Uniform Types

All Staff and Cadets wear uniforms based on those worn by the regular Royal Air Force. As a Cadet, you will be issued with several uniforms. The order of dress will very much depend on the activity that is taking place. Please note: some of the uniforms listed below are not issued to Cadets; they are simply included to give you an understanding of the uniforms worn within the RAFAC.

No. 1 Service Dress (No. 1 SD)
No. 1 Service Dress uniform consists of:

No. 1 SD Airman/woman hat (Cadets in the ATC wear the ATC cap badge/Cadets in the CCF wear the RAF cap badge)
No. 1 SD Jacket
Gloves (black for SNCO's and brown for WO's)
Long-sleeved Wedgewood shirt
Black tie
Trousers (female Cadets are entitled to wear skirts (with tights) or trousers)
Parade shoes

The No. 1 SD uniform is worn for formal events and parades, such as Remembrance Parades. Worn by Officers and Staff WO/SNCO's; select Cadets may be given permission to wear No.1 uniform.

No. 2 (Full) Service Working Dress (No. 2 (Full) SD) (Cadets and CFAV's)

Uniform:

Beret
Jumper
Brassard (and rank slides/lanyard where appropriate)
Long-sleeved Wedgewood shirt
Black tie
Belt
Trousers/skirt (with tights)
Parade shoes

Points to Note:

Brassard (and rank slides/lanyard where appropriate) are always on the outside of the jumper
The tie should have a Windsor knot
Belts are worn underneath the jumper
White belts may be worn, when directed, outside the jumper
Female Cadets can choose between skirts or slacks
If tights are worn, they should be 15 Denier (nearly black)
If trousers are worn, black socks should be worn

No. 2A Service Working Dress (No. 2A SD) (Cadets and CFAV's)

Uniform:

Beret
Brassard (and rank slides/lanyard where appropriate)
Long-sleeved Wedgewood shirt
Black tie
Belt
Trousers/skirt (with tights)
Parade shoes

Points to Note:

The tie should have a Windsor knot
Stable belts or standard issue grey belts should be worn
White belts may be worn, when directed
Female Cadets can choose between skirts or slacks
If tights are worn, they should be 15 Denier (nearly black)
If trousers are worn, black socks should be worn

No. 2B Service Working Dress (No. 2B SD) (CFAV's only)
No. 2B Service Working Dress consists of:

Peak hat, beret or side cap
Short-sleeved Wedgewood shirt
Trousers (female staff are entitled to wear skirts (with tights) or trousers)
Parade shoes

Uniform Notes:

A tie is never worn with this uniform

No. 2C Service Working Dress (No. 2C SD) (Cadets only)

Uniform:

Beret
Jumper
Brassard (and rank slides/lanyard where appropriate)
Working Blues shirt
Belt
Trousers/skirt (with tights)
Parade shoes

Points to Note:

Brassard (and rank slides/lanyard where appropriate) are always on the outside of the jumper
Jumpers may be worn with this uniform
Sleeves can be rolled up or down
Belts are worn underneath the jumper
Female Cadets can choose between skirts or slacks
If tights are worn, they should be 15 Denier (nearly black)
If trousers are worn, black socks should be worn

No. 3 Service Dress - Operational (No. 3 SD) (Cadets and CFAV's)

Uniform:

Beret
Smock
Shirt
T-shirt
Trousers
Boots

Points to Note:

T-shirt colour should match/be similar to the MTP/DPM colours, depending on the style worn
Stable belts may be worn with this uniform, except when ‘in the field’
Either MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern - light green) or DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material – dark green) may be worn
- PCS or CS95 MTP may be worn
Shirt sleeves can be worn up or down (always down in the field)
Air Cadet patch is to be worn on the right arm
Black boots can be worn with MTP or DPM

Brown boots may only be worn with MTP

No. 3A Service Dress - Public Military Engagement (No. 3A SD) (Cadets and CFAV's)

Uniform:

Headdress (Beret or Baseball hat)
Shirt (polo or t-shirt style)
Belt
Trousers
Boots
Smock

Points to Note:

Permission from Region HQ must be obtained before this uniform is worn.
Shirts (polo or t-shirt style) and baseball hats must confirm to the colour, logo and design specifications
During inclement weather, a smock with rank insignia may be worn but all personnel are to be attired in the same fashion. Berets are to be worn with outer wear.

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