worn with RAF uniform is Dark Blue.

0168. Method of Wear. The following instructions are not intended to detail the method of styling hair, of wearing the comb or of winding the turban.
Instead they provide sufficient direction to ensure uniformity of dress amongst Sikh male and female Service personnel. Accordingly, symbols and
associated badges are to be worn as follows:

a. Turban. Worn in a low, Sikh conventional manner, with the final winding right over left on the forehead. If ribbons are worn, their lower edge
shall be 2 cm (3/4 inch) from the lowest edge of the turban at the sides of the head, and crossed right over left at the centre of the forehead. The
ribbons are to be secured on the turban by tucking their ends into the folds at the front and rear. The cloth is to be long enough to provide five
overlapping layers to the left of the turban.

b. Cap Badge. Worn centrally on the front of the turban. The badge is to be locally modified to provide a brooch fastener to secure it to the cloth.

c. Patka. A traditional Sikh cloth head-covering worn when a turban is not suitable, such as under combat, flying or diving helmets, or during
sports or strenuous physical activity.

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 d. Kesh (Hair). Sikh men can wear their beards and their hair long in accordance with the Sikh tradition. Uncut hair is to be tied in a knot at the
crown of the head. Fully practising Sikhs are required to keep their hair, including facial hair, uncut and may choose to keep their uncut beard open
and flowing or folded and tied under the chin. Beards must be kept neat and tidy. Female members who elect not to wear a turban or patka are to
wear their hair styled in a bun at the rear of the head to facilitate the proper wearing of standard head-dress.

e. Kanga (Comb). Worn concealed in the hair.

f. Kara (Bangle or Bracelet). Worn on the right wrist.

g. Kirpan (Dagger). The Kirpan is to remain sheathed, except for religious occasions and for cleaning purposes. The sheathed Kirpan, worn
under the outer shirt or jacket, is to be supported by a black cloth sling, slung from the right shoulder to the left side. Should the Kirpan interfere with
the wearing of uniform accoutrements or equipment, it may be slung from the left shoulder and worn on the right side.

Muslims

0169. Beards. Male adherents of the Muslim faith may wear a full beard that may remain uncut and worn in accordance with Islamic tradition provided that
safety is not jeopardized when it is required to wear occupational and operational equipment such as respirators, oxygen masks combat/vehicle/flying
helmets, hard hats, scuba masks, etc. When a hazard clearly exists, the hair and/or beard is to be modified to the degree necessary for wearing the
required equipment.

0170. Covering of Legs and Arms. For Muslim women the issue of covering legs and arms can be important. For this reason, female adherents of the
Muslim faith may wear trousers (for example track suit trousers or service dress trousers) when other personnel might wear shorts or skirts. They are
permitted to be scaled for and wear trousers in all orders of dress (including when on parade) that usually require a skirt to be worn, and wear shirts with
the sleeves rolled down when shirt sleeve order is in force. Where it is practical and appropriate, swimwear (at the individual’s own expense) that is in
keeping with Muslim requirements for modesty may be worn.

0171. Hijab. A hijab may be worn by Muslim female personnel with all orders of dress, subject to the safety considerations in paras 0126-127. When
engaged in training, adherents of the Muslim religion are to, when deemed essential, wear helmets and other items of equipment as ordered by the
commanding officer. It should be noted that Muslim women will always wear a hijab for prayer.

0172. Hijab Specification. The principal of modesty and dignity is to be respected which includes covering the head, neck and collar bones. The hijab is to
be black in colour, worn without a cap badge and is to be without pattern or embellishments to the edge (i.e. tassels). It is not to exceed 100 cm x 100 cm in
size and may be worn outside or inside uniform (particularly where H&S issues are a factor). A design suitable for wearing when participating in sport may
also be worn where practical. Procurement of both items is to be a local matter and an initial issue of three hijabs and three sports hijabs may be purchased
locally and replaced as required.

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0173. Cravats. Muslim females may wear a cravat with normal headdress (beret or cap) when in uniform that requires an open neck (i.e. shirt sleeve
order or warm weather parade dress). The colour of the cravat is to match as far as possible the colour of the shirt or jacket. Procurement of cravats is to be
arranged on the same basis and scale as Hijabs.

0174. Niqab, Jilbab and Burkhas. Wearing any of these items while on duty is likely to affect the practical nature of military duties, present security
difficulties and therefore impact on operational effectiveness. None of these items of dress are permitted while on duty.

0175. Symbolic Requirements. Adherents of the Muslim religion are permitted to, subject to the provisions of Para 0168; observe the following symbolic
requirements:

a. Taweez/Ta’wiz. An amulet or locket containing verses from the Koran worn concealed around the neck.

Hindus

0176. Wrist Bands – Rakhi. Rakhi (sacred thread) are worn by both males and females. They are given by close family relatives at the Raksha
(protection) Bandhan (to tie) festival, viewed as sacred threads and are worn around the wrist (usually) but are sometimes worn around the neck. Where
practical, Hindus should be permitted to wear Rakhi providing they do not compromise operational effectiveness or H&S.

0177. Tilak (or Tilaki). Hindus may be allowed to wear a mark on their forehead (tilak) where it does not affect operational effectiveness.

Jews

0178. Yarmulke. A male member of the Jewish faith may wear a dark, plain pattern yarmulke whenever he removes other headdress. Synthetic materials
are to be worn and while wool/linen mixture in textiles is recognised as an issue to some, there are no items of current military clothing that contain this mix
of materials.

Buddhists

0179. In uniform, Buddhists are permitted to wear the following items providing that they do not compromise operational effectiveness or H&S:

a. Protection and Blessing Strings. Given by a Venerable Monk or Nun, strings are tied round the wrist as a blessing. The string or cord is
symbolic of remaining within the protection of a compassionate embrace. The string or cord is to be worn without ornaments or charms.

b. Mala (Prayer Beads). A mala is a set of 21 or 27 or 54 beads worn around the wrist and used for keeping count while reciting, chanting or
mentally repeating mantras. Mala worn in uniform should be plain, wooden and unobtrusive without ornaments or charms.

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0180. Hair. Male Rastafarian hair is to follow the same general rules for other RAFAC personnel in that it is to be neat and tidy and not of an exaggerated
nature. Dreadlocks are not to reach the jacket collar and must allow all types of military headdress to be worn in the correct manner without compromising
their purpose. Female Rastafarian hair is to follow the same rules for other female personnel.

0181. Beards. Rastafarian males may wear a full beard in accordance with the Rastafarian tradition. provided that the safety is not jeopardized when it is
required to wear occupational and operational equipment such as respirators, oxygen masks combat/vehicle/flying helmets, hard hats, scuba masks, etc.
When a hazard clearly exists, the hair and/or beard is to be modified to the degree necessary for wearing the required equipment.

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS - MALE PERSONNEL

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Contents Para No
Introduction

No 1 Service Dress 0201 - 0209

Occasions for Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration - No 1 Service Dress (No 1 SD)
Orders of Dress - No 1 SD

No 2 Service Working Dress 0210 - 0218

Occasions for Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration - No 2 (Full) Service Working Dress (No 2 SD)
Orders of Dress - No 2 (Full) Service Working Dress (No 2 SD)
Illustration - No 2A (Long Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Orders of Dress - No 2A (Long Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Illustration – No 2B (Short Sleeve) Routine Working Dress – CFAV Uniformed Staff only
Orders of Dress - No 2B (Short Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Illustration – No 2C (Cadets) Routine Working Dress
Orders of Dress - No 2C (Cadets) Routine Working Dress

No 3 Service Dress – Field Clothing 0219 - 0226

Occasions for Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – Combat Soldier 95 (CS 95)
Orders of Dress – CS 95/PCS-MTP
Illustration – Personal Clothing System – Multi Terrain Pattern (PCS-MTP)
Orders of Dress – PCS-MTP
No 3A Service Dress - Public Military Engagement (PME) 0227 - 0231

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No 4 Service Dress - Optional Mess Dress 0232
Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 4 Optional Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 4 Optional Mess Dress

No 4 Service Dress - Cadets Formal Dress 0233-0235

Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 4 Cadets Formal Dress
Orders of Dress – No 4 Cadets Formal Dress

No 5 Service Dress – Mess Dress 0236 - 0246

Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 5 Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 5 Mess Dress

No 6, 7 & 8 Service Dress (Warm Weather Areas) - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS
0247 - 0249
ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
Dates of Changeover
No 6 Service Dress - Occasions For Wear

No 7 Service Dress (Warm Weather Areas) - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY
0250 – 0251
(CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
No 7A Service Dress - Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 7A Routine Dress – Male All Ranks
Orders of Dress – No 7A Dress – Male All Ranks

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No 8 Service Dress - Mess Dress -Warm Weather Areas - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY
0252 – 0255
(CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
No 8 Mess Dress - Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 8 Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 8 & 8A Mess Dress

Outerwear
Illustration - General Purpose Jacket, Gortex & Jeltex Rainwear, Greatcoat – All Ranks

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This chapter illustrates, through a selection of explanatory notes and illustrations the various orders of dress for male RAFAC personnel and stipulates the
occasions on which each type of uniform should be worn. Male RAFAC officers, WOs, SNCO and cadets of the ATC/CCF are to comply with the orders of dress.

No 1 Service Dress Uniforms – Male RAFAC Officers, WO/SNCOs and Cadets

0201. Occasions for Wear. The No 1 SD is to be worn on all formal and ceremonial occasions as ordered by MOD or Commanders in Chief (CINCs).
Additionally, although No 1 SD is not normally worn on parade or formal occasions by those below the appointment of Wing Warrant Officer, OC Wg / Wg Ex
O / Sqn Ldr CCF have the discretionary power to authorise its wear at other times. Before authorising its wear OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF are to ensure
that all adult staff on parade or attending the formal occasion are similarly attired to maintain uniformity.

a. Cadets. The standard airman’s No 1 SD only will be worn by nominated cadets who are allowed No 1 SD uniform on the following occasions:

(1) On initial appointment as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet and whilst undertaking ceremonial duties or functions in that capacity where No 1 SD Uniform
is considered the appropriate standard of dress. Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets are to wear No 2 SD on all other occasions.

(2) RAFAC Representative Cadet attending the National Remembrance Service (Royal Albert Hall). RAFAC Banner Bearers are however
encouraged to wear No 2 SD to enable full range of arm movements and maintain appropriate control of the banner.

(3) Graduate Cadets and Qualified Junior Leaders Cadets attending the Junior Leaders Graduation Dinner on the authority of Wg Cdr TG (Typically
worn as No4 Interim Mess Dress – See paras 0232 & 0328 for order of dress).

(4) On appointment as RAF College Commandant’s Cadet and whilst undertaking ceremonial duties or functions where No 1 SD is considered
the appropriate standard of dress on the authority of Commandant Air Cadets.

(5) Individual cadets nominated to attend Special Functions or ceremonies where No 1 SD Uniform is considered the appropriate standard of
dress. Authority for these individuals is to be sought from the following; for National Events, COS AC through Logs 1b HQAC, all other events the
appropriate Regional Comdt or Wg Cdr CCF HQAC for CCF (RAF) sections.

(6) With the exception of the cadet nominated by the Lord Mayor of the City of London all Mayoral Cadets are to parade at the Senior Officer’s
discretion in either No 2 SD or No 2A SD only.

(7) With the exception of the cadet nominated as the RAF College Commandant’s Cadet for duties as detailed in sub-para 0201a(4), all Station
Officer Cadets are to parade at the Senior Officer’s discretion in either No 2 SD or No 2A SD only.

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0202. Hat. Only the service issue No 1 SD hat may be worn, as follows:

b. Officers. Gp Capts and above wear a hat with an embellished patent peak; Wg Cdrs and below have a cloth-covered peak.

c. RAFAC WO. The WO hat has an anodised badge depicting an eagle above laurel leaves, surmounted by a crown in lieu of the airmen’s badge. (Only
issued to RWO and WWOs).

d. RAFAC SNCO. Optional - Only the standard airman’s No 1 SD hat, with a black patent peak and sewn on hat RAF cloth badge is to be worn by all
RAFAC non-commissioned ranks when wearing No 1 SD uniform.

e. Cadets. Restricted - Cadets wear the standard airman’s No 1 SD hat, with a black patent peak ensuring the correct ATC / CCF (RAF) cap badge is
affixed and only worn by nominated cadets who are allowed No 1 SD uniform on the occasions as detailed in para 0201.

0203. Jacket & Trousers. The No 1 SD uniform is manufactured as a suit, from the same length of fabric; therefore the jacket from one issue should not be
worn with the trousers of another. All commissioned ranks and RWOs, WWOs and Corps Bandmaster wear the same style jacket. However, the following
variations are approved:

a. The Lord Mayor of the City of London RAFAC ADC is entitled to wear aiguillettes when on ADC duties, with plain shoulder boards/straps.

b. RAFAC WOs and SNCOs can wear a part worn No 1 uniform (must be of the current design pattern). RAFAC FS & Sgt will retain the eagle shoulder
badge whilst RAFAC WOs are to remove the eagle shoulder badge in line with the badging policy for RWO/WWOs. Trousers must match the jacket colour
tone. These are not issue items and are not to be demanded through the RAF.

c. Where cadets are authorised to wear No 1 SD (see para 0201) they will wear part worn airman’s No 1 uniform of the current design pattern regardless
of rank. Trousers must match the jacket colour tone. These are not issue items and are not to be demanded through the RAF. All original badges must be
removed and replaced with the correct ATC / CCF badges as detailed in para 0428.

0204. Ironing of No 1 SD. The styling of the jacket is not to be altered by ironing-in pleats or creases. Uniform jacket sleeves are constructed to meet the
physical silhouette of the arm in repose. When the arm is held stiffly in the “attention”, ironed-in creases merely accentuate the distortion of the back of the jacket.
Sleeves should only be lightly pressed, using a damp cloth, to iron out lateral creases; this can be best achieved by using a sleeve board. The No 1 SD trousers
are to be worn with pressed in creases, front and back, extending the full length of each leg.

0205. Shirt. The Service issue long-sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is to be worn. It is to be worn with creases pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre
of the epaulette to the cuff.

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0206. Tie. A plain black Service issue tie is to be worn, secured with a windsor knot. Chaplains may wear a clerical collar with a spade stock.

0207. Shoes. Highly polished black leather Oxford pattern shoes are to be worn by officers and WOs. All other ranks are to wear DMS shoes.

0208. Gloves. Brown Service issue leather gloves are to be worn by officers and WOs when on parade and at other times as ordered. White gloves are to be
worn if handling the Corps Banner. If ordered, RAFAC FS/Sgt and cadets are to wear issue black leather issue gloves. Personnel may be required to wear white
cotton gloves on certain ceremonial occasions.

0209. Blue Sash. RAFAC personnel are NOT authorised to wear the sash.

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ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS, WOs, SNCOs

Officer WO FS/SGT Cadet

Optional not issue Restricted wear. See para 0201 for
occasions and authority.

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Short Description and

Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 1 Service Dress Hat: No 1 SD Hat. 1. To ensure correct hanging of the trousers, braces are to be
Uniform worn.
Jacket: No 1 SD.
(No 1 SD) 2. Regardless of season, officers, WOs are to wear brown
Trousers: No1 SD Trousers (Note 1). leather gloves on parades when in No 1 SD and when ordered
Reserved for parades, ceremonial on other ceremonial and formal occasions. Additionally, brown
and other formal occasions, as Shirt: Issue Long sleeve Wedgwood Blue. gloves may be worn or carried when in No 1 SD unconnected
ordered. with ceremonial.
Tie: Black Issue.
3. On certain occasions white cotton gloves and white belts will
Shoes: Black issue, highly polished oxfords for be worn by detailed personnel.
officers and WO, DMS for other ranks.
4. On special Ceremonial occasions, approved only by HQAC,
Gloves: Brown leather for officers and WOs, other swords may be carried by officers (only when all cadets are
ranks are to wear black issue leather. (Note 2-3-4) armed with weapons) and they must wear white gloves only with
their uniform. (Sword drill training to be carried out by qualified
DI (ARMS) instructors only).

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0210. Occasions for Wear. Except where a specific order of dress has been prescribed, the following types of No 2 Service Working Dress are permitted:

a. No 2 (Full) Service Working Dress Uniform (No 2 SD). 2 SD is long sleeve shirt, tie and Jersey. All personnel may wear No 2 SD indoors and
outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

b. No 2A (Long Sleeved) Routine Working Dress Uniform (No 2A SD). No 2A SD is long sleeve shirt no jersey mode and is always worn with tie.
All personnel may wear No 2A dress, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

c. No 2B (Short Sleeved) Routine Working Dress Uniform (No 2B SD). No 2B SD is short sleeve shirt mode and is never worn with tie. All personnel
except Cadets may wear No 2B dress, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

d. No 2C (Restricted to cadets). Routine Working Dress Uniform (No 2C SD). No 2C SD is long sleeve dark blue shirt mode and can be worn with
sleeves rolled up or down, and is never worn with tie. Only cadets may wear No 2C SD, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout
the year.

Illustrations and relevant Orders of dress are detailed at the end of this section

No 2 Service Working Dress – Authorised Ensemble

0211. Hat.

a. Officers. Are to wear officer No1 SD hat as issued with appropriate badge, or optional field service cap.

b. Officer Cadets. Officer Cadets wear No1 SD hat with a white band over the black mohair band when attending ATF OIC. The white band will be
issued to them on arrival at RAF Cranwell to conform with the RAF College Regulations.

c. RWO / WWO. Are to wear WO No1 SD hat as issued with appropriate badge, or optional field service cap.

a. WO / SNCO RAFAC. Are to wear a beret. The WO No 1 SD hat or field service cap are optional for RAFAC WOs, airmen’s No 1 SD hat or field
service cap are optional for RAFAC SNCOs. However, these have to be purchased from non-service sources and must be of a current service pattern
but not QCS style.

d. Cadets. All cadet ranks wear a beret only.

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0212. Jersey. Issue V or crew neck jersey. Stable belts are not to be worn outside the jersey. When worn with GPJ the bottom of the jersey is not to protrude
below the waistband of the jacket.

0213. Trousers. Only the Service issue No 2 SD trousers are to be worn. They are to be worn with pressed in creases front and back, extending the full length
of each leg.

0214. Shirts.

a. Long-sleeved shirt. Only the Service issue long sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is to be worn with No 2 and 2A SD. It is to be worn with creases
pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the cuff. Sleeves are never rolled up. A tie must be worn.

b. Short Sleeved shirt (Uniformed Adult Staff only - Not to be worn by Cadets). Only the Service issue short-sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is to be
worn with No 2B SD. It is to be worn with creases pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the sleeve end. The short-sleeved
shirt may be worn under a jersey with the mandatory addition of a tie.

c. Dark Blue Working Shirt. RAF dark blue working shirt, No 2C SD is authorised for wear, throughout the year, by cadets. It is to be worn with creases
pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the cuff. Sleeves may be rolled up. A tie is never worn with this shirt.

0215. Footwear. Issue black oxfords or DMS shoes may be worn by RAFAC Officers and WOs. Other ranks wear DMS. Black socks are to be worn.

0216. Belts. The blue/grey issue belt is to worn with No 2A, 2B and 2C SD. Optionally, unless otherwise ordered, authorised pattern stable belts may be worn
(See para 0140 for details). The Stable belt is not to be worn over the top of the blue/grey issue belt. A belt must be worn at all times.

0217. Gloves. Issue brown leather for officers & WOs, issue black leather for SNCOs and cadets.

0218. Blue Leather Flying Jacket. A blue leather flying jacket of the standard approved pattern may be purchased at personal expense and worn with No 2
SD by male and female RAFAC Officers, WOs and SNCOs. If worn, the jacket zip slider is to be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop.
(in accordance with RAF GAI 6076)

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs

Image Pending

Officer WO/FS/SGT Sikh Cadet With Turban (Keshki) Cadet

(also shown is the Kara (Iron Bracelet).
The remaining Ks stay hidden. See
para 0165 or ACP2 Page 18 for details)

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2 (Full) Service Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional field service cap.
Working Dress Uniform 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for WO / SNCO
(No 2 SD) Shirt: Issue long sleeve wedgwood blue. RAFAC.

A long sleeve shirt and tie is to be Tie: Black Issue. 3. The stable belt is not to be worn on the outside of the jersey.
worn with a Jersey. Jersey: Issue blue/grey v or crew neck.
4. The General Purpose Jacket is optional for Officers &
Trousers: No 2 SD. WO/SNCO RAFAC. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by
cadets. For inclement weather, if worn, the jacket zip slider is to
Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional Stable Belt (Note be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop
3).
5. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
Shoes: Black issue, highly polished oxfords or
jersey or outerwear.
DMS for RAFAC officers and WO, DMS for other
ranks. (Note 6)
6. Cadets are not issued socks or DMS shoes. Private
Socks: Black issue. (Note 6) purchase only.

Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 4) 7. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and dress.
WO, black leather issue for other ranks.
(Note 5)
Rank Badges (Note 7):
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a
wedgwood blue colour slide where required)

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS
AND WO/SNCOs

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Officer WO/FS/SGT Cadet

EITHER GREY BELT OR STABLE BELT CAN BE WORN BY ANY RANK

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2A (Long Sleeved) Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional No 1 SD Hat or field service cap.
Routine Working Dress 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for WO / SNCO
(No 2A SD) Shirt: Issue long sleeve wedgwood blue (Note 3). RAFAC.

There is only one mode of No 2A Tie: Black issue (Note 4). 3. Under no circumstances, even in the working place, are
SD - long sleeve shirt with tie and shirtsleeves to be rolled up.
no jersey. Trousers: No 2 SD.
4. A tie is always to be worn with No 2A Dress.
Unless otherwise ordered, can be Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional Stable Belt.
worn as a routine working dress, 5. Cadets are not issued sock or DMS shoes private purchase
indoors and outdoors all year Shoes: Black issue, highly polished oxfords or only.
round. DMS for officers and WO, DMS for other ranks.
6. For inclement weather, the General Purpose Jacket is
Socks: Black issue. (Note 5) optional for RAFAC Officers & WO/SNCO. If worn, the jacket
zip slider is to be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip
Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 6) stop. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by cadets.

Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and 7. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
WO, black leather issue for other ranks jersey or outerwear.
(Note 7).
8. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
Rank Badges (Note 8): slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
dress.
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.

Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a

wedgwood blue colour slide where required)

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NOT TO BE WORN BY CADETS

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs

EITHER GREY BELT OR

STABLE BELT CAN BE
WORN BY ANY RANK

Officer WO/FS/SGT

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 ORDER OF DRESS - No 2B (SHORT SLEEVED) ROUTINE WORKING DRESS – MALE – UNIFORMED ADULT STAFF ONLY
NOT TO BE WORN BY CADETS

Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2B – (Short Sleeved) Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional field service cap.
Routine Working Dress 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for WO / SNCO
(No 2B SD) Shirt: Issue short sleeve wedgwood blue shirt RAFAC.
(Note 3).
No 2B SD is a 3. A tie is never worn with the short sleeve shirt unless the
short sleeve dress mode. Trousers: No 2 SD. jersey is worn (see para 0214).

Unless otherwise ordered, Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional Stable Belt. 4. A Jersey is not to be worn as part of No2B SD (see para
can be worn indoors and 0214 for exception).
outdoors all year round Shoes: Black issue, highly polished oxfords or
DMS for RAFAC officers and WO, DMS for other 5. The General Purpose Jacket is optional for RAFAC Officers &
ranks. WO/ SNCO. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by cadets. For
inclement weather, if worn, the jacket zip slider is to be zipped
Socks: Black issue. up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop.

Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 4 & 5) 6. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
outerwear.
Gloves: Brown leather RAFAC for officers and
WO, black leather issue for other ranks 7. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
(Note 6). slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
dress.
Rank Badges (Note 7):

NCOs - Blue rank slides only.

Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a

wedgwood blue colour slide where required)

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EITHER GREY BELT OR STABLE BELT CAN BE WORN BY ANY

RANK

ALL BRASSARDS TO BE WORN OUTSIDE THE TURNUP ON

SHIRTS WHEN ROLLED ABOVE ELBOW AND NEVER TO BE
WORN WITH CS 95 or PCS/MTP

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2C Hat: Beret. 1. Not to be worn with a tie on any occasion, sleeves may be
Routine Working Dress rolled up above the elbow. Only the top (collar) button is to be
Shirt: Issue long sleeve dark blue working shirt undone. If worn, under vests are not to be visible.
(No 2C SD) (Note 1).
2. Optional for inclement weather. If worn, shirt collar is to be
Unless otherwise ordered, can be Trousers: No 2 SD. unbuttoned and worn external to the jersey neck.
worn all year round by cadets
only. Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional Stable Belt. 3. Only in inclement weather. If worn, the jacket zip slider is to
be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop.
Shoes: Black DMS. (Note 5)
4. Optional but only when jersey or outerwear is worn.
Socks: Black. (Note 5)
5. Cadets are not issued sock or DMS shoes private purchase
Jersey: Issue blue/grey v or crew neck only only.
(Note 2)
6. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
Jacket: Issue blue jeltex rain jacket only (Note 3) slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
dress.
Gloves: Black leather issue (Note 4)

Rank Badges: Blue rank slides only (Note 6)

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No 3 Service Dress – Field Clothing Introduction

0219. General. No 3 Service Dress covers all forms of field exercise clothing, including the Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) DPM and PCS-MTP range. Field exercise
clothing is defined as clothing that is required to be worn for training and exercises. CS95 / PCS-MTP is not issued as part of the initial kitting scale for either
male or female personnel except for those scaled in JSP 886.

0220. No 3 Service Dress Badges & Insignia.

All CS95 jackets and shirts are to be worn with the following standard insignia:

a. The union jack emblem, when worn, is to be positioned centrally 5cm below the shoulder seam on the left arm.

b. The embroidered RAF identity patch (officers only) and the Air Cadets patch (RAFAC WO/SNCO and cadets) is to be affixed centrally and
immediately above the right-hand breast pocket of the CS95 field jacket and shirts only. The green patch measures 16cm x 3cm and is embroidered
in black.

c. The RAF Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) replicates the colours of the RAF Stable belt. It is to be worn by officers only.

d. The RAFAC Staff Formation Flash replicates the colours of the RAF Stable belt with the addition of an eagle and ‘AIR CADETS’ embroidered in
black on the RAFAC Staff Flash. It is to be worn by RAFAC WO/SNCOs only.

e. The RAFAC Cadet Formation Flash is green with a Viking glider, RAF roundel and ‘AIR CADETS’ embroidered in black. It is to be worn by all
cadets.

f. The CCF Formation Flash is purple with the CCF crest placed centrally. It is to be sown on at the diagonal with the Navy and Army crowns
uppermost and the RAF crown below. It is to be worn by all RAFAC officers and WO/SNCOs assigned to CCF units.

g. The TRF/Formation Flash is to be sewn centrally on the right sleeve with the top edge 7.5cms below the shoulder seam.

h. See chapter 4 for additional guidance on placement and for other flashes such as aircrew wings/brevets, Junior Leaders or Small Arms Training
Teams.

All PCS-MTP jackets and shirts are to be worn with the following standard insignia:

a. The union jack emblem is to be positioned with the upper corners meeting the edges of the left badging plate.

b. The embroidered RAF identity patch (officers only) and the Air Cadets patch (WO/SNCO RAFAC and cadets) is not currently worn with PCS-
MTP iaw AP1358.

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 c. The RAF Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) replicates the colours of the RAF Stable belt. It is to be worn by officers only.

d. The RAFAC Staff Formation Flash replicates the colours of the RAF Stable belt with the addition of an eagle and ‘AIR CADETS’ embroidered in
black on the RAFAC Staff Flash. It is to be worn by RAFAC WO/SNCOs only.

e. The RAFAC Cadet Formation Flash is green with a Viking glider, RAF roundel and ‘AIR CADETS’ embroidered in black. It is to be worn by all
cadets.

f. The CCF Formation Flash is purple with the CCF crest placed centrally. It is to be sown on at the diagonal with the Navy and Army crowns
uppermost and the RAF crown below. It is to be worn by all RAFAC officers and WO/SNCOs assigned to CCF units.

g. The TRF/Formation Flash is to be sewn centrally on the right badging plate (see chapter 4 pages 123-124). Where badging plates already have
the RAF TRF sewn on iaw AP1358 operational criteria they can remain in this position.

h. See chapter 4 for additional guidance on placement and for other flashes such as aircrew wings/brevets, Junior Leaders or Small Arms Training
Teams.

Embroidered name badges are not worn on CS95/PCS-MTP. All other authorised insignia or badges are to appear below these emblems. All other forms of
authorised trade badges, qualification badges, emblems and insignia for wear with field clothing are detailed in Chap 4. Only those rank slides, badges and
insignia contained herein and / or approved by the RAF Dress Policy Committee (DPC) may be affixed to CS95/PCS-MTP.

Dress Regulations - Combat Soldier 95 (CS95) / PCS-MTP

0221. Occasions for Wear. CS95/PCS-MTP is to be worn when personnel are engaged in dynamic activities or as part of the RAFAC’s Public Military
Engagement (PME) strategy where the nature of the event, or an element within it, precludes wearing formal attire (e.g. Public self-generated fund raising
activities, Leadership courses, field training and exercises). It is emphasised, however that the RAFAC remains predominately a blue uniformed
organization. CCF (RAF) Sections will be expected to wear No 2 SD unless a new standing authority to wear CS95/PCS-MTP routinely is given by the
Comdt Air Cadets – this decision cannot be made by officers from other services. Furthermore, RAFAC personnel should not wear accoutrements
affiliating them to non-RAF organizations such as regimental stable belts, berets and badges; only RAFAC approved variants are permitted. Civilian
Instructors/ Padres are not to wear CS95/PCS-MTP or any other DPM clothing. They are to wear appropriate / equivalent hard-wearing civilian clothing.

0222. Variations in CS95/PCS-MTP dress. Variations will be subject to exercise/training requirements, location and climate; the necessary mode will be decided
upon through the relevant OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC. CS95/PCS-MTP is never to be worn mixed together or in a combination with any other
uniform modes.

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 a. Public Military Engagement (PME) Clothing. No3A is a mode of dress combining CS95/PCS-MTP and certain civilian style clothing and may
only be worn for official Service events and activities where the public are in attendance as part of the RAF or RAFAC’s Public Military Engagement
(PME) strategy (see para 0227 for details).

b. Skill at Arms Instructor Courses. Civilian Instructors attending Skill at Arms Instructor courses may wear CS95/PCS-MTP during training
periods and ranges only. It is not to be worn outside the training environment eg. transit to and from messes and accommodation on Military units.
When worn CIs will conform to the full dress regulations as per cadets, including beret and ATC beret badge.

0223. CS95 Authorised Ensemble. When authorised to wear and except where a specific order of dress has been prescribed through the OC Wg / Wg Ex O
/ Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC, only the approved CS95 ensemble, as detailed below, is to be worn. Appropriate RAFAC Insignia must be worn at all times. Other items of
operational clothing issued for specific operations outside the UK are not to be worn in the UK. Illustrations and relevant orders of dress are detailed at the end
of this section. CS95 ensemble comprises:

a. Head-dress. The service issue beret is the only head-dress to be worn, with appropriate hat badge by all ranks.

b. DPM Field Jacket. The front rank epaulette is to display blue rank slides for NCOs and Blue Composite Braid (mounted on an appropriate colour
background where required) for Officers, including the appropriate RAFAC insignia as issued. The hood is to be rolled neatly when not in use.

c. DPM Lightweight Combat Suit (L/W Jacket & Trousers). The front rank epaulette is to display blue rank slides as described in para 0223b.
Trouser hems are to be bloused over the top of the boot using either the fitted draw cords or privately purchased twists.

d. T-Shirt. All year round wear under garment of an appropriate colour (Olive Green, Brown or Black). Unit insignia should not be visible.

e. OG Norwegian Shirt. Under garment for cold conditions.

f. Fleece Liner (OG/DPM). Cold conditions undergarment, or suitable mid layer, not to be worn as outer layer.

g. DPM Moisture Vapour Permeable (MVP) Suit. Lightweight Gortex waterproof jacket and trousers.

h. Gloves. Black gloves, appropriate to the task.

i. Boots. Black combat style boot.

Note: Black boots, DPM Moisture Vapour Permeable (MVP) suit, fleece (green) and the Norwegian shirts remain authorised and can be worn by individuals
with either CS95 or PCS-MTP.

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0224. Valeting of CS95

a. Lightweight Trousers. The CS95 trousers are to be worn with pressed-in creases, front and back, extending the full length of each leg.

b. Lightweight Shirt. The shirt is always to be worn, with creases pressed in on each sleeve, running from the centre of the shoulder to the cuff.

c. Field Jacket/Smock. The smock is to be ironed flat without creases.

0225. PCS-MTP Authorised Ensemble. When authorised to wear and except where a specific order of dress has been prescribed through the OC Wg / Wg
Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC, only the approved PCS-MTP ensemble, as detailed below, is to be worn. Appropriate RAFAC Insignia must be worn at all times. Other
items of operational clothing issued for specific operations outside the UK are not to be worn in the UK. Illustrations and relevant orders of dress are detailed at
the end of this section. PCS-MTP ensemble comprises:

a. Head-dress. The service issue beret is the only head-dress to be worn, with appropriate hat badge by all ranks.

b. MTP Field Jacket/Windproof Smock. The front rank epaulette is to display blue rank slides for NCOs and Blue Composite Braid (mounted on an
appropriate colour background where required) for Officers, including the appropriate RAFAC insignia as issued. The hood is to be rolled neatly when
not in use.

c. MTP Lightweight Combat Suit (Lightweight Jacket & Trousers). The front rank epaulette is to display blue rank slides as described in para
0225b. ‘In barracks’ the l/w jacket is to be worn tucked into the trousers; due to the limitations of the current design, the sleeves are normally to be worn
down. However, where the activity or temperature dictates, sleeves can be rolled up temporarily at the discretion of the individual. Where personnel are
engaged in training or exercises and where high activity levels can be expected to be encountered at short notice, the jacket is to be worn outside the
trousers with the sleeves down. Trouser hems are to be bloused over the top of the boot using either the fitted draw cords or privately purchased twists.

d. MTP Barracks Shirt. This garment is a lighter version of the jacket without the additional sleeve padding and is designed to be worn within the office
and camp environment. Whilst it has not been authorised for issue by the RAF it is acknowledged that, due to the private purchase route nature for No3
dress, RAFAC personnel will likely purchase in good faith. It is therefore permissible for RAFAC personnel to wear the barracks shirt.

e. T-Shirt. All year round wear under garment of an appropriate colour (Olive Green, Brown or Black). Unit insignia should not be visible.

f. Thermal Shirt. Cold conditions undergarment worn under the lightweight jacket.

g. Thermal Smock. Cold conditions undergarment, or suitable mid layer, not to be worn as outer layer.

h. MTP / DPM Moisture Vapour Permeable (MVP) Suit. Lightweight Gortex waterproof jacket and trousers.

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j. Boots. Black or Brown combat style boot. The desert boot may be worn by RAFAC personnel resident at overseas units, or on camp, in Cyprus and
Gibraltar.

k. UBACS. The Under Body Armour Combat Shirt (UBACS) is not to be worn by RAFAC personnel whilst on duty.

0226. Valeting of PCS-MTP

a. Trousers. The trousers are to be ironed flat without creases.

b. Lightweight Shirt. The shirt is to be worn pressed flat, without creases in either the sleeve or body of the garment except at the collar which is to be
pressed flat against the body of the shirt.

c. Field Jacket/Smock. The smock is to be ironed flat without creases.

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 COMBAT SOLDIER 95 (CS95) – ROUTINE WEAR - ALL RANKS, MALE & FEMALE

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT

ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs

Stable Belt can be worn as

barrack / unit dress and
for non physical activities
by any rank

Green belt must be worn

at all other times.

Normal Wear L/W Jacket - Warm Weather- sleeves up Field Jacket

sleeves Down (beware of sunburn)

Affixed centrally above right breast Affixed centrally above right breast pocket for other
pocket for officers combat 95 only members of uniformed staff and cadets combat 95 only

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Short Description and All Ranks Male & Female Notes

Occasion for Wear

Combat Solider 95 (CS95) Hat: Beret (Note 1) 1. Beret is to be worn by all ranks when there is no requirement to
wear a helmet. Not all cadets can wear combat helmets because of
When authorised (See para T-Shirt: (Note 2) their weight and size. Therefore other forms of safety helmets may
0223) be used as necessary as long as they meet health & safety
L/W Jacket: DPM (Notes 3 & 6) requirements.
Order of dress will be as detailed
by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr Field Jacket: DPM (Note 6) 2. Not to be worn as an outer layer unless authorised by local
CCF HQAC command for work of a limited duration.
Trousers: DPM (Note 8)
3. Worn tucked into trousers. Sleeves may be rolled above the
Belt: OG Webbing belt (Note 4) elbows unless otherwise directed by local command, during hot
weather conditions when off base (in the field). The local
Fleece Liner: Olive Green (Note 5) commander also may authorise the shirt to be worn outside the
waistband, during extremely hot weather conditions when off base
MPV Suit: DPM waterproof gortex jacket & trousers (in the field).

Gloves: Black gloves, appropriate to the task 4. Stable belts may be worn as an item of routine working dress,
but they are not to be worn in the field or on exercise. Belts are not
Boots: Black combat style boot to be worn external to the field jacket.
5. Not to be worn as an outer layer.
Rank Badges (Note 9):
6. Badges. Only those authorised by the RAF DPC.
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.
7. Brassards are not to be worn.
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a CS95
colour slide where required) 8. The trouser legs are to be bloused by either utilising the ties on
the trouser or using trouser twists.

9. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette

slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 3 dress.

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS
AND WO/SNCOs

Officers WO/FS/SGTs Cadets

Normal Wear L/W Jacket -sleeves down Normal Wear L/W Warm Weather- Normal Wear L/W Field Jacket
Jacket -sleeves Down sleeves up Jacket -sleeves down
(beware of sunburn)

Stable Belt can be worn as barrack / unit dress and for non physical activities by any rank.
Either the CS95 or PCS-MTP Green belt must be worn at all other times.

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Short Description and All Ranks Male & Female Notes

Occasion for Wear

Personal Clothing System-Multi Hat: Beret (Note 1) 1. Beret is to be worn by all ranks when there is no requirement to
Terrain Pattern (PCS-MTP) wear a helmet. Not all cadets can wear combat helmets because of
T-Shirt: (Notes 2 & 10) their weight and size. Therefore other forms of safety helmets may
When authorised (See para be used as necessary as long as they meet health & safety
L/W Jacket: PCS-MTP (Notes 3 & 6)
0223) requirements.
Field Jacket: PCS-MTP (Note 6)
Order of dress will be as detailed 2. Not to be worn as an outer layer unless authorised by local
by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr command for work of a limited duration.
Trousers: PCS-MTP (Note 8)
CCF HQAC
3. Worn tucked into trousers. The local commander also may
Belt: Belt (Notes 4 & 10) authorise the shirt to be worn outside the waistband, during
extremely hot weather conditions when off base (in the field) only.
Thermal Shirt: Khaki micro fleece (Notes 5 & 10)
4. Stable belts may be worn as an item of routine working dress,
Thermal Smock: Khaki shell fleece (Notes 5 & 10) but they are not to be worn in the field or on exercise. Belts are not
to be worn external to the field jacket.
MPV Suit: waterproof gortex jacket & trousers either
CS 95/PCS-MTP for bad weather conditions. 5. Not to be worn as an outer layer.

Gloves: Black gloves, appropriate to the task 6. Badges. Only those authorised by the RAF DPC.

Boots: Black or brown combat style boot (No desert 7. Brassards are not to be worn.
boots allowed unless resident or on camp at Cyprus or
8. The trouser legs are to be bloused by either utilising the ties on
Gibraltar)
the trouser or using trouser twists.
Rank Badges (Note 9):
9. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
NCOs - Blue rank slides only. slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 3 dress.
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a MTP 10. CS95 items are fully compatible with PCS-MTP and will remain
colour slide where required) in use as long as stocks are available.

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0227. General. No3A is a mode of dress combining operational and certain civilian style clothing and may only be worn for official Service events and
activities where the public are in attendance as part of the RAF’s Public Military Engagement (PME) strategy. Approval for this mode of dress is at a
minimum level of Regional Level. The provision of any civilian clothing used as part of No 3A dress is to funded as part of the event or activity budget;
there is no Service supply chain item available.

0228. Occasions for wear. No1 and No2 Service Dress modes remain the routine uniforms to be worn when in public on non-operational or Military Aid
roles. However, where the nature of the event, or an element within it, precludes wearing formal attire, the activity/event sponsor has the option of seeking
approval for use of No3A SD for personnel engaged in dynamic activities. A body of personnel deployed to an event in No3A SD should be uniform in
appearance.

0229. No3A Ensemble. When authorised for wear, No3A SD consists of:

a. Headdress. Headdress should not normally be worn with No3A as a matter of routine, however:

i. Beret. The beret can be worn by all ranks when deemed appropriate (an arena party for example). If berets are worn compliments are to
be paid.

ii. Baseball hats. Baseball hats are approved only for RAFAC sponsored events and are not to be worn when involved in events where the
RAF are the lead organisation. Baseball hats are not to be worn within military establishments when not actively engaged in the duty for which
they were issued. Baseball hats iaw RAF Brand Rules and Para 0230 below may be worn by all ranks where the nature of the duty or climatic
conditions have been deemed appropriate and approval has been given.

b. Shirt. A polo style or t-shirt, iaw RAFAC Brand Rules and Para 0230 below, is worn tucked into the waistband of the trousers.

c. Belt. Either the issue green belt or a privately purchased stable belt may be worn, subject to the nature of activity.

d. Trousers. CS95/PCS-MTP trousers are worn, with the hems bloused over the top of the boot.

e. Boots. Issue patrol or high liability boots (black or brown) are to be worn.

f. Outerwear. During inclement weather, either the RAF GP or MVP jacket with rank insignia may be worn but all personnel are to be attired in
the same fashion. Berets are to be worn with outer wear.

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and design motifs:

a. RAFAC Brand Rules specification (Dark Blue (Pantone® 295), Light Blue (Pantone® 549), Maroon (Pantone® 195) and White (Pantone®
White) (only dark or light blue can form the main body colour with maroon and white only used for seam piping, cuffing and small contrast panels).

b. RAFAC Logos previously approved through the RAFAC Brand Rules on the left breast, sleeves and/or back panel (combinations are allowed
but there must be a minimum of an RAFAC logo on the left breast or sleeve).

c. Sqn or Formation insignia can be added to the sleeve or right breast but an RAFAC Logo is to be included on the left breast.

d. A PT shirt can be worn when personnel are directly involved in appropriate sporting activities (e.g. tug of war, field gun completions, etc.) – the
use of the PT shirt is to cease once the sports activity has completed. PT shirts are not scaled for issue at public expense

0231. Baseball Hat Design. The baseball hat design for use in No 3A dress is to be of standard dimensions and is to only contain the following colour
ranges and design motifs:

a. RAFAC Brand Rules specification (Dark Blue (Pantone® 295), Light Blue (Pantone® 549), Maroon (Pantone® 195) and White (Pantone®
White) (only dark or light blue can form the main body colour with maroon and white only used for seam piping, cuffing and small contrast panels).

b. RAFAC Logos previously approved through the RAFAC Board on the front, side or back panel (combinations are allowed but there must be a
minimum of a RAFAC logo).

c. Sqn or Formation insignia can be added but an RAFAC Logo is to be included as well.

Note – No other branding or commercial endorsement is permitted on shirts worn with No 3A SD unless authorised by HQAC.

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS
AND WO/SNCOs (FIELD JACKETS ONLY)

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No3A PME with Beret No3A PME with No3A PME with Beret No3A PME no head No3A PME with No3A PME with Field
Baseball Cap dress Baseball Cap Jacket
(beware of sunburn)

Stable Belt can be worn by any rank subject to the nature of the activities being undertaken.
Either the CS95 or PCS-MTP Green belt must be worn at all other times.

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Short Description and All Ranks Male & Female Notes

Occasion for Wear

Personal Clothing System-Multi Hat: Beret or Baseball Cap (Notes 1 & 2) 1. Headdress should not normally be worn with No3A as a matter
Terrain Pattern (PCS-MTP) – of routine, however the beret or baseball cap may be worn by all
No3A Public Military Shirt: A polo style or t-shirt. (Note 3) ranks when deemed appropriate.
Engagement (PME)
Trousers: PCS-MTP or CS 95 (Note 4) 2. Baseball cap design iac with para 0231.
When authorised (See para
Belt: Belt (Notes 5 & 10) 3. Shirt design iac with para 0230.
0223)
Field Jacket: PCS-MTP (Note 6) 4. The trouser legs are to be bloused by either utilising the ties on
Order of dress will be as detailed the trouser or using trouser twists.
by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr
MPV Suit: waterproof gortex jacket & trousers either
CCF HQAC 5. Stable belts may be worn as an item of routine working dress,
CS 95/PCS-MTP for bad weather conditions.
but they are not to be worn in the field or on exercise. Belts are not
Gloves: Black gloves, appropriate to the task to be worn external to the field jacket.
Boots: Black or brown combat style boot (No desert 6. Badges. Only those authorised by the RAF DPC.
boots allowed unless resident or on camp at Cyprus or
Gibraltar) 7. Brassards are not to be worn.

Rank Badges (Note 8): 8. Only worn with field jacket. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of
embroidered epaulette slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be
NCOs - Blue rank slides only. worn with No 3 dress.
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a MTP 9. CS95 items are fully compatible with PCS-MTP and will remain
colour slide where required) in use as long as stocks are available.

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0232. The order of dress is the same as for No 1 SD except that a plain white shirt with normal collar and black bow tie replaces the wedgwood blue shirt.
Medals are not worn.

ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs

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Optional not issue Restricted wear. See para 0201 for
occasions and authority.

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

Service Dress - Optional No 1 SD excepting:

Mess Dress
Shirt: Plain white collared attached (Wing collars
(No 4 SD) are not permitted)

This is an interim mess dress for: Tie: Black bow tie only no other unit version to be
worn.
1. RAFAC officers who do not
possess a No 5 Dress. Shoes: Black patent evening, Oxford or DMS.

2. RAFAC WO / SNCOs who do Medals are not worn unless Royalty is present
not possess a No 5 Dress.

3. Graduate Cadets and Qualified

Junior Leaders Cadets attending
the Junior Leaders Graduation
Dinner on the authority of Wg Cdr
TG.

4. Individual cadets nominated to

attend special functions or
ceremonies where No 4 SD
Uniform is considered the
appropriate standard of dress.
Authority for these individuals is to
be sought as per para 0201.

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0233. Occasions for Wear. Where an event warrants a more formal dress (for instance at a formal dinner) this may be worn by cadets within the confines of
the event venue.

0234. Authorised Ensemble. The order of dress is:

a. Plain white shirt with normal (not winged) collar.

b. Black bow tie.

c. No 2 SD Blue grey trousers for males. No 2 SD skirts or trousers/slacks for females.

d. Black DMS shoes (flat shoes for females). Plain black socks are to be worn with trousers, nearly black tights/stockings with the skirt (see para 0323
for hosiery details).

e. The blue/grey issue belt. Optionally, unless otherwise ordered, the authorised pattern stable belts or RAF Slate grey cummerbund may be worn (See
para 0140 for details). Either a belt or cummerbund must be worn at all times..

f. Rank badges, headdress (apart from headdress covered by paras 0165, 0171 & 0178), badges, medals or insignia are NOT to be worn.

Notes: Although authorised for wear, with the exception of blue grey trousers/slacks and belt these items are not scaled for issue at public expense.

0235. Alternatively, at the discretion of the OIC, female cadets may wear a full length evening dress in a style and colour in keeping with the male attire.

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Male Cadet Female Cadet Cadet Female Cadet Male Cadet Female Cadet
Blue/grey Belt Blue/grey Belt Optional Stable Belt Skirt and optional Optional Cummerbund Trousers/slacks and
Stable Belt optional Cummerbund

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

Cadets Formal Dress for Cadets Hat: Not worn (Note 1). 1. Headdress covered by paras 0165, 0171 & 0178 may be
Only worn.
Shirt: Plain white collared attached (Wing collars
(No 4 SD Cadets) are not permitted) (Note 2). 2. Under no circumstances are shirtsleeves to be rolled up.

This is a formal event dress for Tie: Black bow tie. (Note 3). 3. Unit bow ties are not to be worn.
cadets where the standard No4
Interim Mess Dress is not Trousers: No 2 SD. 4. Cadets are not issued socks, hosiery or DMS shoes. Private
considered appropriate. purchase only.
Skirt: No 2 SD.

Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional Stable Belt / RAF

Cummerbund.

Shoes: Black issue, highly polished DMS. Flat

shoes may be worn by females. (Note 4)

Socks: Black issue with trousers. (Note 4)

Hose: 15 denier Nearly Black tights or stockings.

(Note 4)

Rank badges, medals or other insignia: Not

worn.

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0236. Occasions for Wear. This is an optional purchase item for RAFAC officers, WO and SNCOs. It is reserved in the main as an evening or mess dress and
is worn by commissioned officers, WO and SNCO at formal evening functions e.g. dining-in nights and guest nights. It may also be worn by retired officers only.
Badges of rank are to be worn as follows:

a. Officers. Full width gold ranking lace, appropriate to their rank, is worn on both sleeves of the RAF No 5 SD, the centre of the braid being 9.5 cm (3
¾”) from bottom of the cuff as prescribed for No 1 SD. Retired officers wear the badges of rank as recorded when they retired..

b. WO and SNCOs. A gold-embellished, single rank badge is worn on the right sleeve only, in the position prescribed for No 1 SD. Retired WO and
SNCOs do not wear uniforms once they leave the service.

i. WO RAFAC the centre of badge 16.5cm (6 ½”) from right sleeve bottom.

ii. SNCO RAFAC Lowest point of the chevron 24.1cm (9 ½”) from shoulder seem.

iii. FS RAFAC an embroidered crown is to be worn with the base of the crown 3mm (1/8”) above a horizontal line joining the upper tips.

iv. Flying badges worn with No 5 are to be half size, gold embroidered on Blue/Grey material. The badge is positioned on the left lapel with the top
of the centre of the badge 1 ½” (3.8cm) below the inner end of the collar step opening.

c. Insignia. RAFAC insignia must be worn by all currently serving officers, WOs and SNCOs (see chapter 4, pages 137-139 for measurement and
diagrams). RAFVR(T) insignia must be worn by those elements of 2 & 6 FTS who are retaining the RAFVR(T) commission. RAFVR(T) insignia must
be worn by retired RAFVR(T) officers. RAFAC officers who previously held a RAFVR(T) commission may choose to revert to RAFVR(T) insignia on
retirement or continue to wear RAFAC insignia.

d. RAF Regiment shoulder badges. Can be worn by Officers and SNCOs who have previously served in the RAF Regiment and RAF Regiment
Auxiliary providing that the following criteria are met (20150202-RAF_Regt_Dress_and_Badging_PCCU-V2-O dated 02Feb15):

i. RAFAC officers must have qualified through attendance of a Junior Regiment Officers Course (JROC).

ii. RAFAC WO, FS & Sgt must have previously qualified, or been entitled to wear the shoulder badge, at substantive Sgt rank or above in the
Regular or Reserve Air Forces.

Note: RAF Regiment epaulette slides are not to be worn with No 2 or No 3 dress.

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0237. Hat. No 1 SD hat appropriate and to rank, however an optional purchase to RAFAC WO and SNCOs – outdoors only.

0238. Jacket. All commissioned ranks wear the same design jacket and all RAFAC WO and SNCOs wear a similar design jacket. Illustrations and relevant
Orders of dress are detailed at the end of this section.

0239. Trousers. Only No 5 SD trousers are to be worn. The trousers can be supported by braces.

0240. Shirt. Officers wear a white, Marcella shirt of approved design, worn with gold cuff links. RAFAC WO and SNCOs have the option of the Marcella shirt or
a similar plain white dress shirt. Chaplains may wear a white shirt with vest stock and double collar.

0241. Waistcoat/Cummerbund. Officers are to wear the blue waistcoat (No 5B SD), but, at OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC discretion, it may be
replaced with a slate grey, pleated cummerbund. Official Sqn, Unit, Wg or Formation cummerbunds may only be worn by officers, RAFAC WO and SNCOs at
the Wg Cdr / OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC discretion and only on occasions when official guests are not present.

0242. Bow Tie. Plain black double ended. Sqn/Unit/Wg/Formation bow ties are not to be worn with No 5B SD uniform at any time.

0243. Socks. Black.

0244. Shoes. Black patent evening shoes, without toecaps.

0245. Dress Studs and Cufflinks. Plain gold or gold types are optional.

0246. Kilts. Only members of formed Pipe Bands, whilst serving with those units, may, at the discretion of wg cdrs/rgnl cmdts, wear kilts of grey Douglas tartan
with No 5B SD. No other tartan is permitted. Kilts may be worn with No 5B SD uniform for formal Burns Nights only at the discretion of the PMC/CMC. Kilts are
not to be worn outside the confines of the unit function. No other member of the RAFAC may wear this or any other kilt with No 5B SD uniform at any other
occasion (See Chapter 6 para 0616).

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RAFAC OFFICERS, WOs AND SNCOs MUST WEAR EITHER THE CLOTH OR ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA
RAFVR(T) OFFICERS MUST WEAR EITHER THE CLOTH OR ANNODISED RAFVR(T) INSIGNIA (RETIRED OR 2 & 6 FTS ELEMENTS ONLY)

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 5, 5B Mess Dress (No 5 SD) Hat: No 1 SD hat (outdoors only) 1. Officers only - Mess Dress with waistcoat is designated as
No 5B. At PMC discretion the blue/grey waistcoat may be
Reserved in the main as an Jacket: Mess dress blue/grey. replaced by the slate grey pleated cummerbund.
evening or mess dress, worn by
commissioned officers, WOs and Trousers: Mess dress blue/grey. 2. No 5A SD is for officers only. The standard No 5 SD
SNCOs at formal evening waistcoat is replaced by a white waistcoat and it is worn with a
functions eg dining-in nights and Waistcoat: Blue/grey (No 5B SD). (Note 1) white wing collared shirt and white bow tie. The white waistcoat
guest nights. and wing collared shirt are available for loan from HQAC Logs
Cummerbund: Slate grey pleated (Note 1). 1b.
No 5 A Mess Dress (No 5A SD)
Shirt: White Marcella.
Is full ceremonial evening dress
for officers only. (Note 2) Dress studs: Plain gold or gold type.

Cuff links: Plain gold or gold type.

Bow Tie: Plain black double ended.

Socks: Black

Shoes: Black patent evening without toecaps.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0247. Dates of Changeover. The following are the normal changeover dates between temperate and warm weather dress in the specified areas, unless a
variation is broadcast by the command or formation concerned:

Warm-weather to temperate Temperate to warm-weather

Cyprus 3rd Monday in November 3rd Monday in April

Gibraltar 4th Monday in October 3rd Monday in May

0248. It is not possible to publish change dates for other warm weather defined areas as they vary from year to year. Enquiries should be referred to the
appropriate local RAF staffs, defence attachés or advisers in the countries concerned.

RAF No 6 Service Dress (No 6 SD)

0249. Occasions for Wear. Should there be a requirement for No 6 dress, contact HQAC Logs 1b.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0250. Occasions for Wear. All forms of No 7 SD are worn in designated warm weather areas overseas as a routine working dress. Illustrations and relevant
orders of dress are detailed at the end of this section

Authorised Ensemble

0251. No 7A SD - Long Trouser Mode.

a. Shirt. Long Sleeve shirt or short sleeve shirt may be worn. When worn with long sleeve shirt, black issue tie is to be worn at all times and the sleeves
remain buttoned at the wrist.

b. Footwear. Black issue service shoes. Issue black or issue/approved stone coloured socks are to be worn.

c. Belt. Blue/grey belt or authorised pattern stable may be worn.

d. Head-dress. RAFAC Officers and WOs may wear No 1 SD hat or field service cap. RAFAC SNCOs may wear beret or optional No 1 SD hat or field
service cap.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS
AND WO/SNCOs

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

Short Description and Authorised Uniform Items Notes

Occasions for Wear

No 7A Routine Dress, Long Hat: 1. Optional - Field service cap.

Trousers - Warm Weather Areas.
Officers - No 1 SD (Note 1) 2. Optional – No 1 SD hat or Field service cap.
(No 7A SD)
WO/SNCO RAFAC - Beret (Note 2) 3. As preferred unless otherwise ordered.
Is worn as routine working dress
during authorised warm weather
Cadets - Beret
periods
Shirt: Long or short sleeve stone. (Note 3)

Long Trousers: Stone.

Belt: Blue/grey issue or optional stable belt.

Tie: Black issue – with long sleeve shirt only.

Shoes: Black issue, highly polished DMS or oxfords for officers and
WO RAFAC, DMS for other ranks.

Socks: Black with black shoes.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0252. Occasions for wear. The No 8 SD is an optional item for RAFAC officers and WO/SNCOs who may purchase it at personal expense. RAFAC Officers,
WO and SNCO wear it at formal evening functions e.g. dining-in nights and guest nights.

Authorised Ensemble

0253. Jacket. All commissioned ranks wear the same design white jacket (with shoulder straps) and all RAFAC WO and SNCOs wear an identical design without
shoulder straps and with rank badges affixed to the right sleeve of the jacket.

0254. Trousers. Standard No 5 SD trousers are normally worn; however, individuals may purchase trousers of the No 5 SD pattern and colour, in a lightweight
material if preferred.

0255. All remaining accessories are as detailed for No 5 dress.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs
RAFVR(T) OFFICERS MUST WEAR THE ANNODISED RAFVR(T) INSIGNIA (RETIRED OR 2 & 6 FTS ELEMENTS ONLY)

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY

Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 8 SD - Mess Dress -Warm Hat: No 1 SD (Note 1) 1. Optional at personal expense for RAFAC officers and
Weather Areas. WO/SNCOs.
(No 8 SD) Jacket: Mess, white (Note 2)
2. RAFAC WO/SNCOs have same officer pattern No 8 SD
See Notes 1 & 3 Trousers: No 5 SD (Note 3) Jacket but tailored without shoulder straps and
gold/embroidered rank badge affixed to the right sleeve.
Cummerbund: Slate grey pleated
3. Optional – Trousers No 5 SD pattern/colour in lightweight
Shirt: White, Marcella material (Self Purchase).

Cuff links: Plain gold

Tie: Black, bow

Shoes: Black patent evening

Socks: Black

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INCLEMENT WEATHER WEAR
EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA
BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs MUST BE WORN BY RAFAC
OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs

General Purpose Jacket Blue MVP Jacket Greatcoat Issue Jeltex Jacket
Issued to RAFAC Officers Not issued to RAFAC Not issued to RAFAC For all personnel in the RAFAC
(Optional) WO/SNCOs RAFAC (Optional) for Officers and (Optional) for Officers/WO & SNCO
through private purchase WO/SNCOs RAFAC through private RAFAC through private purchase.
purchase Not to be worn on ceremonial
duties.

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS - FEMALE PERSONNEL

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Contents Para No

Introduction

No 1 Service Dress
Occasions for Wear & Authorised Ensemble 0301 - 0313
Illustration - No 1 Service Dress (No 1 SD)
Orders of Dress - No 1 SD

No 2 Service Working Dress

Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble 0314 - 0325
Maternity Wear 0326
Illustration – No 2 (Full) Service Working Dress (No 2 SD)
Orders of Dress – No 2 SD
Illustration – No 2A (Long Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Orders of Dress – No 2A (Long Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Illustration – No 2B (Short Sleeve) Routine Working Dress – Uniformed Adult Staff only
Orders of Dress – No 2B (Short Sleeve) Routine Working Dress
Illustration – No 2C (Cadets Only) Routine Working Dress
Orders of Dress – No 2C (Cadets only) Routine Working Dress

No 3 Service Dress – Field Clothing 0327

Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble – as detailed for Males at Chap 2

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No 4 Service Dress – Alternative Mess Dress 0328
Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 4 SD – Optional Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 4 SD Optional Mess Dress

Optional No 5 Service Dress – Mess Dress 0329 - 0339

Occasions For Wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 5 SD – Optional Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 5 SD – Mess Dress

No 6, 7 & 8 Service Dress (Warm Weather Areas) - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS
0342- 0343
ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
Dates of Changeover
No 6 Service Dress – Occasions for wear

No 7 Service Dress (Warm Weather Areas) - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY
0344 - 0347
(CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
No 7A Service Dress – Occasions for wear & Authorised Ensemble
Illustration – No 7A Routine Dress
Orders of Dress – No 7A

No 8 Service Dress – Mess Dress (Warm Weather Areas) - RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY
0348 - 0351
(CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
Illustration – No 8 SD – Mess Dress
Orders of Dress – No 8 & 8A SD – Mess Dress

Outerwear
Illustration – General Purpose Jacket, Gortex & Jeltex Rainwear – All Ranks

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This chapter illustrates, through a selection of explanatory notes and illustrations, the various orders of dress for female RAFAC personnel and stipulates the
occasions on which each type of uniform should be worn. Female officers, WO, SNCO and cadets of the RAFAC are to comply with the orders of dress.

No 1 Service Dress – Female RAFAC Officers, WO / SNCO and Cadets

0301. Occasions for wear. The No 1 SD is to be worn on all formal and ceremonial occasions as ordered by MOD or Commanders in Chief (CINCs). Additionally,
although No 1 SD is not normally worn on parade or formal occasions by those below the appointment of Wing Warrant Officer, OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr
CCF have the discretionary power to authorise its wear at other times. Before authorising its wear OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF are to ensure that all adult
staff on parade or attending the formal occasion are similarly attired to maintain uniformity.

a. Cadets. The standard airman’s No 1 SD only will be worn by nominated cadets who are allowed No 1 SD uniform on the occasions detailed in para
0201.

0302. Ceremonial Occasions/Females on Parade. Mixed dress of skirts or trousers is not permitted within a parade. When on unit ceremonial duties or
parade, the parade sponsor will decide whether skirts or trousers are to be worn.

Authorised Ensemble

0303. Hat. Only the Service issue No 1 SD hat may be worn, as follows:

a. Officers. Gp Capts wear a hat with an embellished patent peak; Wg Cdrs and below have a cloth-covered peak.

b. RAFAC WO. WOs wear a hat with a cloth-covered peak with an anodised badge depicting an eagle surrounded by laurel leaves surmounted by a
crown. (Only issued to RWO and WWO).

c. RAFAC SNCO. Optional - The airwoman No 1 SD hat is worn by all non-commissioned ranks other than WO.

d. Cadets. Restricted - Cadets wear the standard airman’s No 1 SD hat, ensuring the correct ATC / CCF (RAF) cap badge is affixed and only worn by
nominated cadets who are allowed No 1 SD uniform on the occasions as detailed in para 0201.

e. Hijabs. Muslim females may wear Hijabs of the approved pattern and colour under their No 1 SD uniform head-dress. It is worn without cap badge
under the hat outdoors, and without hat indoors. It is to be worn in such a way that rank badges are visible at all times.

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0304. No 1 SD. The No 1 SD uniform is a 3-piece suit consisting of jacket, skirt and trousers. It is manufactured from the same length of fabric; therefore the
jacket from one issue should not be worn with the skirt or trousers from another. All commissioned ranks and RWOs/WWOs wear the same style jacket. However,
the following variations are approved:

a. The Lord Mayor of the City of London RAFAC ADC is entitled to wear aiguillettes when on ADC duties, with plain shoulder boards/straps.

b. RAFAC WO and SNCO can wear a part worn No 1 uniform (must be of the current design pattern). RAFAC FS & Sgt will retain the eagle shoulder
badge whilst RAFAC WO are to remove the eagle shoulder badge in line with the badging policy for RWO/WWOs. Skirts and trousers must match the
jacket colour tone. These are not issue items and are not to be demanded through the RAF.

c. Where cadets are authorised to wear No 1 SD (see para 0201) they will wear part worn airman’s No 1 uniform of the current design pattern regardless
of rank. Skirts and trousers must match the jacket colour tone. These are not issue items and are not to be demanded through the RAF. All original
badges must be removed and replaced with the correct ATC / CCF badges as detailed in para 0428.

0305. Jacket. The styling of the jacket is not to be altered by ironing-in pleats or creases. Uniform jacket sleeves are constructed to meet the physical silhouette
of the arm in repose. When the arm is held stiffly in the “attention” ironed-in creases merely accentuate the distortion of the back of the jacket. Sleeves should
only be lightly pressed, using a damp cloth, to iron out lateral creases. This can be best achieved by using a sleeve board.

0306. No 1 SD Skirt. Only the issue No 1 SD suit skirt is to be worn with the No 1 SD jacket. Vertical creases are not to be pressed into the skirt. The finished
length of uniform skirts is to be mid knee.

0307. No 1 SD Trousers. When authorised for wear, the No 1 SD trousers are to be worn with pressed-in creases, front and back, extending the full length of
each leg. Court shoes are not to be worn with No1 SD trousers.

0308. Shirt. The Service issue female long-sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is always to be worn, with creases pressed in on each sleeve, running from the centre
of the epaulette to the cuff. Front darts are to be pressed in to the level of the second button and the rear darts down the full length of the shirt.
0309. Tie. A plain black Service issue tie is to be worn, secured with a windsor knot.
0310. Hose. The approved uniform dress hose colour for wear with No 1 SD on ceremonial occasion is 15 Denier - Nearly Black (available through M&S outlets).

0311. Shoes. Highly polished Service issue black laced shoes are to be worn on marching occasions; otherwise Service issue court shoes may be worn, as
ordered. Court shoes are not to be worn with trousers.
0312. Gloves. Brown Service issue leather gloves are to be worn or carried by all RAFAC officers and WO. If ordered, RAFAC FS/Sgt and cadets are to wear
issue black pattern gloves. Personnel may be required to wear white cotton gloves on certain ceremonial occasions.
0313. Blue Sash. RAFAC personnel are NOT authorised to wear the sash.

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ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

Image Pending Image Pending Image Pending

Officer WO FS/SGT Cadet

Optional not issue Restricted wear. See para 0202
for occasions and authority.

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Short Description and

Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 1 Service Dress Hat: No 1 SD Hat. 1. No 1 SD uniform for unit ceremonial occasions will be set by
Uniform the Regional/Wg HQ who will decide whether skirts or trousers
Jacket: No 1 SD. are to be worn. Mixed dress of skirts or trousers is not permitted
(No 1 SD) within a parade.
Skirt or Trousers: No 1 SD (Note 1)
Reserved for parades, ceremonial 2. Regardless of season, RAFAC officers, WO are to wear
and other formal occasions, as Shirt: Issue long sleeve Wedgwood Blue. brown leather gloves on parades when in No 1 SD and when
ordered. ordered on other ceremonial and formal occasions. Additionally,
Tie: Black issue. brown gloves may be worn or carried when in No 1 SD
unconnected with ceremonial.
Shoes: Highly polished black laced or court, as
ordered. 3. On certain occasions white cotton gloves and white belts will
be worn by detailed personnel.
Hose: 15 Denier – Nearly black. Black issue socks
with trousers. 4. On special Ceremonial occasions, approved only by HQAC,
swords may be carried by officers (only when all cadets are
Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and armed with weapons) and they must wear white gloves only with
WO, other ranks are to wear black issue leather. their uniform. (Sword drill training to be carried out by qualified
(Note 2-3-4) DI (ARMS) instructors only).

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0314. Occasions for Wear. Except where a specific order of dress has been prescribed, the under mentioned modes of No 2 Service Working Dress are
permitted. Illustrations and relevant orders of dress are detailed at the end of this section.

a. No 2 (Full) Service Working Dress Uniform (No 2 SD). No 2 SD is long sleeve shirt, tie and Jersey. All personnel may wear No 2 SD indoors and
outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

b. No 2A (Long Sleeved) Routine Working Dress Uniform (No 2A SD). No 2A SD is long sleeve shirt no jersey mode and is always worn with tie.
All personnel may wear No 2A dress, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

c. No 2B (Short Sleeved) Routine Working Dress Uniform (No 2B SD). No 2B SD is short sleeve shirt mode or Service issue blouse and is never
worn with tie. All personnel except cadets may wear No 2B dress, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working dress, throughout the year.

d. No 2C (Cadets only) Working Dress Uniform (No 2C SD). No 2C SD is long sleeve dark blue shirt mode and can be worn with sleeves rolled up
or down, and is never worn with tie. Only those personnel detailed at Para 0319 (c) may wear No 2C SD, indoors and outdoors, as a routine working
dress, throughout the year.

No 2 Service Dress - Authorised Ensemble

0315. Hat. The No 2 head-dress options are as follows:

a. Officers. May either wear their own style officer’s No 1 SD hat, the airwomen’s No 1 SD hat with appropriate badge, or optional field service cap.

b. Officer Cadets. Officer Cadets wear the No1 SD hat with a white band over the black mohair band when attending ATF OIC. The white band will
be issued to them on arrival at RAF Cranwell to conform with the RAF College Regulations.

c. RWO / WWO. May either wear their own style WO No1 SD hat as issued, the airwomen’s No 1 SD hat with appropriate badge, or optional field
service cap.

d. RAFAC WO / SNCO. Are to wear a beret. The WO No 1 SD hat, airwomen’s No 1 SD hat with appropriate badge or field service cap are optional
for RAFAC WO. The airwomen’s No 1 SD hat or field service cap are optional for RAFAC SNCO. However, these have to be purchased from non-service
sources and must be of a current service pattern.

e. Cadets. All cadet ranks wear a beret only.

f. Hijabs. Muslim females may wear the approved pattern Hijab under uniform head-dress except when operational, training and health and safety
considerations dictate otherwise. It is always worn without cap badge and is worn indoors (without hat). It is to be worn in such a way that rank slides are
visible at all times.

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below the waistband of the jacket.

0317. Skirt. Only the Service issue No 2 SD skirt is to be worn. The finished length of the skirt length is to be mid-knee.

0318. Trousers. Only the Service issue No 2 SD trousers are to be worn. They are to be worn with pressed in creases front and back, extending the full length
of each leg. Unless otherwise ordered, they may be worn throughout the year at the individual’s discretion. Females may elect to wear male pattern No2 SD
trousers on grounds of better fit and/or comfort.

0319. Shirts.

a. Long-sleeved shirt. Only the Service issue long sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is to be worn with No 2 SD and 2A SD. It is to be worn with creases
pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the cuff. Front darts are to be pressed in to the level of the second button and the
rear darts down the full length of the shirt. Sleeves are never rolled up. A tie must be worn.

b. Short Sleeved shirt and Blouse (Uniformed Adult Staff only - Not to be worn by Cadets). Only the Service issue short-sleeved, wedgwood blue
shirt or blouse is to be worn with No 2B SD. It is to be worn with creases pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the sleeve
end. Front darts are to be pressed in to the level of the second button and the rear darts down the full length of the shirt. The short-sleeved shirt may be
worn under a jersey with the mandatory addition of a tie. The blouse is never worn with a tie. In colder conditions the jersey may be worn over the blouse,
arranging the revere collar so that it lies neatly outside the jersey neck.

c. Dark Blue Working Shirt. RAF dark blue working shirt, No 2C SD, is authorised for wear, throughout the year, by cadets. It is to be worn with creases
pressed in on each sleeve running from the centre of the epaulette to the cuff. Front darts are to be pressed in to the level of the second button and the
rear darts down the full length of the shirt. Sleeves may be rolled up. A tie is never worn with this shirt.

0320. Footwear. Unless otherwise ordered, Service issue black laced shoes or court shoes may be worn with the skirt. Court shoes are not to be worn with
trousers or when engaged in foot drill, parades or inspections. Females may elect to wear male pattern DMS shoes with No2 SD trousers on grounds of
better fit and/or comfort.

0321. Belts. When trousers are worn with No 2 SD options, unless otherwise ordered, the approved pattern stable belts or blue/grey optional ‘money’ belts may
be worn. When the stable belt is worn the dark stripe is to be uppermost, the fastenings of the old style RAF stable belt are to be secured over the left hip. Stable
belts and money belts are not to be worn outside a jersey.

0322. Gloves. Issue brown leather for RAFAC Officers & WO, issue black leather for RAFAC SNCO and cadets.

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M&S outlets).

0324. Coats. Only blue issue outerwear is to be worn by officers and other ranks.

0325. Blue Leather Flying Jacket. A blue leather flying jacket of the standard approved pattern may be purchased at personal expense and worn with No 2
SD by female RAFAC Officers, WOs and SNCOs. If worn, the jacket zip slider is to be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop. (in accordance with
RAF GAI 6076).

Maternity Wear – Uniformed Adult Staff only

0326. DCI JS 18/01 gives details on the issue of maternity wear. Maternity wear is designed to be worn from a point when the standard uniform becomes too
tight. Available wear consists of a cardigan, 2 shirts and 1 pair of slacks. Shirts are to be worn outside the slacks. The shirt and cardigan are designed to take
standard rank insignia. The RAF Weatherproof Jacket will accommodate the majority of pregnancies up to maternity leave. As a last resort if, a suitable size
Service issue jacket cannot be provided, a dark civilian top coat may be worn outdoors. Service headwear should not be worn in this instance.

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC

OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

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Officer WO FS/SGT Muslim Cadet With Hijab Cadet

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2 (Full) Service Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional field service cap.
Working Dress Uniform 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for RAFAC WO /
(No 2 SD) Shirt: Issue long sleeve wedgwood blue. SNCO.
Tie: Black Issue.
A long sleeve shirt and tie is to be 3. The stable belt is not to be worn on the outside of the jersey.
worn with a Jersey. Jersey: Issue blue/grey V or crew neck. (Note 3)
4. Court shoes can be only worn with skirt but they are not to be
Skirt: No 2 SD. worn for marching. If marching in skirts, flat-soled laced shoes
are to be worn. Cadets are not issued socks or DMS shoes.
Trousers No 2 SD. Private purchase only.
Belt: Optional RAF Stable Belt or the blue/grey
money belt (Note 3). 5. The General Purpose Jacket is optional for RAFAC Officers
& WO/SNCO. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by cadets. For
Shoes: Black issue, highly polished laced or court. inclement weather, if worn, the jacket zip slider is to be zipped
(Note 4) up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop
Hose: 15 denier Nearly Black tights or stockings.
6. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
Black issue socks with trousers.
jersey or outerwear.
Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 5)
7. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
WO, black leather issue for other ranks. dress.
(Note 6)
Rank Badges (Note 7):
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a
wedgwood blue colour slide where required).

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EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY

RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

Image Pending Image Pending Image Pending

(Stable Belt & (Blue Belt) (Stable Belt)
Skirt)

Officer WO/FS/SGT Cadet

EITHER GREY BELT / PURSE BELT OR STABLE BELT CAN BE WORN BY ANY RANK

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2A (Long Sleeved) Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional No 1 SD Hat or field service cap.
Routine Working Dress 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for RAFAC WO /
(No 2A SD) Shirt: Issue long sleeve wedgwood blue (Note 3). SNCO.

There is only one mode of No 2A Tie: Black issue (Note 4). 3. Under no circumstances, even in the working place, are
SD - long sleeve shirt with tie and shirtsleeves to be rolled up.
no jersey. Skirt: No 2 SD.
4. A tie is always to be worn with No 2A Dress.
Unless otherwise ordered, can be Slacks / Trousers (male): No 2 SD. (Note 5)
worn as a routine working dress, 5. Optional unless otherwise ordered.
Belt: Optional RAF Stable Belt or the optional
indoors and outdoors all year blue/grey money belt (Note 6).
round. 6. The stable belt is not to be worn external to the jersey.
Shoes: Black issue, highly polished laced or court. 7. Court shoes can be only worn with skirt but they are not to be
(Note 7) worn for marching. If marching in skirts, flat-soled laced shoes
Hose: 15 denier Nearly Black tights or stockings. are to be worn. Cadets are not issued socks or DMS shoes.
Black issue socks with trousers. Private purchase only.

Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 8) 8. For inclement weather, the General Purpose Jacket is
optional for RAFAC Officers & WO/SNCO. If worn, the jacket
Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and zip slider is to be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip
WO, black leather issue for other ranks. stop. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by cadets.
(Note 9)
9. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
Rank Badges (Note 10): outerwear.
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.
10. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
wedgwood blue colour slide where required) dress.

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NOT TO BE WORN BY CADETS

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

EITHER GREY BELT / Image Pending Image Pending

PURSE BELT OR STABLE
BELT CAN BE WORN BY
ANY RANK

Officer WO/FS/SGT

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NOT TO BE WORN BY CADETS

Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2B – (Short Sleeved) Hat: No 1 SD for officers and RWO / WWOs (Note 1. Officers may wear optional field service cap.
Routine Working Dress 1 & 2). Beret for other ranks.
2. Optional No1 SD hat and field service cap for RAFAC WO /
(No 2B SD) Shirt: Issue short sleeve wedgwood blue. (Note 3) SNCO.

No 2B SD is a short sleeve dress Skirt: No 2 SD. 3. A tie is never worn with the short sleeve shirt unless the
mode. Slacks / Trousers (male): No 2 SD. (Note 4) jersey is worn (see para 0319). Only the top (collar) button is to be
undone. If worn, under vests are not to be visible.
Unless otherwise ordered, can be Belt: Optional RAF Stable Belt or the optional
worn indoors and outdoors all year blue/grey money belt. 4. Optional unless otherwise ordered
round
Shoes: Black issue, highly polished laced or court. 5. A Jersey is not to be worn as part of No2B SD (see para
(Note 6) 0319 for exception).
Hose: 15 denier Nearly Black tights or stockings.
6. Court shoes can only be worn with skirt but they are not to be worn
Black issue socks with trousers.
for marching. If marching in skirts, flat-soled laced shoes are to be worn.
Jacket: Issue blue Jeltex rain jacket. (Note 7)
7. The General Purpose Jacket is optional for RAFAC Officers &
Gloves: Brown leather for RAFAC officers and WO/ SNCO. Only the jeltex jacket can be worn by cadets. For
WO, black leather issue for other ranks. inclement weather, if worn, the jacket zip slider is to be zipped
(Note 8) up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop.

Rank Badges (Note 9): 8. Optional for inclement weather. Gloves can only be worn with
outerwear.
NCOs - Blue rank slides only.
9. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
Officers - Blue Composite Braid (Mounted on a slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
wedgwood blue colour slide where required) dress.

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EITHER GREY BELT / PURSE BELT OR STABLE BELT CAN BE WORN BY ANY RANK

ALL BRASSARDS TO BE WORN OUTSIDE THE TURNUP ON SHIRTS WHEN ROLLED ABOVE ELBOW AND NEVER TO BE WORN
WITH CS 95 OR PCS/MTP

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 2C Hat: Beret. 1. Not to be worn with a tie on any occasion, sleeves may be
Routine Working Dress rolled up above the elbow. Only the top (collar) button is to be
Shirt: Issue long sleeve dark blue working shirt undone. If worn, under vests are not to be visible.
(No 2C SD) (Note 1).
2. Optional unless otherwise ordered
Unless otherwise ordered, can be Skirt: No 2 SD.
worn all year round by cadets 3. Optional for inclement weather. If worn, shirt collar is to be
only. Trousers: No 2 SD (Note 2). unbuttoned and worn external to the jersey neck.

Belt: Optional RAF Stable Belt or the blue/grey 4. Only in inclement weather. If worn, the jacket zip slider is to
money belt be zipped up to at least 10cm from the top zip stop.

Shoes: Black DMS. (Note 6) 5. Optional but only when jersey or outerwear is worn.

Hose: 15 denier Nearly Black tights or stockings. 6. Cadets are not issued sock or DMS shoes private purchase
Black issue socks with trousers (Note 6). only.

Jersey: Issue blue/grey v or crew neck only 7. RAF Regiment/Police or any form of embroidered epaulette
(Note 3) slides not detailed in chapter 4 are not to be worn with No 2
dress.
Jacket: Issue blue jeltex rain jacket only (Note 4)

Gloves: Black leather issue (Note 5)

Rank Badges: Blue rank slides only (Note 7)

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0327. No 3 Service Dress – Field Clothing CS 95/PCS-MTP is not issued to all RAFAC personnel and as such rules and regulations appertaining to its wear apply
equally to male and female personnel. Regulations for No 3 SD CS 95/PCS-MTP and No3A PME are as detailed at Chap 2 No 3 Dress (page 50) and No 3A
Dress (page 59).

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

Stable Belt can be worn as barrack / unit dress and for non physical activities by any rank.
Green belt must be worn at all other times

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0328. The order of dress is the same as for No 1 SD except that a white Marcella or plain white shirt with normal collar and black bow tie replaces the
wedgwood blue shirt. Medals are not worn.

ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT Image Change to SNCO RAFAC Pending
ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 4 Service Dress - Optional No 1 SD with skirt excepting:

Mess Dress
Shirt: Plain white collared attached (Wing collars
(No 4 SD) are not permitted)

This is an interim mess dress for: Tie: Black bow tie only no other unit version to be
worn.
1. RAFAC officers who do not
possess a No 5 Dress. Shoes: Black patent evening or court.

2. RAFAC WO / SNCO who do not Medals are not worn unless Royalty is present
possess a No 5 Dress.

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0329. Occasions for Wear. Where an event warrants a more formal dress (for instance at a formal dinner) this may be worn by cadets within the confines of
the event venue.

0330. Authorised Ensemble. The order of dress is detailed fully under paras 0228-0230.

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0331. Occasions for Wear. This is an optional purchase item for RAFAC officers, WOs and SNCOs. It is reserved in the main as an evening or Mess Dress
and is worn by commissioned officers, WOs and SNCOs at formal evening functions e.g. dining-in nights and guest nights. It may also be worn by retired
officers only. Badges of rank are to be worn as follows:

a. Officers. Full width gold ranking lace, appropriate to their rank, is worn on both sleeves of the RAF No 5 SD, the centre of the braid being 9.5 cm (3
¾”) from bottom of the cuff as prescribed for No 1 SD. Retired officers wear the badges of rank as recorded when they retired.

b. RAFAC WO and SNCO. A gold-embellished, single rank badge is worn on the right sleeve only, in the position prescribed for No 1 SD. Retired WO
and SNCOs do not wear uniforms when they leave the service.

i. RAFAC WO the centre of badge 16.5cm (6 ½”) from right sleeve bottom.

ii. RAFAC SNCO Lowest point of the chevron 24.1cm (9 ½”) from shoulder seem.

iii. RAFAC FS an embroidered crown is to be worn with the base of the crown 3mm (1/8”) above a horizontal line joining the upper tips.

iv. Flying badges worn with No 5 are to be half size, gold embroidered on Blue/Grey material. The badge is positioned on the left lapel with the top
of the centre of the badge 1 ½” (3.8cm) below the inner end of the collar step opening.

c. Insignia. RAFAC insignia must be worn by all currently serving officers, WOs and SNCOs (see Chapter 4, pages 137-139 for measurement and
diagrams). RAFVR(T) insignia must be worn by those elements of 2 & 6 FTS who are retaining the RAFVR(T) commission. RAFVR(T) insignia must
be worn by retired RAFVR(T) officers. RAFAC officers who previously held a RAFVR(T) commission may choose to revert to RAFVR(T) insignia on
retirement or continue to wear RAFAC insignia.

No 5 Mess Dress – Authorised Ensemble

0332. Hat. No 1 SD hat appropriate and to rank, however an optional purchase to RAFAC WO and SNCO – outdoors only.

0333. Jacket. All personnel wear the same design jacket; however, officers entitled to wear aiguillettes wear plain shoulder straps.

0334. Skirt. All personnel wear the same design ankle length skirt, which is to have a 12” slit only, measured from the bottom edge of the hem at the centre back
seam.

0335. Shirt. The standard approved female pattern white Marcella shirt is to be worn fastened to the neck and worn with small black bow tie.

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worn by officers, WO and SNCO at the Wg Cdr / OC Wg / Wg Ex O / CCF CC discretion and only on occasions when official guests are not present.

0337. Bow Tie. Plain black double ended. Sqn/Unit/Wg/Formation bow ties are not to be worn with No 5B SD uniform at any time.

0338. Hose. As for No 1 SD dress.

0339. Shoes. Black patent evening or court shoes.

0340. Handbag. Black patent evening or clutch bag.

0341. Earrings. Small plain spherical, pearl or gold earrings may be worn.

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RAFAC OFFICERS, WOs AND SNCOs MUST WEAR EITHER THE CLOTH OR ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA
RAFVR(T) OFFICERS MUST WEAR EITHER THE CLOTH OR ANNODISED RAFVR(T) INSIGNIA (RETIRED OR 2 & 6 FTS ELEMENTS ONLY)

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Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 5 Mess Dress Hat: No 1 SD hat (outdoors only)

(No 5 SD) Jacket: Mess dress blue/grey.

Reserved in the main as an Shirt: Female White Marcella.

evening or mess dress, worn by
commissioned officers, WOs and Skirt: Mess dress blue/grey.
SNCOs at formal evening
functions e.g.dining-in nights and Cummerbund: Plain unpleated slate grey.
guest nights.
Bow Tie: Small plain black double ended.

Hose: As for No 1 SD.

Earrings: Small, plain, pearl or gold.

Handbag: Black patent evening or clutch bag.

Shoes: Black patent evening or court.

Coat: Issue outerwear.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0342. Dates of Changeover. The changeover dates between temperate and warm weather dress are as detailed in para 0247.

Female No 6 Dress (No 6 SD)

0343. Occasions for Wear. Should there be a requirement for No 6 dress, contact HQAC Logs 1b.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0344. Occasions for Wear. No 7A SD (long trousers) are worn overseas as a routine working dress. Unless otherwise ordered, it is routine wear by female
personnel listed below and optional working dress who elect to take the long trouser and short trousers issue option.

0345. Hat. The head-dress options are as follows:

a. Officers. Only the Service issue No 1 SD hat is to be worn on formal and ceremonial occasions. However, when worn as routine working dress, they
may opt to wear the airwomen’s No 1 SD hat, with appropriate hat badge. Berets are not to be worn.

b. Other ranks. The Service issue No 1 SD hat only, is to be worn on formal and ceremonial occasions. Beret or optional field service cap (WO/SNCO
RAFAC only) may be worn with working dress. WOs may opt to wear the airwomen’s No 1 SD hat, with appropriate hat badge as an alternative working
dress hat.

0346. Footwear. Service issue flat, laced, black shoes or approved pattern desert boots may be worn with the long trouser mode (No 7A SD). Black socks are
to be worn with black shoes; stone socks are worn with desert boots. Court shoes are not to be worn with any form of No 7 SD.

0347. Belt. Optional (own expense) RAF Stable Belt or the blue/grey money belt may be worn with either mode of dress.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)
EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS
AND WO/SNCO

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Long Trousers (shown with optional Purse
Belt)

EITHER THE BLUE/GREY BELT, PURSE BELT OR STABLE BELT CAN BE WORN BY ANY RANK

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AND CADETS AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

Short Description and Authorised Uniform Items Notes

Occasions for Wear

No 7A Routine Dress, Long Hat: 1. Optional - Field service cap.

Trousers - Warm Weather Areas.
Officers - No 1 SD (Note 1) 2. Optional – No 1 SD hat or Field service cap.
(No 7A SD)
RAFAC WO/SNCO - Beret (Note 2) 3. As preferred unless otherwise ordered.
Is worn as routine working dress
during authorised warm weather
Cadets - Beret
periods
Shirt: Long or short sleeve stone. (Note 3)

Long Trousers: Stone.

Belt: Optional RAF Stable Belt or the blue/grey money belt.

Tie: Black issue – with long sleeve shirt only.

Shoes: Black issue, highly polished black laced, or approved

pattern desert boot for all ranks.

Socks: Black with black shoes, stone with desert boots.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

0348. Occasions for wear. The No 8 SD is an optional item for RAFAC officers and WO/SNCOs who may purchase it at personal expense. RAFAC Officers,
WO and SNCO wear it at formal evening functions e.g. dining-in nights and guest nights.

Authorised Ensemble

0349. Jacket. All commissioned ranks wear the same design white jacket (with shoulder straps). RAFAC WO and SNCO wear an identical design without
shoulder straps and with rank badges affixed to the right sleeve of the jacket.

0350. Skirt. Standard No 5 SD skirt is normally worn; however, individuals may purchase a skirt of the No 5 SD pattern and colour, in a lightweight material if
preferred.

0351. All remaining accessories are as detailed for No 5 dress.

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

ANNODISED RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCOs
RAFVR(T) OFFICERS MUST WEAR THE ANNODISED RAFVR(T) INSIGNIA (RETIRED OR 2 & 6 FTS ELEMENTS ONLY)

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RESIDENT SQN STAFF AT OVERSEAS UNITS ONLY (CYPRUS AND GIBRALTAR)

Short Description and

Authorised Uniform Items Notes
Occasions for Wear

No 8 SD - Mess Dress -Warm Hat: No 1 SD 1. Optional at personal expense for RAFAC officers and
Weather Areas. WO/SNCOs.
(No 8 SD) Jacket: Mess, white (Note 2)
2. RAFAC WO/SNCO have same officer pattern No 8 SD
See Notes 1 & 3 Skirt: No 5 Mess Dress (Note 3) Jacket but tailored without shoulder straps and
gold/embroidered rank badge affixed to the right sleeve.
Cummerbund: Plain unpleated slate grey
3. Optional – Skirt No 5 SD pattern/colour in lightweight material
Shirt: Female White, Marcella (Self Purchase).

Tie: Small black bow

Shoes: Black evening or court

Hose: As for No 1 SD.

Handbag: Black patent evening or clutch bag

Earrings: Small plain, pearl or gold earrings may

be worn

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INCLEMENT WEATHER WEAR

EMBROIDERED RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND
WO/SNCO

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General Purpose Jacket Blue MVP Jacket Greatcoat Issue Jeltex Jacket
Issued to RAFAC Officers Not issued to RAFAC Not issued to RAFAC For all personnel in the RAFAC
(Optional) WO/SNCOs RAFAC (Optional) for Officers and (Optional) for Officers through
through private purchase WO/SNCOs RAFAC through private private purchase
purchase Not to be worn on ceremonial
duties

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ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS DISTINGUISHING INSIGNIA

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ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS DISTINGUISHING INSIGNIA

Contents Para No

Beret or Hat Badge 0401

Badges on the Brassard 0402
ATC Squadron Identification Badge 0403
ATC Distinguishing Badge 0404
CCF Distinguishing Badge 0405
Training Classification Badges for ATC / Proficiency Badges for CCF 0406
Air Cadet Leadership Badge 0407
Musician’s Badges 0408
Marksman Badge 0409
Cadet 50 and 100 Badge (ATC only) 0410
Communicator, Radio and Cyber Specialist Badges 0411
Road Marching Badges 0412
First Aid Badge 0413
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Badges 0414
Lanyards 0415
The Lord Lieutenant’s Badge 0416
Mayor’s Badge 0417
Cadet Flying Badges - Positions 0418
Air Cadet Pilot Scheme Badge 0419
Cadet Navigation Badge 0420
Cadet Flying Badges 0421
Glider Pilot & Gliding Instructor Badges 0422
Gliding Proficiency Badge 0423

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Cadet Parachuting Badge 0424

Cadet Rank Badges 0425
Staff Cadets Rank Slides 0426
Positioning of Cadet NCO Rank Badges 0427
Illustration – Cadets Hats and Badges
Wearing of Airman’s No1 SD uniform by CWOs and SNCO Cadets appointed as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet 0428
Badges worn on specialist clothing 0429
Illustration – Officer Badges and Rank Insignia Positions
Positioning of Officer Rank Badges 0430
Illustration – RAFAC WO/SNCO Badges and Rank Insignia Positions
Positioning of RAFAC WO/SNCO Rank Badges 0431
Illustration – Officers, WOs and SNCOs Hats and Badges
Positioning of RAFAC Insignia 0432
Positioning of Medal Ribbons 0433
Badge Positions on the Brassard Air Training Corps – Old Style and Progressive Syllabus 0434
Badge Positions on the Brassard Combined Cadet Force – Old Style (Progressive syllabus diagrams not yet released) 0435
Authorised Patches to be worn on CS95/PCS-MTP 0436
Illustration – Badge Positions for PCS-MTP Blanking Plates
RAF Regiment Shoulder Badges 0437
RAFAC Uniformed Staff Flying Badges 0438
RAFAC Uniformed Staff Qualification Badges 0441
Authorised Badges for Civilian Instructors and Padres 0442

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0401. Beret or Hat Badge. A silvered metal badge comprising a falcon in a circlet bearing the words “Air Training Corps” and normal issue airman’s cap badge
for CCF.

RAF Beret Badge

ATC Cadet Badge
(CCF only)

0402. Badges on the Brassard. The Brassard is to be fitted over the right sleeve of the jersey or shirt and positioned above the elbow. The top of the
Brassard is to be fixed by a fabric strap to the right shoulder strap of the jersey or the shirt, as appropriate. All brassards are to be worn outside the turn-up
on shirts when rolled above elbow. Brassards are never to be worn with CS 95/PCS-MTP. The location of badges on the Brassard are:

0403. ATC Squadron Identification Badges. A rectangular cloth badge with

a minimum size of 40mm by 30mm, dark blue background with light blue
embroidered numerals. This Badge is to be worn centrally at the top of the
Brassard, 6 mm from the top edge.

0404. ATC Distinguishing Badge. An arc-shaped dark blue fabric badge

with “AIR TRAINING CORPS” embroidered in light blue. The Distinguishing
Badge “Air Training Corps” is to be worn in a central position immediately
below and touching the Squadron Identification Badge.

0405. CCF Distinguishing Badge. The distinguishing badge for the CCF
Contingent is to be worn centrally in the highest possible position on the
brassard with the top edge of the badge 6mm from the sides of the brassard.

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0406. Training Classification Badges for ATC / Proficiency Badges for CCF. First Class, Leading, Senior Cadet and Master Air Cadet Proficiency Badges
are to be worn in a central position immediately below the ATC Distinguishing Badge and with one point of the star or one blade of the propeller uppermost, as
appropriate. Only one Classification / Proficiency Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest classification for which a cadet is qualified.

a. ATC First Class Cadet Badge / CCF Part 1. A four-pointed star embroidered in light blue with a dark blue
background.

b. ATC Leading Cadet Badge / CCF Part 2. A four-bladed propeller embroidered in light blue with a dark blue
background.

c. ATC Senior Cadet Badge / CCF Advanced Certificate. A four-pointed star superimposed on a four-bladed propeller
and embroidered in light blue with a dark blue background.

d. Master Air Cadet Badge (ATC only). A gold embroidered eagle inside a silver wreath with a dark blue background.

0407. Air Cadet Leadership Badge (ACTO 085). A RAF eagle, embroidered in either blue, bronze, silver or gold, on an oval blue cloth badge with ‘AIR
CADETS LEADERSHIP’ in white lettering. Graduates of the RAFAC Leadership Course at RAF Cranwell and the Cadet Leadership Course at the Cadet
Training Centre at Frimley Park and Nescliffe are to wear the Air Cadet Leadership Badge in a central position immediately below and touching the Proficiency
or Classification Badge. Only one leadership badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet has qualified. The Gold Badge is
to be worn if the Junior Leaders Course lanyard has been awarded.

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0408. Musicians Badges (ACTO 123). These badges are detailed fully in para 0626. The Musician’s badge is positioned on the centre line of the brassard
with the top edge of the badge 71mm from the bottom edge of the distinguishing badge.

0409. Marksman (ACTO 044 & ACP 18). Only one Marksman Badge is to be worn and is to be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified –
the ascending levels of precedence being Squadron, Wing, Region, Corps, Cadet Fifty and Cadet Hundred. Thus, a cadet who has gained a Squadron
Marksmanship Badge for Full Bore Rifle shooting and a Regional Marksmanship Badge for Air Rifle shooting is to wear the Regional Marksmanship Badge.
Annual re-qualification is not necessary. The appropriate badge is to be centrally positioned with the bottom edge of the badge centre 35mm from the bottom
edge of the brassard.

0410. Cadet 50 and 100 Badge (ATC only). The “Cadet 50” Badge is a woven badge of dark green fabric with the NRA Logo (2 marksmen) embroidered
centrally inside a white ring which also contains in white ‘NRA CADET FIFTY’. It is awarded to the top 50 cadets from the ACC, ACF and ATC, achieving the
best aggregate scores in the Cadet Inter Service Skill at Arms Meeting (CISSAM). A separate green woven flash with the year printed in white is worn centrally,
immediately below the badge. The “Cadet 100” Badge is a woven badge of dark blue fabric with the NRA Logo (2 marksmen) embroidered centrally inside a
white ring which also contains in light blue, “NRA CADET HUNDRED”. It is awarded to the top 100 cadets from the SCC, ACF and ATC achieving the best
aggregate scores in the Cadet Inter Service Cadet Rifle Competition (ISCRM). A blue year badge with the year printed in white is worn centrally, immediately
below the badge. The Cadet 50 or 100 Badge (and accompanying Year Badge) is to be positioned on the bottom left edge of the Brassard in place of any other
marksmanship badges which are to be removed. Cadets awarded a Cadet 50 and Cadet 100 may wear either badge but not both.

Note: If a cadet is awarded a Cadet 50/100 badge in subsequent years, previous year date badges gained may be worn in date order from the left to the right
centralised at the bottom of the 50/100badge.

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Advanced Marksman Advanced Marksman Advanced Marksman Advanced Marksman

Marksman Marksman Marksman Marksman

Trained Shot Trained Shot Trained Shot Trained Shot

BLUE (AIR RIFLE) BRONZE (SMALL BORE) SILVER (SERVICE RIFLE) GOLD (TARGET RIFLE)

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0411. Communicator, Radio and Cyber Specialist Badges (ACTOs & 073). The Radio and Cyber Specialist qualification consists of a generic initial entry
level before branching into the radio and cyber training strands. The Radio Operator and Cyber Awareness badge is an oblong cloth badge, depicting 4 light
blue lightning flashes with a darker blue letter ‘C’ in the centre, embroidered onto a dark blue background. The Radio Specialist badges are oblong cloth badges,
depicting 4 light blue lightning flashes with either a bronze, silver or gold letter ‘C’ in the centre depending on the level, embroidered onto a dark blue background.
The Cyber Specialist badges are oblong cloth badges, depicting 4 lightning flashes with a letter ‘C’ in the centre embroidered in either bronze, silver or gold,
level dependant, onto a dark blue background. Only the highest award in each specialism is to be worn. The badges are to be positioned:

a. Blue badge and Radio Specialist badges. The badge is positioned 7mm to the right of the musician’s badge (or where it would be located if worn)
with the bottom edges of each badge in line.

b. Cyber Specialist badge. The Cyber Specialist badge is positioned 7mm to the right of the musician’s badge with the top edge of each badge in line.

Bronze Silver Gold

Cyber Specialist

Radio Operator and Cyber Bronze Silver Gold

Awareness Radio Specialist

0412. Road Marching (ACATI 018). A Rectangular cloth badge with either bronze, silver or green and gold stripes depending on the level. The words “ROAD
MARCHING” is at the bottom of the badge at bronze and silver, the word ‘NIJMEGEN’ for the gold level. Only one Road Marching badge is to be worn and is to
be for the highest level award for which the cadet is qualified. The badge is positioned 7mm to the left of the musician’s badge (or where it would be located if
worn) with the bottom edges of each badge in line.

Bronze Silver Gold (Nijmegen)

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0413. First Aid Badges (ACTO 008). The Heart Start badge is a circular cloth badge depicting a blue roundel with the words -“HEART START” around the top
and “BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION” around the lower edge in light blue. The centre of the badge has the British Heart Foundation logo in white on a black
background. The St John Ambulance First Aid Badges are circular cloth badges depicting a blue roundel with the white cross of St John on a black background
in the centre and the words “St John Ambulance” around the lower edge of all three badges. The words “YOUTH FIRST AID”, “ACTIVITY FIRST AID” or
“INSTRUCTOR FIRST AID” are positioned around the top edge with the wording of each badge coloured bronze, silver or gold depending on the level. The First
Aid badge is to be positioned on the left-hand side of the brassard with the base of the badge 15mm from the brassard bottom edge and 40mm from the left-
hand edge of the brassard.

Note: Only one badge is to be worn for the duration that the cadet is qualified.

Heart Start Youth First Aid Activity First Aid Instructor First Aid

0414. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Badges (ACTO 074). The Pre-DofE blue award is an oval cloth badge on a blue background with a light blue
RAFAC eagle and adastral crown. The DofE badges are an oval cloth badge on a blue background with the Duke of Edinburgh’s cypher and crown depicted in
either bronze, silver or gold depending on the level. Only one DofE badge is to be worn and will always be the most advanced badge for which the cadet is
qualified. The badge is to be positioned on the right-hand side of the brassard with the base of the badge 15mm from the bottom edge, and 40mm from the
right-hand edge of the brassard.

Pre D of E Award Bronze Silver Gold

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0415. Lanyards. The following lanyards are authorised for wear with No 1 and No 2 Dress. Lanyards are not to be worn with CS95/PCS-MTP or any other
Field Jackets. Where the cadet has qualified for more than one lanyard, then either the Junior Leader or Aerospace lanyard is to be worn:

a. Instructor Cadet Lanyard (ACTO 022). This is to be worn as a cord over the left shoulder, affixed under the shoulder strap and fastened to a
small raised RAF crested black button sewn centrally on the bottom edge of the shoulder patch. When worn with the Wedgwood blue shirt the lanyard
should be placed under the epaulette on the left shoulder with the braided part hung in front. The cord is passed under the shoulder and secured by
placing the end of the lanyard through the ‘eye’ of the cord. This signifies that the cadet has qualified as an instructor in the RAFAC recognised course.

b. Junior Leaders’ Course Lanyard (ACTO 088). Cadets who graduate from the Junior Leaders Course will be awarded a maroon lanyard. This will
be worn in the same manner as the Instructor Cadet lanyard. If a cadet is qualified for both lanyards, only the Junior Leader lanyard is to be worn.

c. Qualified Aerospace Instructors’ Course Lanyard. Cadets who graduate from the Qualified Aerospace Instructors’ Course will be awarded a
blue lanyard. This will be worn in the same manner as the Instructor Cadet lanyard. If a cadet is qualified for both lanyards, only the Aerospace lanyard
is to be worn. This lanyard is no longer available through services sources.

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0416. The Lord Lieutenant’s Badge. Lord Lieutenant’s cadets who are authorised to wear No 1 SD are to display the Lord
Lieutenant’s Badge centrally on the left sleeve. When wearing blue uniform, other than No 1 SD Uniform, the Lord Lieutenant’s
Badge is to be worn centrally on its own brassard. This brassard is to contain no other badges and is worn on the left arm. It is
to be worn at all times throughout the tenure of office.

0417. Mayor’s Badge. On appointment a nominated cadet may be issued with a badge of office by the local mayor. Should
such an issue be made, then the badge is to be worn centrally on its own brassard. This brassard is to contain no other
badges and is worn on the left arm. It is to be worn at all times throughout the tenure of office.

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0418. Cadet Flying Badges - Positions. Cadets are restricted to wearing only 2 of the flying badges on the Jersey BG: one to represent achievement in
gliding; and one in conventional flying. In the case of gliding only, the Badge indicating the highest level of attainment is to be worn. In the case of
conventional flying, the precedence of badges, in ascending order, is the Aviation Training Package (ATP) Wings, Air Cadet Navigation Scheme and Air Cadet
Pilot Scheme. Only the Badge indicating the highest level of attainment is to be worn. The flying badges are to be worn as follows:

a. Single Badge. When a single badge is worn it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the bottom edge of the patch of the left shoulder of the jersey
BG. When worn with No 1 HD, it is to be positioned centrally 1cm above the top seam of the left hand pocket.

b. Two Badges. When badges from both categories are worn, the Gliding Proficiency Badge is to be positioned centrally 1cm beneath the Badge
awarded for conventional flying. When the Glider Pilot Badge or the Glider Instructor Badge has been awarded, however, this is to be positioned centrally
1cm above the conventional flying badge. This applies equally to Jersey BG and No 1 HD.

Note: Cadets qualified for both the Glider Proficiency and Glider Pilot’s badges are to wear only the latter.

0419. Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship (ACTO 034). A pair of embroidered light blue wings, a white letter ‘P’ in the centre of a dark blue circle with gold surround
and white “AIR CADETS” embroidered above and below, all on a dark blue background.

0420. Air Cadets Pilot Navigator Badge (ACTO 036). An embroidered half-wing in light blue, bearing a silver ring with the letter ‘N’ in the centre and “AIR
CADETS” embroidered in white above and below, all on a dark blue background.

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0421. Cadet Flying Badges (ACTO 031). A pair of embroidered blue or bronze wings with a central ‘A’ and ‘AIR CADETS’ in white lettering.

Blue ATP Bronze ATP

0422. Glider Pilot & Gliding Instructor Badges.

Glider Pilot Gliding Instructor

0423. Gliding Proficiency Badge (ACTO 032). A pair of embroidered blue, bronze, silver or gold wings with a central ‘G’ and ‘AIR CADETS’ in white lettering.

Blue ATP Bronze ATP Silver Gliding Scholarship Gold Gliding Training

0424. Parachute Badge. The parachute badge consists of an opened parachute embroidered in white on a circular dark blue background with blue surround.
The badge is to be worn on the left hand side of the brassard with the base of the badge 2mm from the top edge of and central to the road marching badge.

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0425. CADET RANK BADGES. Except for the CWO badge, cadet rank badges worn with the Jersey blue-grey or shirt are identical to those worn by
members of the Royal Air Force. Badges have ribbon loops to enable them to be worn on the shoulder straps of the Jersey blue-grey or shirt as appropriate.

a. Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO). A woven fabric badge in dark blue with an embroidered light blue crown and laurel wreath.

CWO Rank Slide CWO No 1 Badge if issued (see para 0428)

b. OTHER RANKS. A woven fabric badge in dark blue with embroidered crown and chevrons.

Lance Cpl Rank Slide

FS Rank Slide Sgt Rank Slide Cpl Rank Slide
(CCF ONLY)
Blue rank slides only must be worn with No 2, No 3 and No 7 dress

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0426. Staff Cadets. Cadets after their 18th birthday may continue service as a Staff Cadet until the age of 20 years or opt to leave the Corps. Those who remain
in the Corps are to wear modified, integral rank slides with “STAFF CADET” lettering embroidered onto the lower/shoulder end of each slide and in the same
colour as the rank insignia. No equivalent means of identification is required for cadets in No 1 SD uniform.

CCF ONLY
Blue rank slides only must be worn with No 2, No 3 and No 7 dress

0427. POSITIONING OF CADET NCO RANK BADGES:

a. Shoulder Slides for the No 2 and 7 SD. The appropriate blue rank slide badges on the rank epaulette.

b. Rank Slides for (No 3 SD) CS 95/PCS-MTP. The appropriate blue rank slides are to be worn on the “front rank epaulette” of the CS 95/PCS-MTP
jacket and shirts.

c. Outerwear. The appropriate blue rank slides are to be worn on the “front rank epaulette” of the jeltex jacket

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AIR TRAINING CORPS (ATC)

Beret with ATC Badge Male No 1 SD Hat Female No 1 SD Hat

(Not authorised for general wear. Occasions for wear detailed in Paras 0201)

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF) RAF SECTIONS

Beret with RAF Badge Male No 1 SD Hat Female No 1 SD Hat

(Not authorised for general wear. Occasions for wear detailed in Paras 0201)

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Although not scaled for, the wearing of No 1 SD uniform, where authorised, cadets are subject to the following regulations.
a. Authority to wear by RAFAC cadets is required in accordance with para 0201.
b. Distinguishing Badges are to be worn on both sleeves with the centre point of the top edge of the badge located 6 mm below the centre of the
shoulder seam. RAF Eagle Flashes on sleeves are to be removed and ATC / CCF distinguishing badges are to be attached in their place.
c. Unit Identification Badges are to be worn on both sleeves with the top of the squadron number located centrally 5 cm below the shoulder seam.
d. Rank Badges. CWO Rank Badges are to be positioned centrally on the outer face of both sleeves with the middle of the badge located 16 cm above
the cuff. NCO Rank Badges are to be worn centrally on the outer face of both uniform sleeves, with the lowest point of the chevrons located 24cm from
the shoulder seam. The FS metal crown is to be positioned with the base of the crown 3mm above a horizontal line joining upper tips of the chevrons
(Preferably to be sewn onto avoid making holes in the jacket sleeves).
e. Flying and Gliding Badges are to be worn in accordance with guidance provided at para 0418 – 0423, except that a single badge, or lower of 2
badges, is to be positioned 1 cm above the breast pocket.
f. Marksman Badges. Only the highest ranking Marksman Badge is to be worn (para 0409 - 0410) and positioned centrally on the outer face the right
sleeve, 1.2cm above the CWO Badge. For NCOs the highest ranking is to be positioned centrally on the outer face the right sleeve and with the middle of
the badge located 16cm from the cuff.
g. Classification/Proficiency Badges. CWO are to be worn centrally on the outer face of the left sleeve with the top of the badge 15cm below the
shoulder seam and located with a propeller badge vertical. For NCOs are to be worn centrally on the outer face of the left sleeve and with the middle of
the badge located 16cm from the cuff.
h. DofE Award Badges are to be worn on the left sleeve, 1.2 cm above the Classification/Proficiency Badge or CWO Rank Badge.
i. Lord Lieutenant’s Badge is to be positioned centrally on the outer face of the left sleeve 1.2 cm above the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award Badge.
If the DofE Award Badge is not worn, the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Badge is to be positioned in its place – ie centrally on the outer face of the left sleeve
and with the bottom edge of the badge 1.2cm above the CWO rank badge or the Classification /Proficiency badge.
j. Order of Badges – CWOs. The CWO badges are to be worn as described in sub-para d. The DofE badge is to be worn as described in sub-para
h and the Lord Lieutenant’s badge is to be worn 1.2 cms above the DofE badge on the left sleeve.
k. Band Badges are not to be worn so as not to damage the sleeves of the jacket.
l. Lanyards. A single lanyard may be worn as a cord over the left shoulder, fixed to run around the upper edge of the seam and fastened to the left
chest pocket button. Where the cadet has qualified for more than one lanyard, then either the Junior Leader or Aerospace lanyard is to be worn.

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Badges worn with CS95 and PCS-MTP Uniform are detailed in para 0220. In addition, if authorized, certain official badges can be worn depending on rank and
specialist qualifications gained (see paras 0436 & 0441 for details).

Note: For PCS-MTP the only badges which are permitted to be sewn directly on to the material are:

a. Aircrew wings/brevet worn on the left breast, (unless operationally inappropriate) positioned so the top of the badge sits no higher than the top
of the left breast map pocket. These may be affixed using touch & close methods if required.

b. RAF Regiment shoulder titles, to be worn immediately below and central on each shoulder seam.

c. Embroidered name badges are not worn on PCS-MTP. All other forms of authorised qualification badges, emblems and insignia for wear with
operational clothing are detailed in this chapter.

Badges worn with Coveralls and Flying Suits:

a. ATC/CCF beret and badge, as issued.

b. Blue Rank Badge slides, as issued, on both epaulettes.

c. AEF and VGS Staff Cadets should also wear a “Flight Staff Cadet” patch on the left breast of their own overalls or flying suits.

Flight Staff Cadet Patch

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Officer cap badge Officer beret badge RAFAC Officer insignia RAFVR(T) Officer insignia
(Elements of 2 & 6 FTS only)
OFFICERS MUST MOUNT THEIR RANK BRAID ON THE EMBROIDERED RAFAC SLIDES (RAFVR(T) SLIDES FOR ELEMENTS OF 2 & 6 FTS ONLY)
RAFAC OFFICERS RANK SLIDES
SENIOR OFFICERS JUNIOR OFFICERS OFFICER CADET

Gp Capt Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt (Jersey / GPJ Fg Off Plt Off Acting Plt Off
(Wet Weather) (GPJ) (MTP) & No3 Optional) (No14 Dress only) (Wedgwood Shirt) (Wedgwood Shirt)
WW/GPJ not issued, private purchase only
RAFVR(T) OFFICERS RANK SLIDES (ELEMENTS OF 2 & 6 FTS ONLY)
SENIOR OFFICERS JUNIOR OFFICERS OFFICER CADET

Gp Capt Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Fg Off Plt Off Officer Cadet

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0430. POSITIONING OF OFFICER RANK BADGES:

a. Jacket Sleeves, No 1 SD. All officers wear rings of black and blue ranking braid as appropriate to their rank, the centre of the braid being 9.5 cm
(3 ¾”) from the bottom of the cuff.

b. Rank slides for the No 2, 3, 6 and 7 SD and Outerwear:

i. RAFAC officers will mount their rank braid on rank slides incorporating “RAF AIR CADETS” embroidered on a backing material matching
the host garment.

ii. RAFVR(T) officers will mount their rank braid on rank slides incorporating “VRT” embroidered on a backing material matching the host
garment.

iii. No 3 Dress. MTP slides will be issued only to those RAFAC officers scaled for MTP (SATTs and associated specialist teams). It may also
be purchased at private expense by RAFAC officers. Personnel wearing CS95 may also privately purchase and wear CS95 slides. Alternatively,
the issued Jersey Slide can be worn with either CS95 or MTP instead.

iv. For senior officers the bottom row of Blue Composite Braid should be 15mm from the base of the epaulette. For Plt Off and Fg Off the bottom
row of Braid should be 25mm from the base of the epaulette.

c. All Officers within the RAFAC, who have not completed their OIC at ATF RAF Cranwell, must wear white rank slides and appropriate
rank braid mounted onto the embroidered RAFAC slides when in uniform, prior to attending ATF. All Officers within the RAFVR(T), who have
not completed their OIC at ATF RAF Cranwell, must wear white rank slides with VRT insignia when in uniform, prior to attending ATF. There
are no exemptions.

d. Jackets, No 5 and 8 Mess Dress. Full width gold ranking lace is worn on the sleeve of the No 5 (Mess Dress) composed as prescribed for No 1
SD. Half-width gold lace is worn on the shoulder straps of No 8 (Mess Dress) uniforms.

Flying badges worn with No 5 and No 8 (Mess Dress) are to be half size, gold embroidered on blue/grey material. The badge is positioned on the left
lapel with the top of the centre of the badge 1 ½” (3.8cm) below the inner end of the collar step opening.

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WO cap badge WO beret badge SNCO cap badge SNCO beret badge RAFAC insignia
Must be worn with No1s & No5s
RAFAC WO/SNCO BLUE RANK SLIDES FOR No 2 / No 3 DRESS

WO WO FS SGT All SNCOs awaiting ATF

EX WO 1’s only who held a Royal Warrant of the 3 course
Regular Forces and a number of RAFAC WO
holding key posts authorised by Comdt AC only (to
be relinquished on leaving post)

RAFAC WO/SNCO BLUE RANK SLIDES FOR No 2 / No 3 DRESS (VGS, 2 & 6 FTS AIRCREW ONLY)

MACR WO FS SGT SGT

Provided in left and right arm badges, the eagle is always to face to the rear

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WO WO FS SGT
EX WO 1’s only who held a Royal Warrant of the 3
Regular Forces and a number of RAFAC WO
holding key posts authorised by Comdt AC only (to
be relinquished on leaving post)

RAFAC WO/SNCO BADGES FOR No 1 DRESS (VGS, 2 & 6 FTS AIRCREW ONLY)

MACR WO FS SGT

Provided in left and right arm badges, the eagle is always to face to the rear

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0431. POSITIONING OF RAFAC WO/SNCO RANK BADGES:

a. Jacket Sleeves, No 1 SD:

(1) WO – centre of badge 16.5cm (6 ½”) from sleeve bottom.

(2) SNCO – lowest point of the chevrons 24.1cm (9 ½ “) from the shoulder seam.

(3) FS – a 3-bar chevron surmounted by a crown. The base of the crown is to be 3mm (1/8”) above a horizontal line joining the upper tips. The
metal crown is only to be worn on the No 1 SD jacket.

(4) FS & Sgt will retain the eagle shoulder badge whilst WOs are to remove the eagle shoulder badge in line with the badging policy for
RWO/WWOs. The badge is worn with the top edge of the badge 38.1cm (1 ½ “) below the shoulder centre seam Provided in left and right arm
badges, eagle is always to face to the rear.

b. Shoulder Slides for the No 2, 6 and 7 SD and Outerwear. The appropriate blue rank slide badges incorporating the embroidered RAFAC
insignia are to be worn by all RAFAC WO/SNCO on the rank epaulette.

c. Rank Slides for (No 3 SD) CS 95/PCS-MTP. The appropriate blue rank slides incorporating the embroidered RAFAC insignia are to be worn on
the front rank epaulette of the CS 95/PCS-MTP jacket and shirts.

d. All SNCOs within the RAFAC who have not completed their SSIC at ATF RAF Cranwell, must wear rank slides with a white band and
embroidered “RAF Air Cadets” when in uniform, prior to attending ATF. The only exemption will be Ex Regular Forces WOs/SNCOs, however
they are still required to attend the SSIC at ATF.

e. WOs and SNCOs on No 5 and 8 (Mess Dress). The gold-embellished, single rank badge is worn on the right sleeve only, in the position
prescribed for No 1 SD.

f. Flying badges worn on No 5 and 8 (Mess Dress) are to be half size, gold embroidered on blue/grey material. The badge is positioned on the left
lapel with the top of the centre of the badge 3.8cm (1 ½ “) below the inner end of the collar step opening.

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AIR OFFICER

Air Officer (Male) No 1 SD Hat Beret Optional AO Field Service Cap

Females have same insignia but on female style
SD Hat

GROUP CAPTAIN

Group Captain (Male) No 1 SD Hat Beret Optional AO Field Service Cap

Females have same insignia but on female style
SD Hat

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Male No 1 SD Hat Female No 1 SD Hat Beret Optional Field Service Cap

(Female WO wear this hat with WO Badge) (Private Purchase Item)
RAFAC WO / SNCO

Male WO No 1 SD Hat Male SNCO No 1 SD Hat Female SNCO No 1 SD Hat

(Female WO may wear this hat with WO Hat Badge)

WO Beret SNCO Beret Optional WO Field Service Cap Optional SNCO Field Service Cap
(WO wear the FSC with miniature WO Badge. Private purchase item all ranks)

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VRT Insignia should be vertical

with centre of lapel (white line).

Cloth badges are not to be used.

Officer RAFVR(T) No 1SD RAFAC Officer and WO/SNCO No 1SD

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Female RAFAC and Retired RAFVR(T) Officer No 5 Mess Dress Female RAFAC WO/FS/SGT No 5 Mess Dress

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0433. POSITIONING OF MEDAL RIBBONS

(Worn over Left Breast Pocket)

Two Medals One or three Medals

11 mm 11 mm

Four or six Medals

3 mm 11 mm

Only four ribbons in a row all other ribbons go in a tier system above. If there is only one ribbon it goes centrally above the left breast pocket.

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0434. BADGE POSITIONS ON THE BRASSARD AND JERSEY AIR TRAINING CORPS

Variant 1 Variant 2

Jersey Variant 1 Jersey Variant 2

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Variant 1
Variant 2

Jersey Variant 1 Jersey Variant 2

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0436. AUTHORISED PATCHES TO BE WORN FOR CS 95/PCS-MTP
PATCHES WORN ON THE RIGHT SLEEVE – worn with the top of the badge 7.5cm from shoulder seam (CS 95)

RAF Tactical Recognition Flash CCF CFAV Formation Flash RAFAC WO/SNCO Formation Flash Cadets Formation Flash
RAFVR(T) and RAFAC Officers Only RAFAC Officers & WO/SNCOs Only

PATCHES WORN ON THE LEFT SLEEVE – worn with the top of the badge 7.5cm from shoulder seam (CS 95)

No 1 North No 3 South West The Scottish SATT No 5 London & Junior Leader – Graduate Cadets
(ScotSATT) South East Only

Medical Team (Major

Events). Trained Medics,
Nurses or Doctors only.
No 6 Central & East No 7 Wales & West HQAC Shooting
Badge covers entire left
blanking plate. Medical Team (Major Events).
. Trained First Aiders only.
Badge measures 70 x 70mm
SATT TEAMS Not obtainable from service sources

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LEFT BLANKING PLATE RIGHT BLANKING PLATE

Union Flag only if If Parachute Wings are worn the TRF

already stitched on moves down so the lower corners
Commando Dagger replaces
(upper corners meet meet the edge of the blanking plate
formation / JL badge
the edges of the
plate)

TRF/Formation badge affixed

centrally to the blanking
plate, maroon colour on the
right

Badge affixed centrally to the

blanking plate below the
union emblem

CCF SCHOOL SATTs JUNIOR VRT/RAFAC RAFAC CCF CFAV CCF & ATC
BADGE LEADERS OFFICER WO/SNCO CADETS

Each plate is to carry no more than 2 badges. No other badges may be worn (ie Weapons Instructor, RAF Regt Cross Rifles, etc)

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0437. RAF REGIMENT SHOULDER BADGES. Under Policy directed by CG RAF Regiment (20150202-RAF_Regt_Dress_and_Badging_PCCU-V2-O dated
02Feb15) only the following personnel are permitted to wear the RAF Regiment Shoulder Badges with No 1SD, CS95/PCS-MTP and No 5 Mess Dress:

a. RAFAC Officers who have qualified through attendance of a Junior Regiment Officers Course (JROC).

b. RAFAC WO, FS & Sgt who have previously qualified, or been entitled to wear the shoulder badge, at substantive Sgt rank or above in the Regular or
Reserve Air Forces.

RAFAC INSIGNIA MUST ALSO BE WORN WITH THESE BADGES

The badge is to be mounted with

No 1 Dress No 3 Dress (CS95/PCS-MTP) No 5 Mess Dress

RAF Regiment Shoulder Badges are to be only worn on No 1 dress, No 3 Dress (CS 95/PCS-MTP) and No 5 Mess dress

RAF Regiment Rank slides are not to be worn with No 2 Dress

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0438. RAFAC Uniformed Staff Flying Badges. This section deals with those flying badges (QR J727 & 728), parachute badges (QR 434 to 436) and glider
pilot badges currently in issue which can be worn by eligible RAFAC Uniformed Staff.

Pilot Gliding Instructor Glider Pilot Rear Aircrew Brevet

Wings of drab silk embroidery with Wings embroidered in light blue with Wings embroidered in light blue with dark The monogram ‘RAF’ in drab silk
monogram 'RAF' in centre, surrounded dark blue edging, a central ‘G’ blue edging, a central ‘G’ monogram surrounded by a laurel leaf of brown
by laurel leaf of brown silk and monogram contained in a woven blue contained in a woven blue ring on dark silk, surmounted by a crown with an
surmounted by a crown on dark blue ring and surmounted by a crown on dark blue melton cloth. outspread drab silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm)
melton cloth. blue melton cloth. long on dark blue melton cloth.
Introduced 1 Apr 03 (See note below).

Fighter Controller (FC) Airborne Technician (AT) Airborne Image Analyst Parachute Jump Instructor.
The letters ‘FC’ of drab silk surrounded The letters ‘AT’ of drab silk surrounded The letters ‘IA’ of drab silk surrounded by (Honorary Aircrew Status QR 434) A
by a laurel leaf of brown silk with an by a laurel leaf of brown silk with an a laurel leaf of brown silk with an small parachute in drab silk surrounded
outspread drab silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm) outspread drab silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm) outspread drab silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm) by a laurel leaf with an outspread drab
long – on dark blue melton cloth. long – on dark blue melton cloth. long – on dark blue melton cloth. silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm) long on dark
blue melton cloth.

Note. With effect 1 Apr 03 the range of 5 aircrew brevets for rear crew personnel were replaced by the single rear crew brevet (see above). Those aircrew who
were already qualified to wear old style individual brevets (see below) can opt to wear the new brevet (providing they were still serving aircrew on 01 Apr 03) or
retain the old style but there will be no further provisioning of the current brevet. Similarly those aircrew who were qualified to wear wings, brevets or parachute
badges that have been replaced since they left regular service may continue to wear their original badges on the understanding that these badges are obtained
as a personal purchase.

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The letters 'N', ‘AE’, ‘E’ or ‘LM’ of drab silk surrounded by a laurel leaf of brown silk with an outspread drab silk wing 2½" (6.35 cm) long on dark blue melton cloth.

0439. When entitled to wear one of the flying badges described at Para 0436, it is to be worn on the left breast of the No 1 uniform jacket immediately and
centrally above the top line of conventional breast pockets (when fitted) and in a corresponding position on the No 2 jersey and women's dresses. They can
also be worn on No 3 Dress (CS 95, etc) unless operationally inappropriate. When medal ribbons are worn, flying badges are to be placed directly above
the top row of medal ribbons, with a space of ¼" (6.5 mm) between the lowest part of the badge and the upper edge of ribbon(s).

a. A flying badge, being a qualification badge, is not to be regarded as either a decoration or the equivalent of a regimental badge. RAFAC personnel
are not to wear any of the badges listed above and in QRs unless authority for them to do so has been granted in accordance with the regulations
prescribed from time to time by the Defence Council.

b. An officer, on ceasing to be employed on flying duties, and an airman on being remustered to a ground trade, unless ordered otherwise, may
elect to wear any of the badges for which he has been previously qualified.

c. A foreign flying badge is not to be worn with RAF uniform. This regulation does not preclude RAF personnel from accepting the presentation of a
foreign flying badge.

0440. Flying and gliding badges worn with No 5 and 8 SD (Mess Dress) are to be half size, gold embroidered on blue/grey material. The badge is positioned
on the left lapel with the top of the centre of the badge 1½" (3.8 cm) below the inner end of the collar step opening.

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0441. RAFAC Uniformed Staff Qualification Badges. The following qualification badges have been approved for wear by eligible RAFAC Uniformed
Staff:

a. Parachutist Badge With Wings (see QR 435). The parachutist badge with wings depicts an
opened parachute flanked by a pair of wings. The parachute is embroidered in white and the wings in
light blue. When authorised the badge is to be worn on the right sleeve, with the badge centre 76 mm (3")
below the shoulder seam on No 1, 1A, 4 SD, 2 SD jersey, CS 95 jacket and shirt. A small gold
embroidered version is to be worn on No 5, 5A and 8 SD uniforms in the same position.

b. SF Parachutist Badge / HALO Wings. RAFAC personnel who have successfully completed the
Special Forces Parachute Course (SFPC) are entitled to wear the SF Parachute Badge. The badge is to
be worn in the same position as for the parachutist badge with wings.

c. Parachutist Badge Without Wings (see QR 435). The parachutist badge without wings consists
of an opened parachute in white on a circular background. The badge is to be worn by qualified
personnel in the same manner as for the parachutist badge with wings.

d. All Arms Commando Dagger. The red dagger can be worn by qualified personnel, with the
exception of FSs, on the left sleeve of their No 1 SD, No 5 SD, or No 2 SD Jersey centrally positioned
with the tip of the badge 100 mm (4") from the shoulder seam. When worn by a FS on No 1 or 5 SD, the
badge is to be positioned on the left sleeve of the respective uniform with the lower point of the badge 50
mm (2") from the cuff in line with the point of the chevrons.

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CIVILIAN INSTRUCTORS

ATC LAPEL BADGE CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR’S ARM BAND CI LAPEL BADGE

PADRES

CHAPLAIN’S SCARF BADGE CHAPLAIN’S LAPEL BADGE

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS – CIVILIAN INSTRUCTORS AND PADRES

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Contents Para No

0501
0502
0503
0504
0505

DRAFT FORMATTING – INCOMPLETE CHAPTER

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This chapter illustrates, through a selection of explanatory notes and illustrations the various orders of dress for male and female Civilian Instructors and
Padres. It also stipulates the occasions on which each type of dress should be worn.

Notes:

CIs are not permitted to wear uniform, with the exception of Variations of CS95/PCS-MTP, (Para 0222).

Dress for CIs should always be appropriate for the task and non-offensive. Slogans on T-shirts that are offensive should not be worn. Male and female CIs
should ensure that they are suitably dressed. Male CIs should always have a top with a collar on and Female CIs should always ensure that modesty is
maintained.

Formal wear for Civilian Staff (No1 Uniform equivalent)

a. Dark suit with shirt, tie and shoes or Blazer and flannels with shirt, tie and shoes.

b. Females in Trouser/Skirt suit with blouse or dress, Skirt with blouse with shoes.

Squadron Parade Night.

a. Trousers, Chino’s or Cargo style with issue Polo shirt and Sweatshirt or Squadron Polo shirt acceptable. If not issued then a casual smart open
neck shirt with jersey or sweatshirt,

b. Females same but may wear slacks, skirts or shorts of a suitable length no more than 3” above the knee.

c. Footwear should be suitable to the task.

Adventure Training/ Field Craft Dress

a. DPM clothing of any pattern or style is not to be worn by CI’s under any circumstances no matter what the task.

b. Outdoor clothing suitable for task, water proofs, fleeces. Cargo/walking trousers (not Jeans) and sturdy boots for both Male and Female CI’s.

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Dress in the Mess on RAF Stations (summer camps etc).

a. Dictated by Mess rules, check on arrival.

b. A minimum standard is expected of a collared shirt, trousers/chinos which includes jeans but these must be clean (not ripped or fading)
jersey/cardigans.

c. Ladies may wear skirts/trousers with blouse or dresses.

d. Shoes but not trainers or sandals (No sports kit).

e. If formal a collar and tie with jacket and trousers and ladies should wear a dress or skirt and blouse.

Formal Function wear for Civilian Staff (No 5 or No 4 Dress equivalent) (Mess Dinners)

a. Black tie (Dinner Jacket) white shirt no winged collars black bow tie with black shoes or a Lounge suit with collar and tie shoes.

b. Ladies Evening Dress full length or Evening Cocktail Dress to a modest length. Ladies should have their shoulders covered at the table. In recent
years the length of ladies dresses have become shorter, this is also mirrored in the Royal Air Force.

c. The PMC/CMC should give direction on each event.

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Formal Wear Squadron Parade Night

DRAFT COPY ONLY - INCOMPLETE

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Dress for ATC Chaplains

Even if it is not your personal custom normally to wear a clerical collar (although entitled) you should endeavour to do so when on an RAF Station. This
establishes your status and makes you immediately recognisable to all station personnel.

RAF No 1 HOME DRESS (TUNIC)

This is only worn on formal occasions. The recommended equivalent dress for Chaplains is a lounge suit with clerical collar and miniature Chaplain’s badge.

RAF No 2 HOME DRESS –WORKING DRESS

This should be a dark sweater and clerical collar with Chaplain’s badge. In the summer, shirtsleeve order should be followed.

Adventure Training/ Field Craft Dress

a. DPM clothing of any pattern or style is not to be worn by Padres under any circumstances no matter what the task.

b. Outdoor clothing suitable for task, water proofs, fleeces. Cargo/walking trousers (not Jeans) and sturdy boots for both Male and Female Padres.

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More information on Padres

Dress pending from the Corps
Chaplain

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS – BANDS NATIONAL / REGIONAL / WING / SQN / CCF

CONTINGENTS

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Contents Para No

Introduction

Uniform Dress (Cadets)

Normal Working Dress 0601
Parade Dress 0602 - 0604
Authorised Head Dress 0605 - 0606
Illustration – No 2 (Full) Routine Working Dress – Male & Female – Cadet Band
Illustration – No 2A (Long Sleeve) Routine Working Dress – Male & Female – Cadet Band
Illustration – No 2C Routine Working Dress – Male & Female – Cadet Band

No 1 Service Dress – Male & Female Cadets 0607 - 0615

Illustration – No 1 Service Dress – Male & Female – National Marching Band of the RAFAC & National Fanfare Section
of the RAFAC Only

Highland Dress 0616

Illustration – Bagpipes showing RAF tartan ribbons and cover
Illustration – Highland Dress – Male & Female

Salon Dress 0617 - 0618

Illustration – Salon Dress – Male & Female – Cadets Only

Badges 0619 - 0624

Temporary National Emblems 0625

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Band Accoutrements 0627 – 0628
Drum Major Sashes 0629 - 0632
Illustration – Emblazoned Sashes

Uniform Dress (CFAV)

CFAV Performing with Cadet Bands 0633 – 0637
Principal Director of Music (RAFAC), Directors of Music, Corps Bandmaster, Music Officers and Band WOs 0638– 0647
Band Warrant Officers 0648
Illustration – Musician Lyre surmounted by a crown – Corps Bandmaster only
Illustration – Principal Director of Music (RAFAC) Performance Dress
Illustration – Director of Music and Music Officer Performance Dress
Illustration – Corps Bandmaster and Band Warrant Officer Performance Dress

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This chapter illustrates, through a selection of explanatory notes, the various orders of dress for RAFAC Band personnel. It also stipulates the occasions on
which each type of uniform should be worn.

Uniform Dress (Cadets)

0601. Normal Working Dress. Normal working dress for Air Cadet Musicians, whether individuals or members of bands, is precisely the same as that for any
other cadet: No 2C SD (dark blue shirt).

0602. Parade Dress. Similarly, when a smarter form of dress is appropriate (for example, when performing rather than rehearsing) a Wedgwood blue shirt,
black tie and Jumper should be worn: No 2 (Full) SD (or No 2A SD where appropriate). For Health and Safety reasons females wear flat shoes - not court
shoes. When performing on stage (at a concert for instance) female cadets should wear No 2D trousers/slacks rather than skirts. In the interests of uniformity,
females should be encouraged to wear slacks rather than skirts when performing in a marching band.

0603. The following accoutrements only may be worn:

a. White courlene belts (worn over the top of the Jumper when in No 2 (Full) SD uniform, but not worn with No 2A / No 2C SD). White belts are to be
the standard simple ‘brass fasteners and white sliders’ type, not the Royal Air Force buckle or chrome plate. Brass fasteners are to be highly polished.

b. White cotton/nylon gloves may be worn by Drum Majors only.

c. White dress cords - worn on the left shoulder (only to be worn in No 2 (Full) SD uniform with jersey)

d. Drum Majors may wear either a dark navy blue (see para 0628) or an emblazoned sash (see paras 0629 - 0632 for details) over the left shoulder
(not to be worn in No 2C SD or Highland Dress). No other colour sash is permitted. Sashes are worn over the top of white belts.

Note: Although authorised for wear, the above items are not scaled for issue at public expense.

0604. The following items are not to be worn:

a. Gauntlets.

b. Hackles or plumes.

c. Any item of Royal Air Force No 9 SD.

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0605. Cadets will wear either the beret, or glengarry (Highland Dress), with the appropriate beret badge (ATC or CCF).

0606. No 1 SD hats, busbies, or any head-dress other than the beret or glengarry (Highland Dress) are not permitted. Items of head-dress for religious
denominations are permitted as per para 0125.

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Cadet Drum Major Cadet Percussionist Cadet Instrumentalist

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Cadet Drum Major Cadet Percussionist Cadet Instrumentalist

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0607. No 1 SD may only be worn by the National Marching Band of the RAFAC and the National Fanfare Section of the RAFAC. Authority to wear No 1 SD is
granted to the Band and the Section, not to the individuals within those ensembles and is only worn during performances or dress rehearsal.

0608. Under no circumstances are No 1 SD uniforms to be worn by cadets in Region, Wing or Squadron Bands.

Authorised Ensemble (Pending RAF Dress Committee & HQAC Approval)

0609. Head dress. Cadets will wear berets (not SD hats) with the appropriate beret badge.

0610. Jacket & Trousers. As for standard No 1 SD. Female cadets are to wear trousers.

0611. Shirt. The Service issue long-sleeved wedgwood blue shirt is to be worn.

0612. Tie. A plain black Service issue tie is to be worn, secured with a Windsor knot.

0613. Footwear. Highly polished blacker leather DMS shoes. For Health & Safety reasons, females are not to wear court shoes.

0614. Badges. The following badges (and no others) will be worn with No 1 SD issued for use with the National Marching Band of the RAFAC and the
National Fanfare Section of the RAFAC as follows:

a. The Air Training Corps or Combined Cadet Force distinguishing badge 1 cm (½”) below the shoulder seam on both sleeves.

b. Rank badges are not to be worn.

0615. Accoutrements. The following accoutrements may be worn.

a. White cotton/nylon gloves may be worn by Drum Majors only.

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NATIONAL MARCHING BAND OF THE RAFAC AND THE NATIONAL FANFARE SECTION OF THE RAFAC ONLY

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(Front profile of MALE/FEMALE Cadet Drum (Front profile of MALE/FEMALE cadet side (Front profile of a MALE/FEMALE cadet
Major with Mace etc, stood at ease.) drummer with white sticks, white drag ropes, instrumentalist, stood at ease.)
etc, stood at ease.)

Cadet Drum Major Cadet Percussionist Cadet Instrumentalist

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0616. Pipe bands, subject to the approval of OIC Air Cadet Pipe Music, may wear Highland Dress as follows:

a. Glengarry with appropriate badge (ATC or CCF).

b. Black Day Jacket or Patrol Jacket.

c. Wedgwood blue shirt (long sleeve) and black tie.

d. Kilt in RAF (Douglas) tartan with sporran and kilt belt.

e. RAF Blue grey, knee length hose with flashes.

f. Black DMS shoes.

g. RAF tartan bagpipe ribbons are to be attached to the bagpipe drones. The bagpipe cover
is to be navy blue with gold trim.

Notes:

1. Although authorised for wear, Highland Dress is not scaled for issue at public expense.

2. Highland dress is the same for both male and female cadets.

3. Rank badges are not to be worn with Highland Dress.

4. When in hot weather, it is permitted to perform or rehearse without jackets. If jackets are
not worn, cadets must wear a brassard and badges of rank as per normal regulations.

Bagpipes
showing RAF tartan ribbons and navy blue cover

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(Front profile of MALE/FEMALE cadet side

drummer with white sticks, white drag ropes,
etc, stood at ease.)

Cadet Drum Major Cadet Percussionist Cadet Piper

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0617. Where the occasion warrants a more formal dress (for instance at a formal dinner) the following may be worn by cadets (without headdress, badges or
insignia) and within the confines of the venue:

a. Plain white shirt with normal (not winged) collar.

b. Black bow tie.

c. No 2 SD Blue grey trousers for males. No 2 SD trousers/slacks for females (not skirts).

d. Black DMS shoes (flat shoes for females).

e. RAF Slate grey cummerbund.

Notes: Although authorised for wear, with the exception of blue grey trousers/slacks these items are not scaled for issue at public expense. Rank badges
are not to be worn with Salon Dress

0618. Alternatively, at the discretion of the OIC, female cadets may wear a full length evening dress in a style and colour in keeping with the male attire.

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0619. Cadets may be awarded RAFAC musician badges according to the instrument they play:

a. Bugler and non-valved Trumpeters (crossed trumpets - worn with the mouthpieces pointing upwards).

b. Drummer (drum) for percussionists.

c. Piper (bagpipe) for pipers.

d. Bandsman (lyre) for all other instrument players (including valved trumpeters and tuned percussionists).

Criteria for the award is set out in ACTO 123. Any cadet who plays a musical instrument to the qualifying standard (grade 3 and above) is eligible for the award
of a musician’s badge, even if they are not part of an RAFAC band.

0620. The criteria for the award of ‘bronze’, ‘silver’ and ‘gold’ musician badges are set out in ACTO 123. An individual may be awarded more than one
musician badge, but only one is to be worn. The highest award of badge attained is to be worn in deference to the instrument discipline.

0621. The appropriate musicians badge is to be worn on the centre line of the brassard with the top edge of the badge 71mm from the bottom edge of the “Air
Training Corps” Distinguishing Badge (see para 0434 for the full brassard diagram).

0622. Standard Royal Air Force Drum Major insignia may be worn by Drum Majors performing with any Band within the RAFAC. The epaulette slide
comprises of four inverted chevrons surmounted by a drum on a dark blue background and is worn on the epaulettes of the shirt or jumper as per standard
rank slides. No other variation of the Drum Major insignia is to be worn. Drum Major is an appointment not a rank and is only to be worn when performing or
rehearsing with the band. No other rank slides are to be worn.

0623. The Royal Air Force Musician badge with crown is not to be worn under any circumstances.

0624. Musician badges are not to be worn by CFAVs.

Temporary/National Emblems

0625. The Royal British Legion / Poppy Scotland Poppy and authorised national flowers or emblems are to be worn in accordance with paras 0132 and 0133
with the following exception:

a. Side Drummers. Due to the drum sling being worn across the right shoulder (and therefore covering the usual position) side drummers will wear
the poppy or national emblem in the corresponding position on the left side of the uniform.

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0626. Band Insignia (ACTO 123). The following band insignia are authorised:

Bugler and non-valved Trumpeters Bandsman

Consisting of crossed trumpets embroidered in blue, bronze, silver or gold Consisting of a lyre within a wreath embroidered in blue, bronze, silver or
on a dark blue background. gold on a dark blue background.

Drummer Piper
Consisting of a drum embroidered in blue, bronze, silver or gold on a dark Consisting of pipes embroidered in blue, bronze, silver or gold on a dark blue
blue background. background.

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0627. Band Accoutrements. The following accoutrements are authorised:

White Courlene Belt White Cotton / Nylon Gloves White Dress Cords
‘Brass fasteners and white sliders’ type with brasses highly
polished. MOD chrome plates not to be used.

0628. Cadet Drum Major. The following insignia and accoutrements are authorised:

Drum Major Epaulette Slides Standard Drum Major Sash Emblazoned Drum Major Sash
Consisting of four inverted chevrons surmounted Dark navy blue sash worn over the left shoulder National Marching Band of the RAFAC shown
by a drum. No other variations are permitted. (see para 629 for details of sashes for other bands)

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0629. Drum Major Sashes. When in No 2 (Full) SD or No 2A SD, Drum Majors of a RAFAC Band are permitted to wear a plain, dark navy blue sash, or an
emblazoned sash when in No 2 (Full) SD or No 2A SD. Either is worn over the left shoulder and over the top of the white belt when in No 2 (Full) SD. Sashes
are not permitted when in No 2C SD or Highland Dress.

0630. Emblazoned Sashes. The specification for emblazoned sashes is detailed below. No other forms of emblazoned sashes are permitted. Due to the
shape of an emblazoned sash, it is not possible to provide accurate measurement information. Positioning guide diagrams are provided and referenced with
bracketed letters in the text below:

a. Emblazoned sashes must be RAF blue-grey in colour and made from ‘Barathea’ material. This is the same colour and material as used in No 1
SD uniform.

b. Although typically supplied with one, it is recommended that due to their large size, emblazoned sashes are ordered with the epaulette anchor.
This is a small leather or fabric buttonhole attachment under the shoulder area of the sash to enable it to be secured to the wearer and stop it from
slipping off the shoulder.

c. The top of the sash should be 140mm in width, with the bottom edge of the sash 240mm in width. Overall length of the sash is permitted to vary,
depending on the height of the Drum Major. The measurements shown in the illustrations below are suitable for a cadet whose height is approximately
5’ 8” (173cm). If the size of the sash is to be smaller or larger, all measurements from the top of the sash for badges, sticks and identifier scrolls remain
the same.

d. Gold braid, 20mm wide, should be affixed to the entirety of the border of the sash. The braid should be inset from the edges, leaving a 5mm
boarder of RAF blue-grey Barathea material showing on each edge.

e. Two gold and black ceremonial drum sticks are to be affixed to each side of the sash, one central to each braiding, with the beating end of the
sticks pointing downwards. The top of the sticks should be 200mm (+ or - 10mm) from the top of the sash (A), measured along an imaginary line that
passes through the middle of the sash, circumferentially (B). The sticks are typically secured by screws that should come supplied. For reference, the
overall length of a ceremonial drum stick is approximately 175mm (+ or – 5mm).

f. Gold fringing is to be affixed to the front and rear outer edges of the bottom of the sash (C), extending 180mm upward from the lowest point. The
Fringing should protrude from the edge of the sash by approximately 25mm to a maximum of 30mm

g. Regional, Wing and Squadron emblazoned sashes must display two badges only. Badges are positioned centrally to an imaginary line that passes
through the middle of the sash, circumferentially (B). Badges are to be no more than 90mm at their widest point. The ATC badge is uppermost, with the
bottom of the badge in line with the top of the drum sticks (A). The Regional, Wing or Squadron badge is affixed below the ATC badge, centrally
between the drum sticks.

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 h. Gold identifier scrolls are positioned below the Regional, Wing or Squadron badge, with the uppermost part of the uppermost scroll in line with the
bottom of the drum sticks (D). A number of scrolls may be used depending on the amount of text required. The upper scrolls must contain text to
identify the Region, Wing or Squadron. The bottom scroll must display the text ‘AIR TRAINING CORPS’. No other text is permitted.

i. All National, Regional, Wing or Squadron badge designs must be formally approved by and registered with the College of Arms before they can be
displayed on an emblazoned sash. The ATC badge has been approved by the College of Arms.

0631. The emblazoned sash of the National Marching Band of the RAFAC is to conform to the above design with the following modifications:

a. The ATC badge is not displayed as the National Band is formed from members of both the ATC and CCF (RAF).

b. The RAFAC Music Services badge is used in place of a Regional, Wing or Squadron badge and is to be no more than 120mm at the widest point.
The badge has been approved for RAFAC use by the College of Arms.

c. The uppermost point of the identifier scrolls is positioned 40mm below the lowest point of the drum sticks (E), centrally and on the same axis as the
RAFAC Music Services badge.

d. Identifier scrolls must display the text ‘THE NATIONAL MARCHING BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS’.

0632. For advice and approval of badges, contact the Support & Training Officer - Badges, Coats of Arms, Banners and Standards at Head Quarters Air
Cadets.

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NATIONAL REGIONAL SQUADRON

Emblazoned Sash Example Emblazoned Sash Example Emblazoned Sash Example

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SASH DIMENSIONS POSITIONING GUIDE POSITIONING GUIDE

National Sash Regional / Wing / Squadron Sash

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GOLD & BLACK DRUM STICKS EXAMPLE

REAR SIDE OF SASH GOLD EDGE BRAID EXAMPLE

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0633. CFAV Performing with Cadet Bands. On some occasions it may be necessary for CFAV musicians to perform as part of a cadet band. Under these
circumstances, for the sake of uniformity the following dispensations are allowed – but only while CFAVs are formed up within the ranks of a cadet band:

a. RAFAC Officers and WO/SNCOs are to wear the same uniform as the cadets in the band.

b. RAFAC Officers and WO/SNCOs will wear berets when the rest of the band is similarly attired.

c. RAFAC Officers and WO/SNCOs should not wear brown/black gloves whilst formed up with the band.

d. CIs may wear uniform that matches that being worn by the cadets (including beret with ATC beret badge and white belt) but without brassard or
any other badges or insignia.

0634. CFAV are not to wear musician badges or dress cords.

0635. CFAV playing in pipe bands may wear Highland Dress as described in para 0616.

0636. Other CFAV band personnel, in addition to musicians playing in the Band, should be dressed in accordance with local parade orders for the event they
are attending and are not permitted to parade or perform with the Band.

0637. As soon as is practicable after falling-out from the ranks of the band CFAV are to adopt the form of dress appropriate to their rank or status.

Directors of Music (DoM) and the Corps Bandmaster (CBM)

0638. DoMs and the CBM are posts appointed by and held at HQ Music Services only. In addition to the Principal Director of Music (PDM), there are three
DoM positions (Concert Band / Marching Band / Training) and one Bandmaster position within the RAFAC.

Music Officers (MusO) and Band Warrant Officers (Band WO)

0639. A cadet band should have appointed either (or both) a MusO and a Band WO.

0640. CFAV Officers, WOs and SNCOs acting as the MusO or Band WO with a cadet band should wear uniform in keeping with that of the cadets. Guidance
is provided in the table below:

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Training/Rehearsals No 2C SD No 2 (Full) / No 2A / No 2B SD

No 2 (Full) / No 2A SD
Formal Parade or Marching Band performance No 1 SD (with or without medals as appropriate)
No 1 SD (National Marching Band)

No 2 (Full) / No 2A SD
No 1, No 4 or No 5 SD (with or without medals as
Concert or Mess Function
appropriate)
Salon Dress

No 1, No 4 or No 5 SD (as befits the occasion) or

Miscellaneous Highland Dress (where authorised)
Highland Dress

0641. When No 1 SD is worn, DoMs, MusOs, the CBM and Band WOs will wear white cotton/nylon gloves during a performance or on a parade when in band
formation.

0642. MusOs and Band WOs may carry a white conductor’s baton when in the executive position at the front of a band. A conductor’s baton will only be
carried if the band is to be conducted during a performance or parade. Band WOs are not to carry a baton when in the supernumerary position to the rear of a
band.

0643. Officers occupying the executive parade position at the front of a band may wear a sword belt with the sword in its scabbard in ‘normal fitting’ under the
following circumstances.

a. When the band is performing as part of an armed parade.

b. When performing at national level where a sword is deemed appropriate.

Permission is to be sought from the Corps Drill WO for national events and from the Regional Commandant, via the RWO, for all other events. Officers must
be trained to carry the sword (Sword drill training to be carried out by qualified DI (ARMS) instructors only).

0644. If a uniformed CFAV is not available, Civilian Instructors may act as a conductor for the band in a concert setting. Formal, smart attire should be worn
for such events.

0645. Civilian Instructors are not permitted to take executive or supernumerary parade positions in a Marching Band, nor are they permitted to act as the
Drum Major.

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or her rank and appointment in accordance with the Dress Regulations promulgated by RAF HQ Music Services.

0647. The Corps Bandmaster is authorised to wear the RAF Musician Lyre surmounted
by a crown on No 1 SD and No 5 SD. This badge is not to be worn by any other uniformed
CFAV or cadet.

Band Warrant Officers

0648. Uniform is to be worn in keeping with that of the cadets as follows:

a. Training & Rehearsals - No 2 (Full) / No 2A / No 2B SD.

b. Formal Parade / Marching Band Performance / Concert - No 1 SD (with or

without medals as appropriate).

c. A Pace Stick may be carried in accordance with para 0128.

d. A white courlene belt may be worn in accordance with para 0140. Band No 1 SD No 5 Mess Dress
WOs will only wear a white courlene belt in No 1 SD if the MusO is wearing a
sword belt and sword. Musician Lyre surmounted by a crown
Corps Bandmaster Only
e. Brown or black leather gloves (dependent on rank) should be worn, unless
white cotton/nylon gloves are ordered to be worn.

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PDM (RAFAC) No 9A SD PDM (RAFAC) No 10 SD

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Director of Music / Music Officer No 1 SD Director of Music / Music Officer No 5 SD

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Corps Bandmaster / Band WO No 1 SD Corps Bandmaster / Band WO No 5 SD

The RAF Musician Lyre surmounted by a crown is

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS – VGS (MALE & FEMALE)

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RAFAC ORDERS OF DRESS - VGS (MALE & FEMALE)

Contents Para No

Introduction
No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Dress 0701

No 14 Dress (Flying Clothing)

Occasions For Wear 0702
Hat, Male Personnel 0703
Hat, Female Personnel 0704
No 14A Dress - Flying Suit – Authorised Ensemble 0705 - 0710
No 14B Dress - Cold Weather Flying Jacket (Optional) 0711
Cold Weather Trousers 0712
DPM Jacket 0713
No 14C Dress - Black Leather Flying Jacket (Optional) 0714
Mixing of Uniform 0715
Wearing of RAFAC Insignia with Rank Slides 0716
Illustration – No 14A & 14B Dress
Illustration – No 14C Dress

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This Chapter illustrates, through a selection of illustrations and explanatory notes, the various orders of dress for RAFAC VGS and AEF Personnel. It also
stipulates the occasions on which each type of uniform should be worn.
No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Dress – RAFVR(T) / RAFAC Officers (Male and Female) and Non-Commissioned VGS
0701. The No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 dresses are all identical to those prescribed for male personnel in Chap 2 and female personnel in Chap 3 of this manual
and are worn on the same occasions.
No 14 Dress (Flying Clothing) – RAFVR(T) / RAFAC Officers (Male and Female) and Non-Commissioned VGS
0702. Occasions for wear. No 14 Dress is worn by all ranks, when actively employed on VGS/AEF duties unless otherwise ordered. It is not to be worn routinely
in off base areas (See Chap 1, Para 0110 regarding travel to and from work). It is not to be worn in public areas of Officers' or Sergeants' Messes after 1900 hrs
daily. When employed on ground administrative duties or when a standard dress is ordered, VGS personnel should wear the standard RAF No 2 Dress.
0703. Hat – Male Personnel.
a. Officers VGS/AEF. Male officers are to wear the service issue No 1 Officers SD hat, beret or a field service cap with No 14 dress.
b. Non-commissioned VGS are to wear the No 1Airmens SD hat, beret or field service cap with appropriate cap badge.
0704. Hat – Female Personnel. The head-dress options for female personnel are as follows:
a. Officers VGS/AEF. Female commissioned officers may either wear their own style, No 1 Officers SD hat, beret, field service cap or the airwomen's
No 1 hat, with appropriate hat badge.
b. Non-commissioned VGS. Female SNCO VGS personnel may wear either a No 1 Airwoman’s SD hat, a beret or field service cap with appropriate
cap badge.
0705. Flying Suit – (No 14A Dress). A clean, serviceable, approved pattern olive drab (OD) flying suit is to be worn with rank shoulder slides displayed on both
epaulettes. Sleeves are to be rolled down and fastened at the cuffs by the velcro fastenings. Badges should be positioned as follows:
a. Name badge and aircrew brevet (if awarded) – on the left breast, approximately 4" (10 cm) below the shoulder seam.
b. Unit crest – left shoulder.
c. Squadron badge – right shoulder.

Only one further qualification badge may be worn.

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0706. Aircrew Vest. Only a Service issue OD aircrew vest or flame retardant Sqn vest is to be worn with the roll neck (if applicable) folded down once.

0707. Jersey. A standard Service issue OD jersey may be worn, at the individual's discretion.

0708. Socks. Green only.

0709. Boots. Black, approved pattern flying boots, which are to be polished with Service issue silicon boot polish only.

0710. Gloves. Only approved pattern, Service issue gloves are to be worn.

0711. Cold Weather Flying Jacket – (No 14B dress). A Service issue cold weather flying jacket may be worn with a flying suit, at the individual's discretion.
Appropriate badges of rank are to be worn and the jacket is to be fastened by both zip and buttons, with the cuffs secured by the velcro strips. See Para 0715.

0712. Cold Weather Trousers. Cold weather trousers may be worn for flying and squadron duties however; they are not to be worn in Officers' or Sergeants'
Messes. See Para 0715.

0713. DPM Jacket. A CS95/MTP-PCS outer jacket may be worn with flying clothing, in place of a cold weather flying jacket, at the individual's discretion. See
Para 0715.

0714. Blue Leather Flying Jacket – (No 14C dress). A blue leather flying jacket of the standard approved pattern (in accordance with RAF GAI 6076) may be
purchased at personal expense and worn with flying clothing, on the ground only. See Para 0715.

0715. Mixing of Uniform. Cold weather flying jackets, cold weather trousers, CS95/PCS-MTP outer jackets and black leather flying jackets, are only for wear
with service issue flying suits. Under no circumstances are any of these items to be worn with other orders of dress e.g. No 2 Dress uniform.

0716. Wearing of Anodised VRT and RAFAC Insignia with Flying Clothing. The wearing of anodised VRT and RAFAC insignia with flying clothing has not
been ratified because of FOD hazards, however this only applies within the aircraft and the threshold area of FOD. Insignia must be worn outside the threshold
area at all times. Embroidered VRT rank slides must be worn at all times by RAVR(T) officers. Rank slides with embroidered RAF AIR CADETS must be worn
by RAFAC officers and WO/SNCO.

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EMBROIDERED RAFVR(T) / RAFAC RANK SLIDES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BY RAFAC OFFICERS AND WO/SNCO

RAF No 14A VGS Officer RAF No 14A VGS Instructor Cadet RAF No 14B VGS (Optional) RAF No 14C DRESS VGS
Shown with optional Field service
cap
Optional Flying leather jacket
(in accordance with RAF GAI 6076)

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