• CATO 55-04 – Air Cadet Dress Instructions
  • 55-04a – Annex A – Numbered Orders of Dress
  • 55-04b – Annex B – Highland Dress
  • 55-04c – Annex C – Sikh Dress Policy
    • 55-04c – Appendix 1 – Sikh Symbology
  • 55-04d – Annex D – Air Cadet Badges
    • 55-04d – Appendices 1-16 – Illustrations
  • 55-04e – Annex E – Music Badges Policy
  • 55-04f – Annex F – Illustrated References
    • 55-04f – Appendices 1-3 – Wedge, Hair & Tie
    • 55-04f – Appendices 4-6 – Lanyard, Name tag, Medals & Wings
    • 55-04f – Appendices 7-11 – Poppy, Badges, Laces, Ribbons

New cadets and civilian staff who do not have uniforms shall dress in civilian clothing equivalent to the dress of the day. For example, new cadets shall wear a white collared, long-sleeve, dress shirt with a tie, dark dress pants, and dark shoes when the squadron is in C-2 Routine Training Dress. 

Reference for common equivalent orders of dress:

CAF Numbered Order of Dress	Cadet Numbered Order of Dress	Civilian Equivalent
No. 1 or 1A Ceremonial	C-1 Ceremonial Dress	Business or semi-formal attire
No. 3A or 3C Service	C-2 Routine Training Dress	Sqn Wear or long-sleeve shirt with tie
No. 3B Service	C-2B Routine Training Dress (short)	Sqn Wear or short-sleeve dress shirt
n/a	C-6 Sports Dress	Athletic Clothing
No. 2 or 2B Mess	C-8 Mess Dress	Semi-formal attire

Squadron Wear

Personnel wearing squadron wear shall adhere to the following guidelines:

• Grooming, jewelry, and makeup shall be IAW CAF Dress Instructions or CATO 55-04, as applicable
• Clothing shall be clean and professional in appearance (i.e. not to reveal undergarments, tops must meet bottoms, proper fit)
• Tops: a squadron golf shirt or equivalent polo-style shirt with a knit cardigan or pullover sweater
• Bottoms: chino-style pants, crops, culottes, capris, or a skirt in subdued colours (ex. Black, navy blue, khaki, brown, grey, etc.)
• Shoes: comfortable dress shoes in a dark colour (flat or heeled is acceptable)

Athletic Clothing

Personnel wearing athletic clothing shall adhere to the following guidelines:

• Grooming, jewelry, and makeup shall be IAW CAF Dress Instructions or CATO 55-04, as applicable
• Clothing shall be clean and professional in appearance (i.e. not to reveal undergarments, tops must meet bottoms, proper fit)
• Clothing shall be athletic-purpose clothing (no jeans, dress clothing, open-toed shoes)
• Long hair shall be tied back in a ponytail, braid, or bun
• Tops: short or long-sleeved athletic t-shirt and/or athletic sweater
• Bottoms: athletic pants or shorts
• Shoes: athletic footwear such as running shoes, cross trainers, basketball shoes, etc. 

Civilian Clothing

Personnel wearing civilian clothing shall adhere to the following guidelines:

• Grooming, jewelry, and makeup shall be IAW CAF Dress Instructions or CATO 55-04, as applicable
• Clothing shall be clean and professional in appearance (i.e. not to reveal undergarments, tops must meet bottoms, proper fit)
• Clothing shall reflect credit on the individual, the squadron, and the Cadet Program (no inappropriate images or slogans)
• Clothing and footwear shall be appropriate for the weather and activity

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Retired Warrant Officer Gibson prepared the following video to assist females with their hair.