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RCAF returns to traditional ranks
Not sure if this has been discussed, as the changes to the army rank system has. The Royal Canadian Air Force is also returning to the traditional pre-unification rank structure. https://www.facebook.com/rcaf1924/ph...type=1&theater
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Traditional RCAF Ranks
There have been rumours circulating about this change taking place, I have not seen an official message announcing this yet.
As well, apparently there are plans for the Army to revert from rifle green DEUs to khaki. |
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Return to a khaki coloured uniform brings it full circle.
If that change materializes, I wonder if CF kit will become collectable? A lot of it around, but there were some trial/experimental bits that are already hard to find.
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http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/new-royal-c...iled-1.2017526
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Great news as far as I am concerned. The yellow badges were not nearly as attractive as the pearl-grey will be. Quote:
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Here is the CF Backgrounder:
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=886249 Quote:
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So, just to be clear, the colour of the uniform stays the same and not blue-grey like the old one? And ranks with not be Squadron leader instead of Major etc?
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Based on what I can find, I believe you have it exactly correct. The rationale for the rank titles is that the Royal Flying Corps used "army" ranks (i.e. Lieutenant, Captain, Major) etc. It may be a bit of a stretch, but even if so, I like it. They can introduce the historic insignia (i.e. blue rank stripes with dark edging) in the current configurations and utilize the current titles. Kind of the best of both worlds.
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I have soldiers that can't get boots, underware, t-shirts, mukluks, and other fundamental kit and clothing but there is money for new rank and uniforms and tailoring for it all. What a waste!
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........yeah.... but harpo will be so proud of his troops in their brand new uniforms......
Jo
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The articles that I have read all refer to a "new uniform" but is it a new uniform or has the RCAF just re-badged the existing uniform?
As well, the RCAF can say that they are retaining the existing officer rank names as a tie to the First World War but I believe that it is quite obvious that they couldn't go back to the traditional RCAF officer ranks as the command ranks have been inflated with time. Squadron Leaders wouldn't lead modern Squadrons, Wing Commanders would. Wing Commanders wouldn't command Wings, Group Captains would etc. |
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You might get underwear if when you indent for it you spell it correctly :-)
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Or perhaps the Conservatives have stolen his dictionary too. Interestingly enough, I've been in the reserves 27 years and have never in my life worn "issue underwear." Given a choice, I'm fine with buying my own, and consider the boxers I was given dreadful. They sit in pristine condition in a box under my stairs, having made four different residential moves over the course of my career. You know, the CF should really stop wasting money on underwear, come to think of it.
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Does anyone of you guys know if there will be a change in the pilot wing badge in accordance with this?
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Maybe the RCAF and RCN should go back to their traditional tan summer service dress uniforms. The army can then follow suit and return to a traditional summer dress uniform as well to replace the greens. To save costs the three services could adopt the same tan uniform, as they were almost identical prior to unification anyway.
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