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Where do I put air cadet badges?
The brassard is to be fitted over the right sleeve of the jumper 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 jumper or shirt. The brassard is worn with the following uniforms: No.
What arm does the brassard go on?
The brassard is worn on the right sleeve over the sweater or shirt. The epaulette of the sweater or shirt is passed through the small loop on the brassard to hold it in place. It is to be creased from the centre of the small loop to a central point at the bottom edge.
Do you salute air cadet officers?
Cadets and apprentices are subject to the same regulations for saluting as airmen. Officers of the rank of Sqn Ldr and above are to salute their superiors in rank. Officers of all ranks are to salute their superiors before addressing them formally on duty (ie on a parade etc).
How do I wear my air cadet uniform?
Tunic with Cloth Belt – The tunic is the formal jacket of the cadet uniform. It is worn over the dress shirt and necktie on all formal occasions. It shall always be fully buttoned, with the exception of the top button, and shall be kept clean and wrinkle-free. The sleeves of the jacket shall have no creases.
What are the ranks in air cadets?
Cadet Ranks
- No insignia Air Cadet (Cdt) This is the rank that you have upon enrolment.
- Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC)
- Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
- Cadet Flight Corporal (FCpl)
- Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
- Cadet Flight Sergeant (FSgt)
- Cadet Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2)
- Cadet Warrant Officer First Class (WO1)
What is an armband used for?
An armband is a piece of material worn around the arm over the sleeve or other clothing if present. They may be worn for pure ornamentation, or to mark the wearer as belonging to group, or as insignia having a certain rank, status, office or role, or being in a particular state or condition.
What is the highest rank in air cadets?
All CAF officers are referred to as ma’am or sir, and those above the rank of Officer Cadet are saluted.
- No insignia Air Cadet (Cdt)
- Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC)
- Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
- Cadet Flight Corporal (FCpl)
- Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
- Cadet Flight Sergeant (FSgt)
- Cadet Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2)
When should you not salute an officer?
indoors
You don’t have to salute indoors, except when you report to a superior officer. If either person is wearing civilian clothes and you do not recognize the other person as a superior officer, salutes are unnecessary. Use common sense.
How do you dress with a uniform?
Choose clothes that are the right size.
- Tuck in your shirt to make it less baggy.
- Wear a belt around your waist to give your uniform more shape.
- Tie the bottom of your shirt in a knot to make it fit better.
- Alter your clothes to make them slightly larger or smaller.
What uniform do air cadets wear?
blue uniform
Cadets wear blue uniform for classroom activities and green uniform for field exercises.