NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS 193 CODIAC MONCTON NEW BRUNSWICK

2 Period (90 Minutes)

 

The approach should be using the Presentation and Practical Activity methods.

 
1. Iron/Ironing board
2. Shoe shine kit
3. Full Navy League uniform
4. Boots INTRODUCTION

 

What - Cadets will learn about the proper method of maintaining the uniform. The second period should be dedicated entirely to practice with the instructor supervising and assisting. 

 

Why - The cadets must learn to maintain the uniform so that it meets the standards outline in NL 226.

 

Expectations - The cadet will be expected to maintain their personal uniform through regular upkeep; and shall demonstrate the responsibility of ensuring all items of their uniforms in their care.

 

Why do we maintain our uniforms?

We maintain our uniforms so that we look good. If we look good, we look proud. If we look proud, others will want to join our organization.

We should always have pride in the wearing of our uniforms.

Uniform Maintenance

The cadet should be shown:
     1. The proper method of maintaining the:
          a. Cap;
          b. Shirt;
          c. Pants; and
          d. Boots.

2. The responsibility required to ensure all items of uniform are in the cadet’s care.

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UNIFORM CARE

• You will be issued one cadet uniform.

• This uniform is to be maintained by each cadet and will be inspected periodically.

• It is the cadets’ sole responsibility to keep the uniform clean, free of damage, and to ensure that clothing to small or large is replaced through stores.

• Exchanges to your uniform can be made by obtaining a request form from your Divisional Petty Officer.

Your uniform or kit is the most important piece of equipment on loan to you and you
must know how to care for it properly before it is issued to you.

 

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CAP - Your cap should be cleaned with a soft brush, warm or hot water, and
detergent such as Ajax, comet or dish soap. Liquid shoe polish should not
be used as it runs when it rains. After your cap is clean it should be placed
in a bag and stored where it won't get crushed. The top of a closet is a good
place.

Note: Your shirt and trousers should be washed in warm or cold water and can be washed with
all dark clothes when a laundry is done. They can be machine dried and then both need to be
pressed.

TROUSERS - Turned inside out press with a damp lint free cloth over the seams. DO NOT put a crease down the front of your trousers. In most cases each side must be done separately, as the seams at the sides do not usually line up. When finished leave them inside out and place on a pant hanger or a hanger that will not leave a crease through the middle.

 

SHIRT - If you iron your shirt on a high temperature inside out (all except the sleeves) it will come out nicely. For the sleeves, place them on the ironing board with the seam to one side. Iron each sleeve flat and ensure that there are no creases. The sleeve will have to be rolled on the board in order to ensure that the entire sleeve has been pressed. Make sure no threads (Irish pennants) are sticking out. If so, clip them off with a pair of scissors. Press your collar, epaulettes, and cuffs.

 

WEB BELT - Remove the buckles and wash in hot soapy water. If the belt is extremely dirty, (it shouldn’t be if it is being cleaned regularly) you may wash it using bleach. Ask an adult to help you.

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LANYARD - Made of cotton it is machine washable DO NOT DRY IT IN A DRYER. To dry place some tape on a nail somewhere so rust will not get on the lanyard and then tie a shoe to the other end for weight. If it is done this way it will look new for years and years. It is worn around your neck, through the epaulets with the knot at the second button, looped at the fourth button and the remainder tucked neatly in the left breast pocket.

 

BOOTS - Place a LIGHT coat of black shoe polish (kiwi works best) on the boots let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes, then using cold-water rub in small circles until a shine can be seen. When finished the boots can be buffed with an old nylon. Do not use a shoe brush, it works fine for normal shoes, however, it is next to impossible to get a high gloss shine using a brush. Your boots should be polished after every time you wear them. When finished put them in a place
where they will not get scuffed.

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CONCLUSION

Stress the cadets will be inspected on a regular basis. It is their responsibility to ensure that it
is kept in good condition. If the cadet is corrected during an inspection, you may need to spend
a little more time working on that item. Remind them that if they don’t know – ask!

 

TESTING
There is no written test for this lesson. Cadets are to be inspected on a regular basis with
remarks written in Divisional Officer’s notes.

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