1.
Boot Polishing Tutorial ( YouTube Video ) Click to access
How to Polish your Boots ( Step by Step Instructions ) Click to access
How to Tie a Military Tie ( YouTube Video ) Click to access
How to Wear a Poppy on your Cadet Tunic Click to access
2.
Cadet Dress Highlights & Regulations
C1 Ceremonial Dress
Beret, shirt with necktie, jacket, trousers with belt, boots.
C2
Beret, shirt cadet short sleeve, cadet jacket, trousers with belt, boots. May be worn with or without the tie.
C2A
Beret, shirt cadet short sleeve, trousers with belt, boots. May be worn with or without the tie.
C5
Cadet Field Dress
PT (Sport)
Sport dress should be worn by all cadets involved in organized activities where it is deemed appropriate. It should compose of the following
Civilian Clothing
May be worn by cadets as prescribed by Corps COs. Cadets wearing civilian clothes during cadet activities or in public shall present a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Regulations on personal appearance will apply to cadets wearing civilian clothes in regards to deportment, hair, jewellery, tattoos and piercing.
Army Cadet Dress Regulations CATO 46-01 Click to Access
This is an important reference. It explains in detail all of the answers to the common questions: Where do I sew on that badge? Where do I pin my name tag? How should I have my hair? How do I lace my boots?...
Cadets are expected to keep their uniform in the best shape possible. Uniforms are provided free of charge and every attempt is made to provide it to the cadet within the first 4-6 weeks (subject to our supplier, Logistik Unicorp). In some case, it may take additional time, as items may need to be ordered. Uniforms can also be exchanged free of charge for a different size as the cadet grows. Cadets are responsible for their uniforms.Uniforms must be kept clean and pressed, with boots shined and all badges and rank insignia properly fastened. Uniforms are property of the Cadet Corps and must be returned when the cadet resigns or ages out.
All cadets are expected to wear the Royal Canadian Army Cadet (RCAC) uniform, as detailed in CATO 46-01, when authorized to do so. CATO 46-01 Army Cadet Dress Regulations (link above)
Have a look for yourself:
Cadet Numbered Orders of Dress Annex A Click on Annex A to Access
Illustrated Reference Annex F Click on Annex F to Access
The above Annex contains the following Appendices
Appendix 1: Headdress
Appendix 2: Hair & Moustache
Appendix 3: Knotting of Tie
Appendix 4: Lanyard
Appendix 5: Right Breast Pocket
Appendix 6: Left Breast Pocket
Appendix 7: Wearing of Poppy
Appendix 8: Right Sleeve
Appendix 9: Left Sleeve
Appendix 10: Lacing of Boots
Appendix 11: Arrangement of the Ribbon Rows
3.
Army Cadet Symbols Click on title to Access
Uniform Badge Placement Click on title to Access
4.
Addressing Cadet NCO or Subordinate Officers & Commissioned Officers
The following procedures for addressing a cadet NCO or subordinate officer:
a. standing at the position of attention after approaching the NCO/subordinate officer;
b. not saluting, as NCOs/subordinate officers do not hold a commission;
c. addressing the NCO/subordinate officer by rank and surname and, subsequently, by rank (Pte – Sgt) or sir/ma’am (WO +) throughout the conversation; and
d. remaining at the position of attention for the duration of the conversation.
The following procedures for addressing a commissioned officer:
a. standing at the position of attention after approaching the officer;
b. saluting in accordance with the Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial;
c. addressing the officer by rank and surname and, subsequently, by sir or ma’am throughout the conversation;
d. remaining at the position of attention for the duration of the conversation unless otherwise directed by the commissioned officer; and
e. saluting when the conversation is complete
The following regulations for paying compliments inside a building:
a. cadets shall salute indoors only if the following conditions apply:
(1) on parade;
(2) ceremonial occasion; or
(3) when entering and leaving offices;
b. when entering an office the cadet shall:
(1) stand at the position of attention at the doorway;
(2) salute if wearing headdress and the office occupant holds a commission; and
(3) ask permission to enter;
c. when leaving an office the cadet shall:
(1) stand at the position of attention at the doorway;
(2) salute if wearing headdress and the office occupant holds a commission; and
(3) depart;
d. cadets will turn their head and offer a polite greeting when meeting an officer in a common area; and
e. it is not normally customary to wear headdress inside a building, other than at the armoury or a drill hall.
Other occasions to pay compliments, to include when:
a. the Canadian or another foreign national anthem is played;
b. the Royal Anthem is played;
c. recognizing a commissioned officer who is not in uniform;
d. the national flag is being raised and lowered;
e. the ensign is being lowered and raised;
f. boarding and upon disembarking any of Her Majesty’s Canadian ships or those of a foreign service, cadets shall pay compliments to the quarterdeck; and
g. when in civilian clothing compliments are paid by doffing a cap/hat.
Boot Polishing Tutorial ( YouTube Video ) Click to access
How to Polish your Boots ( Step by Step Instructions ) Click to access
How to Tie a Military Tie ( YouTube Video ) Click to access
How to Wear a Poppy on your Cadet Tunic Click to access
2.
Cadet Dress Highlights & Regulations
C1 Ceremonial Dress
Beret, shirt with necktie, jacket, trousers with belt, boots.
- Worn with medals on the jacket
- When medals are worn, no pin is worn on the pocket
- Name tag may be worn on the jacket.
- Cadet MWOs/W0s/Sgts may wear a sash.
- When medals are worn, the cadet may elect to wear the sash over the medals or not wear the sash.
- Guards, bands and other parade appointments may wear ceremonial webbing and gloves while on parade.
C2
Beret, shirt cadet short sleeve, cadet jacket, trousers with belt, boots. May be worn with or without the tie.
- tie or open necked as directed. If open necked order of dress is worn, shirt collar will be outside and over jacket collar.
- Cadet MWOs/WOs/Sgts may wear a sash provided it respects the traditions of the affiliated unit.
- Nametag may be worn.
C2A
Beret, shirt cadet short sleeve, trousers with belt, boots. May be worn with or without the tie.
- No tie or as directed.
- Cadet MWOs/WOs/Sgts may wear a sash provided it respects the traditions of the affiliated unit.
- Nametag may be worn
C5
Cadet Field Dress
- Olive-green trousers and shirt;
- Field Training Boots (aka combat boots);
- RCAC slip-ons;
- Head-dress. One of the following shall be worn:
- beret;
- tan wide-brimmed summer hat;
- turban, olive-green; or
- toque, approved pattern.
- Shirt. May either be worn under the four season coat or as the outer-garment in hot weather. The shirt may be worn with sleeves extended or rolled above the elbows;
- T-shirt. The RCAC t-shirt, the corps t-shirt or the CSTC t-shirt may be worn under the shirt.
- T-shirt. The FTU may also be worn with the t-shirt only when required by weather or by the type of activity.
- Name tape. Optional.
- Lanyard. May be worn to indicate nominations to particular positions as the corps or the CSTC.
- At the corps, when participating in field training activities, or when taking part in activities where a requirement exists to protect the dress uniform or personal civilian clothing;
- At CSTC, by staff cadets occupying a position that warrants the wear of this uniform; and
- At CSTC, by cadets participating in selected courses.
PT (Sport)
Sport dress should be worn by all cadets involved in organized activities where it is deemed appropriate. It should compose of the following
- t-shirt
- shorts, running pants
- running shoes
- hat - as weather permits
Civilian Clothing
May be worn by cadets as prescribed by Corps COs. Cadets wearing civilian clothes during cadet activities or in public shall present a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Regulations on personal appearance will apply to cadets wearing civilian clothes in regards to deportment, hair, jewellery, tattoos and piercing.
Army Cadet Dress Regulations CATO 46-01 Click to Access
This is an important reference. It explains in detail all of the answers to the common questions: Where do I sew on that badge? Where do I pin my name tag? How should I have my hair? How do I lace my boots?...
Cadets are expected to keep their uniform in the best shape possible. Uniforms are provided free of charge and every attempt is made to provide it to the cadet within the first 4-6 weeks (subject to our supplier, Logistik Unicorp). In some case, it may take additional time, as items may need to be ordered. Uniforms can also be exchanged free of charge for a different size as the cadet grows. Cadets are responsible for their uniforms.Uniforms must be kept clean and pressed, with boots shined and all badges and rank insignia properly fastened. Uniforms are property of the Cadet Corps and must be returned when the cadet resigns or ages out.
All cadets are expected to wear the Royal Canadian Army Cadet (RCAC) uniform, as detailed in CATO 46-01, when authorized to do so. CATO 46-01 Army Cadet Dress Regulations (link above)
Have a look for yourself:
Cadet Numbered Orders of Dress Annex A Click on Annex A to Access
Illustrated Reference Annex F Click on Annex F to Access
The above Annex contains the following Appendices
Appendix 1: Headdress
Appendix 2: Hair & Moustache
Appendix 3: Knotting of Tie
Appendix 4: Lanyard
Appendix 5: Right Breast Pocket
Appendix 6: Left Breast Pocket
Appendix 7: Wearing of Poppy
Appendix 8: Right Sleeve
Appendix 9: Left Sleeve
Appendix 10: Lacing of Boots
Appendix 11: Arrangement of the Ribbon Rows
3.
Army Cadet Symbols Click on title to Access
Uniform Badge Placement Click on title to Access
4.
Addressing Cadet NCO or Subordinate Officers & Commissioned Officers
The following procedures for addressing a cadet NCO or subordinate officer:
a. standing at the position of attention after approaching the NCO/subordinate officer;
b. not saluting, as NCOs/subordinate officers do not hold a commission;
c. addressing the NCO/subordinate officer by rank and surname and, subsequently, by rank (Pte – Sgt) or sir/ma’am (WO +) throughout the conversation; and
d. remaining at the position of attention for the duration of the conversation.
The following procedures for addressing a commissioned officer:
a. standing at the position of attention after approaching the officer;
b. saluting in accordance with the Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial;
c. addressing the officer by rank and surname and, subsequently, by sir or ma’am throughout the conversation;
d. remaining at the position of attention for the duration of the conversation unless otherwise directed by the commissioned officer; and
e. saluting when the conversation is complete
The following regulations for paying compliments inside a building:
a. cadets shall salute indoors only if the following conditions apply:
(1) on parade;
(2) ceremonial occasion; or
(3) when entering and leaving offices;
b. when entering an office the cadet shall:
(1) stand at the position of attention at the doorway;
(2) salute if wearing headdress and the office occupant holds a commission; and
(3) ask permission to enter;
c. when leaving an office the cadet shall:
(1) stand at the position of attention at the doorway;
(2) salute if wearing headdress and the office occupant holds a commission; and
(3) depart;
d. cadets will turn their head and offer a polite greeting when meeting an officer in a common area; and
e. it is not normally customary to wear headdress inside a building, other than at the armoury or a drill hall.
Other occasions to pay compliments, to include when:
a. the Canadian or another foreign national anthem is played;
b. the Royal Anthem is played;
c. recognizing a commissioned officer who is not in uniform;
d. the national flag is being raised and lowered;
e. the ensign is being lowered and raised;
f. boarding and upon disembarking any of Her Majesty’s Canadian ships or those of a foreign service, cadets shall pay compliments to the quarterdeck; and
g. when in civilian clothing compliments are paid by doffing a cap/hat.
