General Information
Wearing of Uniform in Public
The wearing of uniform in public demands the highest standards of dress, bearing and behaviour. This is because, you are effectively representing the RAFAC and the RAF and therefore, you should not bring either into disrepute.
The wearing of uniform in public demands the highest standards of dress, bearing and behaviour. This is because, you are effectively representing the RAFAC and the RAF and therefore, you should not bring either into disrepute.
Occasions for Use
The following occasions for use are laid out in AP1358C:
The following occasions for use are laid out in AP1358C:
- Occasions on which uniforms should generally be worn:
- On duty within the RAFAC unit
- On duty outside the RAFAC unit (e.g - working parties)
- Representing the RAFAC (e.g - during visits to affiliates (e.g - RAFA))
- At events sponsored by service-related organisations (e.g - RAFA Wings Collection)
- Participating in military parades (e.g - Remembrance Parade)
- Participating in Royal events (e.g - parades for foreign Royalty or Heads of State)
- On specific occasions designated by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC
- Occasions on which wearing uniform is encouraged:
- Travelling from place of duty to place of duty (irrespective of the method of travel)
- Travelling to and from residence to place of duty (irrespective of the method of travel)
- When authorised by OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC attending events
- Occasions on which uniform is not to be worn:
- Visits to licensed premises, except when specifically approved through the OC Wg / Wg Ex O / Sqn Ldr CCF HQAC.
- Representing a third party (e.g - part-time employment outside of working hours)
- Functions where fancy dress is worn
- Carnival processions and other occasions where the reputation or political impartiality of the RAFAC might be bought into question
- Hitchhiking
Other Information
- When off-duty, RAFAC personnel should wear civilian clothing
- Except when serving with the British Armed Forces, RAFAC personnel are not to wear uniform whilst in a foreign country, without having gained permission from the Service representative in that country
- Whilst all the information above is to be followed most of the time, adjustments should be made according to the current security concerns
Text adapted from AP1358C (V3.0 Dec18)- Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018
© Air Cadet 101 - Harry Briggs
© Air Cadet 101 - Harry Briggs