Members of the Air Training Corps are normally to wear uniform while on duty. Mainly this means when attending, or travelling to or from, an authorised activity or parade night. Cadets uniform are seen much more often by the public than regular members of the RAF. It is essential, therefore, that the uniform is worn exactly in accordance with current Dress Regulations, is complete and kept clean and properly pressed. In particular, Squadrons may not authorise local deviations from the Dress Regulations.

Items of inspection:

Beret:

The beret is to be clean and is to be worn so that the band is horizontally round the head and 2.5cm (1 inch) above the eyebrows. Loose material is to be drawn to the right so that the badge is clearly displayed in the position vertically above the left eye. The band around the beret should not be frayed and any loose adjustment chord at the rear should be tucked into the band.

Hair:

The hair of the head is to be kept well cut and trimmed. Female cadet's hair is to be arranged so as not to fall below the bottom edge of the back of the shirt collar or show below the front of the beret. It is to be retained by a hair grip that is black or the same colour as the hair.

Shaving:

Male cadets are to be properly shaved. Beards or whiskers are not to be worn except on approved medical or religious grounds. If a moustache is worn, the upper lip is to be entirely unshaven and the moustache trimmed neatly for length. Exaggerated or "handlebar" whiskers are not to be permitted.

Cleanliness:

The face, ears, neck, hands and fingernails are to be clean. Female cadets should not wear excessive make up.

Shirt:

The shirt should be in a state of repair, with no loose threads or missing buttons. Generally creases should only be ironed into shirts where they naturally occur due to their pattern. Working blue shirt collars are to be ironed flat at the front at the front and worn with the top button undone and the collar outside the jumper. For Wedgwood blue shirts, the collar is to be ironed and inside the jumper if worn, the shirt should be free from starch marks. Wedgwood blue shirts should only be worn on ceremonial occasions.

Tie:

The tie should be worn with the Wedgwood blue shirt only. It should be tied with a Windsor knot and not tucked into the shirt. When a tie is worn, the shirt sleeves should be down.

Jumper:

The jumper should be lightly ironed and pulled down and not folded over at the waist. The shoulder and elbow patches should be ironed to the extent that the wool pattern below shows through. The jumper should be free of snags and holes and of the correct lenght in arms and body. The sleeves should be folded over at the ends. The Staff Cadet lanyard and button should be correctly fitted, if owned. The black button should be securely attached with the crown uppermost and eagle horizontal.

Brassard:

The brassard should be clean. Creases should not be ironed into the brassard at any position. All badges should be correctly positioned and sewn neatly without any loose threads or lifting edges. In shirt sleeve order, the bottom of the brassard should be worn outside the rolled up shirt sleeve.

Trousers:

Trousers should be of correct length, well pressed with creases to the front and rear. The edges of pockets should not be frayed ad there should not be any scorch marks.

Skirts:

Skirts should be in good repair, neatly pressed and of the correct length, i.e, not above the knee-cap.

Belts:

Only the correct belts should be worn. The finish of the metal fittings should not be modified. If natural metal, they should be polished. Stable belts are not to be worn on parade and on other occasions, not over jersey.

Jewellery:

No trinkets, ear-rings or unauthorised badges are to be visible. Plain wedding rings may be worn and female cadets may wear plain gold stud sleeper ear-rings when in uniform (but not on parade). Male cadets are not to wear ear-rings at any time. Watches may be worn providing they are not visible, but make sure they are nor programmed to go "beep" in the middle of a parade!

Socks and Tights:

Socks should be black and in good repair. No Homer Simpson's thank you!!! Tights should be the correct colour (Barely Black) and seamless. They should not have any snags or ladders.

Footwear:

Footwear should be in good repair and higly polished, all over. Particular attention should be paid to where the sole joins the uppers and around the heel. Laces should be straight across and neatly fastened.

If you are unsure, look at others and how they appear in their uniform. Know the rules and standards and people may immitate your dress and standards.