Canada Dress uniform

1 canada

1.1 canadian forces
1.2 royal military college of canada
1.3 canadian cadet organizations
1.4 royal canadian mounted police

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canadian forces


canadian grenadier guards in full dress uniform.



royal canadian army cadets in full dress uniform (with parkas) during remembrance day ceremony.

dress uniforms regiments in canadian army vary depending on regiment. regulations wear of uniforms contained in canadian forces publication canadian forces dress instructions. amendments dress regulations issued through office of vice chief of defence staff (vcds), in form of canforgen (canadian forces general) message, placed in dress manual until official publication amendment can promulgated.

dress regulations may amplified, interpreted, or amended commanders of formations , units (depending on commander s authority) through issuing of standing orders (sos), ship s standing orders (sso), routine orders (ros), , standard operating procedures (sops). may include amplification regulations unclear or not mandatory; amendments or reversal of existing regulations special occasions or events; or promulgation of regulations regarding wear of traditional regimental articles (such kilts).

dress uniforms in royal canadian navy follow protocols outlined in distinct environmental uniform introduced in 1980s.

royal military college of canada

memorial stained glass window, 2770 lcol kl jefferson, royal military college of canada

since royal military college of canada @ kingston, ontario founded in 1874, full dress uniform of officer cadet has remained same, however, pillbox hat has replaced shako. pith helmet remains in use ceremonial parade positions only.

canadian cadet organizations

the youth cadet programs in canada, royal canadian army cadets, royal canadian sea cadets , royal canadian air cadets each maintain own dress uniforms. uniforms provided free of charge , funded department of national defence.

royal canadian mounted police

the modern dress uniform of royal canadian mounted police closely based on everyday uniforms used predecessor north west mounted police in late nineteenth century. features famous red serge , scarlet british-style military pattern tunic, complete high-neck collar , blue breeches yellow stripe identifying cavalry history, , campaign hat (or stetson ) , brown riding boots.