Uniform

Dress and Care Beret When issued with your beret you should shape it to fit your head using the method explained on the lining. The beret is to be clean and is to be worn with the band horizontal around the head and 2.5cm (one inch) above the eyebrows and the badge above the left eye. Loose material is to be drawn to the right and the badge clearly displayed in a position directly above the left eye. The badge must not be obscured when viewed from the front. The band around the beret should not be frayed and any loose adjustment chord at the rear should be tucked into the band. The beret material should be free of loose threads and fuzz. Jersey The jersey is to be kept in a clean and good state of repair. The jersey should be lightly ironed in a downward direction, pulled down and not folded over at the waist. The cuffs should be worn turned back. The jersey should be free of snags and holes and of the correct length in arms and body. Jerseys should be regularly shaved, lightly, to prevent a build up of fuzz. It should be dry cleaned or washed on a delicate wash, but never tumble-dried. Brassard The Brassard should be clean and worn on the right arm. It should be kept in good condition by gentle warm ironing without introducing creases. All badges are to be neatly sewn on by the Cadet and in the correct position (see badge position diagram) with black thread. The badges should be free from loose threads or lifting edges. In shirtsleeve order the bottom of the brassard should be worn outside the rolled up shirtsleeve. Shirts There are two types of shirt issued to Cadets, the 'Working Blue' and 'Wedgwood Blue' shirt. The working blue shirt is dark in colour and should be worn with the top button undone and both pocket and epaulette buttons fastened. The dark blue shirt is worn without a tie and when worn with a jersey the collars are worn on the outside. Wedgwood shirts are light blue in colour and are worn with a black tie and collars worn inside the jersey. They should only be worn on ceremonial occasions. Black Tie The tie is only worn with the Wedgwood shirt and should be tied with a Windsor knot. It should not be tucked into the shirt. When a tie is worn, the shirtsleeves should be down. Trousers Trousers should be of the correct length and are to be kept in a clean and well-pressed condition at all times. Creases are to run down the front and back of each trouser leg. Pressing should be undertaking with a damp cloth to aid the pressing. The iron must never be allowed to touch the trouser material to prevent burning. The edges of the pockets should not be frayed and there should be no scorch marks. Blue service issue trousers should be dry cleaned only. Skirt Skirts should be in good repair, and of the correct length (down to the mid knee). The skirt should be pressed to ensure a creaseless finish to the front and back. The sides of the skirt should be pressed with a damp cloth to ensure good creases run down both sides. The iron must never come into contact with the material. The skirt should be dry cleaned only. The skirt is always worn with tights, the current regulation colour being 'barely black'. Trouser Belts The buckle of the trouser belt should be regularly polished with Brasso to ensure a good shine. It should be free from scratches. Jeltex foul weather Jacket The Jeltex jacket should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. The jacket must not be ironed or dry-cleaned. It is worn fastened however; the top part should be left undone and folded over. Socks and Tights Socks should be black and in good repair. Tights should be barely black in colour and seamless; they should not have any snags or ladders. Footwear Cadets are not issued with shoes so private purchase is necessary. They must be black, preferably laced with a toecap. RAF issue shoes are available from most Army & Navy stores. Boots and shoes are to be kept clean at all times. The first priority is that the main body of the shoe needs to be clean and polished. Following that the toecap can be bulled to a high shine. Laces should be straight across and neatly fastened.