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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-35 – Week 35 – 21 May 2023 (Update)

Good morning.

There is an update to this week’s Weekly Routine Orders that focuses specifically on CJCR Dress Regulations for Ceremonial Occasions. The original WROs have been updated to reflect the change. The specific addition follows and needs to be carefully considered when wearing C1A orders of dress.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Administration Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

CJCR Dress instructions – Section 2 – Appearance – Specific Guidance for Ceremonial Occasions (2-2-18)


  1. Ceremonial order of dress (C1) shall only be ordered for specific occasions (CO’s parade, Formal parades, ACRs, etc.) C1 shall not be the standard training dress at a corps/squadron. The following amplification is provided for all cadets when in C1 order of dress:
    1. footwear will be worn as per environment / regiments / branches and corps / squadron dress instructions;
    2. over garment will be worn as per environments / regiments / branches and corps / squadron dress instructions. Medals are not to be worn on over garment (parka, gabardine, windbreaker);
    3. hair that extends below the tunic jacket collar shall be secured in one of the following styles:
      1. in a bun;
      2. a single braid;
      3. double braids centred to the back;
      4. multi braids or locks, be pulled back to the centre of the back or equally positioned along the shoulder blades and secured; or
      5. when hairstyle or hair type does not allow a cadet to adopt one of the aforementioned hairstyles, the cadet must discuss with the Chain of Command to find a hairstyle that can be secured accordingly.
    4. Jewellery;
      1. Rings, a maximum of two rings which are not of costume jewellery nature. Additional rings may only be worn when they indicate professional standing, such as an engineer, or are worn with a wedding band as a single set indicating betrothal or fidelity, e.g., an engagement or an anniversary ring. Rings shall not inhibit the execution of proper arms drill or cause an unsightly bulge in white or black gloves.
      2. Necklaces and bracelets shall not be visible;
      3. Piercings. The only piercings authorized are single or single set of stud or single stone earrings (one in each ear) are permitted in the ear lobe(s). These earrings shall not exceed one centimetre square or diameter. Gauges / spacers shall not exceed 2.5 cm in diameter; and
      4. Plain tie-pins or clips or with a Canadian military/Cadet insignia are permitted.
    5. Facial make-up, temporary lashes, and eyelashes extensions are permitted; and
    6. Coloured nail polish and artificial nails are permitted as long as they do not impair the cadet’s ability to perform their duties.

Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-35 – Week 35 – 21 May 2023

Date

21 May 2023

RO Number

2022/23-35

CO’s Message

Hello 809. Enjoy Monday evening off for Victoria Day! On Wednesday, everyone will be dressed in C1As for inspection. Make sure to have all your badges sewn on properly, boots shined and uniforms pressed. I’m including some information from the dress regs in this edition of the WROs detailing how ceremonial dress is to be worn. Please review and make sure you’re adhering to these regulations. And finally, the Wonderland trip for Cadet Day is on this Saturday.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-34 – Week 34 – 14 May 2023

Date

14 May 2023

RO Number

2022/23-34

CO’s Message

Hello 809. We’re heading down the stretch to the awards banquet and the ACR. Regular training is over, now we’re practicing drill and getting the displays ready.
Welcome back Capt Emptage. I hope you had a great vacation.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-33 – Week 33 – 7 May 2023

Date

7 May 2023

RO Number

2022/23-33

CO’s Message

Hello 809. This week were training with the Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) at the Niagara District Airport. Sounds like it will be a fun experience.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-32 – Week 32 – 30 April 2023

Date

30 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-32

CO’s Message

Hello 809. I was glad to see so many cadets attend the fun day last Saturday. I hope you all had a great time. I know the staff did.

We are now coming up on the last full month of training for the year. Most of the classroom instruction is complete and we’ll be concentrating on practical displays and drill to get ready for the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) on Saturday, June 3.

This Wednesday marks the 1st training day of the month, which is a CO’s parade and inspection. So, prep your blues and shine your boots.

Capt Emptage will not be around for the next couple of weeks. She’s busy working on her tan down in the Caribbean. OCdt Bell will be running the training section while she’s away.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-31 – Week 31 – 23 April 2023

Date

23 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-31

CO’s Message

Hello 809. We have an exciting full week of activities planned. Monday is optional training as usual. Wednesday is regular training (FTU’s are the dress of the day). And this weekend we’re having the squadron Fun Day on Saturday, followed by gliding on Sunday (both in civilian attire).

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-30 – Week 30 – 16 April 2023

Date

16 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-30

CO’s Message

Hello 809. Regular training picks up this Wednesday evening with FTUs being the dress of the day. See you Wednesday.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-29 – Week 29 – 9 April 2023

Date

9 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-29

CO’s Message

Hello 809. This week marks the 106th anniversary of the battle for Vimy Ridge, April 9-12 1917. 6 years ago, 809 visited the memorial in France. A visit that will never be forgotten by those that made the trip.

Remember, this Monday is Easter Monday, so there will be no training. Regular training picks up this Wednesday evening with FTUs being the dress of the day. See you Wednesday.

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Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-28 – Week 28 – 2 April 2023

Date

2 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-28

CO’s Message

Hello 809. This week, marks the 99th birthday of the Royal Canadian Air Force which was founded on April 1, 1924. Happy Birthday RCAF.

Regarding training, this Wednesday night will be a CO’s Parade and Inspection. Dress will be C1A, so make sure your boots are shined, uniform is pressed and all badges are secured properly.

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