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THE QUEEN’S OWN
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS

OF CANADA

 

 

Cams of C

 

 

DRESS INSTRUCTIONS

FORWARD

 

 

1.         The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Dress Regulations are
 issued on authority of the Commanding Officer.

2.         These Dress Regulations are effective on receipt.

3.         The purpose of the Dress Regulations is to outline the correct wearing of the Cameron uniform and general personal appearance.

4.         Suggestions for amendments shall be forwarded through normal channels to Battalion Headquarters, attention RSM.

PREFACE

COMMANDING OFFICER

DRESS POLICY GUIDLINES

 

1.             The uniform of a military force is the outward symbol of its commitment, identity and ethos.  Coupled with overall appearance, the uniform is the most powerful single expression of pride by the individual Regimental member and is the primary means by which the public image of the Regiment is fashioned.

2.             The dress of the Regiment is based upon the dress of the Scottish highlands and draws its traditions from the customs of the highlanders and the regiments of infantry raised there, especially from the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders.  Every effort will be made to preserve and enhance these traditions.

3.             All Cameron Highlanders are reminded that the primary dress of the Regiment is, and always has been the KILT.  It will be worn by all ranks on every possible occasion unless otherwise ordered by the Commanding Officer, either in Routine Orders or otherwise.  Great pains must be taken in putting on the kilt for while no soldier looks smarter than a well turned out highlander, none looks worse than a slovenly highlander.

4.             A good turn out is obtained by well fitted and equally well maintained kit.  This helps maintain a high level of esprit de corps within the Regiment, and a good name, image and professional appearance to those who are observing the Regiment or its members.  Individual members are responsible for maintaining all of their personal kit in good order, especially the items of Regimental kit provided to them.

5.             Approval of new items and orders of dress, or modifications to existing items and orders, shall recognize the need to provide protection and comfort over a wide range of climatic conditions and to support the complete spectrum of activity from ceremonial duties through to strenuous labour.

6.             The inherent difference between men and women will be given due consideration when new items of dress, or changes to dress policy, are proposed.

7.             Rank insignia must be easily recognizable and clearly differentiate between ranks to promote recognition and the paying of compliments while in garrison.  While in the field, leaders still need to be recognizable by their soldiers and those with whom they may come into contact.

8.             To facilitate enforcement of dress policy, the number of optional dress items shall be kept to a minimum.  Optional items of dress shall meet approved standards of Regimental pattern and material and, whenever possible, shall be obtained from a single supplier.

 

 

 

C.W. Buchanan
Lieutenant Colonel
Commanding Officer

PREFACE

REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR

GENERAL DRESS NOTES

 

1.             Nametags and other accoutrements shall be worn IAW CF Dress Instructions A-AD-265-000/AG-001 2001-06-15, and detailed Unit Dress Instructions.

2.             If a civilian backpack is worn while in uniform it shall hang suspended by both straps square on your back or be carried in the left hand.

3.             Hair colour shall be no more than two shades off of the natural hair colour.  The RSM shall be the final arbiter of what comprises two shades.  The general guideline is that your appearance on the CF ID Card must match your current appearance.

4.             The pleats of a cummerbund should always be worn with the openings up, thus the term “crumb catcher.”  The CF Service Dress Doublet is what used to be refereed to as the DEU Cut-away Tunic.

5.             The CF ID Card is always be carried, hair to be kept neat and cut in accordance with CF Dress Instructions and ID Disks should be worn once issued.

6.             The Infantry Officer, CWO, WO and Sgt rank Sash is worn IAW CF Dress Instructions 2001-06-15 paragraph 3-7-10.

7.             The ribbon bow at the rear of the Khaki Balmoral is to be worn on the outside.

8.             Captains and Sergeants shall obtain Full Diced Hose within six months of promotion.

9.             The Corporal of the Year may wear the Sgian Dhu in all orders of dress as that of MCpls.

10.          Strive to present a proper military bearing – you are a Cameron – look proud!

 

 

 

H.J. O’Donnell
Chief Warrant Officer
Regimental Sergeant Major

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
           
  401.       Dress Notes
  402.       Regimental History
           
ORDERS OF DRESS - CEREMONIAL
       
  410.1 No. 1 CF Ceremonial; Officers and RSM
  410.2 No. 1 CF Ceremonial; MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  410.3   No. 1   CF Ceremonial; MCpls and Below
  410.4   No. 1   CF Ceremonial; Pipe Band
  411.1   No. 1A   Regimental Ceremonial; Officers and RSM
  412.2   No. 1B   Regimental Ceremonial; MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  412.3   No. 1B   Regimental Ceremonial; MCpls and below
  412.4   No. 1B   Regimental Ceremonial; Pipe Band
  412.5   No. 1B   Regimental Semi-Ceremonial; Officers and RSM
  412.6   No. 1B   Regimental Semi-Ceremonial; MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  412.7   No. 1B   Regimental Semi-Ceremonial; MCpls and below
  413.1   No. 1C   CF Undress; All Ranks (Not worn)
  414.1   No. 1D   CF Undress; All Ranks (Not worn)
           
ORDERS OF DRESS – MESS
           
  420.1   No. 2   Mess Standard; Officers and RSM
  420.2   No. 2   Mess Standard; MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  420.3   No. 2   Mess Standard (Trews); Officers and RSM
  420.4   No. 2   Mess Standard (Trews); MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  421.1   No. 2A   White Mess Standard; All Ranks (Not worn)
  422.1   No. 2B   Mess Service; Officers and RSM
  422.2   No. 2B   Mess Service; MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  422.3   No. 2B   Mess Service; MCpls and below
  422.4   No. 2B   Mess Service (Trews); Officers and RSM
  422.5   No. 2B   Mess Service (Trews); MWOs, WOs and Sgts
  423.1   No. 2C   CF Mess Shipboard; All Ranks (Not worn)
           
ORDERS OF DRESS – CF SERVICE DUTY
           
  430.1   No. 3   CF Service Duty; All Ranks
  431.1   No. 3A   CF Service Duty (L/S Shirt); All Ranks
  432.1   No. 3B   CF Service Duty (S/S Shirt); All Ranks
  433.1   No. 3C   CF Service Duty (Sweater); All Ranks
  434.1   No. 3D   CF Service Duty (Tropical); All Ranks
  435.1   No. 3E   CF Service Duty (Base); All Ranks (Not worn)
           
ORDERS OF DRESS – GARRISON
           
  440.1   No. 4   Operational (Garrison); All Ranks
  440.2   No.4A   Recreational (Garrison); All Ranks
           
ORDERS OF DRESS – OPERATIONAL
           
  450.1   No. 5   Operational (Field); All Ranks
           

        NO. 1 CF CEREMONIAL

OFFICERS AND RSM

 

OCCASIONS WHEN WORN
  1. Formal ceremonies and parades
  2. Inspections
  3. Church parades
  4. Service funerals
  5. Investitures
  6. Guards of honour
  7. In attendance on, or as escorts to, Royal and Vice-Regal personages
  8. Exchanging ceremonial visits or official calls, if appropriate
  9. As a representative of the Canadian Forces at formal civilian functions
  10. Formal military weddings
  11. Other occasions as ordered

DESCRIPTION

KILT TREWS
Glengarry   Glengarry
CF Service Dress Doublet   CF Service Dress Doublet
CF Green Shirt   CF Green Shirt
CF Tie, or   CF Tie, or
Cameron Regimental Tie (RSM)   Cameron Regimental Tie (RSM)
White Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle, or   White Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle, or
Field Officer’s Waist Belt   Field Officer’s Waist Belt
Dirk w/Frog, or   Dirk w/Frog, or
Field Officer’s Dirk w/Frog   Field Officer’s Dirk w/Frog
Cross Belt   Basket-Hilted Claymore w/Scabbard
Basket-Hilted Claymore w/Scabbard   Sash
Sash   Trews
Kilt   Black Socks
Dress Hair Sporran,   Black Brogues or Oxfords
Black Socks   White Gloves
Diced Hose Tops w/Scarlet Flashes   Orders, Decorations and Medals
White Spats    
Sgian Dhu    
Black Brogues or Oxfords    
White Gloves    
Orders, Decorations and Medals    
     
NOTE:  Either short- or long-sleeved green shirt may be worn.
              Orders, Decorations and Medals may be worn on the CF All-weather coat.


NO. 1 CF CEREMONIAL

MWOs, WOs AND SGTs

 

OCCASIONS WHEN WORN

 

  1. Formal ceremonies and parades                     
  2. Inspections
  3. Church parades
  4. Service funerals
  5. Investitures
  6. Guards of honour
  7. In attendance on, or as escorts to, Royal and Vice-Regal personages
  8. Exchanging ceremonial visits or official calls, if appropriate
  9. As a representative of the Canadian Forces at formal civilian functions
  10. Formal military weddings
  11. Other occasions as ordered                

 

DESCRIPTION

 

KILT TREWS
Glengarry   Glengarry
CF Service Dress Doublet   CF Service Dress Doublet
CF Green Shirt   CF Green Shirt
CF Tie   CF Tie
White Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle   White Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle, or
Bayonet and Scabbard w/Frog   Bayonet and Scabbard w/Frog
Sash (Infantry only)   Sash (Infantry only)
Kilt   Trews
MWO’s Hair Sporran (Note: A)   Black Socks
Undress Hair Sporran (WO’s & Sgt’s)   Black Brogues or Oxfords
Black Socks   White Gloves
Diced Hose Tops w/Scarlet Flashes   Orders, Decorations and Medals
White Spats    
Sgian Dhu    
Black Brogues or Oxfords    
White Gloves    
Orders, Decorations and Medals    
NOTE A:  Worn by WO’s and Sgt’s when appointed CSM (for duration of appointment
      only).
NOTE:  Either short- or long-sleeved green shirt may be worn.
              Orders, Decorations and Medals may be worn on the CF All-weather coat.
     


  NO. 1 CF CEREMONIAL

MCPLs AND BELOW

 

OCCASIONS WHEN WORN

 

  1. Formal ceremonies and parades
  2. Inspections
  3. Church parades
  4. Service funerals
  5. Investitures
  6. Guards of honour 
  7. In attendance on, or as escorts to, Royal and Vice-Regal personages
  8. Exchanging ceremonial visits or official calls, if appropriate
  9. As a representative of the Canadian Forces at formal civilian functions
  10. Formal military weddings
  11. Other occasions as ordered               

 

DESCRIPTION
KILT  
Blue Balmoral    
CF Service Dress Doublet    
CF Green Shirt    
CF Tie    
White Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle    
Bayonet and Scabbard w/Frog    
Kilt    
Undress Hair Sporran    
Black Socks    
Diced Hose Tops w/Scarlet Flashes    
White Spats    
Sgian Dhu (MCpls only)    
Black Brogues or Oxfords    
White Gloves    
Orders, Decorations and Medals    
NOTE:  Either short- or long-sleeved green shirt may be worn.
              Orders, Decorations and Medals may be worn on the CF All-weather coat.
     

410.4
NO. 1 CF CEREMONIAL

PIPE BAND

 

OCCASIONS WHEN WORN

 

A)            Formal ceremonies and parades                      H)           Exchanging ceremonial visits or
B)            Inspections                                                                           official calls, if appropriate
C)            Church parades                                                   I)             As a representative of the Canadian
D)            Service funerals                                                                   Forces at formal civilian functions
E)            Investitures                                                           J)             Formal military weddings
F)            Guards of honour                                                                K)            Other occasions as ordered               
G)            In attendance on, or as escorts to,
                Royal and Vice-Regal personages

 

DESCRIPTION

                        PIPER                                                                         DRUMMER

Glengarry (Note A)                                                     Blue Balmoral
CF Service Dress Doublet                                          CF Service Dress Doublet
CF Green Shirt                                                            CF Green Shirt
CF Tie, or                                                                    CF Tie
Cameron Regimental Tie (Pipe Major only)               Black Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle
Black Waist Belt w/Regt Buckle                                Sash (Sr. NCOs only) (Note C)
Sash (Sr. NCOs only)                                                 Drum Sling or Harness
Kilt                                                                              Kilt
Piper NCO’s Hair Sporran (Sr. NCOs), or                 Undress Hair Sporran
Piper’s Hair Sporran                                                    Black Socks
Black Socks (Note B)                                                 Diced Hose Tops w/Scarlet Flashes
Diced Hose Tops w/Scarlet Flashes (Note B)                        White Spats
White Spats                                                                 Sgian Dhu
Sgian Dhu                                                                   Black Brogues or Oxfords
Black Brogues or Oxfords (Note B)                           Orders, Decorations and Medals
Orders, Decorations and Medals (Note B)                
                       

 

NOTE A:  Worn with blue hackle when eagle feather not available.

NOTE B:  When pipers are playing in the Mess; buckled shoes, diced hose and ribbons
      are worn in lieu.

NOTE C:  Drum Major shall wear the Regimental Drum Major’s Sash.

NOTE:  Either short- or long-sleeved green shirt may be worn.
              Orders, Decorations and Medals may be worn on the CF All-weather coat.

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