Wearing the ATC Uniform

It is a privilege that we are able to wear a modified RNZAF uniform. It is important that we maintain the uniforms well and that they are worn as per the RNZAF rules and regulations.

Head Dress

Males
The Field Service cap is to be worn with the buttons at the front and centrally above the forehead. The cap is to be tilted to the right so that the front edge is two finger widths above the right eyebrow. Hair is not to be shown on the forehead below the cap. The cap is to be pressed.

Females
The cap is to be worn straight across the forehead with the badge above the left eye. The front edge of the cap is to be one finger width above the left eyebrow. Hair is not to show on the forehead below the cap.

Sweater

The sweater is to be worn with the embellishments and brassard and a name tag. Sweater sleeves are to be creased on the outside of the arm from the epaulette to the cuff.

Shirt

The shirt is to be worn with only the top button undone. If the shirt is worn without a sweater, embellishments, brassard and name tag are to be worn on the shirt.

Name Tag

The name tag is to show the first name and the sirname, with the ATC crest. Lettering to be white on a black background. The name tag is worn centrally above the right breast pocket of the shirt or the equivalent position on the sweater.

Trousers

Trousers are to be pressed with the creases extending from the waistband to the cuff at the front and back of each leg.

This applies to both male and female trousers.

Skirt

When the skirt is first received on issue, it is to be adjusted to mid-knee length. The skirt is worn with the pleat at the front and in the centre. The skirt is to be ironed and pleat creases pressed.

Pantyhose

Pantyhose are to be worn whenever the skirt is worn.

The colour of the pantyhose to be worn is "Shadow".

Brassard

The brassard is worn on the right sleeve over the sweater or shirt. The epaulette of the sweater or shirt is passed through the small loop on the brassard to hold it in place. The brassard is to have a vertical crease pressed into it extending from the centre of the small loop to a central point at the bottom edge of the brassard.

Brassard Badges

The badges worn on the brassard are positioned as follows:

Unit Title. A badge showing the squadron number and name is worn centrally with the top of the badge coincident with the top of the brassard.
Flying Brevet. The brevet is worn centrally with the top of the badge 45mm from the top of the brassard.
Basic I Badge. The four pointed star is worn centrally with one point uppermost. The top of the badge is 100mm from the top of the brassard.
Basic II Badge. The badge comprises of two four pointed stars. One star is worn 5mm to the rear (left) of the brassard centre-line with one point uppermost and 100mm from the top of the brassard. The second star is worn 5mm to the front (right) of the brassard centre-line with one point uppermost and 100mm from the top of the brassard.
Proficiency Badge. The four bladed propeller is worn centrally with one blade uppermost and 100mm from the top of the brassard. The Basic I and II badges are removed.
Advanced Badge. The four bladed propeller with a four pointed star superimposed over it is worn centrally with one blade of the propeller uppermost. The top of the badge is 100mm from the top of the brassard. The proficiency badge is removed.
Marksman Badge. The stylish rifle is worn centrally with the bottom of the badge 5mm above and parallel with the bottom of the brassard.
Duke of Edinburgh Award. The bottom of the metal badge is worn 20mm above the bottom of the brassard. The left-hand edge of the badge is 65mm to the rear (left) of the brassard centre-line.
Navigation Badge. The bottom of the badge is worn 5mm above and parallel to the bottom of the brassard. The left –hand edge of the badge is 60mm to the front (right) of the brassard centre-line.

Shoes

Shoe uppers are to be shined and the edges of the sole are to be blackened and clean. When civilian-sourced shoes are worn, the shoes must be all black with no coloured stitching or laces.

Belt

The belt is to be worn with the buckle central and the tail to the left. The position of the buckle on the belt is to be adjusted so that the tail only extends past the first belt loop when the belt is buckled.

Civilian Clothes and Uniform

Cadet officers and members may not wear a combination of uniform and civilian clothes except when transiting to and from cadet activities when the following is acceptable:

rain-coats, parkas and gloves of a civilian pattern may be worn over and with a uniform,
a helmet must be worn when riding a bicycle or motorcycle,
protective clothing and equipment, such as overalls and ear-defenders may be worn with uniform in a working environment. The protective gear is to be removed when leaving the working area.

No bulky objects such as combs, pens, wallets, glasses-case, purses etc should be visible in the pockets.

Jewellery

Wedding, engagement or plain signet rings only may be worn. Trinkets, necklets and chains when worn, must not be visible.

Earrings or studs may be worn by females, but they are limited to one pair of plain design and are to be worn in the ear lobe only. Males are not permitted to wear any earrings or studs.

Any other body rings or studs, when worn, must not be visible.

Ironing

Never iron directly on to any part of the uniform, as it may be singed or melted.

Use an ironing cloth or other thin material to iron through(eg hanky).

A clean, damp towl can assist with getting good creases.

Created on 04/26/2008 09:59 PM by admin
Updated on 05/01/2008 03:48 AM by admin