C-3B — Service Dress (Summer)

C-3 — Service Dress (Winter)

Worn during routine day-to-day training, parades, appropriate social occasions, and other occasions as ordered.

• Air Cadet Wedge

• Shirt with Necktie

• Jacket with Belt

• Trousers

• Belt

• Parade Boots

• Medal Ribbons and Pins

• Cloth or Embroidered Pilot Wings

Worn during routine day-to-day training, parades, appropriate social occasions, and other occasions as ordered.

• Air Cadet Wedge

• Shirt without Necktie

• Trousers or Slacks

• Belt

• Parade Boots

• Medal Ribbons and Pins

• Metal Pilot Wings

C-5B —Flying Training Dress

C-5 — Training Dress (FTU)

Worn during routine day-to-day training and other occasions as ordered.

• Air Cadet Wedge or Beret

• Field Training Jacket

• Navy Blue T-Shirt

• Field Training Trousers

• Belt

• General Purpose Boots

Worn by qualified individuals during flying familiarization activities.

• Air Cadet Wedge

• Air Cadet Flight Suit

• Navy Blue T-Shirt

• Parade Boots / Flight Boots

C-5E — Sports Clothing

Worn during any physical fitness activity and other occasions as ordered.

• Conservative civilian sports attire (no offensive markings)

• Ball Cap or Tilley Hat (if outdoors)

• T-Shirt

• Shorts

• Runners (non-marking sole)

Wedge The wedge is worn on the right side of the head. The lower point of the front crease sits in the centre of the forehead, with the front edge 2.5 cm above the right eyebrow. Two Air Force buttons must be attached at the front. The woven cap badge is sewn on the left side by the manufacturer.

Dress Shirt The front and back must be wrinkle-free, with a sharp crease down the centre of each sleeve.

Trousers Worn with creases running down the centre front and back of each leg. The hem should reach the third eyelet of the ankle boot. Once trousers rise above the fourth eyelet, see the Supply Officer for a replacement.

Boots The entire surface of the boot must be polished to a mirror shine. This requires black polish, a polishing cloth, water, and patience. Your staff will show you the proper technique at the start of the training year.

Uniform Items & How to Wear Them

Badges & Insignia

• Qualification badges (fitness, marksmanship, first aid) are worn on the left sleeve

• Summer training badges are worn on the right sleeve

• The name tag is worn above the right breast pocket on the jacket and dress shirt

• Badges must be sewn on neatly using thread that matches the badge and uniform — they must never be glued

• Embroidered crests or squadron logos are not authorized on the Air Cadet uniform

Poppy: During the Remembrance period (late October through November 11), cadets wear a poppy on the left side of the chest when in dress shirt, jacket, or parka. It is not worn on the sweater or t-shirt.

Jewellry & Piercings

The only jewellery permitted in uniform is a wristwatch, a medical alert bracelet, and a maximum of two rings (not costume jewellery). Female cadets may wear a single pair of plain gold, silver, or white pearl studs in pierced ears. No other visible piercings are permitted — including tongue piercings. Covering an unauthorized piercing with an adhesive bandage is not acceptable.

Grooming Standards

Hair must be neat, clean, and worn in a manner that reflects credit on the individual and the squadron. Your staff will provide specific guidance on acceptable styles at the start of the year.

Undergarments must be worn at all times and must not be visible.

Deportment

How you carry yourself in uniform matters. Chewing gum, slouching, placing hands in pockets, eating on the street, and similar behaviour are not acceptable for cadets in uniform. Physical displays of affection between uniformed cadets must be avoided. The goal is to project a disciplined, professional image that reflects well on 307 Squadron and the Air Cadet program as a whole.

Uniform Maintenance Tips

• Ironing your shirt: Keep the front and back wrinkle-free with a sharp crease down the centre of each sleeve

• Ironing your trousers: Sharp creases running down the centre front and back of each leg

• Polishing your boots: Use black polish, a cloth, water, and an old toothbrush — no shortcuts

• Sewing badges: Use matching thread and sew neatly — never glue

• Boot sizing: Parade boots are measured using the UN Mondopoint system. If you wear orthotics, let the Supply Officer know at sizing

Need Uniform Parts?

If any part of your uniform is damaged, lost, or no longer fits, contact the Supply Officer as soon as possible. Do not wait until parade night — come during designated supply hours.

All dress standards are based on the CJCR Group Dress Instructions (A-CR-CCO-100/AG-001). For the complete official reference, visit canada.ca.