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Cadet Uniform Guideline
Cadet Uniform Guideline
Cadet Uniform Guideline
Cadet Uniform Guideline
Cadet Uniform Guideline
How to "Windsor Knot"
How to tie a tie

The beret shall be worn level on the head, with the sweatband above the eyebrows, the badge centred over the left eye, and the crown pulled downward to the right. The break of the sweatband shall be worn centred at the back of the head, with no draw string visible. 

Cadet Headress

Wedge Cap. Worn on the right side of the head, centred front and back, with the front edge of the cap 2.5 cm (1 in) above the right eyebrow. Two Air Force buttons shall be attached in pre-cut holes at the front

Hair Standard
Facial Hair Standard

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.

Facial Hair. All styles of facial hair and sideburns are authorized. Facial hair may be braided / ponytail style and coloured. Accessories to secure facial hair include but are not limited to: barrettes, bobby pins, fabric elastics, elastic bands, and hair nets.

Jewellery. The wearing of jewellery is permitted in uniform however cadets must not:

Wear jewellery over uniform items

While in uniform, have ear piercings and ear gauges/spacers of more than 2.5cm diameter or diagonal measurement

Wear jewellery in piercings which are normally covered by uniforms if they pose a risk of injury

Wear jewellery that impairs the cadets' safety or ability to perform their duties

Wear jewellery that a cadet knows, or ought reasonably to know are connected with criminal activities

Wear jewellery that a cadet knows or ought to know, promote and or express: racism, sexism, misogyny, misandry, xenophobia, homophobia, ableism or sexually explicit material

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