I’ve mentioned the jumper issue too, bin off the requirement for a tie all the time.
Infact I said bin off the whole Blue uniform as working dress, put everyone in PCS. Cheaper, means the cadets don’t have to buy another uniform on top of their issue kit and generally harder wearing.
Hi folks, don’t forget we had a really prominent thread on this forum about the lack of pockets in skirts for our female cadets.
With this form (thank you VSDT team) we have a top chance to highlight this issue in numbers onto a uniform review that might last another 30 years, it’s high time our female cadets were able to hold their own 3822 and phone for emergencies
Technically, at times it’s not an option, which opens a whole can of worms. One uniform is cheaper and supports diversity; the Sea/RM Cadets do it well. Sadly (as a male) I can’t wear a skirt, no matter how much more comfortable it could be!
Oh a few Scout leaders round my way wear the official skirt. Some female Scouts wear a smart school type skirt for events like Remembrance, it depends on the unit.
Looks like we’re complete opposites! I never wear mine.
It’s badly put together and uncomfortable. And the office is always baking, the heating system is shot.
I think the biggest issue with the jersey it less to do with the garment itself and more to do with people who unnecessarily insist that it must be worn for certain events. Outside of formal occasions when I want everyone dressed similarly I couldn’t care less if someone is wearing a jersey and tie or a short sleeved shirt. I’ll probably be in the short sleeved shirt.
A lightweight jersey option might be nice for those occasions when one is required but it’s not 0° (because otherwise I boil in the damned things), but then requiring the things to be worn less often might be sufficient.
I’d also worry that a lightweight jersey would have no ‘body’ to it and would look like small-scale maternity wear.