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Cadets are issued uniforms: both a dress uniform, and a field training uniform (FTU). Uniforms are to be worn properly, with good care and pride – which cadets are held responsible for. While in uniform, cadets are not only representing themselves, but the Corps, the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and the Cadet program as a whole.
Contact the Supply Officer if you need to swap uniform parts and get new badges.
Read the full Cadets & Junior Canadian Rangers Dress Instructions:
Orders of Dress
Orders of Dress
The numbered orders of dress refer to the various combinations of uniform parts that make up a form of the uniform. Different activities will call for different orders of dress, which is communicated in advance of activities.
C1A: Ceremonial Dress
Worn during ceremonial parades.
Jacket
Tie
Medals are worn
Name tag is worn
C2: Mess Dress
Worn during formal military-style dinners.
Jacket
White dress shirt
Black bow-tie
Ribbons are worn (no medals)
Name tag is not worn
C3: Service Dress
Jacket
Tie
Ribbons are worn (no medals)
Name tag is worn
C3B: Service Dress
Short-sleeved shirt
Ribbons are worn (no medals)
Name tag is worn
C5: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
Worn during most regular training nights, and during field training.
Field shirt & pants
Field boots
Olive green t-shirt
Badge and Medal Placement
Badge and Medal Placement
Throughout a cadet's career, they will earn various qualifications and promotions which are represented as badges on the dress uniform. Cadets may also be awarded medals. Badges and medals must be worn in the proper place.
See chapter 3 of the CJCR dress instructions (PDF) for full details on badge placement, with more diagrams. Questions? Do not hesitate to ask your chain of command.
Graphic is courtesy of 2332 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.
Religious and Spiritual Considerations
Religious and Spiritual Considerations
Cadets who adhere to religious and spiritual practices that conflict with the noted dress instructions will be accommodated and respected. This includes accommodations to expectations around appearance and headdress.
We will issue olive-green pattern hijabs, patkas and turbans to cadets who request them.
See chapter 2, section 3 of the CJCR Dress Instructions for full details.
Personal Appearance
Personal Appearance
The deportment and appearance of all cadets, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall reflect credit on the Corps and Cadet Program. Cadets are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which projects a positive and professional appearance.
See chapter 2, section 2 of the CJCR Dress Instructions for full details.
Hair
Hair
Hair shall not prevent the proper wear of a military headdress or protective equipment. Hair must be worn so that without a headdress the cadet’s face is visible. Full or partial shaving of hair on the head is permitted. Colouring of hair is permitted. The wearing of wigs, dreadlocks, or hair extensions is permitted.
Long hair is permitted but must be secured accordingly when extending below the top / ridge of the shoulder in such a manner to prevent hair from covering the face. Acceptable accessories to secure hair include, but are not limited to, clips, barrettes, bobby pins, fabric elastics, elastic bands, and hair nets.
All styles of facial hair are authorized.
Jewellery
Jewellery
Jewellery is permitted to be worn in uniform, with some conditions. Jewellery cannot pose a risk of injury. For uniformity, especially when wearing C1 ceremonial orders of dress, cadets can be asked to restrict the wear of certain jewellery, or the number of items. See the CJCR Dress Instructions for full details on jewellery.
In general, cadets must not:
Wear jewellery over uniform items
While in uniform, have ear piercings or gauges of more than 2.5cm in diameter
Wear jewellery that promote or express hateful views
Make-up
Make-up
Cadets may wear make-up, whether in uniform or civilian clothes. They may wear nail polish, artificial nails, temporary lashes, and eyelash extensions unless it impairs the cadets’ safety or ability to perform their duties.
How to Wear the Uniforms
How to Wear the Uniforms
To properly wear your uniforms, you'll need to keep in mind a few things.
Service Dress Uniform
Parade boots are clean, and shined so that they reflect light
Pants are clean, and pressed with a crease down the centre of the front and back legs
Pants are hemmed, so that they fall to the third lace-loop on the boot
Belt is worn, with the brass buckle pieces aligned together
The short-sleeved t-shirt is washed, and ironed, with a crease down the centre of the sleeves
The jacket (if worn), is clean and free of wrinkles, with the fabric belt centred
The beret is properly formed, and sits level on the head, 2cm above the bridge of the nose
Field Training Uniform
Field boots are clean, and blackened with boot polish
Field boots are laced up all the way
Field pants are bloused into the boots
Green t-shirt is worn under the field jacket
The beret is properly formed, and sits level on the head, 2cm above the bridge of the nose
Video references
Video references
This video shows how to wear, and maintain, your service dress uniform. This video shows the air cadet uniform, but it is the same exact process.
This video shows how to wear your field training uniform (FTU). Again, this video shows air cadets wearing the FTU, but it is the exact same process for army cadets.
This video goes into detail on how to form your beret.
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