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.
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
NEW! 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. See the main points below. Click here for a PDF version.
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. See the main points below. Click here for a PDF version.
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!
Main Points of the New Dress Regulations
The following standards apply:
Hair:
Jewellery:
Make-up:
In addition to the above (as applicable), for C1 dress, the following standard shall be followed:
Hair:
- Hair shall not prevent proper wear of military headdress or protective equipment (i.e. helmets);
- Hair must be worn so that the face is visible when the headdress is removed;
- The wearing of wigs, dreadlocks, hair extensions is permitted;
- Coloured hair and partial shaving of hair is permitted;
- Any style of facial hair and sideburns is authorized. Facial hair may be styled, braided and coloured.
Jewellery:
- No limit on the number of rings a cadet may wear;
- Jewellery may not impair a cadet's safety or ability to perform duties;
- Cadets may have a single nose piercing. No septum piercings are permitted;
- Cadets may wear multipl ear piercings as well as ear gauges not exceeding 2.5cm square or diameter.
Make-up:
- Cadets may wear makeup, nail polish, artifical nails, temporary lashes and eyelash extensions while in uniform or civilian clothes;
- The above may be worn as long it does not impair a cadet's safety or ability to perform their duties. Safety must be considered at all times.
In addition to the above (as applicable), for C1 dress, the following standard shall be followed:
- Hair longer than the tunic collar shall be secured in one of the following styles:
- in a bun;
- a single braid;
- double braids centered to the back;
- Multi braids or locks, be pulled back to the centre of the back or equally positioned along the shoulder blades and secured;
- Jewellery:
- A maximum of two rings may be worn; rings may not inhibit execution of drill or wearing of gloves
- single or single set of stud or single stone earrings are permitted in each ear lobe.
- Make-up:
- facial make-up, temporary lashes and eyelash extensions are permitted;
- coloured nail polish and artificial nails are permitted as long as they do not impair the cadet's ability to perform their duties.
Points For Your Uniform
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 FTU in the dryer for 5min 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
