514 Kinsmen Air Cadets - Cadet Standards

Air Cadet Standards

This page was designed to provide general guidance and knowledge to new recruits.

The deportment and appearance of all cadets, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall on all occasions reflect credit on the CCO and the individual. It is the responsibility and duty of all cadets to ensure that, by their vigilance, actions and example, the policies, regulations and instructions contained herein are adhered to.

General Notes on Deportment

Saluting and addressing Officers, Warrant Officers and fellow cadets:
1. - When in uniform, cadets salute officers as they walk by or when addressing the officer directly (even if the commissioned member is not in uniform). Exceptions exist for identified operational zones only (for example, the classroom) but as a general rule it is a better practice to salute, than assume it is not necessary.
  - Officers and Warrant Officers must always be addressed as "Sir", "Ma'am", or by their rank for gender neutrality. Responses like "yes", "yeah", and "no" are not acceptable except when talking to your peers. Instead, cadets must always use answers such as "Yes, sir", "No, Ma'am", "Yes, Captain", as appropriate.
  - Cadets should always address one-another by rank and surname. For example: "Yes, Sergeant Beaumont", and "Thank you, Corporal Martinez".

While in uniform and during regular operations, it is not acceptable for cadets to:
1. - - Chew gum/food (except during breaks/meals. Medical exceptions apply)
    - Wear ear buds or headphones (exceptions during travel, etc.)
    - Wear a partial uniform (unless waiting on parts to be issued)
    - Use profanity
    - Engage in horseplay
Representing 514 Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron:
1. - It is important to remember that when in uniform, you represent something bigger than yourself.
  - You are a member of the 514 Squadron and therefore your deportment is a reflection on the entire team.
  - Remember this, whether you are at our training location, in public, or even in transit.

Orders of Dress

Source: Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group (CJCR Gp) Dress Instructions - Canada.ca

Ceremonial Dress

C1 - With Medals (as seen)

C3 - With Ribbons

Medals are reserved for ceremonial parades, such as Remembrance Day, the Battle of Britain Parade, and the ACR.

Field Training Uniform (FTU)

C5 - Headdress (Wedge or Beret) is dependant on local command standards.

At 514, cadets wear their Beret with their FTU. This is the standard dress for regular training. If no beret has been issued, cadets may wear their wedge until a beret is received.

Headdress

Regulation: Section 2 Appearance - Canada.ca
Religious/Spiritual Considerations: Chapter 2, Section 3

How to form the beret:

How do you shape your Beret? CANADIAN FORCES (35 minutes - youtube)
How to form your beret, Air Cadets (3 minutes - youtube)

Air Cadet Wedge

Beret
(Blue for Air Cadet)

Air Cadet Patka

Turban
(Blue for Air Cadet)

Hijab / Religious Covering

Hair and appearance

Most hairstyles are now permitted in the air cadet program. However, hair must still fit certain basic standards which largely concern function and safety. For example, if the headdress cannot be worn while training/marching, then hairstyles may have to be adjusted. Additionally, longer hair that is loose may have to be bound or kept away from face/eyes when safety is a concern, such as on the range or in the field. Below are some examples which are available to all genders and/or gender identities. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Regulations: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcr-dress-instructions/chapter-2/section-2.html