The Canadian Forces Green uniform lasted in service about 15 years and was replaced by “Distinctive Environment Uniforms” (DEU) in 1985. The Distinctive Environmental Uniform was adopted as a dress and duty uniform by the Canadian Forces, marking a return to distinctive service uniforms. The Army retained the basic CF Green service dress (left top) …
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Uniforms worn by Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) were of standard pattern. The cap, jacket and skirt were of drab barathea, essentially a khaki color. The uniform also comprised a brown shirt and tie. A lightweight tan version was provided for summer wear. Brown oxford shoes were worn by all ranks. CWAC was formed in …
Following battle dress uniforms, this new pattern of field uniform was trialed in the early 1960s and was adopted for service in 1963 (known as “Combats”). Beginning in 1999, the OG (Olive green) combat was replaced by the CADPAT Combat uniform, Canada’s computer-generated digital camouflage pattern. The issue of Combat uniforms began in 1964. Beginning in 1972 …
Shortly after the armed services were unified into the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, the service-specific uniforms (navy blue, khaki, and light blue) were abandoned in favor of the Canadian Forces’ rifle green, single-breasted, four-button tunic and pants, with beret or service cap uniform, commonly referred to as “CF greens”. Introduced for trials in 1967, …
Shown at left is a contemporary CADPAT uniform, with a terrain woodland, computer-generated, digital camouflage pattern and black combat boots. CADPAT, issued in 1997 to the Canadian Armed Forces, was the first digital camouflage pattern to be used operationally. The pattern became fully standardized within the Canadian Armed Forces by 2002 completely replacing the olive-drab …
Lightweight service dress known as “T-dubs” (bush uniform) were issued for parades in the summer months. In the early 1960s, battle dress was replaced for field wear by the combat uniform, often referred to merely as “combats”. One of the first postwar uniform innovations was the introduction of the bush uniform in 1949. This uniform was essentially an updated …
British and Canadian soldiers called this artifact a greatcoat. A greatcoat (also known as a watchcoat) is a large, woolen overcoat designed for warmth and protection against wind and weather. It is made of heavyweight wool. There are six brass buttons arranged in a double-breasted fashion on the front plus a button under the collar so the neck may be …
Canada’s DND (Department of National Defense) has over 20,000 military jobs for civilians in about 40 locations, including overseas. They support men and women in the CAF (Canadian Armed Forces). DND is one of the largest federal government departments. It is part of the Public Service of Canada. DND hires civilian employees to support the CAF. …
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