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The Air Corps Uniform

The Air Corps has several dress categories that are worn at various times during military life.


Service Dress no.1

Ceremonial Dress, also known as Service Dress 1 is worn on special occasions including Presidential Guard of Honours and Military funerals among others.

Officers

Ceremonial Dress, also known as Service Dress No. 1 is worn on special occasions including Presidential Guard of Honours and Military funerals among others.

NCOs and Privates

Ceremonial Dress, also known as Service Dress 1 is worn on special occasions including Presidential Guard of Honours and Military funerals among others.

White gloves for ceremonial.

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Service Dress no.2

The Number 2 Dress Uniform is worn during formal engagements other than ceremonial.

Officers

The Number 2 Dress Uniform is worn during formal engagements other than ceremonial.

NCOs and Privates

The Number 2 Dress Uniform is worn during formal engagements other than ceremonial.

No gloves are worn.

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Working Dress

The Working Dress Uniform is worn during normal working days.

Officers

Air Corps Air Traffic Control Officers in Working Dress UniformAir Corps Officers wear a blue "V" necked sweater, pale blue shirt, blue slacks and black shoes. This uniform is worn in many job roles including Air Traffic Control and Office work.

 

 

 

 

NCOs and Privates

Avionics Apprentice in working dress uniformWorking dress for enlisted personnel includes a blue round neck sweater, dark blue shirt, blue trousers and black shoes.

Administrative personnel and other office personnel wear a uniform similar to Officers.

 

 

 

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Flying Suit

Pilot wearing flying suitThe Flying suit is worn by all ranks engaged in flying operations. Pilots of high performance aircraft also wear a g-suit to prevent black outs during "High G" aerobatics and manoeuvres.

Aircrew on helicopters and pilots flying the pilatus PC-9M wear flying helmets with integrated communications.

 

Air Corps Rank Markings