Now we’ve got the phasing out of 2C (I.e. no more is being bought) Let’s get into the 21st century and issue a proper working uniform to our cadets (no.3) and make 2A look a bit more special for that once a year parade (at least in my neck of the woods)
Whilst I’d love to see cadets issues with a tunic I appreciate it’s not going to happen, they haven’t managed to get me one yet. So what could we do to give our cadets a sense of occasion on ceremonial duties? Or do we think the addition of a tie is enough?
Bring back the ‘Thunderbird’ jacket. ROC used to wear that with an assortment of badges for their proficiency in aircraft recognition, their sector numbers, etc. Ranks on the sleeves would look better for parades, too.
The requirement for hosiery has been removed and the options available for wear have been expanded.
This has been released via IBN.
The rules for No1 still remain extand.
Obviously this will take a while to trickle down to ACP1358…
It does feel as if they are gradually chipping away at No2 working dress, amending the regs rather than introducing new more practical uniform. Understandable on cost grounds.
But as we are not issued with No3 it is less than ideal for us. And supply of No2 is getting erratic to put it mildly.
