Air Cadet uniform unboxing

[@adamcowell4349]

I'm from the Royal Air Force Air Cadets in England and ngl, I find it genuinely fascinating looking at what other countries do for their cadets. Idk why tho.

[@how2cadet500]

Curiosity is a good thing, right : )

[@xdboy4438]

Same

[@charlieroberts2915]

I'm gonna have to agree with all that, but im only a new cadet to my squadron so it makes sense

[@JetstreamAviation747]

I am also from the Royal Air Force cadets! I agree.

[@Ravensblood66661]

Yo the army and navy cadet uniforms a pretty much the same. Mostly air and army. Sea cadets don't have a dress shirt or tie. And the placement of badges are slightly different for all 3.

[@how2cadet500]

yup

[@Shaheer23khan]

I was a lac at 420 squadron unfortunately i got my lega cut off in an accident so i couldnt be one anymore i miss it so much once an air cadet always an air cadet 😔😔😔😔☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

[@how2cadet500]

So sorry to hear that

[@Nithilan10]

Sorry to hear that

[@olliehat3162]

man why do the Canadian air cadets get good jumper/tunic while here in Australian air cadets we get a MPJ that over heats you very quickly

[@etow8034]

Good work FSgt ...must suck being a cadet with COVID these past two years !

[@how2cadet500]

It's been tough.

[@etow8034]

@@how2cadet500 I guess you're WO2 now since this tutorial so sorry for the rank slip up. I can't imagine being a cadet for over two plus years not being able to be present for mandatory training nights, extracurricular activities nor summer camps. You miss the camaraderie, friendships that you have developed and working with your cadets that is slowly slipping away as you age out !

[@how2cadet500]

​@@etow8034 Yeah, the year COVID hit I had got the glider scholarship and they just cancelled it on us and then the same the following year. This is my last year to go on a summer camp so I applied for power. Really hope that it goes ahead.

[@official_cessna1723]

Looks different from my Air Cadets uniform, I am a Canadian Air Cadet and I have a green uniform

[@how2cadet500]

The Air Cadets wear two different uniforms: FTU's (green) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn2yqKmabZidnJo Dress (blue) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWi8e3Rpl62sjs0

[@official_cessna1723]

@@how2cadet500 oh okay

[@etow8034]

You forgot to mention how many years ago was that ? The green uniform was replaced by the new DEU blue uniform from 1992 onwards !

[@joeydepalmer4457]

what about the female cadet uniform? did not mention anything about them. and if i am not mistaken, they are still an equal part of cadets.

[@how2cadet500]

they are basically the same uniform just different fits

[@joeydepalmer4457]

@@how2cadet500 different fit? except for the shirt (for some) they are issued the same tunics and trousers right? are they just tailored to fit? for an example, the trousers, girls would need a pair with the same hips but with a bigger waist, than tailored to fit?

[@omniyx7837]

@@joeydepalmer4457 when ordering uniforms, you put your measurements. the uniforms aren't gendered, they're just tailored to your measurements.

[@daisykinch5]

The female uniform is the same, you can get a skirt if you wanted to for religious or personal reasons, they take your measurements and if they have to they will order peices, you can get your pants hemmed, and there are technically girl/ boy pants and shirts, my shirt buttons on a diffrent side then my brothers and my pants have a white lining and his dont, but it all depends what year your uniform was manufactured. But other then that, the uniforms are the same for everyone.

[@kadeaseltine1798]

I think it depends on how big the squadron is because mine doesn’t have everything yours does like parka and other stuff.

[@how2cadet500]

Every squadron, no matter the size, should be able to order all items in this video. If you have any questions, check with your supply officer.

[@LB-pi5qp]

I don't find the socks itchy 😅

[@SEBDOESSTUFFOFFICIAL]

I’m having a hard time getting train tracks out of my pants, any tips?

[@jackbautista414]

Hey, any idea where I might find some gen 1 boots?

[@how2cadet500]

Try checking your local surplus store.

[@emibaguette]

Do you have to iron these clothes? And polish the shoes? I dont use those 🥺

[@how2cadet500]

Ironing and polishing are part of the upkeep for these uniforms. Here are videos on how to do that: How to polish your boots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6umY3qPYqZ0d5I How to iron your uniform: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJDPn4Fud75qgtE

[@Ghoops123]

hi there, is it possible if you can tell me how to put your name tag on your tunic

[@alsopete4407]

Why do you have a flight sergeant rank on each sleeve?

[@how2cadet500]

Both sea and army cadets have their rank badge on one side of their tunic. Air cadets, on the other hand, have their rank badges on both sides. The cadets in the UK have a brassard that they put all their badges on. I hope this helps : )

[@elimackinnon06]

@@how2cadet500 I didn't know that Sea and Army cadets only put their rank badges on one side Ive encountered many army cadets and and I didn't even notice. I guess I learned something today

[@gerardevans6099]

@@how2cadet500 Us army cadets don't have tunics anymore nor do we have no2 dress it got banned sadly

[@davecashjowa1236]

Are you Canadian? only because you have a crown on your flight sergeant rank slide?

[@how2cadet500]

Yes, I am in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

[@paonsle1279]

Hey I'm a serg in the army cadet but I want to change to air cadet would I still have my rank?

[@how2cadet500]

You should keep your rank when you transfer.

[@leitekeritt2190]

Hey m8 i got a question are cadets only like a summer camp or do they train on the weekends too?

[@how2cadet500]

The days change with each cadet squadron, but it usually looks like this: One mandatory night a week plus any optional activities you join. If you want to take a camp in the summer you can chose from a 2,3 or a 6 week course. Hope that helps!

[@leitekeritt2190]

@@how2cadet500 thanks

[@chrisku0609]

Yessssir

[@ConorMckinstry-hw5pc]

This is so different from raf air cadets

[@vuhlkansu]

Stop with this "Gen1" Gen2" crap. Air cadets has existed since 1941, and there has been many uniform changes over those years. I don't think there has been any in depth study into the history of the boots, but we could easily be on the 5th or 9th version of them for all we know.

[@how2cadet500]

So true though. lol