Uniform Regulations
All articles of uniform are loaned to the cadet by the Canadian Armed Forces at no cost to the cadet or his/her parent/guardian. It may take two to four weeks before a recruit is issued a uniform. The approximate cost of a complete cadet uniform is $520.00. Cadets and their parents/guardians are responsible for all items on loan, throughout the cadet’s membership. Please ensure that items are not lost. Outgrown or lost clothing will be replaced through the Squadron Supply Officer. Loss or abuse of kit is not acceptable.
Cadets will be provided formal instruction on the care and maintenance of the uniform early in their training. Encouragement and minimal assistance at the beginning by parents is useful. Consider the following points:
- Encourage regular laundering of the uniform; uniform shirt and pants particularly as these items see the most frequent wear
- Encourage proper hanging and storage of uniform items as it makes them easier to maintain and reduces lost items in the potential clutter of a bedroom!
- Make an iron and ironing board available and assist in the first instance with setup, temperature selection for safety and to prevent scorching of fabric
- Assist in obtaining a can of Kiwi polish, a polishing cloth and old toothbrush for boot polishing
Orders of Dress
CO’s Parade Dress (click here)
Summer Training Dress (click here)
Mess Dinner Dress (click here)
Flight Suit Instructions (click here)
Boot lacing instructions (click here)
Knot for Ties how to (click here)
Cadet Fitness Testing Standards
All Cadets are evaluated annually on a standard Fitness Test. Cadets are awarded results based on their performance and are eligible to receive badges for their qualification: Participated, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Excellence
Male standards – Beep Test / Push-ups / Curl-ups / Reach Test
Female standards – Beep Test / Push-ups / Curl-ups / Reach test
Ceremonial Drill
Drill & Ceremonial Manual (click here)
2022 Squadron Positions
Cadet Squadron Commander : WO1 Thai Murray
Cadet Deputy Squadron Commander: WO2
Cadet Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2
Drum Major:
Flag Party Commander :
Spartan Flight Commander –
Spartan Flight 2IC –
Snowbird Flight Commander –
Snowbird Flight 2IC –
Cyclone Flight Commander –
Cyclone Flight 2IC –
Squadron Handbook
New Parent Handbook 2021 (Currently under a new edit – as the hair and dress regulations have changed. When in doubt, ask your chain of command.)
Cadet Mess Dinner Protocol
For all Cadets – here is the Mess Dinner protocol / information for our upcoming Christmas Mess Dinner – 13 Dec 2022 at 888 Wing.