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AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS

DRESS POLICY Part

1 INTRODUCTION

2 WEARING OF UNIFORM

3 ITEMS OF DRESS AND DRESS EMBELISHMENTS

4 ORDERS OF DRESS

5 REGISTER OF SPECIAL-TO-UNIT VARIATIONS

AAC Dress Policy – 18 Mar 11

PART ONE

INTRODUCTION

General

1.1. Although the AAC is not part of the Army, it is often recognised as such. It is important therefore that the AAC maintain uniforms and appearance of a high standard so as not to cause disrepute to the AAC or the Army.

Aim

1.2. The purpose of AAC Dress Policy is to standardise the wearing of dress and embellishments in the AAC. AAC Dress Policy applies to all members of the AAC, both cadets and ACS.

1.3. While Army Standing Orders for Dress (ASOD) provide the over-arching policy on the wearing of military uniform, AAC Dress Policy provide clarification and guidance on the wearing of items of dress and embellishments peculiar to the AAC and are the authority for variations to the practice in ASOD.

Interpretation of ASOD and AAC Dress Policy

1.4. Where Tables used in ASOD list more than one type of item of dress (e.g. headdress) to be worn with a particular order of dress, a unit commander may specify which item is to be worn for a particular duty or parade. Further, a commander may specify that a particular item of uniform will be worn with the appropriate order of dress (e.g. sweaters with Barracks Dress).

1.5. Unless otherwise stated, orders of dress apply to both female and male members.

1.6. Where there is a conflict between this policy and ASOD in terms of what items a member of the AAC should wear then this policy takes precedence. If the conflict is in relation to how an item should be worn or personal grooming, ASOD takes precedence.

Authority to Wear AAC Uniform

1.7. The wearing of uniform by members of the AAC is restricted to approved activities and whilst travelling to and from those activities. The wearing of uniform on all other occasions requires specific approval by, at a minimum, an ACU OC, or in the case of overseas activities, HQ AAC.

Entitlement to Uniform and Equipment

1.8. Entitlements for the issue of uniform and equipment to Cadets and ACS are found in the following Army Block Scales:

a. All AAC members: Block Scale 3004/02 - Clothing and Necessaries Australian Army Cadets.

b. All AAC members: Block Scale 12/06 - Training, Bivouac and Camp Accommodation Stores – Australian Army Cadets.

c. Full-Time ACS only: Block Scale 3002/20 - Initial Issue Clothing, Necessaries and Embellishments – Australian Army.


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d. Full-Time ACS only: Block Scale 3004/10 - Combat Field Clothing and Individual Equipment – Australian Army.

1.9. Other items may be worn by AAC members when:

a. the item is approved in this policy for wearing by AAC members, and

b. the relevant Army Block Scale states that the item is available for purchase by AAC members.

Special-To-Unit Variations to AAC Standing Orders for Dress

1.10. A proposal to introduce or vary any embellishment or item of dress is to follow the format contained at ASOD and is to be forwarded through the AAC chain of command to HQ AAC for consideration by COMD AAC.

1.11. Special-to-unit variations to dress and embellishments are not provided at public expense and are to be purchased and maintained by the unit. Submissions are therefore to include justification for the variation and include an indication of how the unit will meet the cost of provision and maintenance.

1.12. The submission of an application for approval to wear special-to-unit items of dress or embellishments and the forwarding of that submission from a regional AAC HQ to HQ AAC does not constitute approval to wear those items.

1.13. Authorised special-to-unit variations to items and orders of dress and the terms of their wear are determined between HQ AAC and the unit on a case by case basis. The grant of approval for a special-to-unit variation to one unit must not be considered as a precedent for approval to any other unit.

1.14. Approved special-to-unit variations to specified orders of dress or embellishments are detailed in Part 5 of this policy.

Mixed Dress

1.15. AAC uniform is to be worn only in accordance with AAC Dress Policy. The mixing of orders of dress or mixing military and civilian clothing, with the exception of physical training dress, is not permitted. Items of clothing or equipment, which are not of approved design, material, or entitlement, are not to be worn as part of AAC uniform in public places.


PART TWO

WEARING OF UNIFORM

General

2.1. This part provides references for the occasions when uniform is worn, appearance aspects, items of dress, and dress embellishments.

Occasions

2.2. Details of the appropriate uniform to wear on various occasions is contained in ASOD.

2.3. Members of the AAC will wear only those orders of dress allowed for in this policy.

2.4. Retired, resigned and terminated members of the AAC are not to wear AAC uniform and embellishments on any occasion.

Appearance

2.5. The standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming maintained by all member of the AAC is to be in accordance with ASOD. Maintenance of this standard will reflect credit on the individual, the AAC and the ADF, as a whole.

Items of Dress and Dress Embellishments

2.6. Details of items of dress and dress embellishments peculiar to the AAC are contained in Part 3 of this AAC Dress Policy.

2.7. The wearing or use of particular items of dress which apply to all ranks of the AAC are contained in ASOD.



PART THREE

ITEMS OF DRESS AND DRESS EMBELLISHMENTS

General

3.1. This part describes the items of dress and dress embellishments authorised for use by members of the AAC and the general details for the wearing of them that apply to all ranks.

3.2. The badges and insignia described in this part are worn on orders of dress as indicated. Badges and insignia are not worn on raincoats or overcoats.

ITEMS OF DRESS

Headdress

3.3. The forms of headdress approved for wear by all members of the AAC are the Hat KFF and Hat, Camouflage DP.

3.4. Puggaree. All members wear the Army standard issue khaki puggaree, or approved unit puggaree on the Hat KFF in ceremonial and general duty orders of dress.

3.5. Berets. Berets are not to be worn by any member of the AAC.

3.6. Bonnets. Members of a unit that has received written authorisation from HQ AAC may wear a bonnet in appropriate ceremonial orders of dress for the period of the ceremonial activity only, except during National and Regional conducted activities such as courses, ATA and annual camps. If bonnets are worn during the day for a ceremonial activity other appropriate sun protection measures are to be taken.

3.7. Religious Veils/Headdress. Religious veils and headdress may be worn by members of the AAC as applicable to their religion. Their particular form of veil or headdress must conform in colour and style with the uniform worn (e.g. Khaki with polyester uniform). Members wishing to wear a religious veil or headdress must seek the approval of their unit OC. Religious veils and headdress are not supplied at public expense.

Mess Dress

3.8. Mess Dress White Jacket is the only order of Mess Dress to be worn by members of the AAC. The following AAC members may wear Mess Dress White Jacket for formal AAC functions and other occasions as specified by ASOD:

a. ACS of the rank SGT (AAC) and above, and

b. Cadets of the rank of CDTSGT and above.

3.9. Mess Dress White Jacket is not provided at public expense, except for designated ACS as per annex A. All other ACS may be able to purchase Mess Dress White Jacket subject to authorisation within the relevant Army Block Scale.

3.10. Cummerbund and Trousers / Skirt. The colours applicable to items of Mess Dress White Jacket worn by applicable AAC members are as follows:

a. Cummerbund – colour “Blue / Black” (as per RAA, RACT, RAEME); and

b. Trouser / Skirt Stripe – one (1) stripe, 4cm wide in colour “Royal Blue”.

Service Dress

3.11. Service Dress may be worn by ACS of the rank of LTCOL(AAC) and above and other ACS holding appointments as listed in annex B.

3.12. Other AAC members, including Cadets and Unit Assistants, regardless of appointment are not to wear Service Dress.

3.13. Service Dress is issued at public expense only for those ACS listed in annex A. Other ACS authorised to wear Service Dress may be able to purchase Service Dress subject to authorisation within the relevant Army Block Scale.

‘Polyester’ Orders of Dress

3.14. Members of the AAC are prohibited from wearing ‘Polysester’ Orders of Dress (including ASOD Orders of Dress 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E & 2F) except for those ACS and Cadets listed in annex B who may wear the Orders of Dress to activities and duties indicated in the annex.

3.15. ‘Polyester’ items of dress are issued at public expense only for those ACS and Cadets listed in annex A.

Sam Browne Belt

3.16. The following members of the AAC may wear a Sam Browne belt with ceremonial orders of dress:

a. Officer of Cadets,

b. Instructor of Cadets (WO1(AAC) only),

c. Cadet Under Officers; and

d. Cadet RSM (with the worn rank of CDTWO1).

Shoulder Sash

3.17. A scarlet shoulder sash is to be worn by CDTWO2, CDTSSGT and CDTSGT in ceremonial orders of dress and mess dress in accordance with ASOD.

3.18. The sash is not worn by IOC regardless of the member’s current or previously held Army rank or Corps.

3.19. Drum Majors may wear a distinctive unit shoulder sash on ceremonial parades. Drum Major’s Sashes are not provided at public expense.

Other Dress Items

3.20. The following table describes the policy relating to the wearing of items of dress that are not listed in the block scale but can be acquired at the members expense unless stated otherwise. Guidelines for colour and design are included in the comments column. Guidelines for the appropriate use of approved items can be found in the ASOD and apply to all ranks.


Description Approved/Not Approved Comments

Backpacks Approved Plain Black or Aust DP – As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Camel Backs Approved Plain Black or Aust DP – As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Briefcases Approved Black, Brown or Silver – As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Gloves Not Approved Not to be worn by AAC members.

Hand Bags/Clutch Bags Approved Black Leather – As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Stockings/Pantihose Approved As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Umbrella Approved Black – As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Service Cap Not Approved Not to be worn by AAC members. Sunglasses Approved As per ASOD. Not issued at Public expense.

Beret Not Approved Not to be worn by AAC members. White Gauntlet Gloves Approved As per ASOD. Not issued at Public Expense T-Shirt (under DPCU

Shirt/Jacket) Approved Brown as per ASOD. Not issued at Public Expense

DRESS EMBELLISHMENTS

Australian Army Cadets Badge

3.21. The AAC Badge is the authorised emblem of the AAC. It is worn as a hat badge and as small collar badges on Mess Dress White Jacket and Service Dress by AAC members (except those posted to an Army Cadet Unit which has an approved distinctive unit hat badge). The black and white version of the emblem is used on AAC related correspondence and documentation.

3.22. The AAC badge is copyrighted by the Defence Materiel Organisation and its use is restricted. Requests for approval to use the emblem are to be staffed through the chain of command to HQ AAC.

3.23. ACS appointed to the rank of COL (AAC) wear the AAC badge with a Royal Blue felt background.

3.24. When worn on the Hat KFF, the AAC Badge is positioned centrally on the front of the Hat KFF puggaree with the base of the badge touching the brim of the hat.


Positioning of AAC insignia on Hat KFF

3.25. The AAC Small Collar Badges are issued in pairs with the direction of the torch and sword being reversed on the second badge of the pair. The pair of badges is worn on Mess Dress White Jacket and Service Dress jacket with the sword of each badge pointing towards the centre of the body and in the position on the uniform as specified in ASOD.

Correct Wearing of the AAC Small Collar Badges

Unit Badges

3.26. AAC members posted to an Army Cadet Unit that has approval to wear a distinctive unit badge are to wear the unit badge on uniforms and hats in lieu of the AAC badge, as described above.

3.27. Upon being reposted from that Army Cadet Unit, the member is to revert to wearing the AAC badge.

AAC Shoulder Insignia

3.28. AAC Left Shoulder Insignia. The AAC left shoulder insignia is an elliptical royal blue patch with the AAC emblem embroidered in yellow. It is to be worn on the left shoulder of all specified items of dress by all members of the AAC at all times. The insignia is worn on the top of the left sleeve 1 cm below the point of the shoulder on of the polyester shirt and DPCU jacket and 2 cm below the point of the shoulder on sweaters.

AAC Left Shoulder Insignia

3.29. AAC Left Shoulder Insignia, White. The AAC Left Shoulder Insignia, White is worn on the left shoulder of Mess Dress White Jacket only. It is worn 2 cm below the point of the shoulder on the jacket.


AAC Left Shoulder Insignia, White

3.30. AAC BDE/BN Right Shoulder Insignia. The AAC Regional BDE/Bn right shoulder insignia is identical in basic design and shape to the AAC insignia but the central AAC emblem is replaced with a distinctive emblem identifying the Regional BDE/BN of the wearer. It is to be worn on the right shoulder of all specified items of dress by all members of the Regional AAC BDE/BN at all times unless a special-to-unit badge has been approved. The insignia is worn on the top of the right sleeve, 1 cm below the point of the shoulder of the polyester shirt and DPCU jacket and 2 cm below the point of the shoulder for sweaters.

AAC Right Shoulder Insignia

HQ AAC

NQLD AAC BDE SQLD AAC BDE NSW AAC BDE VIC AAC BDE

TAS AAC BN SA AAC BDE WA AAC BDE NT AAC BN

Unit Shoulder Insignia

3.31. AAC members posted to an Army Cadet Unit that has approval to wear a distinctive unit woven shoulder insignia are to wear the unit insignia on the Right sleeve of applicable uniforms in lieu of the AAC Right Shoulder Insignia, as described above.

3.32. Upon being posted from that Army Cadet Unit, the member is to revert to wearing the applicable AAC Right Shoulder Insignia.

AAC Rank Patches and Slides

3.33. The AAC has specific rank slides for ACS and Cadets to wear on certain uniforms as defined in annex C. These ranks slides contain:

a. standard Army rank insignia in colour black (for DPCU) and gold (for OOC only in Polyester uniform);


b. for ACS – a royal blue band at the base of the slide containing the letters ‘AAC’ in gold lettering; and

c. for cadets – a royal blue band at the base of the slide containing the words ‘Army Cadet’ in gold lettering.

3.34. The table in annex D defines the rank insignia to be worn on various types of uniform by AAC personnel who hold a rank above that of Cadet.

3.35. Youth members of the rank of Cadet wear no rank slide (unlike the blank rank slide worn by PTE level personnel in the Army).

3.36. Unit Assistants wear a blank ACS rank slide.

Individual Commendation Badges

3.37. Commendation badges may be awarded to individual AAC members through ADF (Joint), Single Service or AAC policy. For the purposes of the paragraphs below, the commendations are referred to in terms of type (Joint, Single Service or AAC) and level (eg, 4-star, 3-star, 2-star, COMD AAC, DCOMD AAC, AAC Regional COMD).

3.38. Where an individual has been awarded more than one commendation of the same type, only the most senior level badge is worn.

3.39. Where an individual has been awarded more than one type of commendation, up to two badges may be worn (each being the most senior level of a type). When wearing two badges, the most senior type badge in worn to the right (as per ADF policy and with an AAC commendation being the most junior). That is, the maximum number of commendation badges that any individual can wear on AAC uniform is two, being either:

a. one Joint badge and one Single Service badge, or

b. one ADF badge (either Joint or Single Service) and one AAC badge.

3.40. Commendation badges are worn on all general duty and ceremonial orders of dress. Commendation badges are not worn on sweaters, raincoats or field dress. Miniature badges are worn on Mess Dress White Jacket and may be worn on civilian coats and jackets.

3.41. A commendation badge is worn centrally over the right breast pocket, with the bottom of the badge one (1) cm above the upper edge of the pocket flap. If other awards are worn in this position, the commendation badge is worn one (1) cm above those awards.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Badge

3.42. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (DOE) is a programme designed to recognise young adult volunteers providing valuable service to their community. Although the DOE Award is a primarily civilian award, cadet service may qualify members for the Award.

3.43. Cadets and ACS who have participated in, and completed the DOE Award programme and have been awarded the Badge for the award are entitled to wear the Badge in accordance with DOE protocols. Where a DOE Award recipient holds awards at varying levels, only the senior award is worn.


Bronze Silver Gold

3.44. When worn on polyester or DPCU shirts, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is worn on the left hand side of the flap of the right breast pocket, centrally between the edge of the flap and the button. On the white mess jacket, the badge is to be positioned centrally on the right lapel, with the lower edge of the badge one (1) cm above the small AAC/unit badge. The DOE Award badge is not worn on sweaters, raincoats or field dress.

Adventure Training Award Badge

3.45. The Adventure Training Award (ATA) badge is worn by cadets and ACS who have been awarded the ATA by an authorised delegate (in accordance with the AAC policy pertaining to the Award).

3.46. The ATA Badge is a gilt metal badge with the Torch of Learning from the AAC insignia centrally placed behind a boomerang that bears the word 'ADVENTURE'.

Adventure Training Award

3.47. A five (5) cm ATA badge is worn on all Ceremonial and General Duty orders of dress (including AAC Ceremonial Parade Dress DPCU) with the lower tip of the badge positioned centrally one (1) cm above the upper edge of the left pocket flap. The ATA badge is not worn on sweaters, raincoats or field dress.

3.48. A miniature 2.5 cm ATA badge is worn on Mess Dress White Jacket with the lower tip of the badge positioned centrally one (1) cm above the AAC collar insignia on the left lapel.

3.49. If other recognised awards (e.g. medals) are worn, the appropriate ATA badge is worn one (1) cm above those awards.

3.50. Cloth patches of the ATA badge are not to be worn.

Trade, Qualification and Achievement Badges

3.51. Except for those items specified in the following sub-paragraphs only AAC items of uniform, badges, or dress embellishments may be worn on AAC uniform (ie, no ADF, ANC, AAFC, other organisation or foreign badges and items):

a. ACS who are Current and Former Members of the Australian Army. ACS who are current or former members of the Australian Army may wear on their AAC uniform the trade, qualification and achievement badges that they are/were entitled to wear during their Army service in accordance with ASOD, including AIRN Badge (only if currently entitled to wear the AIRN Badge on their Army uniform).


b. ACS who are Current and Former Members of the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Foreign Services - Trade, qualification and achievement badges of the RAN, RAAF and foreign services are not to be worn on AAC uniform.

c. Flying and Parachute Wings:

(1) Australian Army ‘Wings’ may be worn on AAC uniform in accordance with sub-paragraph a. above.

(2) ‘Wings’ obtained by ACS and Cadets who qualified at an Army-approved cadets course. The ‘wings’ are to be emblazoned with the word “CADETS”. Other forms of ‘wings’ are not to be worn in lieu of Cadet ‘wings’.

(3) RAN, RAAF, Foreign Services and civilian ‘wings’ are not to be worn on AAC uniform.

Gorget Patch

Gorget Patches

3.52. ACS holding the worn rank of Colonel (AAC) are entitled to wear Royal Blue gorget patches (shown in the picture right) in accordance with ASOD.

Lanyards

3.53. The AAC lanyard (Royal Blue) is to be worn on Polyester and Service Dress orders by all AAC members of the rank of LTCOL(AAC) and below who are authorised to wear such uniforms and by the Deputy Commander AAC (as Head of Corps). Colonel (AAC)

3.54. Units that have received approval from HQ AAC may wear a specific-to-unit lanyard in lieu of the AAC lanyard.

3.55. The AAC lanyard and all approved unit lanyards are worn on the right shoulder, unless unit lanyards have been approved to be worn on the left.

Shoulder Titles

3.56. Metal shoulder title “AUSTRALIA” are to be worn on orders of ceremonial and general duty Service Dress and ‘Polyester’ dress.

3.57. No shoulder titles are worn on Mess Dress White Jacket.

3.58. Metal shoulder title “CADETS” are not to be worn.

AAC Colour Patch

3.59. The AAC Colour Patch is to be worn on the puggaree by all ADF and AAC members posted or appointed to positions within the AAC organisation. The AAC colour patch is positioned centrally on the right hand side of the puggaree.


The correct positioning of the AAC Colour Patch

3.60. A person holding the appointment of AAC Honorary Colonel or AAC Regional ‘Patron’ (as approved by Commander AAC) is authorised to wear the AAC Colour Patch.

3.61. No other colour patches are approved to be worn by AAC members or ADF members posted or appointed to positions in the AAC.

Orders, Decorations, Medals and Awards

3.62. ACS and cadets who have been awarded and are entitled to wear orders, decorations and medals, or ribbon bars of awards, contained in the Australian honours and awards system are to wear those in accordance with ASOD.

3.63. Foreign and unofficial decorations and awards (ie, which are not part of the Australian Honours System), and have not been approved for wear by the Governor General, are not to be worn with AAC uniform.

3.64. Orders, Decorations and Medals of Family Members. Members of the AAC are not normally permitted to wear any other person’s medals whilst dressed in AAC uniform. Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to deceased relatives may be worn on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. Only one person’s medals may be worn at a time. When worn, the orders, decorations and medals of relatives are to be positioned on the right breast and may only be worn on ceremonial orders of AAC dress.

Signs - National Distinguishing (National Flag)

3.65. The national distinguishing sign is an embroidered insignia in the form of the Australian National Flag with the word ‘AUSTRALIA’ below and is worn by Army personnel on the left sleeve of DPCU.

3.66. The national distinguishing sign may be worn by AAC members only when participating in an Army-approved AAC activity outside of Australia and Norfolk Island. Signs - Unit Distinguishing

3.67. A unit distinguishing sign is an embroidered insignia worn by Army personnel on the right sleeve of DPCU. The approved sign for the AAC is shown below.


AAC Unit Distinguishing Sign

3.68. The AAC unit distinguishing sign is worn only by Army personnel who are posted to the HQ AAC establishment (including Regional and Sub-Regional HQ). It is not worn by AAC members, regardless of their posting.

3.69. No other Unit Distinguishing Signs are to be worn (including those for Units, AAC sub-regional Battalions, AAC Regional Brigades / Battalions or AAC courses / activities).

Annexes: A. ACS Authorised to be issued Service Dress, Mess Dress White Jacket and ‘Polyester’

Uniforms at public expense. B. ACS and Cadets Authorised to Wear Service Dress and ‘Polyester’ Orders of Dress C. AAC Rank Slide Specifications D. Rank Insignia to be Worn by AAC Members



Annex A to Part 3 of

AAC Dress Policy

ACS and Cadets Authorised to be Issued Service Dress, Mess Dress White Jacket and ‘Polyester’ Uniforms at Public Expense

1. The following Army Cadet Staff are authorised to be issued with Service Dress (including appropriate accoutrements) at public expense:

a. Part-Time ACS:

(1) Deputy Commander AAC.

b. Full-Time ACS (who are employed in their AAC position as an Australian Public Service “On-Going” employee):

(1) Chief of Staff AAC,

(2) Program Development Manager,

(3) Command Safety Manager,

(4) Public Affairs Manager,

(5) Commander AAC Regional Bde/Bn.

2. The following Army Cadet Staff are authorised to be issued with Mess Dress White Jacket (including trousers / skirt and appropriate accoutrements) at public expense:

a. Part-Time ACS:


b. Full-Time ACS:

(1) All Full-Time ACS of the rank of SGT(AAC) or above who are employed in their AAC position as an Australian Public Service “On-Going” employee.

2. The following Army Cadet Staff are authorised to be issued with ‘Polyester’ items of uniform (including appropriate footwear and accoutrements) at public expense:

a. Part-Time ACS:

(1) All ACS of the worn rank of MAJ(AAC) or above.

(2) All ACS holding the appointment of Army Cadet Unit Officer Commanding (but not Administrative or Detachment Commander).

b. Full-Time ACS:

(1) All Full-Time ACS of the rank of SGT(AAC) or above who are employed in their AAC position as an Australian Public Service “On-Going” employee.

4. The following Cadets are authorised to be issued with ‘Polyester’ items of uniform (including appropriate footwear and accoutrements) at public expense:

a. Cadets holding the position of National Cadet Under Officer, National Cadet RSM, Regional Cadet Under Officer and Regional Cadet RSM with an appointment period of at least 12 months and at least ten months remaining in the position at the time of receiving the ‘authority for issue’ from HQ AAC.



Annex B to Part 3 of

AAC Dress Policy

ACS and Cadets Authorised to Wear Service Dress and ‘Polyester’ Orders of Dress

1. The following Army Cadet Staff (ACS) are authorised to wear Service Dress on appropriate occasions:

a. Part-Time ACS:


(2) All ACS of the worn rank of LTCOL(AAC) or above.

b. Full-Time ACS:

(1) Chief of Staff AAC,

(2) Program Development Manager,

(3) Command Safety Manager,

(4) Public Affairs Manager,

(5) Commander AAC Regional Bde/Bn.

2. The following Army Cadet Staff are authorised to wear ‘Polyester’ Orders of Dress where required on the indicated duties:

a. Part-Time ACS:

(1) All ACS of the worn rank of MAJ(AAC) or above – for activities at which ‘Polyester’ uniform is specified or for public functions where the ACS is representing the AAC (except when part of a group that is wearing DPCU-based uniform).

(2) All ACS holding the appointment of Army Cadet Unit Officer Commanding or Administrative Commander – only for public functions where the ACS is representing the AAC (except when part of a group that is wearing DPCU-based uniforms).

(3) Pipers and drummers of HQ AAC approved AAC Pipes and Drums - may wear the Shirt Khaki Polyester when wearing Scottish Dress in accordance with ASOD.

(4) Musicians of HQ AAC approved Band Units – only for ceremonial and other musical activities and not when part of an activity where other AAC members involved in the activity are wearing DPCU-based uniform.

b. Full-Time ACS:

(1) All Full-Time ACS as required for work activities as applicable to ARA and ARes members posted to the same unit and/or attending the same activity (except when part of a group that is wearing DPCU-based uniforms).


c. Cadets:

(1) Cadets holding the position of National Cadet Under Officer, National Cadet RSM, Regional Cadet Under Officer or Regional Cadet RSM - only for public functions where the Cadet is representing the AAC (except when part of a group that is wearing DPCU-based uniform).

(2) Pipers and drummers of HQ AAC approved AAC Pipes and Drums - may wear the Shirt Khaki Polyester when wearing Scottish Dress in accordance with ASOD.

(3) Musicians of HQ AAC approved Band Units – only for ceremonial and other musical activities and not when part of an activity where other AAC members involved in the activity are wearing DPCU-based uniform.

(4) Members of a joint service catafalque party or band (ie, comprising personnel of RAN, RAAF, ANC or AAFC) or a catafalque party or band comprising a mix of Australian Army and AAC personnel – only where the non-AAC members of the party are wearing polyester orders of dress (or other Services’ equivalent).


Annex C to Part 3 of

AAC Dress Policy

AAC Rank Slide Specifications

Category Rank Type Base Stripe Colour

Base Stripe Width (mm)

Base Text Colour

Base Text Height (mm) Base Text Insignia Colour Insignia Type

IOC UA DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Nil insignia IOC LCPL(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army LCPL IOC CPL(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army CPL IOC SGT(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army SGT IOC SSGT(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army SSGT IOC WO2(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army WO2 IOC WO1(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army WO1 OOC 2LT(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army 2LT OOC LT(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army LT OOC CAPT(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army CAPT OOC MAJ(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army MAJ OOC LTCOL(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army LTCOL OOC COL(AAC) DPCU Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Black Army COL Cadet CDTLCPL DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army LCPL Cadet CDTCPL DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army CPL Cadet CDTSGT DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army SGT Cadet CDTSSGT DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army SSGT Cadet CDTWO2 DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army WO2 Cadet CDTWO1 DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black Army WO1

Cadet National Cadet RSM DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black RSM-A

Cadet CUO DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black CUO Lozenge (transparent inner)

Cadet Regional CUO DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black (with Royal

Blue insert) CUO Lozenge (Royal Blue inner)

Cadet National CUO DPCU Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Black (with Red

insert) CUO Lozenge (Red inner)


Category Rank Type Base Stripe Colour

Base Stripe Width (mm)

Base Text Colour

Base Text Height (mm) Base Text Insignia Colour Insignia Type

OOC 2LT(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army 2LT OOC LT(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army LT OOC CAPT(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army CAPT OOC MAJ(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army MAJ OOC LTCOL(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army LTCOL OOC COL(AAC) Polyester Royal Blue 9 Gold 8 AAC Gold Army COL

Cadet CUO Polyester Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Gold CUO Lozenge (transparent inner)

Cadet Regional CUO Polyester Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Gold CUO Lozenge (Royal Blue inner)

Cadet National CUO Polyester Royal Blue 12 Gold 10 ARMY CADET Gold CUO Lozenge (Red inner)


Annex D to Part 3 of

AAC Dress Policy

Rank Insignia Types to be Worn by AAC Members

Uniform Type

Jacket / Shirt Type AAC Member Category

Rank Insignia Description

DPCU Two shoulder epaulettes OOC AAC rank slide with letters ‘AAC’.

DPCU Two shoulder epaulettes IOC Army DPCU sew-on rank insignia

DPCU Two shoulder epaulettes Cadets (CUO) AAC rank slide with words ‘ARMY CADET’.

DPCU Two shoulder epaulettes Cadets (LCPL – WO1)

Army DPCU sew-on rank insignia

DPCU Single centre torso epaulette.

All ACS AAC rank slide with letters ‘AAC’.


Cadets (CUO) AAC rank slide with words ‘ARMY CADET’.


Cadets (LCPL – WO1)

AAC rank slide with words ‘ARMY CADET’.

Field Jackets and Sweaters

All Styles All As per insignia to be worn by the same rank and category on a shirt with the same style of epaulette as that of the jacket.

Polyester General Duties Authorised OOC

AAC rank slide with letters ‘AAC’.

Polyester General Duties Authorised IOC Army Polyester sew-on gold rank insignia

Polyester General Duties Authorised Cadets (CUO)


Polyester General Duties Authorised Cadets (WO)

Army Polyester sew-on gold rank insignia

Polyester Ceremonial Authorised OOC

Hard boards with anodised gold pin-on rank insignia

Polyester Ceremonial Authorised IOC Army Polyester sew-on gold rank insignia

Polyester Ceremonial Authorised Cadets (CUO)


Uniform Type

Jacket / Shirt Type AAC Member Category

Rank Insignia Description

Polyester Ceremonial Authorised Cadets (WO)


Garrison Jackets, General Duties Jackets and Barracks Sweaters

General Duties Authorised OOC

AAC rank slide with letters ‘AAC’.

Barracks Sweaters

Ceremonial Authorised OOC


Garrison Jackets, General Duties Jackets and Barracks Sweaters

All styles Authorised IOC Army Polyester sew-on gold rank insignia

Barracks Sweaters

General Duties Authorised Cadets (CUO)


Barracks Sweaters

Ceremonial Authorised Cadets (CUO)


Barracks Sweaters

All styles Authorised Cadets (WO)


Service Dress

- Authorised OOC

Anodised gold pin-on rank insignia

Mess Dress White Jacket

- Authorised OOC



- Authorised IOC (SGT and above)



- Authorised CUO



- Authorised Cadets (SGT – WO1)



PART FOUR

ORDERS OF DRESS

General

4.1. The orders of dress for ceremonial parade, ceremonial, general duty, barracks, field, mess and protective dress are explained in ASOD. The orders of dress are identified by number and title. In this way confusion and uncertainty are minimised. When advising the order of dress on invitations and in instructions the number and title is to be used.

4.2. The number and title of AAC orders of dress conform to that used in ASOD.

Orders of Dress

4.3. Orders of dress approved for wear by AAC members are shown in the table below:

Dress Code Dress Order Title

1. SERVICE DRESS ALL SEASONS

1A Ceremonial Parade Service Dress

1B Ceremonial Service Dress

1C General Duty Service Dress

2. POLYESTER DRESS

2A Ceremonial Parade Dress

2B Ceremonial Parade Dress with Sweater

2C Ceremonial Dress

2E General Duty Dress DISRUPTIVE PATTERN COMBAT UNIFORM (DPCU) 4.

4A Barracks Dress DPCU

4B Field Dress DPCU

6. MESS DRESS

6B Mess Dress White Jacket

4.4. Additionally, a specific AAC order of dress designated ‘AAC Ceremonial Parade Dress DPCU’ will be worn for all ceremonial occasions. Details of this order of dress are at annex A.

Annex:

A. AAC Dress Order – AAC Ceremonial Parade Dress DPCU


Annex A to Part 4 of

AAC Dress Policy

AAC DRESS ORDER – CEREMONIAL PARADE DRESS DPCU This order of dress is the standard AAC ceremonial dress. All ranks, including the reviewing officer, the host officer and officers being received on parade (when they are AAC Officers) are to wear this dress.

Serial Item of Dress Remarks 1 Badge commendation or award 2 Belt black IOC (less WO1) and CDT-CDTWO2 3 Belt Sam Browne and shoulder strap OOC, IOC (WO1), CUO & CDTWO1 4 Boots, Cadet Brown Black boots are not to be worn 5 Hat KFF Brim up with AAC UCP

May be worn by eligible personnel. Cadets may wear Next-Of-Kin’s decorations/medals on the right side on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day

6 Orders, decorations, medals and awards (including badges of AAC commendations and ATA)

7 Sash scarlet CDTSGT – CDTWO2 only

8 Shirt/Jacket DPCU

DPCU jacket/shirt is to be tucked into the trousers. Sleeves rolled up (7 – 8 cm fold). AAC DP Rank Slide/s to be worn. Brown T-Shirt is not worn underneath the shirt/jacket.

9 Socks khaki 10 Sword and accessories OOC, IOC (WO1), CUO & CDTWO1 11 Trousers DPCU Trousers are bloused over the boots



PART FIVE

REGISTER OF SPECIAL-TO-UNIT VARIATIONS

Variations to Entitlements

1. A unit may make a submission for approval to wear specific orders of dress or embellishments not listed in the AAC Block Scales and not previously approved by HQ AAC or higher levels of command in the past.

2. Approved special-to-unit variations to AAC Orders of Dress are detailed in annex A.

Annex:

A. Register of Special-To-Unit Variations

Annex A to

Part 5 of AAC Dress Policy

AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS

REGISTER OF SPECIAL-TO-UNIT VARIATIONS

Serial Army Cadet Unit Item of Dress

/ Description

Date Approved

/ Reference Image

1. 2.


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