242 Uniform Information

This page explains the different uniforms you can expect to wear at 242 RCACC activities

Note: Full dress instructions can always be found at this link (Government Website)

C1 – Full Dress Uniform

Mandatory Pieces

  • Beret with Army Cadet headdress & insignia
  • Elemental dress shirt
  • Necktie
  • Jacket with belt
  • Trousers
  • Belt
  • Boots
  • Socks
  • Medals
  • Pins
  • Cloth Parachutist badge.

Accoutrements

  • Optional: Turban in place of beret
  • Optional: Hijab underneath beret
  • Name tag
  • Sash (Sgt and above)
  • When medals are worn, the cadet may elect to wear the sash over the medals or not wear the sash.
  • Lanyard (based on position)
  • White webbing
  • White gloves
  • Drill Cane / Pace Stick

C5 – Field Training Uniform (FTU)

Mandatory Pieces

  • Beret with Army Cadet headdress & insignia
  • Green T-Shirt
  • Field shirt (FTU Jacket)
  • Field pants (FTU Pants)
  • Rank slip-on
  • Belt
  • Socks
  • “combat” boots

Accoutrements

  • Name tag
  • Lanyard (based on position)
  • Pace Stick