Appendix 2
2011 Edition
SEA CADET
UNIFORM
REGULATIONS
APPENDIX 2 TO SEA CADET REGULATIONS (ASCR 2)
May 2011 Edition
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SEA CADET UNIFORM REGULATIONS
ASCR 2
(Short Title – SCURs)
2011 EDITION
Letter of Promulgation
1.
This document is the property of THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS, and is
issued to the Corps. These can be read in conjunction with the BR3 Naval Personnel
Management. Where doubt exists, SCC Uniform Regulations will take precedence.
2.
Sea Cadet Uniformed personnel are privileged to wear uniform similar to that of the Royal
Navy and Royal Marines. It is worn with pride and is to be maintained to the highest standards.
Personnel are reminded that their appearance and behaviour when wearing uniform reflects not
only on The Marine Society and Sea Cadets but also on the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
3.
The uniform to be worn by CFAVs and cadets and the orders of dress for different
occasions are contained in these regulations.
4.
The rules governing the wearing of plain clothes are not part of these regulations.
5.
Scales of issue for Ministry of Defence supplied uniform are detailed in ASCR 3 Stores
Regulations. Some items of uniform listed in this publication are not supplied by the Ministry of
Defence but can be purchased from various sources including: a.
b.
c.
d.
SCC Stores Office, Portsmouth
Tailor Lee, Portsmouth
Baun & Company, Portsmouth
Other Naval and Military Tailors
6.
MSSCHQ approval must be obtained before wearing any uniform item not listed in these
Regulations. Such requests are to be made on an individual’s behalf by their Commanding Officer
through the Area Officer.
7.
Changes to these regulations will be promulgated by MSSCHQ. They are to be entered on
receipt and recorded on page 2, “Record of Changes”. Proposed amendments should be
forwarded to MSSCHQ through Area Officers.
8.
All previous editions of Sea Cadet Uniform Regulations 2008 Edition are to be destroyed on
receipt of this edition. This publication is listed as the May 2011 Edition as it is the fourth updated
ASCR 2.
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CONTENT
CHAPTER
TITLE
PAGE
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
RECORD OF CHANGES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ARTICLE
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
APPLICATION
STANDARDS
AUTHORITY
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
ORDERS AND DRESS
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CHAPTER 2 POLICY AND APPEARANCE
SECTION 1 - DRESS POLICY
AUTHORISED UNIFORMS
OUTFIT AND KIT SCALES
OPTIONAL ITEMS
MASTER PATTERNS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NEW AND SUPERSEDED ITEMS
SUPPLY AND ISSUE
WEARING OF UNIFORM
WEARING UNIFORM ON DUTY
WEARING UNIFORM IN NORTHERN IRELAND
WEARING OF UNIFORM IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
UNIFORMITY IN DRESS
WEARING OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES
WEARING OF MATERNITY UNIFORM
SPECIAL MEASURE UNIFORMS
SERVING MEMBERS OF HM FORCES
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SECTION 2 - APPEARANCE
GENERAL
DEPORTMENT
SMART AND PRESENTABLE APPEARANCE
MALE PERSONNEL
FEMALE PERSONNEL
GLASSES AND SUN GLASSES
WEARING OF CLOTHING ITEMS
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CHAPTER
TITLE
ARTICLE
CHAPTER 2 POLICY AND APPEARANCE
SECTION 3 - CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES
RELIGIOUS SENSITIVITY
WEARING OF HEAD DRESS
SIKHS
MUSLIMS
RASTAFARI TAM
FURTHER ADVICE
ANNEX A
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EXPLANATORY DIAGRAMS
CHAPTER 3 SEA CADET OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, SENIOR RATES & CADETS
SECTION 1 - DETAILS OF RANKS/RATES/CADETS AND OTHER
DISTINGUISHING INSIGNIA
SCC OFFICERS DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK - SLEEVE
LACE
DISTINGUISHING MARKS ON SHOULDER RANK BOARDS
AND SLIDES
MIDSHIPMEN
BADGES WORN BY OFFICERS
SEA CADET CHAPLAINS
BADGES WORN BY WARRANT OFFICERS & SENIOR RATES
BRANCH BADGES
GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
FLYING, SUBMARINE AND PARACHUTE BADGES
THE COMMANDO BERET AND SHOULDER FLASHES
AUTHORISED SKILL BADGES
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD BADGE
STARS AND CROWNS
BADGES WORN BY CADETS
CURVED SEA CADET CORPS FLASHES
SPECIALISATION BADGES
PROFICIENCY BADGES
CANADA TROPHY WINNERS
NAVY BOARD CADET
LORD LIEUTENANT’S CADET
LORD MAYOR’S CADET / MAYOR’S CADET
JUNIOR CADETS
ANNEX A
SCC DRESS TABLES
ANNEX B
ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCC BADGES OF RANK/RATE &
OTHER INSIGNIA
ANNEX C
ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCC BADGES OF RANK/RATE &
OTHER INSIGNIA POSITIONS
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TITLE
ARTICLE
CHAPTER 4 ROYAL MARINES CADETS OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS & CADETS
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
DRESS TABLE
DRESS WHEN SERVING WITH SEA CADETS OR OTHER
CADET FORCES
ROYAL MARINES UNIFORM
ASSOCIATED ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT
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SECTION 2 - BADGES & DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK AND BRANCH
CAP/BERET BADGES
COLLAR BADGES
LETTERS RMC
SCC BADGES
RANK BADGES
GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
BRANCH, SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION, PROFICIENCY
BADGES AND SPECIAL BADGES
ROYAL MARINES CADET SHOULDER FLASHES
BUTTONS
LANYARDS
ROYAL MARINES DRUMMERS BADGE
UNION FLAG SHOULDER PATCH
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ROYAL MARINES CADETS TABLE OF DRESS
ANNEX B
ILLUSTRATIONS OF RMC BADGES OF RANK & OTHER INSIGNIA
ANNEX C
ILLUSTRATIONS OF RMC BADGES OF RANK & OTHER
INSIGNIA POSITIONS
ANNEX D
SCC & RMC SPECIAL ORDERS OF DRESS
CHAPTER 5 ORDERS & DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MEDAL RIBBONS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
AUTHORITY FOR WEAR
TERMS OF ISSUE
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
MEDALS (INCLUDING BADGES OF THE 4TH AND 5TH
CLASSES OF ORDER AND DECORATIONS
WORN AS MEDALS)
MINIATURE MEDALS
MEDAL RIBBONS
CADET FORCES MEDAL
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CHAPTER 6 CARE OF UNIFORM
CARING FOR UNIFORM
WHITE PEAK CAP/TRICORNE HAT
WHITE CAP RM
WHITE UNISEX CAP
NAVY BLUE BERET, BLUE RM & GREEN BERET
BLUE REEFER JACKET OFFICERS
BLUE REEFER JACKET SENIOR RATES
BLUE RM TUNIC & LOVAT RM JACKET
COMBAT JACKETS
WHITE LONG AND SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS & No 4 BLUE
AWD SHIRTS
STONE LONG AND SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS &
CS95 SHIRTS
BLACK TIE
LIGHT KHAKI BRAIDED TIE & KHAKI DRAB TIE
SEAMAN’S BLUE COLLAR
WHITE LANYARD
BLUE & GREEN JERSEY HEAVY WOOL ROUND NECK
No.1 &3 BLUE TROUSERS & NO.4 BLUE AWD TROUSERS
BLUE RM TROUSERS, LOVAT RM TROUSERS &
DPM/CS95 TROUSERS
BLACK BOOTS/SHOES RN PATTERN/MESS BOOTS,
WITHOUT TOE CAPS
BLACK DSM BOOTS/SHOES DSM/COURT SHOES
WITHOUT TOE CAPS
ARMY OFFICER PATTERN BLACK BOOTS/SHOES/
WELLINGTON BOOT/ARMY PATTERN BLACK BOOTS/
SHOES, WITH TOE CAPS
COMBAT HIGH BOOT
WHITE WEBBING EQUIPMENT
PRESSING AND CREASES
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0101. APPLICATION
1. These regulations provide all Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, SNCOs, Sea
Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets and Junior Cadets with the direction needed for wearing
SCC uniform. These regulations also provide all Civilian Instructors and Unit Assistants
with the direction needed for wearing civilian clothing. It details policy, authorised items
of clothing, and the method of wear and standards of personal appearance.
0102. STANDARDS
1. Uniform identifies all members of the Sea Cadet Corps. High standards of dress,
deportment and grooming are universally recognised as marks of a trained, disciplined
and professional organisation and Commanding Officers are to ensure that their
personnel maintain the required standards at all times. Modified or idiosyncratic dress
is indicative of an inefficient and undisciplined organisation.
2. The deportment and appearance of Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, SNCOs,
Sea Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets and Junior Cadets, when in uniform, shall on all
occasions reflect credit on the Sea Cadet Corps and upon the individual. All Civilian
Instructors and Unit Assistants, when in civilian clothing, shall on all occasions reflect
credit on the Sea Cadet Corps and upon the individual. It is the responsibility and duty
of all those in authority to ensure that the policies, regulations and instructions
contained herein are adhered to.
3. All CFAVs of the Sea Cadets shall wear uniform in accordance with the instructions
contained in these regulations.
0103. AUTHORITY
1. Changes to clothing policy, dress regulations, the design of uniforms, accessories,
accoutrements or insignia shall only be made with the approval of the Captain Sea
Cadets.
2. Commanding Officers shall ensure that personnel under their command are dressed in
accordance with these instructions.
0104. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
1. The term SCC is used to indicate Sea Cadet Corps
2. Accessories. Small articles such as cuff links, worn as additions to various order of
dress.
3. Accoutrements. Items other than garments, accessories which form part of an
individual’s outfit.
4. Action Working Dress (AWD). Flame retardant blue working rig.
5. Categories of dress. Indicate classes of uniform designed to support activities ranging
from ceremonial to duty.
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6. Climatic clothing. Items designed to provide protection from extreme climatic
conditions and which are provided by temporary issue.
7. Combat clothing. Disruptive pattern material (DPM) clothing worn by personnel
employed in land/field training.
8. Optional items. Those items which are authorised for wear in these regulations but
which are not provided by Sea Cadet Stores as part of outfits and kit scales. For
example evening dress for Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and SNCOs, is purchased at
own expense.
9. Orders, decorations and medals. Insignia worn in accordance with Chapter 5.
10. Officers’ outfits. Scaled items of clothing and equipment which are initially issued to
officers without charge and maintained subsequently by the individual.
11. Senior Rates/SNCOs & Cadets kit. Scaled clothing and equipment which are issued
initially to Senior Rates/SNCOs and Cadets without charge and maintained by One-ForOne exchange through Sea Cadet Stores.
12. Undress. Uniforms or items worn on less formal occasions. An historic term, now only
used in specific instances such as mess undress.
0105. ORDERS AND DRESS
Clothing is divided into the following orders, each of which may have three or more subdivisions in
order to provide variations of the basic rig more suited to specific occasions or conditions.
a. Ceremonial Uniform (Number One). Uniform worn on formal occasions with orders,
decorations medals and other ceremonial accoutrements and accessories as
appropriate for the particular occasion.
b. Evening Uniform (Number Two). Evening dress and undress uniforms worn at naval,
military and appropriate civilian functions.
c. General Duty Rig (Number Three). Working uniform which meets the everyday
standards of the Sea Cadet Corps for semi-formal and informal occasions.
d. Action Working Dress (Number Four). Functional, protective working dress. Combat
clothing is the RMC equivalent.
e.
Occupational Clothing (Number Five). Clothing worn by those operating in specific
areas where safety equipment and unique clothing to carry out their tasks is required.
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0201. AUTHORISED UNIFORMS
1. The uniforms, accoutrements, accessories, insignia, optional items and orders of dress
set out in these regulations are those authorised for wear throughout the Sea Cadet
Corps.
2. Tables of dress and their occasions for wear are detailed and illustrated at the Annexes
A, Chapter 3 and Annex A, Chapter 4. SCC & RMC Special Orders of Dress are
detailed in Chapter 4 – Annex D.
0202. OUTFIT AND KIT SCALES
1. All CFAVs shall be provided with clothing and equipment, as laid down in the ASCR 3
Stores Regulations. Individuals are personally responsible for the care and custody of
all items of clothing, including accessories and accoutrements, issued to them. They
are to maintain them and have them available for use at all times.
2. Major components of uniform such as trousers and jackets shall not be interchanged or
mixed and shall only be worn with the order of dress for which they are intended. Some
accessories and accoutrements such as shoes, socks, belts, raincoats, gloves and
shirts may, however be worn with several orders of dress.
0203. OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Certain clothing items and accoutrements are authorised for optional wear, provided
that they are not obtained at Sea Cadet Corps expense.
0204. MASTER PATTERNS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. To ensure uniformity and quality of dress, all naval clothing items whether issued
through Sea Cadet Stores or purchased from civilian tailors shall be made according to
the approved master patterns which govern the official specification for each clothing
item.
2. CFAVs shall not wear any item of dress which does not conform to approved patterns
or which has not been authorised for wear on an optional basis or ordered for wear in
the specific user trial.
0205. NEW AND SUPERSEDED ITEMS
1. Whenever an item of clothing in a new pattern is authorised and introduced, an
amendment to these regulations shall be implemented by MSSCHQ. The amendment
will include the conditions under which the obsolete or superseded items may continue
to be worn and the procedure for taking the new item into use.
0206. SUPPLY AND ISSUE
1. Supply and issue of the various items of clothing shall be in accordance with the Stores
Regulations.
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0207. WEARING OF UNIFORM
1. Unless otherwise directed, all Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, SNCOs, Sea
Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets and Juniors shall wear uniform:
a. As prescribed when on duty.
b. Attending a function or ceremony at which the wearing of uniform is appropriate.
c. If desired, in public using the guidelines laid down at Article 0208.
0208. WEARING UNIFORM ON DUTY
1. Uniform is to be worn by ALL personnel when on duty, unless otherwise ordered.
Subject to local regulations, uniform may be worn in public when proceeding to or from
duty.
2. Uniform is not to be worn in Public Houses (this may be relaxed by the Commanding
Officer for special occasions), in a court of law, when hitchhiking or undertaking air
travel.
3. A mix of civilian and military clothing may not be worn ashore except when travelling by
private transport (car, bicycle or motorcycle), when an individual’s family wish to protect
anonymity.
4. Marks of Respect. Proper marks of respect are to be observed if wearing uniform
ashore, when the Senior Officer is also wearing uniform.
5. Standards of Dress. The wearing of uniform in public demands the highest standards
and Sea Cadet personnel should be aware that they are undertaking a representational
role on behalf of the Sea Cadet Corps and today’s Naval Service. A higher profile
should have a positive effect on defence in the public eye and it is incumbent upon all
those wearing uniform to be aware that it is their duty not to bring the Sea Cadet Corps
or the Naval Service into disrepute.
6. Summary. Sea Cadet Personnel are to be aware that, when wearing uniform in public,
they may be exposed to security risks and vigilance must always be maintained.
0209. WEARING UNIFORM IN NORTHERN IRELAND.
1. The rules at para 0208 above apply. Additionally, Commanding Officers are to use
their discretion whenever activities take place outside their Units and, where necessary,
should consult DO(NI) before wearing uniform in public.
0210. WEARING OF UNIFORM IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
1. Sea Cadet Personnel, on duty, may wear uniform in foreign countries as long as written
permission has been given by MSSCHQ Training Department. Requests for
permission must be forwarded to MSSCHQ at least 8 weeks prior to departure. In
addition individuals must:
a. Observe all relevant security instructions and requirements, including travel to and
from the foreign country concerned.
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0211. UNIFORMITY IN DRESS
1. When taking part in a Joint Service parade or function, Sea Cadet personnel shall be
required to wear the equivalent order of dress, in line with the other Cadet
Organisations.
0212. WEARING OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES
1. Civilian clothes shall be worn as directed when on duty and on other occasions when
appropriate. Sea Cadet Personnel in plain clothes shall present a neat and well
groomed appearance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 – Section 2 –
Appearance.
2. Visible civilian items of apparel shall not be worn with uniform except where specifically
authorised in these orders. Similarly, items of uniform shall not be worn with civilian
attire except for items such as gloves which do not explicitly identify the wearer as a
member of the Sea Cadet Corps.
3. The kilt, (Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Manx), with appropriate socks, shoes and
accoutrements, may optionally be worn by entitled male Officers, Warrant Officers and
Senior Rates when in mess undress, at mess functions where number 2B or 2BW
dress is ordered. Entitled female Officers, Warrant Officers, and Senior Rates may
similarly wear long skirts. Kilts will be provided at the individuals own expense.
4. Chaplains when undertaking their religious duties may wear ecclesiastical and
academic clothing as appropriate over or in lieu of uniform.
0213. WEARING OF MATERNITY UNIFORM
1. The wearing of maternity uniform by pregnant Sea Cadet personnel is optional when
they can no longer fit comfortably into their uniform. Maternity uniform will be provided
at the individuals own expense. Otherwise civilian clothes shall be worn in accordance
with paragraph 0212: Wearing of civilian clothes.
2. Pregnant Sea Cadet personnel will be allowed some flexibility as to how they wear their
maternity uniform. The individual’s garments (dress, slacks, long sleeve short. short
sleeve shirt and cardigan) may be worn in any combination. The shirts are to be worn
outside the slacks. The long sleeve shirt is always to be worn with cardigan and tie,
whereas the short sleeve shirt is to be worn without a tie and open necked.
3. The maternity uniform will be worn with the usual accessories of rank/rate badges,
hosiery, shoes and head dress. No mixed wear of items of standard and maternity
uniform is allowed.
0214. SPECIAL MEASURE UNIFORM
1. All requests for special measure uniform should be referred to the Sea Cadet Stores.
0215. SERVING MEMBERS OF HM FORCES
1. Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Junior
Rates/Junior Ranks who are serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the
Reserves may wear Service uniform whilst on Sea Cadet duty, provided that they have
written permission from their Service Commanding Officer.
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0216. GENERAL
1. The deportment and appearance of Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, SNCOs,
Sea Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets and Junior Cadets, when in uniform, shall on all
occasions reflect credit on the Sea Cadets and upon the individual. All Civilian
Instructors and Unit Assistants, when in civilian clothing, shall on all occasions reflect
credit on the Sea Cadet Corps and upon the individual. It is the responsibility and duty
of all those in authority to ensure that the policies, regulations and instructions
contained herein are adhered to.
0217. DEPORTMENT
1. Personnel in uniform shall conduct themselves in a manner which projects a positive
and military appearance.
0218. SMART AND PRESENTABLE APPEARANCE
1. Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates, SNCOs, Sea Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets
and Junior Cadets in uniform shall be well groomed with smart and properly pressed
uniform and clean footwear.
In particular, buttons, fasteners and zips shall be kept closed, pockets shall not be
bulged; personal items such as glasses, sunglasses, pens, pencils, key rings or papers
shall not visibly protrude from pockets nor be suspended from waist belts or pockets.
Mobile telephones or bleepers, personal radios, tapes or CD players and other such
electronic equipment, shall not be visibly worn.
2. JEWELLERY Apart from wrist watches and cuff links, where appropriate, no jewellery
or friendship bracelets are to be worn with uniform other than those items listed below:
a. Signet, engagement and wedding ring for male personnel.
b. Signet, engagement and wedding ring, and a single small plain gold sleeper or
stud (not more than 6mm in diameter) earring in the centre of each earlobe for
female personnel.
c. Local Orders for Royal Guards or other occasions of major ceremony may
further limit items of jewellery to be worn.
d. FOR SAFETY REASONS, rings or any jewellery should NOT be worn in boats,
in the field, when operating machinery/equipment or when carrying out any
activity where there is danger that the ring could get caught or trapped.
e. Necklaces, if worn with uniform, must not be visible.
3. BODY PIERCING
a. Where another part of the body other than the ear has been pierced or
prepared, whether for any ring, stud or sleeper, no such items are to be worn.
b. Similarly when in plain clothes, the wearing of body jewellery and trinkets whilst
on Sea Cadet duty is not permitted, nor at any other time when likely to reflect
adversely upon the Sea Cadets.
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0219. MALE PERSONNEL
1. HAIR
Shall be neatly groomed; taper trimmed at the back, sides and above the ears to blend
with the hair style, but unnatural hair colours and exaggerated styles, including those
with excessive fullness, shortness or extreme height are not permitted. On the top of
the head it shall be no more than 15 cm in length and sufficiently short at the front and
sides that when the hair is groomed and head-dress removed, no hair shall touch the
ears or fall below the top of the eyebrows. It shall be kept above the shirt collar.
Hair shall be no greater than 4 cm in bulk at the top of the head, with the bulk
decreasing gradually from the top and blending with the taper-trimmed back and sides.
Bulk is defined as the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp when
groomed, as distinct from the length of the hair. Styling shall not present an
exaggerated or non conformist appearance, nor shall it interfere with the proper
wearing of head-dress. Excessively short hair can distract from a smart and well
groomed appearance, and, unless specifically authorised by the Commanding Officer
or required for medical reason, is not permitted.
2. SIDEBURNS
Shall not extend below the ear lobe, shall be of even width, and shall be taper trimmed
and squared off to conform to the overall hair style. Sideburns for RMC personnel shall
not extend below halfway down the ear.
3. BEARDS AND MOUSTACHES
Only RMC male personnel may wear moustaches at their option.
Beards and moustaches shall be kept neatly trimmed especially, in the case of beards,
at the lower neck and cheekbones (see Annex A).
When the safety of an individual might be jeopardised by his beard or moustache (e.g.
wearing diving mask), it shall be modified for wearing the required equipment before the
individual may take part in the activity. Beards and moustaches shall be shaved off if
these conditions cannot be met.
0220. FEMALE PERSONNEL
1. HAIR
Shall be kept neatly groomed and shall not extend below the lower edge of the shirt
collar. Long hair should be worn up and properly secured in a neat and tidy fashion
using grips, hairpins and nets where appropriate. Varying styles of hair, straight or
curled, are permitted within these limits but unnatural hair colours and exaggerated
styles, including those with excessive fullness, shortness or extreme height are not
permitted. In no case shall the bulk or length of the hair detract from a smart and well
groomed appearance or preclude the proper wearing of naval head-dress. Hair
ornaments , (including scrunchies, combs and alice bands) shall not be worn. Every
effort shall be made to ensure that grips, hairpins, nets used to secure the hair are as
unobtrusive as possible and are to be as near as possible to the colour of the hair.
Hairstyles shall be secured or styled back from the face.
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2. MAKE-UP
When wearing uniform, or civilian clothes on duty, make up must be discrete. This shall
preclude the use of false eye lashes, heavy eyeliner, brightly coloured eye shadow,
coloured nail polish (i.e. clear only, no French manicures and nail art) and excessive
facial make-up.
3. HANDBAGS
Service issue handbags may be carried by female personnel but may not be carried by
those fallen in as part of a formed body. When carried, they shall be held in the left
hand by Officers or suspended over the left forearm or shoulder by Warrant Officers &
Senior Rates.
4. HOSIERY
Black tights or stockings shall be worn by all female personnel wearing uniform skirts.
Both tights and stockings are to exceed 15 denier.
0221. GLASSES AND SUN GLASSES
Both shall be of conservative design and colour. Carrying cases shall not be visibly carried
in or on uniform dress. Personnel who normally wear glasses may wear either
conventionally framed prescription sunglasses or conservatively styled clip-on sunglasses
when conditions and circumstances dictate.
Mirrored lenses or half silver are not to be worn by personnel in uniform.
0222. WEARING OF NON CLOTHING ITEMS
1. BRACELETS
The wearing of bracelets, other than plain copper bands, SOS Talisman, Medic Alerts or
similar for medical reasons is not permitted.
2. EAR RINGS
a. The wearing of rings, studs or sleepers on any part of the head by male
personnel in uniform is forbidden. Female personnel may wear one pair of small
gold or silver stud or sleeper (one per earlobe) when wearing uniform. Rings,
studs or sleepers on any other part of the head are forbidden.
b. Sleepers and studs are not to be more than 6mm in diameter.
3. BELTS AND CLASPS
Are to be Service issue only, badges or shield type clasps are not permitted.
4. BUTTONS
Sea Cadet personnel are to wear RN pattern gilt/anodised buttons on all appropriate
garments.
Chief Petty Officers buttons are worn horizontal and centralised 127mm from the bottom
of the sleeve and with a distance of 50mm between the buttoms.
Petty Officers and Acting Petty Officers wear a smaller version on the cuff of the reefer
jacket. Buttons are situated at the rear of sleeve, 25mm from the bottom and 25mm
between buttons.
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5. CANES
a.
XO of SCC Establishments and camps may optionally carry a black cane as
the badge of office, but NOT within units.
b.
The Area Executive Warrant Officer may optionally carry a black cane as the
badge of office.
c.
RMC RSM may optionally carry a black cane as the badge of office.
d.
SCC Qualified Ceremonial Training Officers (Officers) carry a black cane
when conducting ceremonial training under the authority of the ASO (Cer).
The SCC is moving to fall in line with the Royal Navy regulations on this
matter and the pattern of stick is being moved to a swagger type small black
cane fitted with brass ends and the use is likely to be amended in the next
update.
On ceremonial occasions the CTO should comply with the rig of the day.
Officers who take the role of Parade Commanders and Marshals carry
swords. Only Parade Marshals should wear their whistle and chain.
e.
RMC Qualified Drill Instructors (Warrant Officers) will only carry a cane if
they have been appointed First Drill, Chief Instructor or Parade Sergeant
Major, authorised by the SRMO or CRSM.
6. CUFF LINKS
No. 1/2s – Plain Silver or Gold, Small
No. 3s – Plain Silver or Gold or SCC type/Unit own.
7. TIES
a.
b.
Shall be knotted neatly and shall be kept tight at the collar. The tie shall not
be tucked into the shirt where a Jacket or Jersey is not worn.
Clip on Ties may be worn by CFAVs within the confines of their own unit.
Clip on ties are not to be worn on any Ceremonial Event.
8. TIE PINS
Tie pins of any sort are not to be worn with uniform.
9. DRESS CORDS & SASHES
a.
Dress Cords are not to conform with bugle cords.
b.
Drum Majors are not to wear Dress Cords.
c.
Drum Majors may wear an ornamental sash, preferably blue, edged with
yellow or gold and bearing an SCC badge and miniature drumsticks etc.
d.
Drum Majors are not to wear a red sash crossing with the ornamental sash
unless they are a CFAV SNCO or Cadet SNCO, for whom the red sash is an
item of uniform.
e.
Drum Majors & RMC Band members are not to wear the Regular Royal
Marines Band Service Ceremonial Tunics.
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10. BUGLE CORDS
Bugle used in the Sea Cadet Corps are to be fitted with the following coloured cords:
a.
Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets - Royal Marines Cord Royal (Red,
Yellow & Blue). There will be an 18 month period for units to purchase new
bugle cords, on issue of this document.
11. FOOTWEAR
a.
Shall be kept clean and polished at all times.
b.
Court shoes; height of the heel is not to exceed 1½ inch or 3.8cm. Not to be
worn for ceremonial events. Court shoes are only to be worn with skirts.
c.
Shoes and boots are to be “bulled” to a high shine for all Ceremonial and
Dress inspections in No.1A’s, 1B’s and 1C’s.
d.
All footwear should resemble as far as possible service pattern.
12. FOUL WEATHER JACKETS AND TROUSERS
Blue RN/DPM RM type jackets with SCC shoulder or chest rank/rate insignia and
matching trousers may be worn during foul weather conditions by all Sea Cadet
CFAVs/Cadets and RMC CFAVs/Cadets who possess them.
13. RAINCOATS, WINDPROOF JACKETS AND GREATCOATS
Several different designs remain in use. Rank/Rate slides should be worn where
shoulder flaps are provided. Garments need not be buttoned or zipped fully to the neck,
but should present a smart appearance at all times. Raincoats are not to be worn on
Ceremonial occasions. When carried, they should be draped over the left arm.
a.
Greatcoats. Greatcoats may be worn when ordered, on special Ceremonial
Occasions between 1 October and 30 April. The greatcoat is to be ‘laced to
rank’ with the shoulder boards fully sewn to the coat and worn fully buttoned
to the neck when on Ceremonial Parades and Reviews. Officers and
Warrant Officers are not to wear greatcoats on parade unless Overcoats are
also ordered to be worn by Senior Rates and Cadets.
14. GLOVES
a. On Ceremonial occasions only, RMC Officers and Warrant Officer 1 are to wear
brown leather gloves with a Sam Brown Belt, Brace and Sword Frog and WO2s
are to wear brown leather gloves with a WO2 Sword Belt. SNCOs wear White
Gloves and a White Belt. RMC CFAVs may wear Combat Black Leather Gloves
at other times.
b. Sea Cadet Senior Rates may wear Blue woollen gloves on and off duty except on
Ceremonial occasions.
c. Sea Cadet Officers do not wear gloves, except when wearing a greatcoat or
acting as the Guard Officer when the Guard are all wearing white gloves.
d. Royal Marines Cadets may wear olive drab woollen gloves, except during
ceremonial occasions.
e. Bluejackets and Junior Sea Cadets may wear blue woollen gloves except during
Ceremonial occasions.
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15. JERSEY
a. The round necked jersey shall be worn with the sleeves rolled down. When worn
over shirt with a tie, the tie knot is to be plainly visible. When worn over an open
necked shirt, the shirt collar is to be worn open outside the jersey.
b. The round necked jersey is only to be worn. V necked jerseys are out of
service.
16. JACKETS AND CLASS II JUMPERS
Shall always be worn fully buttoned or zipped up.
17. MESS DRESS/UNDRESS
While Officers are encouraged to obtain them, No.2A Mess/Ball Dress and No.2B Mess
Undress are not compulsory for SCC personnel. When these uniforms are ordered,
Officers not in possession should wear their No.1 uniform with either a plain white or
soft evening shirt and bow tie.
18. NAME BADGES
Name badges may be worn ONLY with No.3As half way down the tie and No.3Bs, 3Cs,
4s above the left breast pocket or similar position when wearing a jersey, at the
Commanding Officer’s discretion. Civilian Instructors are to wear their name badge
above the right breast in civilian clothes.
19. PEAKED CAP
The cap shall be worn square on the head with the tip of the peak in line with the
eyebrows. The seam of the woven band, on which the cap badge is sewn, shall be in
line with the seam inside the back of the cap. The centre of the cap badge shall be in
line with the seam at the front of the cap cover.
20. TRICORNE HAT
The Tricorne is worn square on the head with the brim parallel to the ground. The seam
of the woven band, on which the cap badge is sewn, shall be in line with the seam
inside the back of the cap. The centre of the cap badge shall be in line with the seam at
the front of the cap cover.
21. SEAMAN’S CAP
Worn square on the head in both male and female versions. The central letter on the
cap tally (including the letters TS where present and SCC) is to be over the bridge of the
nose; the bow is to be tied correctly to sit above the left ear.
22. CAP RIBBONS
Bluejackets are to wear a Cap Ribbon with their Unit designation embroidered on it.
Cap Ribbons are to bear the letters “SCC” to distinguish Sea Cadets from youngsters of
other organisations with similar uniforms.
The wording can either refer to the Unit’s “Home” or to its Name e.g. “MARYPORT &
SOLWAY” or “TS JOHNNY GURKHA SCC”. Some Cap Ribbons bearing a special
inscription are issued for special occasions i.e. International Exchange and Offshore.
Cadets so issued may continue to wear them for up to four weeks on their return and
subject to their Commanding Officer’s approval.
For further information, please contact manufacturer direct.
a.
TOYE, KENNING AND SPENCER – Tel:
www.toyekenningandspencer.com
0247 684 8890
b.
SOAR VALLEY WEAVING –
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23. BERET
The beret shall be worn evenly on the head, with the sweatband 2.5 cm above the
eyebrows, the badge centred over the left eye, and the crown pulled downward to the
right. The break of the sweatband shall be worn centred at the back of the head, with
no drawstrings visible.
24. WOLSLEY PATTERN HELMETS
Bands with Royal Marines Cadets Drum Majors are to request the SRMO’s permission
to wear Royal Marine White Wolsley Pattern Helmet (before every event) when playing
on major ceremonial occasions, during public displays and competitions. Other Royal
Marines Cadet members of the band wear their dress caps.
a.
Royal Marines Cadets Guards/Guards of Honour are to request the SRMO’s
permission to wear the Royal Marine White Wolsley Pattern Helmet
(before every event).
25. SKIRTS.
The standard form of dress for all females in the Sea Cadet Corps is trousers. When
participating in ceremonial parades, female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Rates
must wear trousers. When afloat, female Officers and Senior Rates must wear trousers.
When ashore and not participating in ceremonial parades, an individual female Officer,
Warrant Officer or Senior Rate may choose to wear either a skirt or trousers. If a skirt
is chosen, it is to cover the kneecaps, but shall not extend further than 5cm below the
bottom of the kneecap.
26. SWORDS
Officers are encouraged, but not required, to wear a sword on appropriate Ceremonial
occasions. Female Officers are to wear swords only when wearing trousers; however
on ceremonial occasions Female officers are to wear trousers.
a. Sea Cadet Officers and Warrant Officer
RN pattern only. The Warrant Officer 1 Sword differs from the Officer’s Sword in
that it has a rounded pommel and therefore no mane and the hilt is black in
colour instead of white. Warrant Officer 1s will wear a sword when forming part
of the Colour Party. SCC WO2s do not wear swords.
b. RMC Officers and Warrant Officers
RMC Officers and Warrant Officer 1 wear an Infantry pattern with brown leather
knot wound seven times round the guard. Sam Brown Army pattern, brown
leather with brass fittings. Sword frog to be worn on all occasions that Sam
Brown and brace are worn.
c. RMC Warrant Officer 2
Infantry pattern sword with a silver scabbard and a brown WO2 leather knot
wound seven times round the guard. Only worn on Ceremonial occasions.
27. UMBRELLAS
A plain black umbrella may be carried and used when in uniform. Umbrellas are not to
be used or carried on Ceremonial occasions
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28. UNDERGARMENTS
a. Undergarments must not be visible when in uniform. White or skin colours
should be worn as other colours may be seen through the shirt. Female
underskirts should be a least 50mm (2ins) shorter than the skirt so that they do
not show when sitting or walking.
b. White or skin colour underwear should be worn underneath white shirts, white
PT shorts and at all times when wearing tropical uniform.
29. WHITE WEBBING EQUIPMENT
Whitened Webbing (or White Plastic) Belts and Anklets are to be worn by Guards of
Honour, Colour Parties and Bands. Their use on other occasions, e.g. by sentries, is at
the discretion of the Commanding Officer.
30. WHITE GLOVES FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSES
1. White Cotton Gloves may be worn by Guards of Honour at important Ceremonial
occasions, e.g.:
a. London Ceremonial.
b. Ceremonial at which representative detachments of other Cadet Forces are
paraded.
c. When the SCC Colour is paraded and at such other Ceremonial when ordered
by MSSCHQ.
d. As a member of a Band.
2. An SCC Colour Bearer always wears white gloves. An SCC Standard Bearer does
not wear any gloves. Gauntlets are NOT to be worn at any time by members of the
Sea Cadets Corps when carrying a colour or standard.
3. It is important that guards are trained wearing white gloves.
31. WRIST STRAPS
1. SCC Warrant Officers
a.
WO1 and WO2s are not to wear leather wrist straps at any time in any form
of uniform.
2. RMC Warrant Officer
a.
WO1 and WO2s may wear brown leather wrist strap, when wearing No.2C,
No.3A and No.3B.
32. PACE STICKS
1. SCC/RMC Warrant Officers and Senior Rates/SNCOs
a. SCC Qualified Drill Instructors (WOs & SRs) carry a pace stick.
b. RMC Qualified Drill Instructors (SNCOs) carry a pace stick.
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33. POPPIES
1. Poppies may be worn on Naval Uniform by Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates,
SNCOs and Cadets to commemorate a period of Remembrance, from the time they
become available until the day after Remembrance Sunday.
They are not to be worn at the National Cenotaph Parade in London. Officers,
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and SNCOs are to wear poppies as follows:a. SCC Officers, Warrant Officers & Senior Rates wearing No.1’s – In the left
lapel buttonhole.
b. Cadets - On the left side of the Cap.
c. SCC Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and Cadets in Blue Wool
Jersey – Secured to the left breast of the jersey.
d. Royal Marines Cadets Officers, Warrant Officers, SNCOs and Cadets.
I. On the left side of the Cap.
II. Beneath the Beret badge.
34. HELP FOR HEROES WRIST BANDS
1. Help for Heroes wrist bands may ONLY be worn in the following Rig:
3A, 3B, 3C, 3D & No. 4s. Worn on the Left Wrist.
a. Help for Heroes Wrist Bands are NOT to be worn in No.1s / 2s and on
any Ceremonial Occasion.
b. No other type of Military and Civilian Charity Wrist Bands are to be worn.
c. FOR SAFETY REASONS, Help for Heroes Wrist Bands should NOT be worn
when engaged in: weapons training, arms drill, field training, when operating
machinery/equipment or when carrying out any activity where there is danger
that the band could get caught or trapped.
35. MILITARY OR VETERANS LAPEL BADGES
1. Military or Veterans Lapel Badges are NOT to be worn on any form of uniform.
36. LANYARD
1. The lanyard is placed over the head, under both the collar and jumper then passed
out through the right becket, looped round, passed back in through left becket. Tail
passed around and tucked into the left pocket. The loop of the lanyard is to be
7.5cm in diameter.
37. SILK BOW
1. Silk bow press stud webbing passed through both becket loops. Silk, folded edge
nearest to the neck, passes under both the collar and jumper and over laps and
fastens behind the neck at the required length.
38. CUMMERBUNDS
Ships/Unit Cummerbunds can be worn in Red Sea Rig only.
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0223. RELIGIOUS SENSITIVITY
1. The different cultural patterns of various religious groups should be respected at all
times, especially during moments of religious expression. In assessing attitudes to
accommodating such differences, the Sea Cadet Corps distinguishes between the
tenets of devoted faith, which may be accommodated where disciplinary prejudice
permits. In cases where uncertainty remains, advice should be sought from MSSCHQ.
2. Religious items or accessories (e.g. a Christian Cross) which are not visible or
otherwise apparent are unregulated and may always be worn provided they do not
interfere with the proper wear and use of uniform items, accoutrements or equipment.
0224. WEARING OF HEAD DRESS
1. The wearing of head-dress on different occasions reflects a combination of the cultural
etiquette of British society, Naval custom and religious practices. As a guideline, the
norms of formal etiquette should be followed. Further comments are given in the
paragraphs which follow. These highlight the differences between those whose
customs require removing head-dress as a sign of respect, especially in religious
circumstances (the European Christian norm); and those who cover the head as a sign
of religious respect (Jews and others under varying circumstances). In addition:
a. A male member of the Jewish faith may wear a dark, plain-pattern yarmulke
whenever he removes other head-dress.
b. Special details for adherents of the Sikh religion are contained in 0225 of this
section.
c. Special details for adherents of the Islamic religion are contained in 0226 of this
section.
d. Special details for adherents of the Rastafari religion are contained in 0227
of this section.
2. Naval and Military funerals
Head-dress shall be removed by the bearer party (excluding those participating in a
Jewish service) while the casket is being carried.
3. Consecrated buildings
All Sea Cadet personnel shall observe the appropriate religious customs with regard to
the wearing of head-dress in a consecrated building. The one exception is that headdress shall be worn when on duty as a member of a colour party when depositing or
receiving Colours.
4. Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Ratings are to wear their head-dress when in a
consecrated building at all times.
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5. Parades
Head-dress shall be removed, when so ordered, by all personnel on parade, except for
females, musicians, members of colour parties and those who are adherents of the Sikh
religion. A male member of the Jewish faith who wishes to wear a yarmulke when other
head-dress is removed (see article 0224 Para 1a), may be authorised to retain normal
head-dress on parade when others remove theirs to avoid drill complications.
0225. SIKHS
Sea Cadet personnel who are adherents to the Sikh religion (Keshadharis) shall wear
standard pattern uniforms and adhere to standard Sea Cadet clothing policy and
instructions with the following exceptions:
a. Kesh (Hair) -leave the hair on the head, face and body uncut.
The hair and beard may remain uncut, provided that their safety is not
jeopardised when it is required that individuals wear equipment such as
vehicle/flying helmet, hard hat, diving mask etc. When a hazard clearly exists,
the hair and beard shall be modified to the degree necessary for wearing the
required equipment before they may be allowed to proceed with the desired
activity.
b. Religious symbols In addition to uncut hair, four other symbolic requirements
of the Sikh religion are authorised for wear by Sea Cadet personnel with
Numbers 1, 2 and 3 uniform dresses. Should conflict arise between the
requirement to wear safety items of clothing and equipment and these religious
symbols, the manner and location of wearing these symbols shall be adjusted.
Commanding officers retain the right to order the manner of this adjustment as
necessary to meet valid safety requirements.
1. Kanga - wear a comb.
2. Kara - wear an iron bracelet.
3. Kirpan - wear a symbolic necklace in place of a symbolic dagger.
4. Kaccha - wear special design knee length underpants.
c. Turban
A turban may be worn by male members with Number 1, 2 and 3 uniform dress.
Turbans may also be worn with Action Working Dress, subject to safety
considerations noted in paragraph 1a, above. Adherents of the Sikh religion
shall, when deemed essential, cover their head with patka or other customary
clothing items, over which they shall wear the head-dress or other items of
equipment ordered by the Commanding officer.
Except as otherwise provided by article 0223, the turban worn by male personnel and the
authorised head-dress worn by female personnel shall not be removed while wearing
uniform. Similarly, when on duty wearing civilian clothing, a civilian turban and an
appropriate woman’s head covering shall not be removed.
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1. The colour of turbans worn by male members shall be:
a. SCC - Navy blue with white headband in blue uniform, and white with Navy head
band in tropical uniform.
b. RMC - Navy blue, Commando green or white to conform to respective Dress.
2. Method of wear.
The following instructions are not intended to detail the method of styling and wearing hair
on the head, wearing the comb or winding the turban. Instead, they provide sufficient
direction to ensure uniformity of dress amongst Sikh personnel. Accordingly, symbols and
associated badges shall be worn as follows:
a. Turban - worn in a low, Sikh conventional manner, with the final winding right
over left on the forehead.
b. Cap badge - worn centred on the front of the turban. The badge shall be locally
modified to provide a brooch fastener to secure it to the cloth.
c. Cap tally - worn diagonally across the front of the turban from top right to
bottom left, 2cm up from the bottom of the turban.
d. Patka - a traditional Sikh cloth head covering worn when a turban is not
suitable, such as under flying or diving helmets, or during sports or strenuous
physical activities.
e. Kesh (hair) - male personnel shall wear their uncut hair tied in a knot at the
crown of the head, and shall secure the hair of the beard under the chin,
presenting a close-to-face, groomed appearance. Female personnel shall wear
their uncut hair styled in a bun at the rear of the head to facilitate the proper
wearing of standard Naval head-dress.
f.
Kanga (comb) - worn in a low, Sikh conventional manner, with the final winding
right over left on the forehead.
g. Kara (bracelet) - worn on the right arm
h. Kirpan - a symbolic necklace may be worn subject to the provisions of article
0222.
0226. MUSLIMS
Sea Cadet personnel who are followers of the Islamic religion (Muslim) shall wear standard
pattern uniforms and adhere to the standard Sea Cadet clothing policy and instructions with
the following exceptions
1.
Hair - Muslim Men: are permitted to wear short and neatly trimmed beards. The
hair and beard may remain, provided that their safety is not jeopardised when it is required
that individuals wear equipment such as vehicle/flying helmet, hard hat, diving mask etc.
When a hazard clearly exists, the hair and beard shall be modified to the degree necessary
for wearing the required equipment before they may be allowed to proceed with the desired
activity.
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Hair- Muslim Female. Female cadets of Muslim faith are permitted to wear head
Hijab which is normally worn. The Hijab is to be navy blue or Green when wearing number
4 uniform and (White) when wearing number 1, 2 and 3 Uniform
3.
Hijab may also be worn with action working dress; so long as it does not jeopardize
the wearer’s safety the hijab is worn by female personnel shall not be removed while
wearing uniform. Similarly, when on duty wearing civilian clothing
4.
Female Muslim may wear uniform trousers, these can be obtained through Sea
Cadet Stores. The trousers to be worn are navy blue or green.
0227. RASTAFARI TAM
Rastafari Cadet personnel who are adherents to the Rastafari religion shall wear standard
pattern uniforms and adhere to standard Sea Cadet clothing policy and instructions with the
following exceptions:
1.
Hair. The hair may remain uncut, provided that their safety is not jeopardised when
it is required that individuals wear equipment such as vehicle/flying helmet, hard hat, diving
mask etc. When a hazard clearly exists, the hair and beard shall be modified to the degree
necessary for wearing the required equipment before they may be allowed to proceed with
the desired activity with the desired activity.
2.
Head Gear. A knitted Navy Blue Tam may be worn by male or female members
with the Number 1, 2 and 3 uniform dresses. The Tam may also be worn with Action
Working Dress, subject to safety considerations noted in paragraph 1a, above. Adherents
of the Rastafari religion shall, when deemed essential, cover their head over which they
shall wear the head-dress or other items or equipment ordered by the Commanding Officer.
3.
The colour of the Tam worn by male and female members shall be:
a.
SCC – Navy blue
b.
RMC – Navy Blue, Commando Green or white to conform with
respective dress.
c.
Cap badge – worn on the centre front of the tam. The badge
shall be locally modified to provide a broach fastener to secure it to
the cloth.
0228. FURTHER ADVICE
Further advice on Cultural and Religious differences can be obtained from MSSCHQ.
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FIGURE 2.1 – Male Haircut
Taper Trim Hair Cut
FIGURE 2.2 - Beards
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FIGURE 2.3 – Moustache
FIGURE 2.4 – Female Haircut
Short Hair
Curled Hair
Straight short hair with bun
One stud earring may be
worn centred in each earlobe
(females only)
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FIGURE 2.4 – Headdress
Ratings Cap
(Male and Female)
Tricorne
1 cm
2.5 cm
Beret
Peaked Cap
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FIGURE 2.5 – Sikh Symbology
Wearing of Turban
Patka
Kesh (Hair)
Kanga (Comb)
Kara (Bracelet)
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Hijab
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OFFICERS, SENIOR RATES &
CADETS
SECTION 1 - DETAILS OF RANK
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0301. SCC OFFICERS DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK - SLEEVE LACE
1. The distinguishing marks of rank, worn on the sleeves of the reefer jacket and blue
mess jacket, consist of waved rows of gold distinction lace with a waved curl on the
uppermost or only row. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are to the front
and vertical. The Lieutenant Commanders narrow stripe is waved and spaced 10mm
from the outside stripes, right round each cuff as follows:
Commander
3 rows of 10mm lace
Lieutenant Commander
2 rows of 10mm lace with a row of
3mm lace between.
Lieutenant
2 rows of 10mm lace.
Sub Lieutenant
1 row of 10mm lace.
2. The distance of the bottom edge of the lace from the cuff depends on the length of the
sleeve and the amount of lace. The following distances are suitable for sleeves of
average length:
Commander
75mm
Lieutenant Commander
75mm
Lieutenant
80mm
Sub Lieutenant
90mm
0302. DISTINGUISHING MARKS ON SHOULDER RANK BOARDS AND SLIDES
Where garments are fitted with shoulder flaps, such as the jersey and long sleeved shirt, all
Sea Cadet officers wear the same rank markings on shoulder rank boards and slides as for
sleeve lace.
0303. MIDSHIPMEN
Midshipmen wear a white ‘turnback’ at each collar on blue uniform jackets and are to wear
curved “SEA CADET CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm. A similar but smaller white
turnback above the letters SCC woven in gold is featured on shoulder rank boards and
slides. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are to the front and vertical.
0304. BADGES WORN BY OFFICERS
1. The cap badge shall be worn in the centre of the cap front, sewn to the detachable
braid band. The cloth badge background shall follow the outline of the badge and be
trimmed no closer than 5mm to the embroidery of the badge.
2. The beret badge, which is to be of standard issue metal variety, shall be worn over the
left eye in the manner illustrated in Annex A.
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0305. SEA CADET CHAPLAINS
Refer to the Chaplains Manual.
0306. RANK BADGES WORN BY WARRANT OFFICERS & SENIOR RATES
1. Warrant Officers wear gold wire, embroidered on blue, curved “SEA CADET CORPS”
flashes at the top of each arm; and the Royal Arms for WO1s, or crown in laurel wreath
for WO2s, is worn on both cuffs of the blue reefer jacket with the bottom of the badge
127mm from the end of the sleeve. A smaller version of the Royal Arms or Crown in
Laurel Wreath badge is worn on the optional mess jacket along with the curved “SEA
CADET CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm. Creases to the sleeves of the blue
reefer jacket are to the front and vertical.
Shoulder rank slides with the Royal Arms and SCC under the Royal Arms badge for
WO1 or crown and Laurel wreath with SCC under is worn on jerseys, white shirts, AWD
shirts and raincoats, except when wearing a combat jacket when black on green
shoulder rate slides are worn.
At no time should SCC Warrant Officers wear a leather wrist strap to denote rank.
Warrant Officers do not wear Branch or Skill Badges on any form of uniform.
A black silver top cane may be carried by:
a.
Area Executive Warrant Officer.
2. Chief Petty Officers wear gold wire, embroidered on blue, curved “SEA CADET
CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm; Chief Petty Officers are distinguished by three
RN pattern buttons worn horizontally on each cuff of the blue reefer jacket and the
optional mess jacket, 127mm from the bottom of the sleeve. The central button is
disposed centrally on the sleeve and the centres of the other two are 50mm on either
side of the central button. Curved “SEA CADET CORPS” flashes are worn at the top of
each arm on optional mess jackets. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are
to the front and vertical.
In addition, branch badges are worn on the lapel of the blue reefer jacket, that on the
right lapel being the normal branch badge, that on the left its mirror image. One
authorised skill badge worn on the right cuff, above the buttons. (Branch badges and
skill badges are not to be worn on mess undress jacket).
Shoulder rate slides with a badge comprising of laurel leaves around a foul anchor
surmounted by a crown and SCC under the laurel leaves is worn on jerseys, whites,
AWD shirts and raincoats, except when wearing a combat jacket when black on green
shoulder rate slides are worn.
Branch badges on AWD blue shirts and overalls are worn over the left breast pocket.
3. Petty Officers wear gold wire, embroidered on blue, curved “SEA CADET CORPS”
flashes at the top of each arm; Petty Officers wear a badge comprising crossed foul
anchors surmounted by a crown on the left arm of the blue reefer jacket. A smaller
version of the crossed foul anchors surmounted by a crown badge is worn on the left
arm of the optional mess jacket along with the curved “SEA CADET CORPS” flashes at
the top of each arm. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are to the front
and vertical.
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Branch badges are worn on the right arm, but not on the optional mess jacket. The
centre of the rate and branch badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder
and the point of the elbow, sewn centrally onto the sleeve. Gold lace on blue Good
Conduct Badges immediately below the rate badge overlapping, but not worn on
optional mess jacket.
Shoulder rate slides with a badge comprising of crossed foul anchors surmounted by a
crown and SCC under the crossed anchors is worn on jerseys, white shirts, AWD shirts
and raincoats, except when wearing a combat jacket when black on green shoulder
rate slides are worn.
Branch badges on AWD blue shirts and overalls are worn on the right arm. The centre
of the rate and branch badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder and
the point of the elbow, sewn centrally onto the sleeve.
Rank and Rate Badges are not to be overlocked; they are to be worn as purchased.
4. Acting Petty Officer wear gold wire, embroidered on blue, curved “SEA CADET
CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm; Acting Petty Officers wear a badge comprising
crossed foul anchors on the left arm of the blue reefer jacket. A smaller version of the
crossed foul anchors is worn on the left arm of the optional mess jacket along with the
curved “SEA CADET CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm. Branch badges are worn
on the right arm, but not on the optional mess jacket. The centre of the rate and branch
badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder and the point of the elbow,
sewn centrally onto the sleeve. Gold lace on blue Good Conduct Badges immediately
below the rate badge overlapping, but not worn on optional mess jacket. Creases to
the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are to the front and vertical.
Shoulder rate slides with a badge comprising of crossed foul anchors and SCC under
the crossed anchors is worn on jerseys, whites, AWD shirts and raincoats, except when
wearing a combat jacket when black on green shoulder rate slides are worn.
Branch badges on AWD blue shirts and overalls are worn on the right arm. The centre
of the rate and branch badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder and
the point of the elbow, sewn centrally onto the sleeve.
Rank and Rate Badges are not to be overlocked; they are to be worn as purchased.
5. Probationary Petty Officer wear gold wire, embroidered on blue, curved “SEA CADET
CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm; Probationary Petty Officers wear a badge
comprising crossed foul anchors on the left arm of the blue reefer jacket. A smaller
version of the crossed foul anchors is worn on the left arm of the optional mess jacket
along with the curved “SEA CADET CORPS” flashes at the top of each arm. Branch
badges are worn on the right arm, but not on the optional mess jacket. The centre of
the rate and branch badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder and the
point of the elbow, sewn centrally onto the sleeve. Gold lace on blue Good Conduct
Badges immediately below the rate badge overlapping, but not worn on optional mess
jacket. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are to the front and vertical.
Shoulder rate slides with a badge comprising of crossed foul anchors and SCC under
the crossed anchors is worn on jerseys, whites, AWD shirts and raincoats, except when
wearing a combat jacket when black on green shoulder rate slides are worn.
Branch badges on AWD blue shirts and overalls are worn on the right arm. The centre
of the rate and branch badge is to be mid way between the point of the shoulder and
the point of the elbow, sewn centrally onto the sleeve.
Rank and Rate Badges are not to be overlocked; they are to be worn as purchased.
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6. Probationary Civilian Instructor / Civilian Instructor
Dress for Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructors is to be at the discretion
of the Unit CO or OIC by agreement with the Unit Chairman but in accordance with the
following broad guidelines.
Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor dress should be appropriate to the
occasion and set an acceptable standard:a. Dress within the Unit:
Smart civilian dress for example, Sea Cadet Corps branded polo shirt or fleece, with
3s/4s trousers and relevant footwear (black shoes/steaming boots), or 3s/4s with
civilian instructors shoulder slides; uniform headgear is not to be worn.
b. Ceremonial Occasions:
On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1s, civilian
instructors are to wear smart civilian dress e.g. Lounge suit if they have one and
female equivalent.
c. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or
long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female
civilian instructors should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and
white blouse with sleeves.
d. Dress Outside the Unit:
Smart civilian dress iaw dress of the day or the mess; pseudo military uniform for
example 3s/4s without headgear is not to be worn when in military establishments.
e. Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor are to identify themselves
when on duty by wearing a Name Badge. The badge is to have white lettering on a
blue background and is to consist only of the words “Civilian Instructor” with the
name of the individual beneath.
7. Unit Assistants
Unit Assistants are not to wear uniform as they have elected to remain Unit Assistant.
Unit Assistants dress should be appropriate to the occasion and set an acceptable
standard:a. Ceremonial Occasions:
On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1s, Male
Unit Assistants are to wear a lounge suit, or blazer and trousers, with a tie. Female
Unit Assistants should conform.
b. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or
long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female
Unit Assistants should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and white
blouse with sleeves.
c. Unit Assistants are to wear the following when under taking training in the
Unit/District/Area/National level, a approved Polo Shirt (with a SCC logo) and
Navy Blue Sweater (with a SCC logo) in the winter months, Black Trousers or
Skirt, Black Boots or Shoes.
d. Unit Assistants are to identify themselves when on duty by wearing a Name
Badge. The badge is to have white lettering on a blue background and is to consist
only of the words “Unit Assistant” with the name of the individual beneath.
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0307. BRANCH BADGES
1. SCC Senior Rates and SNCOs with previous service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines
or their Reserves may wear branch and specialist badges earned and awarded as a
Chief Petty Officer, Colour Sergeant, Petty Officer or Sergeant. Branch and specialist
badges earned as a Junior Rate/JNCO may not be worn.
2. Senior Rates Badges for Specialist Qualification as described in Training Instructions
Chapter 18-24, will be awarded to the recipient when documentation is submitted to the
appropriate Area Officer who will approve the wearing of the Badge. CFAVs who wear
Specialist badges that cannot be substantiated will be instructed to remove the badge.
3. Probationary Petty Officers or Acting Petty Officers who are advanced from Petty
Officer Cadet may wear a 1st Class Specialist badge earned as a Cadet. The badge
may be worn for a period not exceeding two years as a Probationary Petty
Officer. It is not to be worn as a confirmed Petty Officer.
4. Badges are not to be overlocked; they are to be worn as purchased.
5. Sea Cadet Specialisation and Proficiency badges must not be worn on CS95 uniform.
0308. GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
1. Petty Officers, Acting Petty Officers and Probationary Petty Officers who were entitled
to wear Good Conduct Badges on leaving the Royal Navy or Royal Navy Reserves may
do so on their Sea Cadet Corps uniform.
2. These are represented by V-shaped stripes gold on blue, worn on the left arm,
overlapping the Rate badge by entitled Senior Rates and Petty Officer Cadets below
the rate of Chief Petty Officer. Leading Cadets and below wear a red on blue, on the
left arm as entitled.
0309. FLYING, SUBMARINE AND PARACHUTE BADGES
1. Aircrew and Parachute “Wings” and Submarine Service badges are to be worn in
accordance with BR81 – RN & RM Uniform Dress Regulations as follows:a. Naval Aircrew Wings
May be worn by Sea Cadet Officers and Senior Rates who were entitled to wear
them in the Royal Navy or Royal Naval Reserve Air Wing. No other form of
Aircrew wings are to be worn.
b. Submarine Badge
May be worn by Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Rates who were qualified
to wear them in the Royal Navy. They are NOT to be worn with RMC uniform.
Can be worn on No.3As – A miniature badge, as worn on Mess Jackets, may be
worn, horizontally, in a central position in the tie. The miniature badge is paid for
at own expense. No.3Bs – Fixed with a pin and clutch attachment, horizontally,
38mm centrally above the left breast pocket. Regulations for the wearing of the
submarine gilt badge on No.1 and No.2 uniforms remain extant.
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c. Parachute Wings (Army Pattern)
May be worn by SCC/RMC Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and SNCOs
who have successfully completed the British Military Parachute course, or
completed Army Parachute Jump Instructors (APJI) course and served with an
Airborne, Commando or Special Forces providing they have written permission
from the Area Officer (for SCC staff) and SRMO (for RMC staff). Neither the
SAS pattern or foreign parachute wings is to be worn. The badge will be worn
on the right sleeve and is to be positioned 51mm below the shoulder seam. For
RMC staff, the SC should be placed directly below the Parachute Wings.
0310. THE COMMANDO BERET AND SHOULDER FLASH
1. The Green Commando Beret may be worn by RMC Officers, Warrant Officers and
Senior Non-Commissioned Officers ONLY provided they have:a. Passed the Commando Course or the All Arms Commando Course at CTCRM
Lympstone.
b. Written authority from SRMO.
2. Neither the Royal Marines nor the Royal Navy Commando shoulder flash is to be worn.
3. SCC Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Rates may wear the Green Commando
Beret (iaw para a & b) only worn when attached to Royal Marines Cadets e.g. National
Royal Marines Cadet Camp and Gibraltar Cup Competition, authorised by the SRMO.
0311. AUTHORISED SKILL BADGES
1. Commanding Officers may authorise Senior Rates to wear one “Authorised Skill Badge”
on the right arm 36mm centrally above the cuff for POs/APOs or 6mm above the rim of
the centre sleeve buttons for CPOs.
2. Below is a list of Authorised Skill Badges:a. Divers Helmet.
b. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (See para 0312)
0312. DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD BADGE
Qualified Senior Rates may wear a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award badge instead of, but not
in addition to, the “Authorised Skill Badge”. Only to be worn up to the age of 25 years and
not worn by Officers or Chief Petty Officers
0313. STARS AND CROWNS
1. These are added to the branch and specialist qualification badge to indicate certain
classes of qualification as follows:
a. Advanced Instructor crown above, one star below the branch badge and “SCC”
below the star.
b. Instructor crown above and “SCC” below the branch badge.
c. Cadet 1st class two stars above the branch badges.
d. Cadet 2nd class one star above the branch badge.
e. Cadet 3rd class is the branch badge.
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0314. BADGES WORN BY CADETS
1. Petty Officer Cadets wear a gold on blue, or a red on blue badge comprising crossed
foul anchors on the left sleeve of the Class II jumper.
a.
Shoulder rate slides consisting of crossed foul anchors and CADET SCC
woven in RED are available for wear with jerseys, AWD and Jackets WP.
b.
Petty Officer Cadets may wear a blue or white badge comprising crossed
foul anchors or the left sleeve of the Class II shirt.
2. Leading Cadets wear a red on blue badge comprising a single foul anchor on the left
sleeve of the Class II jumper.
a.
Shoulder rate slides consisting of single foul anchor and CADET SCC woven
in RED are available for wear with jerseys, AWD and Jackets WP.
b.
Leading Cadets may wear a blue or white badge comprising a single foul
anchor on the left sleeve of the Class II shirt.
3. Able Cadets wear a red on blue badge comprising of three stars worn vertically on the
left sleeve of the Class II jumper.
a.
Shoulder rate slides consisting of three stars and CADET SCC woven in
RED are available for wear with jerseys, AWD and Jackets WP.
4. Ordinary Cadets wear a red on blue badge comprising two stars worn vertically on the
left sleeve of the Class II jumper.
a.
Shoulder rate slides consisting of two stars and CADET SCC woven in RED
are available for wear with jerseys, AWD and Jackets WP.
5. Cadets wear a badge comprising a single star on the left sleeve of the Class II jumper.
Shoulder rate slides consisting of one star and CADET SCC woven in RED are
available for wear with jerseys, AWD and Jackets WP.
0315. CURVED SEA CADET CORPS FLASHES
1. Petty Officers Cadets wear gold on blue, or red on blue shoulder flashes at the top of
both arms of the Class II jumper, 10mm from top of SCC flash to the point of the
shoulder.
2. Leading Cadets and below wear red on blue shoulder flashes at the top of both arms of
the Class II jumper, 10mm from top of SCC flash to the point of the shoulder.
0316. SPECIALISATION BADGES
1. Petty Officers Cadets wear a gold on blue or a red on blue specialisation badge on the
upper right arm of the Class II jumper, centre line of the badge between shoulder and
elbow. Only one specialisation badge is to be worn
A blue on white specialisation badge may be worn on the upper right arm of the shirt
uniform Class II blue working AWD shirt, centre line of the badge between shoulder and
elbow.
2. Leading Cadets and below wear a red on blue specialisation badge on the upper right
arm of the Class II jumper, centre line of the badge between shoulder and elbow. Only
one specialisation badge is to be worn.
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a.
A blue on white specialisation badge may be worn on the upper right arm of
the shirt uniform Class II blue working AWD shirt, centre line of the badge between
shoulder and elbow.
3. Sea Cadet Specialisation and Proficiency badges must not be worn on CS95 uniform.
0317. PROFICIENCIES BADGES
1. Petty Officer Cadets wear gold on blue or red on blue proficiencies badges on both
cuffs of the Class II jumper, 85mm from edge of sleeve to edge of badge on jackets
without sewn in cuffs and 10mm on jackets with cuffs.
2. Leading Cadets and below wear red on blue proficiencies badges on both cuffs of the
Class II jumper, 85mm from edge of sleeve to edge of badge on jackets without sewn in
cuffs and 10mm on jackets with cuffs.
3. Proficiency Badges are worn on both arms, if two badges are worn the highest grade to
the top, with a maximum of two badges on both arms. The bottom edge of the highest
badge should be touching the top edge of the lowest badge.
4. Waterborne Proficiencies, SCC Aviation Badges (No.1s) and Lord Lieutenants
Cadet/Lord Mayor’s/Mayor’s Cadet/Navy Board Cadet are worn on the left arm. Lord
Lieutenants Cadet/Lord Mayor’s/Mayor’s Cadet Badge/Navy Board Cadet is worn at the
top when worn with a Proficiency Badge and SCC Aviation Badge.
5. Other Proficiencies such as the Commodores Broad Pennant, Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award and Frimley Park Leadership are worn on the right arm.
6. Frimley Park Badge is worn above Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Badge both of which are
superior to other Proficiency Badges.
7. SCC CFAVs Aviation Badge is worn on the left breast, when wearing a flying suit. Not
to be worn on the No. 1 Uniform.
0318. CANADA TROPHY WINNERS
1. All cadets, including Junior Cadets, from the Unit which is awarded the Canada
Trophy, are permitted to wear a badge, which consists of a Maple Leaf and date, directly
below their Sea Cadet Corps shoulder flash on the Right Arm ONLY [for Royal Marines
Cadets, 25mm below shoulder seam].
2. The badge, red on black for Blue Jackets and gold on black for PO Cadets and Royal
Marines Cadets is issued gratis by MSSCHQ to all cadets on the Ship’s Books on the
night of the inspection.
a. Where Units wins the trophy on more than one occasion only the most recent date
is to be worm.
b. The badge is 3.5cm wide and 4.5cm long.
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0319. NAVY BOARD CADET BADGE
1. Cadets so appointed may wear the Navy Board Cadet Badge on the Left cuff of their
Class II Jumper ONLY, above any other Badges to which they are entitled. The Navy
Board Cadet Badge is ONLY worn for one year, from the appointment date.
2. If a Cadet has been appointed as the Navy Board Cadet during a period where they
hold the Lord Lieutenant Cadet and/or Lord Mayor Cadet/Mayor’s Cadet appointment,
only the Navy Board Cadet badge is to be worn.
0320. LORD LIEUTENANT’S CADET
1. Cadets appointed Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet may wear the badge for one year from the
date of appointment, on the Left cuff of their Best Blue uniform ONLY
2. Where a Cadet is appointed to be both a Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet and a Lord Mayor’s
Cadet/Mayor’s Cadet, only the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet badge may be worn. The Lord
Mayor’s Cadet / Mayor’s Cadet badge is worn for one year, from the appointment date.
3. Where a Cadet’s 18th birthday falls during their term as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet they
are to wear their adult uniform when undertaking any duties. At no point should an
Adult staff member wear a Cadet uniform. Adult staff members who are serving as
Lord Lieutenants Cadet are permitted to wear their Badge on the Left cuff of their
Number 1 uniform, above any other Badges to which they are entitled. The Lord
Lieutenant’s Cadet Badge is worn for one year, from the appointment date.
0321. LORD MAYOR’S CADET/MAYOR’S CADET
1. Some towns have inaugurated a Lord Mayor’s Cadet or Mayor’s Cadet appointed on a
similar basis to the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet. Cadets so appointed may wear the
appropriate Badge, which will be of a local design, provided their Area Officer has
approved it is suitable for wear as a uniform item. The Badge is worn in the same
position to the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Badge.
Precedence: If a Cadet is appointed to be both Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet and a Lord
Mayor’s Cadet/Mayor’s Cadet, ONLY the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Badge may be worn.
The Lord Mayor’s Cadet/Mayor’s Cadet Badge is ONLY worn for one year, from the
appointment date.
0322. JUNIOR CADETS
1. Navy blue brassard is worn on the right arm. This can be secured to polo shirts and
sweatshirts using a button or Velcro.
2. All junior cadet badges will be worn on a brassard on the right arm.
3. Junior Sea Cadets can collect up to four (red, Blue, Green & Yellow) coloured section
badges. These are placed to form a diamond on the Brassard.
4. The Commodores Broad Pennant should be worn at the top of the Brassard above all
badges
5. Junior first class wears one blue star on brassard.
6. Leading junior wears two blue stars on brassard.
7. Proficiencies badges are worn under the blue stars.
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Appendix 2
2011 Edition
CHAPTER 3
ANNEX A
SCC DRESS TABLES
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

When receiving HM The Queen, other crowned
heads or heads of state.

When receiving royalty unless ordered to the
contrary by CinC.




Inspection by Flag Officers.
Funerals, divisions and other appropriate
Ceremonial events
Full ceremonial events as ordered.
Major ceremonial, armed & officers of the
Guard.
DESCRIPTION
Officers
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with sleeve rank lace
- Blue trousers/skirt (4)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
- Sword (2)
- Sword belt (2)
- Black boots (3)
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with rate badges
- Blue trousers/skirt (4)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
- Sword (2)
- Sword belt (2)
- Black boots (3)
- White webbing (3)
- Cutlass/rifle and bayonet
Cadets
- Seaman’s cap (1&5)
- Blue class II jumper
- Blue class II trousers
- Shirt uniform class II
- Seaman’s blue collar
- Black scarf assembly
- Lanyard
- Black socks
- Black boots
- White webbing (3)
- “Frog” and bayonet (3)
- Rifle as appropriate (3)
DECORATION/MEDALS

Collar and/or broad Riband


Up to 4 stars of orders
Up to 3 neck decorations

Medals
NOTES:
1. Worn during religious services by female personnel.
3. Worn on ceremonial parade with rifle and by officers
forming a guard with rifles.
5. Cadets wear chin stays down when members of the
guard
4. Female personnel to wear tights or stockings with
skirts, socks are to be worn with trousers.
6. All Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior
Rates are to wear trousers on all Ceremonial occasions.
2. When in possession.
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1B DRESS - FORMAL DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


Inspection by Flag Officers
Other occasions as ordered


Exchanging visits of ceremony as an alternative to
1A dress.
Major ceremonial - unarmed

Funerals
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with sleeve rank lace
- Blue trousers/skirt (2)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Up to 2 stars of orders.
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with rate badges
- Blue trousers/skirt (2)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes

1 neck decoration
Cadets
- Seaman’s cap (1)
- Blue class II jumper
- Blue class II trousers
- Shirt uniform class II
- Seaman’s blue collar
- Black scarf assembly
- Lanyard
- Black socks
- Black boots/shoes
.

Medals
NOTES:
1. Worn during religious services by female personnel.
2. All Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Rates
are to wear trousers on all Ceremonial occasions.
3. All Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior
Rates are to wear trousers on all Ceremonial occasions.
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1C DRESS - FORMAL DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Memorial Services unless ordered to the contrary by
the convening authority

Occasions of duty or minor ceremonial
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with sleeve rank lace
- Blue trousers/skirt (2)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
- Optional raincoat
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue reefer jacket with rate badges
- Blue trousers/skirt (2)
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
- Optional raincoat
Cadets
- Seaman’s cap (1)
- Blue class II jumper
- Blue class II trousers
- Shirt uniform class II
- Seaman’s blue collar
- Black scarf assembly
- Lanyard
- Black socks
- Black shoes
- Optional raincoat
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Medal ribbons.
NOTES:
1. Worn during religious services by female personnel.
2. All Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Rates
are to wear trousers on all Ceremonial occasions.
3. All Female Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior
Rates are to wear trousers on all Ceremonial occasions.
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2A DRESS - FORMAL EVENING DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Formal or public balls, dinners and evening receptions
of the formal nature

Full ceremonial evening events
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue mess jacket with sleeve rank lace (3)
- Blue mess trousers/skirt (3&4)
- Soft white marcella shirt
- Black bow-tie
- White waistcoat/cummerbund (2)
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates wear 1C with normal
white shirt and black bow tie and negative medals or
optional 2B rig
Cadets
As for 1C rig
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:


Broad riband
Miniature medals
NOTES:
1. Optional.
2. Cummerbund compulsory for female officers in place of
white waistcoat

Up to 4 stars of orders

1 neck decoration
3. Old style female mess dress, is not to be worn.
4. Skirts or Trousers may be worn ashore
5. Trousers are to be worn afloat.
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2B DRESS - FORMAL EVENING DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Dinner when 2A dress is not appropriate

Evening dances and entertainments

Evening duties
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue mess jacket with sleeve rank lace (4)
- Blue mess trousers/skirt (3,4&5)
- Soft white marcella shirt
- Black bow-tie
- Blue waistcoat/cummerbund (2)
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
1C rig with normal white shirt and black bow tie and
negative medals or optionally:
Cadets
As for 1C rig
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Blue mess jacket with rate badges (4)
- Blue mess trousers/skirt (3,4&5)
- Soft white marcella shirt
- Black bow-tie
- Cummerbund (2)
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Miniature medals
NOTES:
1. Optional
2. Cummerbund compulsory for female officers in place of
Blue waistcoat

Up to 2 stars of orders
3. Old style female mess dress, is not to be worn.
4. Kilt with accoutrements may be worn optionally by
male personnel in place of blue mess trousers, black
socks and shoes. Long tartan skirts may similarly be
worn by female personnel

1 neck decoration
.
5. Skirts or Trousers may be worn ashore
6. Trousers are to be worn afloat.
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2C DRESS - FORMAL EVENING DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


“Red Sea Rig”
Informal evening uniform worn in ships &
establishments.
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Shoulder rank boards
- Blue trousers
- White short sleeved shirt
- Cummerbund
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes or mess boots/court shoes
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/tricorne hat (1)
- Shoulder rate slides
- Blue trousers
- White short sleeved shirt
- Cummerbund
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
Cadets
- Seaman’s cap (1)
- Blue trousers
- Shirt uniform class II
- Black socks
- Black shoes
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. Optional.
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3A DRESS – GENERAL DUTY RIG
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Semi formal day rig worn ashore and afloat
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Shoulder rank slides
- Blue trousers/skirt
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Shoulder rate slides
- Blue trousers/skirt
- White long sleeved shirt
- Black tie
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
Cadets
Cadets wear No. 2C or No. 4’s.
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. 3A, 3A, 3C and 3D may be worn throughout the year.
.
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Informal day rig worn ashore and afloat
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Shoulder rank boards or rank slides
- Blue trousers/skirt
- White short sleeved shirt
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Shoulder rate slides
- Blue trousers/skirt
- White short sleeved shirt
- Black socks/black tights/stockings
- Black shoes/court shoes
Cadets
Cadets wear No. 2C or No. 4’s.
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
1. 3A, 3A, 3C and 3D may be worn throughout the year.
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Semi formal day rig worn ashore and afloat
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Jersey worn over 3A dress
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Jersey worn over 3A dress
- Jersey worn over 3A dress with shirt collar out
Cadets
Cadets wear 4’s
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:

Only round necked jersey wool heavy is to be worn
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Informal day rig worn ashore and afloat
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Jersey worn over 3A dress with shirt collar out
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Jersey worn over 3A dress with shirt collar out
Cadets
Cadets wear 4’s
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:

Only round necked jersey wool heavy is to be worn
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4 DRESS – GENERAL DUTY RIG
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:
Action working dress.
DESCRIPTION
Officers
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Jersey optional
- Jersey blue Norwegian IAWD (1)
- Blue working fire retardant shirt
- Shoulder rank slides
- Blue working fire retardant trousers
- Trousers blue IAWD (1)
- Black socks
- Black non-slip shoes/boots
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates
- Peaked cap/beret/tricorne hat
- Jersey optional
- Jersey Blue Norwegian IAWD (1)
- Blue working fire retardant shirt
- Shoulder rate slides
- Blue working fire retardant trousers
- Trousers blue IAWD (1)
- Black socks
- Black non-slip shoes/boots
Cadets
- Beret/Seaman’s cap
- Jersey optional
- Jersey Blue Norwegian IAWD (1)
- Blue working fire retardant shirt
- Shoulder rate slides
- Blue working fire retardant trousers
- Trousers blue IAWD (1)
- Black socks
- Black non-slip shoes/boots
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. May be worn as directed in lieu of Shirt/Trousers AWD.
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JUNIOR SEA CADET UNIFORM
1A DRESS – FORMAL DRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Ceremonial or special occasions when ordered.


Unit parade nights
Formal evening functions
DESCRIPTION
Junior Cadets
- Navy blue beret (2&3)
- Navy blue sweater/sweatshirt (4)
- White polo shirt (3)
- Charcoal grey trousers
- Plain flat black shoes
- Navy blue brassard
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. All junior uniform is to be purchased by the unit or the
individual.
2. Worn during religious services by female junior cadets.
4. Navy blue sweater/sweatshirt and white polo
shirt. Or same with an embroidered SCC logo on
right breast in blue, which can be purchased from
SCC Stores.
5. Boatwork when sweater is deemed necessary
(plimsoles/soft shoes to be worn in boats).
3. SCC embroidered beret badge.
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JUNIOR SEA CADET UNIFORM
2C DRESS – FORMAL DRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Unit parade nights

Informal evening functions
DESCRIPTION
Junior Cadets
- Navy blue beret (2&3)
- White polo shirt (4)
- Charcoal grey trousers
- Plain flat black shoes
- Navy blue brassard
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. All junior uniform is to be purchased by the unit or the
individual.
2. Worn during religious services by female junior cadets.
4. Navy blue sweater/sweatshirt and white polo
shirt. Or same with an embroidered SCC logo on
right breast in blue, which can be purchased from
SCC Stores.
5. Boatwork when sweater is deemed necessary
(plimsoles/soft shoes to be worn in boats).
3. SCC embroidered beret badge.
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ANNEX B
SEA CADET OFFICERS, WARRANT
OFFICERS, SENIOR RATES &
CADETS
ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCC BADGES
OF RANK/RATE & OTHER INSIGNIA
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BADGES AND DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK
SCC OFFICERS
CAP/BERET BADGES
Cap Badge
Beret Badge
Chaplains Cap Badge
CAP PEAKS
Commodore, Captain & Commander
Other Officers
TRICORNE HAT BANDS
Commodore, Captain & Commander
Other Officers
OFFICERS SLEEVE LACE
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Midshipman (Lapel)
Officers Jacket Buttons
Chaplains wear no
sleeve lace
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SCC OFFICERS CONTINUED
OFFICERS SHOULDER RANK BOARDS & SLIDES
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Midshipman
Chaplain
ROYAL NAVY SPECIALIST BADGES
Pilot
Observer
Parachutist
Submariner
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SCC WARRANT OFFICERS & SENIOR RATES
CAP BADGES
Warrant Officer
1&2
Petty Officer/
Probationary/Acting Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
BERET BADGES
Warrant Officer
1&2
Petty Officer/
Probationary/Acting Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
SLEEVE RATE BADGES
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Chief Petty
Officer
Petty Officer
Probationary/Acting
Petty Officer
SHOULDER RATE SLIDES
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Chief Petty
Officer
Petty Officer
Probationary/Acting
Petty Officer
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SCC SENIOR RATES CONTINUED
GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
3 Years
6 Years
9 Years
SCC CFAV INSTRUCTORS
SHOULDER INSIGNIA SLIDES
SCC must be clearly visible when
wearing Naval Uniform.
Those uniforms for which shoulder slides are not
worn require SCC shoulder flashes
SCC Shoulder Flash
SPECIALIST BADGES
Parachutist
Submariner
Diver
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SENIOR RATE SPECIALISATIONS
ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR BADGES
Communications
Cook/Steward
Physical Training
Seamanship
First Aid
Marine Engineering
Writer Stores
Drill Instructor
(No Longer Awarded)
INSTRUCTOR BADGES
Communications
Cook/Steward
Drill Instructor
Marine Engineering
Physical Training
Seamanship
First Aid
Writer Stores
(No Longer Awarded)
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ADULT AUTHORISED SKILL BADGES
Sub Aqua Diving
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
(Not worn be Chief Petty Officers)
Note:
1.
For SCC CFAVs who hold a W/S instructor’s specialisation and this forms part of their rate
requirements the withdrawal of W/S as a specialisation will have no immediate effect on retention
or attainment of rate. CFAVs will have 3 years to obtain alternative instructor qualifications and
therefore as of the 1st January 2012 all CFAVs Writer Stores qualifications will no longer be valid.
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CAP BADGES
Issued ‘SEA CADET CORPS’ Cap Ribbon
Optional Unit ‘NAME S.C.C.’
Optional ‘T.S. NAME S.C.C.’ Cap Ribbon
BERET BADGES
Metal Beret Badges are to be worn by all enrolled
Sea Cadets. Junior Cadets are to wear embroidered
beret badges only.
SLEEVE RATE BADGES
Petty Officer Cadet
Leading Cadet
Able Cadet
Ordinary Cadet
Cadet
SHOULDER RATE SLIDES
Petty Officer Cadet
Leading Cadet
Able Cadet
Ordinary Cadet
Cadet
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GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
1 Year
SCC SHOULDER FLASH
2 Years
3 Years
CADET 1ST CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Tactical
Communications
General
Communications
Cook/Steward
Drill
First Aid
Mechanical
Marine Engineering
Electrical
Marine Engineering
Physical Training
Seamanship
Chartwork
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CADET 2ND CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
General
Communications
Tactical
Communications
Cook/Steward
Marine Engineering
Physical Training
Seamanship
Chartwork
First Aid
CADET 3RD CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Communications
Cook/Steward
Chart Work
Marine Engineering
Physical Training
Seamanship
First Aid
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WATERBORNE PROFICIENCY
OFFSHORE
Offshore Watchleader
Offshore Seaman
Offshore Hand Grade 2
Offshore Hand Grade 1
Offshore Power
Watchleader
Offshore Power
Seaman
Offshore Power
Hand Grade 2
Offshore Power
Hand Grade 1
Coxswain
Supervised Coxswain
Competent Crew
RYA Power Level 2
Planing
RYA Power Level 2
RYA Power Level 1
PULLING
Pulling Instructor
POWER
RYA Power Safety Boat
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WATERBORNE PROFICIENCY
PADDLESPORT
LEADER/COACH
RESCUE
● BCU 4 Star
● Junior Canoe
(discipline specific) INTERMEDIATE
Safety Test
● BCU 3 Star
● New BCU L1
● Canoe Safety
Coach
(discipline specific)
Test
● SCC Level 1
● Foundation
Coach
Safety & Rescue
IMPROVEMENT
● Paddlepower
Discover or
● BCU 2 Star
BASIC
● Paddlepower
Passport or
● BCU 1 Star
RYA NSS Level 2
or YSS 3
RYA NSS Level 1
or YSS 2
SAILING
RYA Dinghy
Instructor
RYA 3 Modules
RYA 1 Module or
YSS 4
WINDSURFING
RYA Windsurfing
NWC Level 3
RYA Windsurfing
NWC Level 2
RYA Windsurfing
SPECIAL WATERBORNE BADGES
The Coxswain and the Master
Coxswain are special
Waterborne Badges for Cadets.
Contact your Divisional Officer or
the Unit Training Officer for
further details.
Coxswain
Master Coxswain
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SHOOTING PROFICIENCY
SMALL BORE
Small Bore Marksman
FULL BORE
Small Bore Advanced
Small Bore Basic
Full Bore Marksman
AIR RIFLE
Full Bore Advanced
Full Bore Basic
Air Rile
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AVIATION BADGES
BRONZE WINGS
May be worn by a candidate who has successfully
completed the Ground School Phase of the
Aviation Course.
SILVER WINGS
May be worn by a candidate who has successfully
completed the Practical Flying Phase of the
Aviation Course
GOLD WINGS
May be worn by candidates who have successfully
completed the Royal Navy Special Flying Course.
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OTHER PROFICIENCY BADGES
Cadet Expedition
Leader Grade 4
Cadet Expedition
Leader Grade 5
Cadet Expedition
Leader Grade 6
(No Longer Awarded – from
08 April 2011)
(No Longer Awarded – from
08 April 2011)
(No Longer Awarded – from
08 April 2011)
Bugler
Drummer
Musician
Sub Aqua Diving
Piping Proficiency
Piping Basic
Semaphore
Morse
Campcraft Advanced
Campcraft Intermediate
Campcraft Basic
Radio Amateur
Mountain Bike
Advanced
Mountain Bike
Intermediate
Mountain Bike Basic
Rock Climbing
Advanced
Rock Climbing
Intermediate
Rock Climbing Basic
Meteorology
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SPECIAL BADGES
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet
Navy Board Cadet
Frimley Park Cadet Leadership
UKLF Cadet Leadership Course
NRA Cadet Hundred
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Millennium Volunteers
Commodore’s Broad Pennant
Canada Trophy
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JUNIOR SEA CADETS
BERET BADGE
Cloth Beret Badge’s are only worn by
Junior Sea Cadets
Embroidered SCC logo worn on right breast in
blue.
BRASSARD RATE BADGES
Junior Cadet 1st Class
Leading Junior Cadet
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COLOURED SECTION BADGES POSITIONING
1.
2.
3.
4.
Red badge at top with arrows pointing upward
Blue badge at the bottom with arrows pointing downwards
Green badge to the left
Yellow badge to the right
JUNIOR PROFIECIENY BADGES
RYA Sailing level
1 or YSS 2
BCU 1
SCC Grade 5
Competent Crew
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OFFICERS, SENIOR RATES &
CADETS
ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCC BADGES
OF RANK/RATE & OTHER INSIGNIA
POSITIONS
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PETTY OFFICER
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WARRANT OFFICER
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Midshipman
OFFICER
Cdr – 75mm
Lt Cdr – 75mm
Lt - 80mm
SLt – 90mm
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ROYAL MARINES CADETS
OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS,
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS & CADETS
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The contents of this chapter should be read in conjunction with Chapters 1, 2 and 3.
0401. DRESS TABLE
1. Details are given in the tables at Annex A, Chapter 4. Numbers and names are assigned
to the Dresses for convenience when referring to them. For further guidance on Orders of
Dress to be worn at Court functions or at Joint Services functions when members of the
Royal Family are present please contact MSSCHQ.
0402. DRESS WHEN SERVING WITH SEA CADETS OR OTHER CADET FORCES
1. Royal Marines Cadets will conform when possible to the number of Dress ordered for the
Sea Cadets and Royal Navy. When serving with the other Cadet Forces they are to wear
the nearest appropriate Dress.
0403. OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, SNCO’s & CADET ROYAL MARINES UNIFORM
1. Royal Marines Cadets Officers, Warrant Officers, SNCOs and Cadets wear the same
uniform as regular RM personnel, except for the letters ‘RMC’ in place of ‘RM’ (see
Chapter 4 – Section 2, article 0412).
2. Creases to the sleeves of the blue tunic and lovat jacket are to the front and vertical.
0404. ASSOCIATED ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT
1. Associated items of equipment worn with various dresses are given in the Dress Tables at
Annex E.
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OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS,
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS & CADETS
SECTION 2 – BADGES &
DISTINCTION MARKS OF RANK
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0410. CAP/BERET BADGES
1. Officers
The Corps badge is in two parts: a globe in a laurel wreath and a lion on a crown: the
globe in silver, remainder anodised. The beret badge worn with Combat and Training
Dress is similar but in bronze throughout. The manner of wearing on cap and beret is
detailed below.
2. The Corps badge is worn by all officers below Colonel.
3. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets
The globe, laurel, lion and crown badge, anodised or bronze as appropriate, is worn by all
WOs, SNCOs and Cadets in one piece except as follows:
a. Warrant Officers - WOs and equivalent ranks wear a divided badge, i.e. lion
and crown separate from and above the globe and laurel WO1s wear
Officers’ pattern).
4. Details for wear
The composite badge is worn as follows:
a. Caps - Centrally in front of the cap, with the top of the red band
running through the crown.
b. Berets - Immediately over the left eye: blue beret - centrally within the red
patch; Green Beret - 4mm above the leather band. At no time is the lining to
be removed.
5. The divided badge is worn as follows:
a. Caps - With the tips of the wreath level with the top of the scarlet band but
below the scarlet welt. The base of the lion and crown to be 13mm above
the scarlet band. At no time is the lining to be removed.
b. Berets - As in 4b but with the crown 11mm above the globe.
0411. COLLAR BADGES
1. Officers
A silver globe in anodised laurel wreath or the same badge in bronze. Badge is worn
centrally on the step of the collar of blue and lovat tunics. Miniature worn on each lapel of
the mess jacket, with the centre of the badge 17cm below the neck point of the shoulder
seam, by officers below the rank of Colonel.
2. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets wear the metal globe and laurel
badge on blue and lovat uniforms. On blue tunics the anodised badges are to be set
4mm above the collar seam with the centre of the badge 51mm from the end of the collar.
On lovat tunic the bronze badges are to be worn centrally on the step of the collar, the
bottom of the laurel wreath 7mm above the edge of the step. Collar badges are not worn
on other garments.
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0412. LETTERS ‘RMC’
1. Block ‘RMC’ Letters. Anodised or bronze, worn in the centre of the shoulder straps below
badges of rank and 13mm above the shoulder seam to the edge of the badge. Worn with
all forms of 1s Dress, 2C and 3A. Not worn on raincoats or combat jackets. Worn by all
RMC CFAVs and Cadets.
2. Corps pattern belt. Worn with the leather buckle on left hip and silver buckle adjusted to
fit centrally.
0413. SCC BADGES (Circular)
All Officers, WOs, SNCOs and Cadets are to wear “SCC” on all orders of dress, including
CS95 on the left arm, 51mm below the shoulder seam. The colours vary according to the
order of dress.
At the moment the RMC are issued two types of CS95 Combat Jackets.
Jacket “A” = Jacket with the union flag on the small pocket on the left arm.
Jacket “B” = Jacket with the Velcro on the left arm.
1.
2.
Jacket “A”. The SCC Badge is to be placed just above the pocket.
Jacket “B”. The SCC Badge is to be sawn on just above the Velcro.
0414. RANK BADGES
1. Officers. Rank badges are worn on chest or shoulder straps, where fitted. On the mess
jackets of officers below Colonel they are worn on both lapels, 6mm above the Corps
badge.
2. The following type of rank badges will be worn in the order of dress shown:
Bronze
Black on
Olive
DPM
Anodised
No. 1B Parade Lovats
No. 1C Lovats
No. 3A Half Lovats
No. 3B Training Rig
No. 3C Half Lovats
No. 3D Training Rig
No. 4 Combats
No. 4 Combats (only to be worn on Field
Exercises)
No.1A “Blues”
No.2 A “Mess Dress”
No.2B “Mess Undress”
No.2C “Red Sea Rig”
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3. The badges to be worn are:
Second Lieutenant
One star
Lieutenant
Two stars
Captain
Three stars
Major
Crown
Lieutenant Colonel
Crown and One Star
4. The devices, as in para 3 above, are Army pattern. The stars are to be 16mm size,
except on the mess jacket of officers below Colonel, where they are to be 13mm. The
distance apart of the devices is to be 6mm.
5. WOs, SNCOs and Cadets. Rank badges are worn on chest or right arm, where fitted.
On the mess jacket of SNCOs a small version of the same badge is worn on the optional
mess jacket.
Rank
WO
Colour Sergeant
Badge
How worn
Bottom point of badge 8mm
above point of slash on tunic
sleeve. Bottom point of badge
100m above bottom of sleeve on
jersey, wool, heavy and combat
jackets.
Bottom point of lowest chevron
surmounted by a crown 170mm
Below shoulder seams on jerseys
heavy wool and 267mm below
shoulder seam on all other
garments.
Royal Arms (1&2)
Three chevrons,
point downwards,
surmounted by a
crown (4)
Sergeant
Three chevrons, point
downwards
As above
Acting Sergeant
As above
As above and wears a red tape on
both epaulettes, made up as a
loop from 13mm (½ inch) ribbon.
Probationary
Sergeant
As above
As above and wears a red tape on
both epaulettes, made up as a
loop from 13mm (½ inch) ribbon.
Cadet Sergeant
As above
Worn on the right arm, Centre
point should be at the centre point
between shoulder and elbow.
Cadet Corporal
Two chevrons, point
downwards
One chevron, point
downwards
Cadet Lance
Corporal
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As above
As above
White tape on both epaulettes,
made up as a loop from 13mm (½
inch) ribbon.
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NOTES:
1. On jersey, wool, heavy and combat garments the general duties rank badges are worn by
WOs.
2. In all shirt sleeve dresses this badge and those above are worn on a wrist strap.
3. On blue uniform - three chevrons, point downwards, surmounted by a globe on crossed
flags having a crown above and a fouled anchor below and surrounded by a laurel
wreath.
4. CS95 and Windproofs - DPM - chest strap.
5. Probationary Civilian Instructor / Civilian Instructor
Dress for Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructors is to be at the discretion of
the Unit CO or OIC by agreement with the Unit Chairman but in accordance with the
following broad guidelines.
Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor dress should be appropriate to the
occasion and set an acceptable standard:a. Dress within the Unit:
Smart civilian dress for example, Sea Cadet Corps branded polo shirt or fleece, with
3s/4s trousers and relevant footwear (black shoes/steaming boots), or 3s/4s with
civilian instructors shoulder slides; uniform headgear is not to be worn.
b. Ceremonial Occasions:
On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1s, civilian
instructors are to wear smart civilian dress e.g. Lounge suit if they have one and
female equivalent.
c. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or
long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female
civilian instructors should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and white
blouse with sleeves.
d. Dress Outside the Unit:
Smart civilian dress iaw dress of the day or the mess; pseudo military uniform for
example 3s/4s without headgear is not to be worn when in military establishments.
e. Probationary Civilian Instructors / Civilian Instructor are to identify themselves
when on duty by wearing a Name Badge. The badge is to have white lettering on a
red background and is to consist only of the words “Civilian Instructor” with the name
of the individual beneath.
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6. Unit Assistants
Unit Assistants are not to wear uniform as they have elected to remain Unit Assistant.
Unit Assistants dress should be appropriate to the occasion and set an acceptable
standard:a. Ceremonial Occasions:
On Ceremonial occasions by day, when Uniformed Staff are wearing No.1’s, Male
Unit Assistants are to wear a lounge suit, or blazer and trousers, with a tie. Female
Unit Assistants should conform.
b. Evening Ceremonial rig should be Black Tie or Lounge Suit for mess functions or
long sleeved shirt and tie when Uniformed Staff are wearing Red Sea Rig. Female
Unit Assistants should wear Long Evening Dress or full length black skirt and white
blouse with sleeves.
c. Unit Assistants are to wear the following when undertaking training in the
Unit/District/Area/National level, a approved Polo Shirt (with a SCC logo) and
Navy Blue Sweater (with a SCC logo) in the winter months, Black Trousers or
Skirt, Black Boots or Shoes.
d. Unit Assistants are to identify themselves when on duty by wearing a Name
Badge. The badge is to have white lettering on a blue background and is to consist
only of the words “Unit Assistant” with the name of the individual beneath.
0415. GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
1. Gold on Scarlet V shaped stripes, 13mm wide, 127mm across top. Worn point upwards
on the left arm with the inner angle of the lowest stripe 7mm above the point of the sleeve
slash on the RM Blue Tunic. When more than one Badge is worn the distance between
them is to be 5mm measured perpendicularly.
2. Good Conduct Badges are to be worn only by Royal Marines Cadets, Marine Cadet 2nd
Class and Marine Cadet 1st Class. GCB’s are to be removed if the Cadet attains JNCO
level (LCpl & above).
0416. BRANCH, SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION, PROFICIENCY BADGES AND SPECIAL
BADGES
1. Stars and Crowns.
Stars and crowns are added to the basic specialist qualification badges to indicate the
classes of qualification as follows:
a. Advanced Instructor crown above, one star below the branch badge.
b. Instructor crown above the branch badge.
c.
Cadet 1st class two stars above the branch badge.
d. Cadet 2nd class one star above the branch badge.
e. Cadet 3rd class the branch badge.
f.
Sergeants right arm, with the chevrons overlapping the branch badge, Colour
Sergeants right arm, 8mm above point of slash.
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2. Royal Marines Cadets Specialist Qualification and Proficiency Badges.
a. Gold on Black lower left arm, 6mm from point of slash to edge of Badge. Only
one Specialisation Badge is to be worn. Lord Lieutenants Cadet/Lord
Mayor’s/Mayor’s Cadet/Navy Board Cadet Badge should be worn on top of
any specialist Badges
b. Gold on Black lower left arm, 6mm from point of slash to edge of Badge. Only
one Proficiency is to be worn if a Specialisation Badge is worn. A maximum of
two Proficiency Badges are to be worn if no specialisation Badge is worn.
Proficiency Badges are only to be worn on the left arm, if two Badges are worn
the highest grade to the top.
c. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Frimley Park Leadership Badge are worn on
the right arm, 32mm from point of seam to edge of Badge.
d. Frimley Park Badge is worn above D of E both of which are superior to other
Proficiency Badges.
e. Royal Marines Cadets awarded the Frimley Park Leadership Badge may wear
it only on the right sleeve of their combat jacket 50mm below the epaulette or
6mm below the NRA Cadets One Hundred badge if worn.
3. Flying Badges.
RN pilot’s wings comprising gold embroidered wings extended behind a silver fouled
anchor with a crown above with a laurel wreath are to be worn by all entitled
personnel. The badge is worn as follows:
a. Blue, lovat tunic and shirts - centrally 64mm above the top row of medal
ribbons, or if no medal ribbons are worn, 64mm above the left breast pocket.
b. Mess jackets - worn immediately below the Corps badge on the left lapel,
miniature medals being lowered accordingly.
c. Combat dress - worn in the same position as on blue, lovat tunic.
SRMO to authorise in all cases
4. Parachute Dress
The Army pattern parachutist badge, a parachute with wings, should be worn on the
right arm 51mm below the shoulder seam, by personnel who are qualified
parachutists as follows (see para 0309):
a. Blue tunics - the full sized badge in gold on blue.
b. Lovat tunics - a two-thirds size badge in gold on green.
c. Mess jackets - the miniature badge (length 51mm, height 20mm) gold on
scarlet.
d. Stone Shirts and CS95 - the full-sized badge in light blue on khaki drill.
SRMO to authorise in all cases
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5. Gibraltar Cup Winners
All Royal Marines Cadets from the Detachments which are Gibraltar Cup
contenders are permitted to wear a White Lanyard on the Left Shoulder in Blue Dress
uniform, in the same manner as the King’s Squad Lanyard for that year only.
6. RMC National Drill Winners
The Royal Marines Cadets from the Detachment which wins the National Drill
Competition are permitted to wear the Chin Strap on their Cap in Blue Dress uniform.
The chin strap is worn down and must be worn with a second chin strap, in the same
manner as the King’s Squad. It is to be removed on the last day before the next
National Drill Competition. This entitlement ONLY applies when the winning
detachment is formed as a body and not as individuals.
0417. ROYAL MARINE CADET SHOULDER FLASHES
1. Officers, WOs, SNCOs and Cadets. All RMC CFAVs and Cadets that wear the
jersey wool heavy are to wear a red on black “Royal Marines Cadets” shoulder flash
on both sleeves. The badge is to be sewn centrally with its upper edge touching the
shoulder seams.
2. A black on green “Royal Marines Cadets” shoulder flash is to be worn by all RMC
CFAVs and Cadets that wear CS95. The flash is to be attached centrally with its
upper edge 7mm below the shoulder seams.
0418. BUTTONS
1. Corps button. Raised round button, anodised or bronze. At the centre a fouled
anchor under a crown surrounded by a double rim enclosing the words ‘Royal
Marines’, and this in turn surrounded by a laurel wreath. In two sizes - 25mm and
20mm; the smaller button for pockets and shoulder straps.
2. Lion and crown button. Raised round button with mounted lion and crown in silver.
Worn on caps, Officers mess jacket and Officers, WO’s and SNCO’s mess waistcoats.
0419. LANYARDS
Lanyard Blue Officers’ Pattern. Braid of viscose rayon on cotton core. One end
constructed with a loop closed with a Turk’s head knot. Length of lanyard shall be no less
than 800mm to be worn looped over the left shoulder. The running end is to be passed into
the left side of the breast pocket and not allowed to hang loosely in a bight. Also worn by
Warrant Officer 1s.
0420. ROYAL MARINE DRUMMERS BADGE
The official RM Drummer Badge may be worn by entitled Cadet NCOs immediately above the
rank chevrons. The badge is worn in the same position if the cadet is not a NCO.
0421. UNION FLAG SHOULDER PATCH
A Small Union Flag may be worn on all CS95 garments if issued on the left arm 60mm from
the shoulder seam to the top of the badge worn centrally.
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Appendix 2
2011 Edition
CHAPTER 4
ANNEX A
RMC DRESS TABLES
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1A DRESS - FORMAL DRESS/UNDRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:



When receiving HM The Queen, other crowned
heads or heads of state.
Inspection by Flag Officers.


Funerals, divisions and other appropriate
Ceremonial events.
Major ceremonial, armed & officers of the
Guard.
RNP or inspections by DO, ADO or Coy Cdr.
DESCRIPTION
Officers












2.
3.







Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge (1)
RM Blue tunic
RM Blue trousers
White long sleeved shirt
Black tie
Officer pattern lanyard (2)
Black socks
Officer pattern boots/Wellington boots(3)
Sam Browne (4)
Sword
Brown cape gloves
Braces
DECORATION/MEDALS

Collar and/or broad Riband
NOTES:
1.
Warrant Officers & SNCOs





4.
5.











Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge (1)
RM Blue tunic
RM Blue trousers
Officer pattern lanyard (2)
Black socks
Army pattern boots (3)
Sam Browne/Sword Belt/White belt/Scarlet
Sash (4)
Frog and bayonet (5)
Sword/Rifle (5)
Gloves (6)
Braces

Up to 4 stars of orders
Worn during religious services by female
personnel.
Officers and WO1s only.
Wellington boots and spurs are worn by Lt
Colonels and above. WO1s wear officer pattern
boots. WO2s and below wear Army Pattern
Boots.
Cadets
Up to 3 neck decorations
SNCOs wear white belt & scarlet sash; WO1s
wear Sam Browne. WO2s wear a sword belt and
scarlet sash. Sam Browne always worn with frog,
whether carrying swords or not.
Swords/Rifles are carried on parade or when
ordered.
6.
7.
8.
Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge (1)
RM Blue tunic
RM Blue trousers
Black socks
Army pattern boots (3)
White belt (4 & 8)
Scarlet sash (7)
Frog and bayonet (5)
Rifle (5)
White Gloves (6)
Braces

Medals
Officers, WOs wear brown cape gloves; the
remainder wear white gloves.
Worn by Cadet Sergeants only.
Cadet Sergeant wears the Locket union belt
buckle.
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1B DRESS - FORMAL DRESS “ PARADE LOVATS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Inspection by Flag Officers


Minor ceremonial occasions as an alternative to 1A
dress
Other occasions as ordered.
DESCRIPTION
Officers











Beret RM with anodised beret badge (1)
Lovat tunic
Lovat trousers
Lanyards (2)
Stone long sleeved shirt
Light khaki braided tie
Lovat/green socks
Sam Browne (3)
Sword (4)
Officer pattern boots
Brown cape gloves (6)
Warrant Officers & SNCOs












Cadets
Beret RM with anodised beret badge (1)
Lovat tunic
Lovat trousers
Lanyard (2)
Stone long sleeved shirt
Khaki drab tie (5)
Socks combat general service
Sam Browne/Sword Belt/White Belt/Scarlet
Sash (4)
Frog and bayonet
Sword/Rifle (4)
Army pattern/officer pattern boots
Gloves (6)

Cadets wear 1A Dress - Full Dress “Blues”
5.
6.
WO1s wear an Officers light khaki braided tie.
WOs wear brown cape gloves; the remainder
wear white gloves.
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Up to two stars of orders
NOTES:
1. Worn during religious services by female
personnel.
2. Blue officers pattern lanyard on left shoulder.
Only worn by Officers and WO1’s.


1 neck decoration
Medals
3.
SNCOs wear white belt & scarlet sash; WO1s
wear Sam Browne. WOs wear a sword belt and
scarlet sash. Sam Browne always worn with
frog, whether carrying swords or not.
Swords/rifles are carried on parade or when
ordered.
4.
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1C DRESS – SEMI FORMAL DRESS “LOVATS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:
 Occasions of duty or minor ceremonial
 Ceremonial inspections (District Officer)


Memorial services unless ordered to the convening
authority
Pre-RNP or inspections by DO, ADO or Troop
Commander
DESCRIPTION
Officers









Warrant Officers & SNCO’S









Beret RM with anodised beret badge (1)
Lovat tunic
Lovat trousers
Lanyards (2)
Stone long sleeved shirt
Light khaki braided tie
Lovat/green socks (3)
Cloth belt
Officer pattern boots

Beret RM with anodised beret badge (1)
Lovat tunic
Lovat trousers
Lanyard (4)
Stone long sleeved shirt
Khaki drab tie (4)
Socks combat general service (3)
Scarlet sash (WO2s & SNCOs Only)
Cloth belt
Army pattern shoes (5)
Cadets
Cadets wear 1A Dress - Full Dress “Blues”
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Medal Ribbons
NOTES:
1. Worn during religious services by female
personnel.
2. Blue officers pattern lanyard on left shoulder.
3.
4.
5.
Lovat coloured socks should be purchased or
socks combat general service worn.
WO1s wear an Officers light khaki braided tie and
officer pattern lanyard.
WO1s wear officer pattern shoes.
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2A DRESS – FORMAL EVENING DRESS “MESS DRESS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


Official or public balls, dinners and evening receptions of the formal nature
Full ceremonial evening events
DESCRIPTION
Officers









Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge (1)
Scarlet mess jacket
Blue mess waistcoat
White Marcella shirt
Blue mess trousers (2&3)
Black bow tie
Black socks black tights
Wellington boots/black shoes black officers pattern
shoes
Warrant Officers & SNCOs








Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Scarlet mess jacket
Blue mess waistcoat
White Marcella shirt
Blue mess trousers (2&3)
Black bow tie
Black socks black tights
Black shoes
Broad Riband
NOTES:
1.
Blues trousers are to be worn by female
personnel.





Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Blue tunic
Blue trousers
Cloth belt
Black shoes
(optionally; JNCOs may wear white shirt, blue trousers,
red cummerbund and black bow tie for mess dinners
etc)
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Cadets


2.
3.
Up to four stars of order
One neck decoration
Red cummerbund compulsory for female
officers & SNCOs in place of blue mess
waistcoat.
Officers not in possession of mess dress
should wear civilian equivalent in evening
dress with miniature medals and

4.
Miniature medals
WOs/SNCOs not in possess of mess dress
should wear 1A with blue cloth and medals or
civilian equivalent in evening dress with
miniature medals and decorations.
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2B DRESS - FORMAL EVENING DRESS “MESS UNDRESS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


Dinner when 2A dress is not appropriate
Evening dances and entertainment.
DESCRIPTION
Officers
As for 2A dress for other officers
Warrant Officers & SNCOs
As for 2A dress
Cadets
As for 2 A dress
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

Up to two stars of order


One neck decoration
Miniature medals
.
NOTES:
1. Civilian equivalent is black tie with medals and
decorations as above
2. Kit with accoutrements may, optionally be worn by
male personnel in place of blue mess trousers,
black socks and shoes.
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2C DRESS - INFORMAL EVENING DRESS “RED SEA RIG”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Informal evening uniform in ships and
establishments.
DESCRIPTION
Officers







Cap RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Shoulder rank boards (1)
White short sleeved shirt with epaulettes
Red cummerbund
Blue trousers (2)
Black socks
Black shoes
Warrant Officers & SNCO’S

Cadets

Half Lovats - 3A dress
Half Lovats - 3A dress
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
Optional, but anodised rank badges should be
worn a white side
NOT mess trousers
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3A DRESS – GENERAL DUTY DRESS “HALF LOVATS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Semi formal day rig worn in camp and for day to
day duties
DESCRIPTION
Officers








Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt (1, 3 & 5)
Lanyards
Lovat trousers (2)
Corps pattern belt
Bronze RMR’s (3&5)
Lovat/combat socks
Black shoes (4)
Warrant Officers & SNCOs








Cadets







Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt (1 & 5)
Lanyard (WO1s only)
Lovat trousers (2)
Corps pattern belt
Cloth ‘SC’ badge (5)
Lovat/combat socks/black socks
Black shoes (4)
Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt (1)
Lovat trousers (2)
Corps pattern belt
Bronze ‘Marine Cadet SCC’ shoulder titles
Lovat/combat/black socks
Black shoes (4)
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. Collar worn open.
2. Barrack dress trousers, not from suit.
3. Worn on shoulder strap. Officers also wear bronze
rank insignia on strap or on slides.
4.
5.
Officer pattern/Army pattern boots, WO1s
wear officer pattern shoes.
Officers, WOs and SNCOs wear cloth
square ‘SC’ badge on both arms.
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3B DRESS – GENERAL DUTY DRESS “TRAINING RIG”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Informal day rig worn in camp and for day to day
duties in summer months and hot climates
DESCRIPTION
Officers






Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
Warrant Officers & SNCOs






Cadets






Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. Worn with sleeves rolled up.
2. Officers wear black on green rank slides in camp.
Worn with elastics (not supplied) around top of boot.
4. CS95 webbing belt.
5. CS95 jacket/waterproofs may be worn as
ordered/required.
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3C DRESS – GENERAL DUTY DRESS “HALF LOVATS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Semi formal day rig worn in camp and for day
to day duties
DESCRIPTION
Officers







Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt
Lovat trousers (1)
Corps pattern belt
Lovat/combat socks
Jersey wool heavy
Black shoes (2)
Warrant Officers & SNCOs







Cadets







Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt
Lovat trousers (1)
Corps pattern belt
Lovat/combat socks
Jersey wool heavy
Black shoes (2&3)
Beret RM, with RM anodised cap badge
Stone short sleeved shirt
Lovat trousers (1)
Corps pattern belt
Lovat/combat socks
Jersey wool heavy
Black shoes (2)
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
Barrack dress trousers, not from suit.
Officer’s pattern/Army pattern boots, white belts
and WOs/SNCOs scarlet sashes may be ordered
when appropriate.
WO1s wear officer pattern shoes.
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3D DRESS – GENERAL DUTY DRESS “TRAINING RIG”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Informal day rig worn in camp and for day to
day duties in winter months and cold climates
DESCRIPTION
Officers







Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers
Combat Jacket (5)
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
Warrant Officers & SNCOs







Cadets







Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt
CS95 trousers
Combat Jacket (5)
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
CS95 shirt
CS95 trousers
Combat Jacket (5)
Rank slides (2)
Belt
Boots
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
Officers wear black on green rank slides in camp.
DPM rank slides are only worn on field exercises.
Worn with elastics (not supplied) around top of
boot.
4.
5.
6.
CS95 webbing belt.
CS95 jacket/waterproofs may be worn as
ordered/required.
Olive green T-shirt may be worn under
CS95 when ordered.
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4 DRESS – COMBAT DRESS “COMBATS”
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

Exercises and field training
DESCRIPTION
Officers









Helmet/Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
T shirt
Shirt (2&3)
Fleece (1,2&3)
DPM trousers (3)
DPM field jacket (3)
Combat boots (2)
Gaiters (2&3)
Gloves (2&3)
Warrant Officers & SNCOs









Cadets









Helmet/Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
T shirt
Shirt (2&3)
Fleece (1,2&3)
DPM trousers (3)
DPM field jacket (3)
Combat boots (2)
Gaiters (2&3)
Gloves (2&3)
Helmet/Beret RM, with RM bronze badge
T shirt
Shirt (2&3)
Fleece (1,2&3)
DPM trousers (3)
DPM field jacket (3)
Combat boots (2)
Gaiters (2&3)
Gloves (2&3)
.
DECORATION/MEDALS:

None
NOTES:
1. As required/ordered.
2. Appropriate to environment.
3. Combat soldier 95.
4. Waterproofs may be worn as ordered/required.
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ANNEX B
ROYAL MARINES CADETS
OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS,
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS & CADETS
ILLUSTRATIONS OF RMC BADGES
OF RANK/RATE & OTHER INSIGNIA
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ROYAL MARINES CADETS SHOULDER BADGES AND OTHER INSIGNA
(All RMC CFAVs and Cadets wear all the badges below)
SCC Badge (Circular)
(Gold on Blue)
(Gold on Lovat)
(Black on Green)
(White on Stones)
Royal Marines Cadets Shoulder Flash
(Red on Black)
(Black on Green)
RMC Shoulder Title
(Anodised and Bronze)
ROYAL MARINES CADETS OFFICERS
CAP/BERET
BADGE
Officers (Divided Badge)
(Anodised or Bronze)
BUTTONS (ANODISED & BRONZE)
Corps Button
COLLAR BADGE
Chin Strap (Cap)
(Gilded Metal)
CAP/PEAK
Brigadier, Colonel & Lt Colonel
Major and below
OFFICERS RANK BADGES (No. 1A (Anodised), 1B and 1C (Bronze))
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
nd
2 Lieutenant
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OFFICERS CHEST & SHOULDER SLIDES (Black on Green)
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
nd
2 Lieutenant
ROYAL MARINES BADGES
Pilot
Observer
Parachute Wings
WARRANT OFFICERS AMD SNCOs
CAP/BERET BADGE
Warrant Officer
(Officers divided badge. Anodised or bronze)
SNCOs
(Composite badge. Anodised or Bronze)
COLLAR BADGE
SHOULDER TITLE
Warrant Officer
(Officers collar badge)
RMC Shoulder Title
(Anodised & Bronze)
BUTTONS
Corps Button
Chin Strap (Cap)
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WARRANT OFFICERS AMD SNCOs
RANK BADGES
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Colour Sergeant
(for blue dress)
Colour Sergeant
(for lovat dress)
Sergeant/
Probationary/Acting
Sergeant
ARM AND CHEST SLIDES
ARM BADGES (BLACK ON GREEN)
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Colour Sergeant
Sergeant
Probationary/Acting
Sergeant
Warrant Officer 1
Warrant Officer 2
Colour Sergeant
Sergeant
Probationary/Acting
Sergeant
CHEST SLIDES (SAND ON DPM)
WARRANT OFFICERS AND SNCOs
ROYAL MARINE SHOULDER BADGES AND OTHER INSIGNA
Union Flag
(Coloured)
Pilot
Observer
Parachute (Wings)
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SNCO’s
PHYSICAL TRAINING SPECIALITY QUALIFICAION
ADVANCED PHYSICAL TRAINING
PHYSICAL TRAINING
DRILL LEADER SPECIALITY QUALIFICATION
ROYAL MARINES DRILL LEADER SECOND CLASS
Only to be worn by those who have successfully
completed RM Drill Leaders Course at CTCRM
Lympstone.
RMC ADULT DRILL
LEADER
NATIONAL RMC ADVANCED DRILL
LEADER
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ROYAL MARINES CADETS
CAP/BERET, COLLAR BADGE AND BUTTONS
Beret/Cap Badge
Collar Badge
Corps Button
Chin Strap (Cap)
RANK BADGES
NO RANK WORN
White Tape
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Lance
Corporal
Marine Cadet 1
Class
st
Marine Cadet 2nd
Class/ Marine
Cadet and Recruit
ARM AND CHEST SLIDES
ARM BADGES (BLACK ON GREEN)
Cadet Sergeant
Cadet Corporal
Cadet Lance
Corporal
White Tape
NO RANK WORN
Marine Cadet 1st
class
Marine Cadet 2nd
Class/ Marine
Cadet and Recruit
White Tape
NO RANK WORN
CHEST SLIDE (SAND ON DPM)
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ROYAL MARINES CADETS
RMC Shoulder Title
ROYAL MARINES CADETS GOOD CONDUCT BADGES
1 Year
2 Year
3 Year
Good Conduct Badges are to be worn only by Marine Cadets, Marine Cadet 2nd Class and Marine
Cadet 1st Class. GCBs are to be removed if the Cadet attains JNCO level (LCpl & above).
ROYAL MARINES CADETS – CADET ADVANCED SIGNALS
Advanced Signals
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ANNEX C
ROYAL MARINES CADETS
OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS,
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS & CADETS
ILLUSTRATIONS OF RMC BADGES
OF RANK & OTHER INSIGNIA
POSITIONS
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CADET
SERGEANT
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May 2011
COLOUR SERGEANT
WARRANT OFFICER
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OFFICER
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ANNEX D
SCC & RMC SPECIAL ORDERS OF
DRESS
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CHEFS AND COOKS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

The following special dress is to be worn
by Chefs/Cooks when working in the
galley, purchased at their own expense.
At other times they are to conform to the “Rig
of the Day”
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC Officers





Chefs Hat
Chefs white jersey (1)
Chefs check trousers
Chefs apron
Safety boots or shoes
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates & SNCOs





Chefs Hat
Chefs white jersey (1)
Chefs check trousers
Chefs apron
Safety boots or shoes
SCC & RMC Cadets





Chefs Hat
Chefs white jersey (1)
Chefs check trousers
Chefs apron
Safety boots or shoes
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
White T-Shirt may be worn under chefs white
jacket
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SCC DRILL INSTRUCTORS AND CADET DRILL INSTRUCTORS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by qualified Drill Instructors and Cadet Drill
Instructors on occasions when they will be
participating in Parade & Ceremonial when
acting as Parade Staff. At all other times

Ceremonial occasions outside the Unit,
e.g. Remembrance Day, Trafalgar Day.
Ceremonial parades within the Unit eg.
Royal Navy Parade and Formal Visits.
they are to conform to the “Rig of the Day”
DESCRIPTION
SCC Officers




No. 1B
Whistle and Chain (1&3)
Black parade cane (2, 3 & 6)
RN pattern parade boots
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates




SCC Cadets



No 1B
Whistle and chain (1 & 3)
Pace stick (2, 3 & 7)
RN pattern parade boots
No. 1B
Whistle and chain (4, 5 & 8)
RN pattern parade boots
DECORATION/MEDALS

As for No. 1B
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
Chain worn around and under the jacket collar
and whistle placed in the left hand top pocket.
Chain pulled taught across the chest. (BJ Only)
If they possess one.
Only worn and carried by qualified Drill Instructors
when acting as members of the parade staff.
4.
5.
The chain is worn, pinned from the left shoulder
under the collar and the whistle tucked into the V
point of the jumper class II blue diagonal serge.
The chain makes a loop.
Petty Officer Cadets are NOT to wear the whistle
and chain if they are a member of the
guard/squad.
6.
7.
8.
See Chapter 2, Section 1, Para 0222 / 5.
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates carry a pace
stick.
Cadets are not to carry or use a cane or pace
stick.
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SCC DRILL INSTRUCTORS AND CADET DRILL INSTRUCTORS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by qualified Drill Instructors and Cadet Drill
Instructors on occasions when they will be
participating in Parade & Ceremonial when
acting as Parade Staff. At all other times
they are to conform to the rig of the day.

On ceremonial rehearsals for outside
parades.
When teaching drill, within the Unit or at
District, Area or National levels.
DESCRIPTION
SCC Officers




No. 3A, 3B or 3C (1)
Whistle and chain (2&3)
Black parade cane (2,3&6)
RN pattern parade boots
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates




SCC Cadets



No.3A, 3B or 3C (1)
Whistle and chain (2&3)
Pace stick (2,3&6)
RN pattern parade boots
2c’s or 4’s (1)
Whistle and chain (2&3)
RN pattern parade boots
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
As ordered
The whistle is to be worn with the chain of the
whistle secured around the right hand front belt
loop of the uniform trousers with the whistle itself
in the right hand pocket.
3.
4.
If they possess one.
Only worn and carried by qualified Drill instructors
when acting as members of the parade staff.
5.
6.
7.
See Chapter 2, Section 1, Para 0222 / 5.
Warrant Officers & Senior Rates carry a pace
stick.
Cadets are not to carry or use a cane or pace
stick.
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RMC DRILL LEADERS AND CADET DRILL LEADERS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by qualified Drill Leaders and Cadet Drill
Leaders on occasions when they will be
participating in Parade and Ceremonial
and acting as Parade staff. At all other
Ceremonial occasions outside the Unit e.g.
Remembrance Day, Trafalgar Day.

Ceremonial parades within the Unit, e.g.
Royal Navy Parade & Formal visits.
times they are to conform to the “Rig and of the
Day”.
DESCRIPTION
RMC Officers

N/A
Warrant Officers & SNCOS


RMC Cadets

No. 1A or 1B (1)
Pace stick (2,3&4)
No 1A (5)
DECORATION/MEDALS

As for No. 1A and 1B
NOTES:
1.
2.
As Ordered
Only carried by qualified Drill Leaders when
acting as members of the parade staff.
3.
RMC Warrant Officers will only carry a cane if
they have been appointed First Drill, Chief
Instructor or Parade Sergeant Major, authorised
by the SRMO or CRSM.
4. SNCOs carry a pace stick.
5. Cadets are not to carry or use a cane or pace
stick.
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RMC DRILL LEADERS AND CADET DRILL LEADERS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by qualified Drill Leaders and Cadet Drill
Leaders on occasions when participating
in Parade and Ceremonial events and
acting as Parade staff. At all other times they

On ceremonial rehearsals for outside
parades.
When teaching Drill within the Unit, at
District, Area or National Levels.
are to conform to the “Rig of the Day”
DESCRIPTION
RMC Officers

N/A
Warrant Officers & SNCOs


RMC Cadets

No. 3A or 2C (1)
Pace stick (2,3&4)
No. 3A or 2C (1 & 5)
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
As ordered.
Only carried by qualified Drill Leaders when
acting as members of the parade staff.
RMC Warrant Officer’s will only carry a cane if
they have been appointed First Drill, Chief
Instructor or Parade Sergeant Major, authorised
by the SRMO or CRSM.
4.
5.
SNCOs carry a pace stick.
Cadets are not to carry or use a cane or pace
stick.
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PIPING AND SIDE PARTIES
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

The following special dress is to be worn
by cadets when piping and as a member
of a side party. At all other times they are
to conform to the “Rig of the Day”.
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC Officers

N/A
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates & SNCOs

SCC & RM Cadets


N/A
No. 1B
Boatswain’s call (1)
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
The chain is worn around the neck under the
jumper class II blue diagonal serge or outside the
collar (RMC). Bluejackets tuck the call inside the
‘V’ of the jumper class II blue diagonal serge with
the chain hanging down in two bights either side
and below the ‘V’. Royal Marines Cadets tuck the
call into the top left breast pocket. The chain is
allowed to form a bight down the front of the
body.
2.
Suitably qualified Cadets may wear the
boatswain’s call and chain in place of a lanyard
when NOT on duty, within the Unit and with the
Commanding Officers permission. The
boatswain’s call and chain is NOT to be worn by
Cadets attending National Courses or Camps, or
when parading with cadets from other Units.
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PT A DRESS (TROUSERS)
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

in PT/sports events or Instruction. At other
times they are to conform to the “Rig of the
Day”
The following special dress is to be worn
by SCC & RMC Physical Training
Officers/Warrant Officers/Senior Rates,
SNCOs and Cadets on occasions when
they will be participating
PT A Dress is worn by all branch members
engaged on indoor instructional sports
duties between May and September each
year.
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC CFAVs






Service Pattern white jacket (1)
PT Vest/T-Shirt (2,3&4)
Elastic blue snake belt (5)
Trousers (6)
Socks (7)
White plain trainers (8)
SCC & RM Cadets




PT vest/T Shirt (2,3&4)
Elastic blue snake belt (5)
Socks (7)
White plain trainers (8)
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Only to be worn by qualified Advanced Instructors
PT badge 7.5cm down from the centre of top
PT Vest/T Shirt (Blue trim SCC, Red trim RMC)
T Shirts worn by all females
5.
Service pattern blue (SCC) elasticised waist belt
is to be worn at all times with trousers and white
shorts with belt loops.
6.
7.
All PT personnel are to wear plain white sports
socks only.
Clean, plain white, approved pattern trainers only
which should be purchased locally.
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PT B DRESS (SHORTS)
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


in PT/sports events or Instruction. At other
times they are to conform to the “Rig of
the Day”
The following special dress is to be worn
by SCC & RMC Physical Training
Officers/Warrant Officers/Senior Rates,
SNCOs and Cadets on occasions when
they will be participating
PT B Dress is worn by all PT branch
members engaged on indoor instructional
sports duties between May and September
each year. Additionally, when appropriate,
PT trousers.
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC CFAVs






Service Pattern white jacket (1)
PT Vest/T Shirt (2,3&4)
Elastic blue snake belt (5)
White Shorts
Socks (6)
White plain trainers (7)
SCC & RM Cadets





PT Vest/T Shirt (2,3&4)
Elastic blue snake belt (5)
White shorts
Socks (6)
White plain trainers (7)
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Only to be worn by qualified Advanced Instructors
PT badge 7.5cm down from the centre of top.
PT Vest/T Shirt (Blue trim SCC, red trim RMC)
T Shirts worn by all females
5.
Service pattern blue (SCC) elasticised waist belt
is to be worn at all times with trousers and white
shorts with belt loops.
6.
7.
All PT personnel are to wear plain white sports
socks only.
Clean, plain white, approved pattern trainers only
which should be purchased locally.
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PT C1 DRESS (TRACKSUIT/FOUL WEATHER)
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:

The following special dress is to be worn
by SCC & RMC Physical Training
Officers/Warrant Officers/Senior Rates,
SNCOs on occasions when they will be
participating in PT/sports events or
Instruction. At other times they are to
conform to the “Rig of the Day”.

PT C1 Dress is a general utility rig to be
worn by all PT branch members, whilst
instructing, coaching, officiating or working
outdoors. Additionally, when appropriate,
sports dress for the activity being pursued
may be worn.
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RM CADETS
SCC & RMC CFAVs





PT Vest/T Shirt (1,2&3)
Grey sweat top (4)
Tracksuit (5)
Socks (6)
Trainers (7)

N/A
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
PT badge 7.5cm down from centre top.
PT Vest/T Shirt (Blue trim SCC, Red trim RMC)
T-Shirts worn by all females.
4.
5.
Optionally, the service grey sweat top may be
worn, but only as an undergarment which must
display the appropriate branch badge, centrally
positioned on the chest.
Only service issue PT tracksuit is to be worn,
displaying the appropriate branch badge
positioned on the left breast.
6.
7.
All PT personnel are to wear plain, white sports
socks only.
Outdoor service issue trainers only or foot wear
appropriate to the activity.
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PT D DRESS
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by SCC & RMC Physical training
Officers/Warrant Officers/Senior Rates,
SNCOs on occasions when they will be
participating in PT/Sports events or
Instruction. At other times they are to
conform to the “Rig of the Day”.
PT D Dress should be worn during warm
weather (May to September)
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC CFAVs





PT Vest/T Shirt (1,2&3)
Grey sweat top (4)
Blue Shorts (5)
Socks (6)
Trainers (7)
SCC & RM Cadets

N/A
DECORATION/MEDALS

None
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
PT badge 7.5cm down from centre top.
PT Vest/T Shirt (Blue trim SCC, Red trim RMC)
T-Shirts worn by all females.
4.
5.
Optionally, the service grey sweat top may be
worn, which must display the appropriate branch
badge, centrally positioned on the chest.
Only service issue PT blue shorts are to be worn.
6.
7.
All PT personnel are to wear plain, white sports
socks only.
Clean, plain white approved pattern, service issue
training shoes.
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SHOOTING & WEAPONS TRAINING
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR:


The following special dress is to be worn
by SCC staff running Range or Weapon
training, purchased at their own expense,
when attending or supervising authorised
range activities. At all other times they are
to conform to the “Rig of the Day”.
Cadets and staff engaged in range or
weapons training in the field with RMC
Cadets.
DESCRIPTION
SCC & RMC Officers







Beret
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers (2)
Rank/Rate slides
Belt (3)
Boots
CS95 Combat/Waterproof Jacket as required
(5)
Warrant Officers, Senior Rates & SNCOs







SCC & RM Cadets







Beret
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers (2)
Rank/Rate slides
Belt (3)
Boots
CS95 Combat/Waterproof Jacket as required (5)
Beret
CS95 shirt (1)
CS95 trousers (2)
Rank/Rate slides
Belt (3)
Boots
CS95 Combat/Waterproof Jacket as required
(5)
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Worn with sleeves rolled up.
Worn with elastics (not supplied) around top of
boot.
Black on green rank/rate slides
CS95 web belt
5.
6.
7.
CS95 jacket/waterproofs may be worn as
ordered/required
Shirts may be worn outside of the trousers when
ordered
Jersey wool heavy or service pattern fleece may
be worn in inclement weather
8.
9.
SCC staff not in possession of all the above are
to wear No. 4s with jersey (appropriate to
environment). A RN windproof jacket or foul
weather jacket may be worn.
A mixture of the above uniform is NOT permitted.
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CHAPTER 5
ORDERS & DECORATIONS,
MEDALS & MEDAL RIBBONS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
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0501. AUTHORITY FOR WEAR
1. The Queen’s Regulations for the Royal Navy, BR3 Naval Personnel Management and
JSP 761 Honours and Awards in the Armed Forces govern the wearing of orders,
decorations and medals on naval uniforms. The following instructions are a summary of
those regulations in the context of SCC personnel.
2. It is forbidden to wear any orders, decorations or medals without authority. Foreign
orders, decorations and medals may be worn only when the Sovereign’s permission has
been given. This may be sought by application to the Captain Sea Cadets
0502. TERMS OF ISSUE
1. The insignia of orders, decorations and medals and the ribbons to which they are
attached are issued gratuitously on presentation.
2. Brooches for medals and medal ribbons are available from military tailors and similar
suppliers. All SCC personnel purchase these items as required at their own expense and
arrange for the mounting of medals privately.
3. Replacement brooches and ribbons are purchased as required.
4. Miniatures, ribbons and brooches for miniature medals and ribbons are not provided but
may be purchased privately at the individual’s expense.
0503. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Orders, decorations, medals and medal ribbons are to be worn arranged in the order of sequence (or
seniority), a reduced summary of which is shown in Annex I. The number of each type of insignia of
orders which may be worn with various dresses is shown in the Table of Dresses (Chapter 3 Annex
A (SCC), Chapter 4 Annex A (RMC)). Guidance for orders, decorations and medals not listed should
be sought from MSSCHQ.
0504. MEDALS (INCLUDING BADGES OF THE 4TH AND 5TH CLASSES OF ORDERS AND
DECORATIONS WORN AS MEDALS)
1. Medals, suspended from their ribbons, are to be worn on the left breast in one line, with
the highest in seniority at the end furthest from the shoulder. Medals awarded by a
society for bravery in saving human life, if specially authorised to be worn, are to be worn
on the right breast, similarly to those on the left and on the same horizontal line. All
medals are worn obverse outwards, i.e. with the head of the Sovereign showing.
2. The ribbons are to be suspended from a bar, which they must completely cover, without
gaps. The bar should be disposed centrally in the space available, without projecting
outward beyond the shoulder or inward beyond the opening of the coat, or beyond the
centre of a tunic or coat without opening. When the medals are too many to be
suspended from the bar so as to be fully seen, they are to overlap, the most senior
showing in full. In the case of Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and SNCOs below officer,
medals should, however, overlap when ever three or more are worn, the length of the bar
to be 95mm for three medals up to a maximum of 171mm for larger numbers.
3. The bar should be of the brooch type, with the pin inserted through beckets sewn to the
garment. It may, if necessary, come over the lapel of the garment, except when a rifle is
carried, when the bar should be under the lapel, as a protection for the medals.
4. The medal bar is worn immediately above the top row of medal ribbons if sewn to the
garment, or in the same position, and using the same beckets, as the top row of
detachable ribbons if not.
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5. The length of medal ribbons for medals of normal size is to be 44mm. When two or more
medals are worn, the length of ribbons of medals of other than normal size should be
adjusted so that the lowest points of the medals are all in line. A 44mm medal ribbon will
accommodate four clasps or bars: if more than four are worn the length of ribbon should
be adjusted as necessary, leaving 13mm clear ribbon above the top clasp/bar.
6. When medals are worn with garments on which medal ribbons are sewn, care must be
taken that the ribbons are completely covered. If necessary a piece of material can be
attached to the medal bar for this purpose.
7.
Medals may be worn loose or court mounted by all SCC Officers, Warrant Officers,
Senior Rates and SNCOs irrespective of number. For court mounting, the ribbons are
mounted on a frame of which the lower edge is in line with the centre of the medals.
Commencing from the lower edge of the frame each ribbon runs over the upper edge and
down to the ring of the medal. The medals are stitched down to the ribbons. Where
more than one has been awarded, the ribbons are to be suspended from a bar, which
should be of the brooch type, with the pin inserted through beckets sewn to the garment.
All medal mounting for SCC personnel is arranged privately at the individual’s own
expense.
0505. MINIATURE MEDALS
1. These are half the size of the insignia which they represent and on ribands 29mm long,
are worn in the same manner as full-sized medals.
2. Miniature medals are worn with number 2A/2B Mess Dress/Undress on the lapel of the
mess jacket. They may extend over the lapel towards the shoulder but not beyond the
lapel on the inner side. The position on RMC Officers/WOs/SNCOs mess jackets is:
19mm below the Globe and laurel badge.
0506. MEDAL RIBBONS
1. When ribbons are worn apart from the orders, decorations and medals themselves a
ribbon is worn for each medal, etc. The ribbon is the same for all classes of an order.
The ribbon is to be worn from the date of the official notification of the award.
2. Length of ribbons to be worn: SCC, and personnel - 13mm, but with more than five rows
ribbons 10mm long may be worn. RMC - 10mm all cases.
3. The width of the ribbon is to be that of the ribbon attached to the order, decoration or
medal itself. For orders, the width is that of the ribbon of the lowest class. The normal
width in each case is 32mm.
4. The ribbons can be sewn on the garments or mounted on a detachable, brooch-type bar
similar to the medal bar is to be used, with the pin inserted through beckets sewn in the
correct positions. The ribbons are to be arranged in one or more rows as required,
without either gaps or overlapping, in order of seniority as for medals, starting at the
inside end of the top or only row. The rows should be 6mm apart for officers and Marines
and 3mm for others, but officers and Marines may reduce the distance apart if necessary
to accommodate a large number. The ribbons of orders, decorations and medals for
which only private permission to wear has been given are not to be sewn on the
garments.
Clasps may be awarded for service subsequent to the award of the medal. They are
cupro-nickel and are to be sewn on to the ribbon by which the medal is suspended. Rose
emblems denoting additional service subsequent to the award of each clasp are attached
to the ribbon when the ribbon alone is worn. To denote service beyond the award of
three clasps (three silver roses) the following are to be worn:
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0507. CADET FORCES MEDAL (CFM)
The Cadet Forces Medal is awarded for 12 years continuous and meritorious CFAVs service. Bars
may be awarded for each subsequent 6 years service.
Cadet Forces Medal (CFM)
CFM Medal Ribbon
First Clasp – One Silver Rose
Second Clasp – Two Silver Roses
Third Clasp – Three Silver Roses
Four Clasps – One ‘Gold’ Rose
Five Clasps – One ‘Gold’ Rose and one ‘Silver’ Rose
Six Clasps – One ‘Gold’ Rose and two ‘Silver’ Roses
Seven Clasps – Two ‘Gold’ Roses
The two Gold Roses are worn in the same position as Two Silver Roses.
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5. The ribbons are to be worn on the left breast, as for medals positioned as follows:
a. SCC Officers.
Top or only row 25mm below point of shoulder. When additional rows are sewn to
the garment the number of ribbons in each row should be such that all visible,
while preserving as symmetrical an arrangement as possible. The detachable bar
may also have more than one row if necessary, in which case no row should be
longer than the one above.
b. RMC Officers, Warrant Officers & SNCOs.
First row centrally over the breast pocket, 6mm above the top seam of the pocket.
Additional rows centrally over the first, with no row shorter than the one above.
Not more than five ribbons to a row, and no row to extend nearer than 19mm from
the shoulder seam, but each row to be completed to maximum width before
another is started.
c. SCC Warrant Officers & Senior Rates.
Top or only row: on jackets: level with the point of lapel. In each case, when there
is more than one row, no row is to be shorter than the one above, and the whole
display should be as symmetrical as possible about the vertical.
6. Ribbons must not project outward beyond the point of the shoulder, or inward beyond the
centre of the garment or under the lapel, and they must all be visible.
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ANNEX A
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF
ORDERS, DECORATIONS &
MEDALS
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ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS
The following list shows the order in which orders, decorations and medals of particular interest to
SCC personnel should be worn.
a.
The Victoria Cross and the George Cross
(1)
(2)
Victoria Cross (VC)
George Cross (GC)
2
b.
United Kingdom Orders
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
c.
Knight of the Garter (KG)
Knight of the Thistle (KT)
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)
Member of the Order of Merit (OM)
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)
Companion of Honour (CH)
Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB/DCB)
Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG/DCMG)
Knight/Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO/DCVO)
Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
United Kingdom Decorations
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Royal Red Cross, First Class (Member) (RRC)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Military Cross (MC)
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Air Force Cross (AFC)
Royal Red Cross, Second Class (Associate) (ARRC)
1
d.
Order of St John (all classes)
e.
United Kingdom Medals for Gallantry and for Distinguished Service
3
(1)
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
(2)
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
(3)
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM)
(4)
George Cross (GM)
3
3
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3
(5)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
(6)
Military Medal (MM)
(7)
Air Force Medal (AFM)
(8)
Queen’s Gallantry Medal (QGM)
(9)
Royal Victorian Medal (RVM)
(10)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
(11)
Queen’s Volunteer Reserves Medal
3
3
4
f.
United Kingdom Operational Service Medals, United Nations Medals and Medals of
other recognised International Organisation.
Worn in order of date of award.
g.
Coronation and Jubilee Medals.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Medal, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977
Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
h.
Long Service and Efficiency Award
(1)
(2)
(3)
Medals for Meritorious Service
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal
Regular Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medals:
(i)
Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military)
(ii)
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
(iii)
Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
(iv)
Long Service and Good Conduct (Ulster Defence Regiment)
[discontinued]
(4)
Volunteer Reserves Long and Efficient Service Awards:
5
(i)
Army Emergency Reserve Decoration (ERD)
(ii)
Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) (TD)
(iii)
Efficiency Medal (Territorial)
(iv)
Royal Naval Reserve Officers’ Decoration (RD)
(v)
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
(vi)
Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
(vii)
Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Medal
(viii)
Air Efficiency Award (AE)
(ix)
Volunteer Reserves Service Medal
(x)
Ulster Defence Regiment Medal (UD)
(xi)
Northern Ireland Home Service Medal
67
7
67
7
8
9
7 10
10 11
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(5)
(6)
(7)
i.
Queen’s Medal for Champion Shots
Cadet Forces Medal
Rhodesia Medal
Commonwealth Orders, Decorations and Medals Instituted by The Sovereign.
Worn in order of date of award.
j.
Commonwealth Orders, Decorations and Medals instituted since 1949 otherwise than
by the Sovereign (including those of the States of Malaysia and the State of Brunei).
Worn in order of date of award.
k.
Medals Worn on the Right Breast
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
l.
Royal Humane Society Medals, including the Stanhope Gold Medal
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Order of St John of Jerusalem Life Saving Medal
The Nijmegen Medal
The Nijmegen Medal may be worn by cadets ONLY at Unit, District and Area Ceremonial
occasions at the discretion of the Commanding Officer, District Officer or Area Officer, but
never to be worn on National occasions.
m.
Sea Cadet Association Award
The Cross or Medal should be worn on the right breast on official parades when medals are worn.
Approval has also been given for the permanent wearing of the ribbons on the right breast of the
uniform. The ribbon for both of these awards has one broad white stripe with broad blue strips on
either side and narrow red stripes between the stripes and at the edges. The permanent ribbons are
differentiated by having a silver rosette for the Gallantry Cross and Bronze rosette for the Gallantry
Medal.
Notes:
1.
The abbreviations listed are the authorised post-nominal letters, which are placed after
recipients’ names in the same order. Membership of the Order of St John carries no right to
post-nominal letters. Level 4 Awards (MiD, QCB, QCBA and QCVS) do not attract postnominals.
2.
Persons subsequently appointed to a higher class of the same division (Military or Civil) of a
British order wear the badge and ribbon and use the post-nominal letters of the higher class
(e.g. GBE subsumes KBE, likewise KBE subsumes CBE, etc). If a holder of a lower class is
promoted to a higher class in the order division of the same order, he may continue to wear
the badge and ribbon of the honour first received but may only use the post-nomial letters
relating to the higher class.
3.
No further awards made after Sep 93.
4.
No further awards made after New Year Honours List 93.
5.
No further awards made after Apr 67.
6.
Authorised post-nominal letters.
7.
Discontinued from Apr 99 and replaced by VRSM; transitional arrangements may apply.
8.
Discontinued from Apr 00.
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9.
Discontinued on disbandment of the Royal Navy Auxiliary Service on 31 Mar 94.
10.
Authorised post-nominal letters for officer recipients only.
11.
Discontinued from Jun 92 and replaced by Northern Ireland Home Service Medal.
12.
The Cadet Forces Medal is awarded for 12 years continuous and meritorious CFAVs service.
Bars may be awarded for each subsequent 6 years service. See SCRs
The above list is extremely reduced to cover only those the general groupings and specific awards
most commonly of interest to SCC personnel. Advice on the wearing, position and order of
precedence of other orders, decorations and medals can be obtained from MSSCHQ Training
Department.
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CARE OF UNIFORM
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0601. CARING FOR UNIFORM
Care must be taken when wearing your uniform to keep it in good condition. Cleaning and
ironing must be carried out to ensure that it is clean and smart at all times. The following
gives guidance on how to care for your uniform.
0602. WHITE PEAK CAP/TRICORNE HAT
Wash each time it is worn. Before washing remove the Badge and band, scrub the cap with
a soft nail brush and warm soapy water, removing any soap from the black band. (Do Not
Put Whitener On The Cap). The peak of the cap and chin strap are to be highly shiny, clean
with Mr Sheen or similar and a clean cloth. Brush the black band.
0603. WHITE CAP RM
Wash each time it is worn. Before washing remove the Cap Badge, scrub the cap with a soft
nail brush and warm soapy water, removing any soap from the scarlet band. (Do Not Put
Whitener On The Cap). The peak of the cap and chin strap are to be highly shiny, clean
with Mr Sheen or similar and a clean cloth. Brush the scarlet band.
0604. WHITE UNISEX CAP
Wash each time it is worn. Before washing remove the Cap Tally, scrub the cap with a soft
nail brush and warm soapy water, removing any soap from the black band. (Do Not Put
Whitener On The Cap). Brush the black band. When necessary carefully iron the Cap Tally
with a cool iron using a damp cloth, The Cap Talley will easily scorch and shrink.
0605. NAVY BLUE BERET, BLUE RM BERET & GREEN BERET
Dry Clean Only, remove metal beret badge first.
0606. BLUE REEFER JACKET OFFICERS (MALE & FEMALE)
Dry Clean Only, as often as necessary. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are
to the front and vertical. This is achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along the
seams with a damp cloth. After wear the jacket should be placed on a hanger and brushed
down with clothes brush.
0607. BLUE REEFER JACKET SENIOR RATES (MALE & FEMALE)
Dry Clean Only, as often as necessary. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are
to the front and vertical.. This is achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along the
seams with a damp cloth. After wear the jacket should be placed on a hanger and brushed
down with clothes brush.
0608. BLUE RM TUNIC & LOVAT RM JACKET
Dry Clean Only, as often as necessary. Creases to the sleeves of the blue reefer jacket are
to the front and vertical.. This is achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along the
seams with a damp cloth. After wear the jacket should be placed on a hanger and brushed
down with clothes brush.
0609. COMBAT JACKETS
Dry Clean Only, as often as necessary. This should be pressed as a normal suit jacket.
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0710. WHITE LONG AND SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS & NO.4 BLUE AWD SHIRTS
Wash normally and iron flat, with creases at the front & back of both sleeves. This is
achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along the seams. Missing shirt buttons
should be replaced with the same type and sewn on with same colour cotton. Remember to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions on washing and ironing. Creases are not to be ironed
horizontally in the back of the shirt.
0611. STONE LONG AND SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS & CS95 SHIRTS
Wash normally and iron flat, with creases at the front & back of both sleeves. This is
achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along the seams. Missing shirt buttons
should be replaced with the same type and sewn on with same colour cotton. Remember to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions on washing and ironing. Creases are not to be ironed
horizontally in the back of the shirt.
0612. BLACK TIE & LIGHT KHAKI BRAIDED TIE & KHAKI DRAB TIE
If marks cannot be removed by sponge then hand wash carefully in warm soapy water.
Rinse in cold water and drip dry. Iron with a damp cloth.
0613. CLASS II SHIRT (WHITE FRONT)
Class II shirt, otherwise known as white front should be pressed with outward creases at the
front and back of both sleeves. This is achieved by laying the sleeve flat and pressing along
the seams.
In addition a vertical outward crease should be pressed in the front centre of the shirt. The
crease should run from the centre of the collar to the bottom of the white front.
0614. SEAMAN’S BLUE COLLAR
1. If the collar you have received is new and the blue is very dark, soak the collar for 24
hours in a bucket of salt water, then wash as below, this will ensure that the blue will not
run into the white stripes.
2. Wash normally when dirty. Press with three sharp vertical creases using a damp cloth. To
achieve this, firstly press flat with the three white stripes uppermost. Then fold in half with
the white stripes inwards facing each other and press the central crease. Open the collar
and lay it flat, underside uppermost. Fold back one edge to the central crease, (thus
exposing the top side) and press in the crease. Repeat for the other side (making sure
you do not press out the central crease). You should now have three equally spaced
“concertina” creases with the outside two pointing upwards and the centre one pointing
inwards.
0615. WHITE LANYARD
Wash after each wear by hand in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and hang to dry.
0616. BLUE & GREEN JERSEY HEAVY WOOL ROUND NECK
Cool Hand Wash as often as necessary. This is a woollen garment and very prone to
shrinking, iron flat with a warm iron. Remember to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on
washing and ironing.
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0617. NO.1, 3 BLUE TROUSERS & NO.4 BLUE AWD TROUSERS
1. No.1 & 3s trousers Dry Clean Only as often as necessary. These should be pressed as
for normal trousers, with a sharp crease down the front & rear of each leg. Iron with a
damp cloth.
2. No.4s trousers normal wash as often as necessary. The trousers should be pressed as
for normal trousers, with a sharp crease down the front & rear of each leg. Remember to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions on washing and ironing.
0618. BLUE RM TROUSERS, LOVAT RM TROUSERS & DPM/CS95 TROUSERS
Blue RM trousers, Lovat trousers Dry Clean Only as often as necessary. These should be
pressed as for normal trousers, with a sharp crease down the front & rear of each leg. Iron
with a damp cloth. DPM/CS95 trousers normal wash as often as necessary. The trousers
should be pressed as for normal trousers, with a sharp crease down the front & rear of each
leg. Remember to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on washing and ironing.
0619. BLACK BOOTS/SHOES RN PATTERN/MESS BOOTS, WITHOUT TOE CAPS
1. To get a high shine on the boot/shoe you will require a good quality boot polish (such as
“Kiwi”), a soft cloth or pure cotton wool and a little cold water. Firstly, clean off all dirt.
Then wrap the soft cloth around your index finger and get a small amount of polish onto
the cloth or slightly wet the pure cotton wool and get a small amount of polish onto the
cotton wool. Now, working on a small area of the boot/shoe, gradually work the polish
into the leather, using a circular motion. Once the polish has been worked in, slightly wet
your cloth or cotton wool and go over the same area until the dullness of the polish has
disappeared. Work your way round the boot/shoe in the same manner. It will take many
applications to achieve “Parade boot/shoe” standard. Repeating the operation over and
over again it will gradually achieve the desired effect.
2. Boots/shoes shall be kept clean and polished at all times. The welts and instep of the
boot/shoe is to be kept clean.
3. Shoes and boots are to be “bulled” to a high shine for all Ceremonial and Dress
inspections.
4. Should your footwear become wet, stuff with newspaper and let them dry naturally, Do
Not Force Dry.
0620. BLACK DMS BOOTS/SHOES DMS/COURT SHOES, WITHOUT TOE CAPS.
1. Clean all dirt off the boot/shoe, apply black shoe polish, and remove the polish with a
polish brush.
2. Should your footwear become wet, stuff with newspaper and let them dry naturally, Do
Not Force Dry.
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0621. ARMY OFFICER PATTERN BLACK BOOTS/SHOES/ WELLINGTON BOOT/ ARMY
PATTERN BLACK BOOTS/SHOES, WITH TOE CAPS.
1. To get a high shine on the boot/shoe you will require a good quality boot polish (such as
“Kiwi”), a soft cloth or pure cotton wool and a little cold water. Firstly, clean off all dirt.
Then wrap the soft cloth around your index finger and get a small amount of polish onto
the cloth or slightly wet the pure cotton wool and get a small amount of polish onto the
cotton wool. Now, working on a small area of the boot/shoe, gradually work the polish
into the leather, using a circular motion. Once the polish has been worked in, slightly wet
your cloth or cotton wool and go over the same area until the dullness of the polish has
disappeared. Work your way round the boot/shoe in the same manner. It will take many
applications to achieve “Parade boot/shoe” standard. Repeating the operation over and
over again it will gradually achieve the desired effect.
2. Boots/shoes shall be kept clean and polished at all times. The welts and instep of the
boot/shoe is to be kept clean.
3. Shoes and boots are to be “bulled” to a high shine for all Ceremonial and Dress
inspections.
4. Should your footwear become wet, stuff with newspaper and let them dry naturally, Do
Not Force Dry.
0622. COMBAT HIGH BOOT.
1. Clean all dirt off the boot/shoe, apply black shoe polish, and remove the polish with a
polish brush.
2. Should your footwear become wet, stuff with newspaper and let them dry naturally, Do
Not Force Dry.
0623. WHITE WEBBING EQUIPMENT.
The recommended method of cleaning and polishing webbing equipment is to polish the
associated brass fittings first, with a brass cleaner and a cloth, remove the brass fittings
before cleaning, and then apply whitener to the webbing. If the whitener begins to flake
because too much has been applied, just scrub the webbing with a wet nail brush. Scrub the
plastic type with a nail brush and warm soapy water.
0624. PRESSING AND CREASES.
Always read the garment care label first. Press using a hot iron and a damp cloth, for
example tea towel. This will remove all unwanted creases, to press a good sharp crease in
the garment use a piece of brown paper with a hot iron. A damp cloth or brown paper should
always be used when pressing or ironing blue/lovat uniform.
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Appendix 2
2011 Edition
CHAPTER 6
ANNEX A
GUIDANCE ON UNIFORM
INSPECTIONS
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NOTES ON INSPECTIONS OF CFAVs UNIFORMS
MISCELLANEOUS
The following points become second nature with experience and in a good Unit/Detachment, both in
their being noticed at inspection and in their observance by the troops. Full wear must be extracted
from clothing and as long as it is serviceable it must be worn on occasions when best clothing is not
required. Part worn clothing will be clean, correctly pressed, and in good repair. Clothes worn to the
pitch of unserviceability must be noted on inspection. Every item of clothing and equipment must be
correctly marked. It is usual to inspect, starting at the right hand person of the front rank, from the
head downwards, the front of the rank before the back of it.
GENERAL IMPRESSION
a.
Bearing.
Is the person standing at the correct position of attention? Before
starting to inspect, see that any incorrect positions are put right.
b.
Does the person look fit? Is he/she clean? Is his/her uniform clean, well fitting,
pressed and correctly worn? Are his/her arms clean?
THE CAP/TRICORN
From the Front
a.
Is the cap worn square and well forward on the head?
b.
Is the white top clean and its shape correct?
c.
Is the black/red band pure black/red without mark or discoloration?
d.
Is the cap badge correctly fitted?
e.
Is the peak polished, free from cracks or chips and correctly shaped?
f.
Is the chin stay in good repair and correctly fitted?
g.
Are the anodised/black buttons sewn on without loose ends or threads?
From the Back
a.
Is the white top clean and not distorted or discolored?
b.
Is the band clean and free of grease?
THE BERET
From the Front
a.
Is the leather band square on the head, badge in the correct position, fullness
pulled down the proper way?
b.
Is the beret free from dirt or fluff; and if a blue beret, is the red patch clean?
From the Back
a.
Is the tape neatly tied, with the ends tucked into the leather band?
FACE, HAIR AND NECK
a.
Is the man clean shaven (or neatly trimmed if bearded).
b.
Is the hair neat below the cap? Hair is to be neatly cut and trimmed.
c.
Sideburns should be no lower than the bottom of the earlobe? (SCC Only).
d.
Sideburns are not to be below the centre of the ear? (RMC Only).
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REEFER JACKET/BLUE TUNIC/LOVAT TUNIC/SHIRT & TIE
The way the Jacket/Tunic fits and is put on makes a major contribution to the 'straight up and down'
look of a smart turnout. Correct fit and wearing are vital to a neat appearance.
The Reefer Jacket/Tunic
From the Front
a.
The Jacket. The collar, cuffs and jacket must be carefully fitted. The fly of the jacket
must be straight. There should be no creasing at the waist under the belt. Any
fullness there is must be pulled to the sides. The fly of the jacket must be straight and
central, making a straight line through the belt buckle with the fly of the trousers.
b.
Pressing. The sleeves and body of the jacket/tunic must be pressed flat, the only
crease to show being that in the sleeves. (Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates,
SNCO’s & Cadets Only)
c.
Buttons. Buttons must be well sewn on and fastened, anchors pointing forward and
down.
d.
Badges. Designations and badges of rank and collar badges must be clean, correctly
placed and properly sewn on or fitted. (Badges are to be fitted naturally)
e.
Pockets. Pockets must not be stuffed out with papers etc. Pocket flaps must lie close
to the jacket.
f.
Medal Ribbons. Medal Ribbons must be clean and bright. No threads from stitching
must be allowed to appear.
g.
Tie. Is the tie correctly fitted and straight?
h.
Shirt. Is the shirt clean & pressed correctly. Neither shirt collar nor cuffs must be
allowed to show. Shirt sleeves must not be rolled up.
i.
No ends of cotton from stitching must be allowed to appear.
j
If a P/ASgt is the correct rank insignia shown?
From the Back
a.
Is the collar clean? Do the collar, waist and cuffs fit well? Is the jacket the correct
length?
b.
Is the back properly pressed?
c.
Are shirt and pullover invisible?
Lovat Tunic
Most of the points mentioned for the blue tunic are also applicable to the Lovat Tunic. In addition:
a.
The prongs of the cloth belt buckle are to be fitted to the central eyelet holes on the
belt.
b.
The bottom of the skirt is to be horizontal and the back vent vertical, with an overlap of
not less than 1 to 1½ inches.
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WHITE BELT
From the Front
a.
The belt must be so firmly fitted that, during a long parade, the weight of the bayonet
cannot pull it down on one side and the jacket cannot ride up underneath.
b.
The buckle must be central to the front and in line with the clothing buttons.
c.
When the belt has brass fittings, these must be clean both back, front and edges.
Runners must be vertical and as close to the buckles as possible. Any part of the belt
turning back underneath must be correctly fastened and square under the outer part
of the belt.
From the Back
a.
The frog must be on the left hip, not under the left arm or in the small of the back. The
bayonet must be inspected for rust and fingermarks on the steel, either by
withdrawing from the scabbard or when fixed to the rifle.
HANDS
Hands must be clean, with no tobacco or other stains; nails clean and trimmed. Gloves, if worn,
must be clean and in good repair; marking must not show.
TROUSERS
From the Front
a.
Trousers must be well braced up.
b.
Trousers should hang straight, lower edge touching the instep.
c.
Red Stripe in tweeds clean and not faded or discoloured.
d.
Look for wear at the knees and pockets.
From the Back
a.
Be sure that braces are worn whenever a tunic is worn. (RMC Only)
b.
Lower edge should reach the top of the heel of the boot.
c.
Lower edge not frayed.
BOOTS
From the Front
a.
These must be in a good state of repair and free from cracks.
b.
Regulation laces must be strong and flat, not twisted and knotted; and concealed so
that they cannot fall down.
c.
Laces must be done up tightly so as to close the lace holes; this is a matter of fitting
and is a Service requirement for the protection of the instep.
d.
Polished boots will be polished on the uppers, under the arch and along the front of
the heel block as well as on the toes.
e.
Royal Marine Combat Boots (RMCB) will be dubbined as ordered.
From the Back
a.
Get some personnel to lift one foot at a time to see if the soles are in good repair and
AP boots are properly studded.
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NOTES ON INSPECTIONS OF SCC & RM CADETS
MISCELLANEOUS
The following points become second nature with experience and in a good Unit/Detachment, both in
their being noticed at inspection and in their observance by the troops. Full wear must be extracted
from clothing and as long as it is serviceable it must be worn on occasions when best clothing is not
required. Part worn clothing will be clean, correctly pressed, and in good repair. Clothes worn to the
pitch of unserviceability must be noted on inspection. Every item of clothing and equipment must be
correctly marked. It is usual to inspect, starting at the right hand person of the front rank, from the
head downwards, the front of the rank before the back of it.
GENERAL IMPRESSION
a.
Bearing.
Is the person standing at the correct position of attention. Before
starting to inspect, see that any incorrect positions are put right.
b.
Does the person look fit? Is he/she clean? Is his/her uniform clean, well fitting,
pressed and correctly worn? Are his/her arms clean?
THE CAP
From the Front
a.
Is the cap worn square and well forward on the head?
b.
Is the white top clean and its shape correct?
c.
Is the red band pure red without mark or discoloration? (RMC Only)
d.
Is the cap badge / Cap tally correctly fitted?
e.
Is the peak polished, free from cracks or chips and correctly shaped? (RMC Only)
f.
Is the chin stay in good repair and correctly fitted?
g.
Are the anodized buttons sewn on without loose ends or threads? (RMC Only)
From the Back
a.
Is the white top clean and not distorted or discolored?
b.
Is the red band clean and free of grease? (RMC Only)
THE BERET
From the Front
a.
Is the leather band square on the head, badge in the correct position, fullness pulled
down the proper way?
b.
Is the beret free from dirt or fluff; and if a blue beret, is the red patch clean?
From the Back
a.
Is the tape neatly tied, with the ends tucked into the leather band?
FACE, HAIR AND NECK
a.
Is the man clean shaven (or neatly trimmed if bearded).
b.
Is the hair neat below the cap? Hair is to be neatly cut and trimmed.
c.
Sideburns should be no lower than the bottom of the earlobe? (SCC Only).
d.
Sideburns are not to be below the centre of the ear? (RMC Only).
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SEAMANS JACKET/BLUE TUNIC
The way the Jacket/Tunic fits and is put on makes a major contribution to the 'straight up and down'
look of a smart turnout. Correct fit and wearing are vital to a neat appearance.
The Seaman’s Jacket/Tunic
From the Front
a.
The Jacket. The collar, cuffs and jacket must be carefully fitted. The fly of the jacket
must be straight. There should be no creasing at the waist under the belt. Any
fullness there is must be pulled to the sides. The fly of the jacket must be straight and
central, making a straight line through the belt buckle with the fly of the trousers.
b.
Pressing. The sleeves and body of the jacket/tunic must be pressed flat, the only
crease to show being that in the sleeves.
c.
Buttons. Buttons must be well sewn on and fastened, anchors pointing forward and
down.
d.
Badges. Designations and badges of rank and collar badges must be clean, correctly
placed and properly sewn on or fitted. (Badges are to be fitted naturally)
e.
Pockets. Pockets must not be stuffed out with papers etc. Pocket flaps must lie close
to the jacket.
From the Back
a.
Is the collar clean & pressed correctly? Do the collar, waist and cuffs fit well? Is
the jacket the correct length?
b.
Is the back properly pressed?
Class II Shirt/White Front
a
Is the white front clean
b
Has the blue edging faded?
c
Does the white front have an outward vertical crease in the centre from the collar?
WHITE BELT
From the Front
a.
The belt must be so firmly fitted that, during a long parade, the weight of the bayonet
cannot pull it down on one side and the jacket cannot ride up underneath.
b.
The buckle must be central to the front and in line with the clothing buttons.
c.
When the belt has brass fittings, these must be clean both back, front and edges.
Runners must be vertical and as close to the buckles as possible. Any part of the belt
turning back underneath must be correctly fastened and square under the outer part
of the belt.
From the Back
a.
The frog must be on the left hip, not under the left arm or in the small of the back. The
bayonet must be inspected for rust and fingermarks on the steel, either by
withdrawing from the scabbard or when fixed to the rifle.
HANDS
Hands must be clean, with no tobacco or other stains; nails clean and trimmed. Gloves, if worn, must
be clean and in good repair; marking must not show.
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TROUSERS
From the Front
a.
Trousers must be well braced up.
b.
Trousers should hang straight, lower edge touching the instep.
c.
Red Stripe in tweeds clean and not faded or discoloured.
d.
Look for wear at the knees and pockets.
From the Back
a.
Be sure that braces are worn whenever a tunic is worn. (RMC Only)
b.
Lower edge should reach the top of the heel of the boot.
c.
Lower edge not frayed.
BOOTS
From the Front
a.
These must be in a good state of repair and free from cracks.
b.
Regulation laces must be strong and flat, not twisted and knotted; and concealed so
that they cannot fall down.
c.
Laces must be done up tightly so as to close the lace holes; this is a matter of fitting
and is a Service requirement for the protection of the instep.
d.
Polished boots will be polished on the uppers, under the arch and along the front of
the heel block as well as on the toes.
e.
Royal Marine Combat Boots (RMCB) will be dubbined as ordered.
From the Back
a.
Get some personnel to lift one foot at a time to see if the soles are in good repair and
AP boots are properly studded.
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