UNIFORMS
The Queen's York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps prides itself on maintaining excellence in the standards of our uniform. Here are the documents which will guide you to achieving the very best possible appearance.
NEW! UNIFORM REQUEST
Use this online form to request a new issue or to exchange uniform parts that no longer fit. Before starting, make sure you have the Measurement Instructions
Use this online form to request a new issue or to exchange uniform parts that no longer fit. Before starting, make sure you have the Measurement Instructions
Cadets & Junior Rangers Dress Regulations
This is the overall document describing all aspects of a cadet's uniform and their appearance. Every cadet should read it.
Orders of Dress
This document is paraphrased from the CJCR Dress Regs. It contains a description of all the various uniform codes like C1, C2, etc, occasion for wear, what they look like, and what uniform pieces you are required to wear.
Badges
Here you can see a complete list of all the badges and pins that could be worn on the uniform, and perhaps more importantly, which badges you can earn!
Illustrated References
This excellent document illustrates where to sew on your badges, how to wear your hair and beret, how to lace your boots, proper placement of pins and medals, and much more!
This is the overall document describing all aspects of a cadet's uniform and their appearance. Every cadet should read it.
Orders of Dress
This document is paraphrased from the CJCR Dress Regs. It contains a description of all the various uniform codes like C1, C2, etc, occasion for wear, what they look like, and what uniform pieces you are required to wear.
Badges
Here you can see a complete list of all the badges and pins that could be worn on the uniform, and perhaps more importantly, which badges you can earn!
Illustrated References
This excellent document illustrates where to sew on your badges, how to wear your hair and beret, how to lace your boots, proper placement of pins and medals, and much more!
Additionally, here are some useful tips to help you succeed in maintaining a top appearance ...
Recruits
DEUs (Distinctive Environment Uniform, sometimes called your "dress" uniform)
Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Recruits
- Until you are issued a uniform you will most often wear "Black & Whites"
- Black & Whites are black or other dark coloured dress pants (no blue or faded jeans), black or dark shoes or boots, and a white dress shirt (button up and collar).
DEUs (Distinctive Environment Uniform, sometimes called your "dress" uniform)
- Always, always, always press (iron) your uniform!
- When ironing, to prevent your uniform from going "shiny", do not use too much heat and consider using a pressing cloth when ironing
- Always press both collars (tunic and light green shirt)
- Sew your badges on straight and in the correct position (see above)
- Remove threads (cut them short then singe them with a lighter)
- De-lint your beret
- Iron a crease down the centre of your pants
- Males, make sure you have a clean hair cut
- Females, make sure your hair is tied back in a bun and gelled so there are no hair wisp
- Shine your ENTIRE boot ... here is a helpful video on how to properly polish your boots
Field Training Uniform (FTU)
- Always put your combats in the dryer before cadets, this will eliminate wrinkles; if the dryer doesn't work, don't be afraid to lightly iron your combats, just don't show up with wrinkles!
- Put old cassette cases in the breast pockets to flatten them out- otherwise they fold everywhere
- Remove threads (cut them short then singe them with a lighter)
- De-lint your beret, tuck in the tags on the back of your beret
- Twist up the string on the bottom of your combat tunic, then attach the loop to the bottom button; this prevents the strings from showing on parade
- The string in the middle of your combat tunic can be fed through the button holes, hide it as well
- Buy boot blousers - if you do not know what they are, ask your Sergeant
