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CLOTHING
It costs a great deal of money to provide all cadets with a free of charge uniform with enough stock for exchanges. Therefore, taking good care of it, including keeping it clean, pressed and in good repair is very important. During basic training, cadets are given instructions on how to care of their uniform.
Remember… Sloppy Uniform, Sloppy Cadet"!
THE BRASSARD
The Brassard is worn in Jersey and Shirt Sleeve Orders only.
It is difficult to keep clean; it can be dry cleaned, but has to be treated with care. The ironing/pressing can be done in several ways, cadets should check with their Detachment Adults on the correct method for your County.
Brazzard Badges of Achievement
The following badges and insignia may be sewn on. They must not be stuck on with glue.
• Badges of rank and chevrons in white tape
• APC (ACF) Star badge at top right
• Not more than four Proficiency/Skill at Arms badges taking precedence from top left
Exchanges
If combats get ripped on the weekend training exercise, there is a system for exchanging uniform, cadets should find out what to do about it.
Hints for Pressing Uniform
• Check the label; do not get your iron too hot.
• When ironing trousers or skirts, use an old tea towel (not terry toweling) as a pressing cloth. If using a steam iron, do not damp the cloth.
• Place the cloth on the item you are ironing, apply the iron.
• Don’t be tempted to apply any substance to your trousers in order to have a ‘permanent’ knife-edge crease – it can go horribly wrong.
REMEMBER: Do not wear your uniform without permission from your detachment commander unless you are on cadet duties.
The blank plate is a separate detachable, patch that is attached by the use of Velcro and can be easily be transferred from Jacket to Jacket.
The right arm plate is for all qualification badges of achievement (see groups and rules of precedence below)
The left arm plate contains uppermost the Union Emblem with a County / Contingent Flash below.
Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets also wear the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet’s Badge on the left arm blanking plate when undertaking Lord Lieutenant’s duties only.
No other badges are to be attached to the left arm blanking plate.
Rules of precedence for the wearing of cadet proficiency and skill at arms badges
Proficiency and Skill At Arms badges earned by cadets are worn on the right blanking plate. There are six groups of Proficiency and Skill at Arms badges, their order of seniority is shown in ascending order in the Dress Regulations Part 8, Appendix 2 to Annex D to section 3.
The Army Proficiency (APC) badges take preference over all others and should be worn at the uppermost point of the blanking plate. Any number of badges may be worn, but only those badges listed within the dress regulations. No badge should be worn that has been superseded by another badge earned within that group. Badges must be presentable and not overlap one another.
The six groups are as follows:
Group1 - Army Proficiency Certificate, cadets whom have achieved a particular proficiency wear the appropriate star badge.
Group 2 - Duke of Edinburgh's Award, in either gold, silver and bronze award. Whichever is the highest award gained, should be displayed.
Group 3 - Skill at Arms (shot classification badges only), no cadet should wear more than one badge awarded for small bore or full bore shooting. If a cadet holds both awards only the full bore badge, as the superior qualification, is to be worn.
Group 4 - Cadet Leadership Courses
Group 5 - First Aid
Group 6 - Specialist Badges
EXTRA ESSENTIAL KIT
Regulation Boots
Cadets should make sure they fit correctly. Too small and they will hurt and damage feet, too large and they could fall over.
Boots – cleaning and care
There are different ideas about how clean a cadets boots should be. It is most likely that they will only have one pair and they will have to be worn for all their Cadet activities. It is almost impossible to wear them on exercise one day and have them fit for a Drill Competition the next! Most Counties have a common sense approach; they plan their activities to give the Cadets time to smarten their boots for a special parade.
What is most important is to make sure they fit comfortably and are kept in good repair. The laces should be removed to thoroughly clean and polish boots. Cadets should make sure when re-lacing them, that the laces go straight across the eyelet holes, not crossing over them. If boots get wet, they should not be dried in front of a fire or over heat. It will make the leather hard and brittle, thus letting water in. It helps to stuff newspaper inside to absorb the wet/damp, replacing it after a couple of hours with dry paper. A spare pair of laces should always be carried.
Socks:
Cadets should make the mistake of wearing ‘normal’ socks with their boots. They will find that they rub feet, perhaps even cause blisters. Good thick wool or cotton mix boot socks will help cushion feet and absorb moisture. It is suggested that you have a minimum of two pairs. When on exercise and space is limited, a pair of socks will last for two days (if they do not get wet), by turning them inside out for the second day.
DESIRABLE KIT
Although not essential, the following list could solve some Birthday present problems!
Webbing:
Most Detachment stores have supplies of MTP webbing, the issue MTP mk2 or similar alternatives can also be purchased through Cadet Direct.
Rucksack:
This should be comfortable to wear and not too big for your height.
Knife, Fork and Spoon set: Useful to have, particularly if they all fit together.
Mess Tins: Ensure that these are marked with your name or a distinguishing mark.
Sleeping Bag: As good a quality as is affordable. Make sure that it is washable.
Sleeping Bag Liner: Very useful, particularly for a cadet who does not have their own sleeping bag.
Bungees elastic supports for bivies.
Compass: A Silva or Sunto Compass (degrees) and a Pathfinder Protractor/Romer.
