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THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

CORPS INSTRUCTION No: B10

By

Regimental Headquarters Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

CORPS DRESS

1. Sponsor. The Sponsor for this Corps Instruction is the Corps Artificer Sergeant Major (CASM). 2. Authority. This Corps Instruction is issued under the authority of the Colonel REME. 3. Review Date. This Corps Instruction will be reviewed by the Authoriser in June 2016, or when a change otherwise becomes necessary. 4. Previous Instruction. This Corps Instruction supersedes the previous Corps Instruction, Issue 6 dated July 2013.

5. Aim. The aim of this Corps Instruction is to describe the authorised forms of dress to be worn by members of the Corps. 6. Authorities for dress. The authorities for dress are to be found in:

a. Army Dress Regulations (ADRs): Personal Services 12 (Army) (PS12(A)). b. The Defence Clothing Catalogue, JSP 768. c. The Defence Logistics Support Chain Manual, JSP 886.

d. Instructions for Service Bands and Military Musicians JSP 813.

Note:

i. Uniform Grants.

These have been reviewed and updated. The most significant change is that all grants will be payable only on presentation of appropriate receipts. Full details can be found in Army Briefing Note 52/13.

ii. Personal Clothing System (Combat Uniform) (PCS(CU)).

In accordance with Army Briefing Notice 81/13 Local Unit Commanders are to provide direction on how the Combat Uniform Jacket is to be worn. The default standard of dress for REME Personnel wearing PCS(CU) Jackets is worn out with sleeves rolled down. HERRICK issued MTP Jackets are to be worn tucked in with sleeves rolled up or down under the direction of Local Unit Commanders. Direction on badges and name tapes remains unchanged. When on a detached duty or course, all ranks are to conform to local direction.

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PART I - INTRODUCTION

7. Forms of Dress. The forms of dress to which reference is made in this Instruction are:

a. No 1 Dress - Temperate ceremonial uniform (Blues).

b. No 2 Dress - Temperate parade uniform (Service Dress).

c. No 3 Dress - Warm weather ceremonial uniform.

d. No 4 Dress - Warm weather Service Dress.

e. No 5 Dress - Desert combat dress.

f. No 6 Dress - Warm weather parade uniform (Bush jacket pattern).

g. No 7 Dress - Warm weather barrack dress.

h. No 8 Dress - Personal Clothing System (Combat Uniform)

i. No 9 Dress - Tropical combat dress.

j. No 10 Dress - Temperate mess dress.

k. No 11 Dress - Warm weather mess dress.

l. No 12 Dress - Protective clothing (coveralls).

m. No 13 Dress - Temperate barrack dress.

n. No 14 Dress - Shirt sleeve order. 8. Details of which are contained in ADRs 2009, Part 2 (Generic), Section 2, Paragraphs 02.020 to 02.043 inclusive and Annex A complete. 9. Contents. This instruction comprises the following:

Section Title Page

Part I Introduction 1

Part II Officers 2

Part III Soldiers 6

Part IV Optional Items of Dress 7

Part V REME Band 7

Part VI Wearing of Embellishments of Other Regiments and Corps 8

Annex A Official Corps Tailors and Hatters A – 1

Annex B Mess jacket No 10 Dress and Overalls B – 1

Annex C Officer Beret and Cap Badges C – 1

Annex D Collar Badges on No 2 Dress D – 1

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Annex E Buttons E – 1

Annex F REME Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) F – 1

Annex G The REME Stable Belts G – 1

Annex H Wearing of Badges of Rank and Appointment H – 1

PART II – OFFICER AND SOLDIER DRESS 10. General. Officers and Soldiers are to dress in accordance with the regulations described in paragraph 6 above. Where regulations permit the Corps to decide on a particular item of dress, or where the Corps has decided to deviate from the regulation, such items are detailed under their appropriate heading in the succeeding paragraphs of this instruction. 11. Officers are to purchase all items of uniform required in their Theatres with the exception of those items provided by free issue as detailed in JSP 886. Standard pattern items of dress should be obtained only from the approved Corps tailors and hatters listed at Annex A to this instruction. 12. Specifications of standard items of uniform are given in Army Dress Regulations, Parts 1 and 2, Dress Regulations (Generic). 13. Headwear.

a. No 8 Dress. Officers are wear berets in No 8 Dress when not on field training or operations. The beret cap badge is to be positioned just above the headband and the small bow at the back of the beret is to have its ends sewn down.

b. No 7, 13 and 14 Dress. Either a No 2 Dress hat or side hat may be worn. Berets may also be worn by officers at the discretion of unit commanders.

14. Jackets.

a. Mess Jacket No 10 Dress. Details of REME No 10 dress are given in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal electrical and Mechanical Engineers and at Annex B to this instruction.

b. Mess Jacket No 11 Dress. Details of REME No 11 Dress are given in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal electrical and Mechanical Engineers. A dark blue cummerbund is to be worn in lieu of the waistcoat. Details of the cummerbund are given in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

15. Medals. Miniature medals may optionally be court mounted; the cost of mounting is to be borne by the officer. 16. Cap Badges.

a. Officers Cap badges. The following badges are to worn on Officers head dress details below:

(1) Forage and SD caps - Silver and gilt REME cap badge fitted. centrally and vertically so that the outer top corners of the scroll are on the headband seam.

(2) Berets - Gold and silver Embroidered badge.

b. Soldiers cap badges. Soldiers are to wear the issued item, Badge Cap, REME, Anodised Aluminium, NSN 8455 99 973 9479 with all headwear. Details of buttons can be found at Annex E of this instruction.

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17. Badges of Rank. The following forms are authorized: a. Officer Badges of Rank;

(1) No 1 Dress - Gilt and enamelled.

(2) No 2, 3, 4 and 6 Dress - Gilt metal anodized.

(3) No 7, 12, 13 and 14 Dress - Approved pattern slides1 with embroidered badges of rank. These bear the legend ‘REME’ embroidered at the base below the rank.

(4) No 8 and No 9 Dress - MTP slides as issued through supply chain embroidered with the appropriate badges of rank or REME embroidered item. Olive drab slides are to be worn on jerseys, or in the case of REME officers serving with 17 Port and Maritime Regt, RLC, Navy blue rank slides are to be worn.

(5) No 10 Dress - Badges ⅝inch long in gold embroidery on the epaulettes.

(6) No 11 Dress - Badges ⅝ inch long in gilt metal on the epaulettes.

b. Soldier badges of rank are detailed at Annex H to this Corps Instruction. 18. Collar Badges. Details of collar badges for Lieutenant Colonels and below are:

a. No 1 and No 3 Dress. Silver and gilt REME collar badges are to be worn in pairs vertically on the collar with the badge facing inwards; the centre of each badge is to be 2 inches away from the centre of the collar opening.

b. No 2 and 4 Dress. Silver and gilt REME collar badges are to be worn in pairs as shown in Annex D to this instruction.

c. No 6, 8 and 12 Dress. Collar badges are not to be worn with these forms of dress.

d. No 10 Dress. Collar badges in gold embroidery are to be worn facing inwards on the lapels as shown in Appendix 1 at Annex C to this instruction. They are to be worn halfway between the points of the jacket and the centre of the collar at the back and are to appear vertical when the jacket is worn. When wearing miniature medals, there is to be a half inch gap between the top of the left badge and the bottom of the medals.

e. No 11 Dress. Metal anodized collar badges are to be worn halfway between the points of the jacket and the centre of the collar at the back.

19 Buttons. Crested buttons for all forms of dress are available from the supply chain. Details of buttons can be found at Annex E of this instruction. 20. Shoulder Titles. Metal REME shoulder titles are to be worn on No 6 Dress only. 21. Clothing Items.

a. Shirts.

(1) No 1 and 3 Dress. A soft white shirt, without collar, and with a double cuff is to be worn. For No 1 Dress, a shirt with a stiff separate collar which fits inside the No 1 Dress collar may also be worn.

1 The approved pattern slides are available in olive drab (for use with No 12 and 13), for Combat Uniform (No8 Dress) and in oatmeal (for use with No 7 and 14 Dress). They may be obtained only from the REME Association Shop, Arborfield.

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(2) No 2, 4, 7, 12, 13 and 14 Dress. Officers are to wear the issued fawn shirt provided by the supply chain, with replacements obtained from unit Quartermasters or supply departments. (3) No 8 Dress. Officers are to wear the items issued by the supply chain. (4) No 10 and 11 Dress. A white Marcella soft-fronted dress shirt with an attached or detachable turned down collar is to be worn. The shirt is to have ⅜ inch diameter pearl buttons three and a quarter inch intervals and a double cuff. The collar is to be a cut-away shape with points approximately two and three eighths inches in length.

b. Jersey Heavy Wool. Officers are to wear the issued olive drab Jersey Heavy Wool provided by the supply chain, with replacements available through unit Quartermasters or supply departments. Officers serving with 17 Port and Maritime Regt RLC are to wear the issued Navy Blue item with the blue ensign affixed to each upper arm; this may be worn, in subsequent units, with the permission of the local commander.

c. Ties.

(1) No 2 and 4 Dress. Corps patterned silk tie in two toned light khaki.

(2) No 10 and 11 Dress. Plain black, doubled ended evening tie.

(3) No 12 and 14 Dress. Ties are not to be worn.

(4) No 13 Dress. Ties are to be worn (ADR update pending).

c. Socks.

(1) No 1, 3, 10 and 11 Dress. Black socks.

(2) No 2, 13 and 14 Dress. Dark khaki socks.

(3) No 4, 6 and 7 Dress. Light khaki socks.

22. Footwear.

a. No 1, 10 and 11 Dress. Black George boots or Wellington boots.

b. No 3 Dress. Black George boots, Wellington boots or black shoes.

c. No 2, 4, 6, 7, 13 and 14 Dress. Male officers: brown leather shoes with plain sewn toecaps polished with dark tan shoe polish. Female officers: shoes brown service (Gibson). Brown court shoes when not on parade with troops. Male OR: boots combat high (or black shoes if issued). WO1s may wear officer pattern brown shoes if appropriate, provided at the individual's expense. Female OR: shoes black service (Gibson).

23. Spurs. Spurs are to be worn with No 1, No 10 and 11 Dress by Field Officers and Adjutants. Spurs should be removed for dancing. 24. Swords. An infantry pattern sword is to be worn. Rules regarding the of wearing are contained within ADRs 2009, Part 2, Paragraphs 02.08, 02.029a(xiii), 02.029b(ii)(4), 02.030a(ix). 25 Cuff Links. Plain gold or guilt cuff links are to be worn.

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PART III – SOLDIERS 26. Wearing of Appointment, Qualification and Skill-at-Arms Badges. The regulations governing the wearing of qualification, appointment and skill-at-arms badges are laid down in ADRs (All Ranks), Part 9. 27. No 10 AND 11 Dress for REME Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants. No 10 and 11 Dress may be worn by Warrant Officers and Sergeants as an optional item of dress, for which a grant is available for those promoted on or after 01 Apr 09. Detailed specifications for No 10 and No 11 dress are provided in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal electrical and Mechanical Engineers. 28. The following details regarding badges are to be noted:

a. The badges of rank worn with these orders of dress are to be gold ranking on scarlet backing.

b. Qualification or skill-at-arms badges are to be gold on dark blue backing.

29. Additional items to be worn with No 10 and 11 Dress:

a. Headdress. No 1 Dress forage cap.

b. Nether wear. No 1 Dress trousers, dark blue socks and black shoes.

c. Shirt. Soft fronted white shirt of plain design with soft turn-down collar.

d. Tie. A plain black bow tie.

e. Medals. Miniatures (may be court mounted at individual expense).

f. Cummerbund. A plain, dark blue silk, cummerbund may be worn with No 11 Dress. 30. Optional Items of Dress for Warrant Officers (Class 1).

a. Headdress. Warrant Officers Class 1 may wear either a service dress cap or beret with No 7, 13 and 14 dress. The cap will be provided at the individual’s expense. They may also wear the embroidered REME badge on their berets as a mark of distinction for their rank. The embroidered beret badge is shown in Annex D to this Instruction.

b. Shoes. Warrant Officers Class 1 may wear officer pattern brown shoes if appropriate with No 2, 13 and 14 dress. They are to be provided at the individual’s expense. c. Mess Dress. Officer pattern embroidered collar badges may be worn. They are to be provided at the individual’s expense.

PART IV – OPTIONAL ITEMS OF DRESS

31. All ranks of the Corps are authorised to wear the REME stable belt as and when permitted by Formation or local Commanders. REME stable belts should not be worn outside the Jersey Heavy Wool except when REME personnel attached to other Arms or Services are required to comply with local orders on the wearing of stable belts. The REME stable belt can be worn with combat trousers at local commanders’ discretion. Details of the REME Stable Belts can be found in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical engineers, Serial 31 and 32 and at Annex G to this instruction.

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PART V – REME BAND 32. Details of the full of the full dress uniform are kept by the REME Museum and sealed patterns are held by the Band Committee. Note: The REME Band full dress uniform is a ceremonial order of dress and medals are to be worn at all times.

PART VI – WEARING OF EMBELLISHMENTS OF OTHER REGIMENTS AND CORPS 33. ADRs 2009 authorises the wearing of one dress embellishment of the parent Regiment or Battalion by attached personnel. Personnel of other Arms and Services attached to Major REME units may be authorised to wear one dress item common to REME (eg: Beret). REME officers and soldiers are not to wear the Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) of any other Arm or Service unless serving with the Commando Brigade when the REME TRF is to be replaced with the Commando Brigade flash as directed by HQ FLEET. 34. The REME Corps Dress Committee will give sympathetic consideration to requests from other Regiments and Corps for attached REME personnel to wear one dress embellishment, provided the basic uniform as applicable to REME is not altered. Initial requests should be made through the appropriate Comd ES to the REME Corps Dress Committee.

PART VII – WEARING OF REMEMBRANCE POPPY 35. All officers and soldiers are encouraged to attend Remembrance Day parades and Services on Remembrance Sunday in appropriate uniform. Apart from the Cenotaph Parade in Whitehall, the appropriate uniform to be worn is No 2 Service Dress with full-sized medals, leather and appropriate accoutrements. Swords should not be worn unless ordered for those attending in an official capacity. All Regular and Reserve personnel are to wear the No 2 Dress though exceptionally those within Reserve units who have not yet been issued with No 2 Dress may wear Combat Uniform with full sized medals on Remembrance Day only providing that authority has been granted by the appropriate Formation Commander at no less than 1-Star level. Note: Troops taking part in the parade at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday and the Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance do not wear poppies. 36. Corps direction is that poppies may be worn in uniform from the start of the Poppy Appeal until Remembrance Sunday or the 11 November which ever comes later. In No 1 and No 2 Dress as well as Barrack Dress (No. 13 & 14 Dress), the poppy is to be worn behind left button of the No.1 Dress Forage cap chin strap. In PCS(CU) (No. 8 Dress), the poppy is to be worn pinned to the left breast with a safety pin (as per Annex I) in accordance with ABN 97/13.

PART VIII - WEARING OF UNIFORM AT WEDDINGS 37. Full details regarding the wearing of military uniform at weddings can be found in Annex J. Annexes: A. Official Corps Tailors B. No 10 Dress C. Officer Cap, Beret and Collar Badges D. Collar Badges on No 2 Dress E. Buttons F. Badge Configuration for Personal Clothing System (Combat Uniform) G. Specifications of the REME Stable Belts H. Wearing of Badges of Rank and Appointment I. Wearing of Remembrance Poppy in PCS(CU) No. 8 Dress. J. Wearing of Uniform at Weddings

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OFFICIAL CORPS TAILORS

Ser Tailor Address & Telephone Number

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) 1 G.D. Golding

(Tailors) Ltd 220 Hatfield Rd St Albans Herts AL1 4LW Tel: 01727 841321 www.tailors.co.uk

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

2 Regal Tailors 3c Westfield House Broad Lane Bramley Leeds LS13 3HA Tel: 0113 2361091

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

3 Michael Jay Tailors 5 Tomo Business Park Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5AY Tel: 01449 614602

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

4 The Mess Dress Ltd

88 Stewert Rd Bournemouth BH8 8NU Tel: 01202 302846 www.messdress.com

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

5 Costello & Son Ltd 284-294 Ley Street Ilford Essex IG1 4BS Tel: 0208 4782780 www.costello.co.uk

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

6 Goodalls Tailors Butcher Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0DB Tel: 0113 288 9944 www.messkitonline.co.uk

Ladies and gentlemen’s tailors providing a complete service including hats.

7 Messrs Herbert Johnson

Unit 2 Viking Way Industrial Estate Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8EL Tel: 01954 785942

Hatters.

8 Patey (London) Ltd 9 Gowlett Rd Dulwich London SE15 4HX Tel: 0207 635 0030

Hatters.

ANNEX A TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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OFFICERS No 10 DRESS (MESS DRESS) JACKET AND WAISTCOAT 1. The No 10 Dress (Mess Dress) jacket for male officers is made of dark blue superfine doeskin cloth with a one piece roll collar. The width of the lapels at the widest part is to be 3” but may be varied by ¼” to suit the officer’s build and are to be rolled to within 5” of the points of the jacket. The bottom of the lapel is to be in line with the second vest button from the top. The points of the jacket are to follow the usual line of the cut of the waist and are not to be accentuated by being cut on a radius to bring the points too low. They are to be ¼” to ¾” lower than the points of the vest. Cuffs of dark blue superfine doeskin cloth are pointed with the points being 6” deep and 2 ½” behind with a 1” slit at the seam. This slit must not be ‘v’ shaped. Shoulder straps of the same material are to be 1 ½” at the base and sewn in at the sleeve head and are to taper to rounded points measuring 1”. They are secured with REME crested, domed, anodised 30 ligne (pronounced as line) buttons. There are no buttons at the front and any braid or piping. Lining is scarlet. No 10 Dress Jacket (lines are to illustrate cut or edges only and are not braided or piped) 2. The waistcoat (vest) is to be made of scarlet superfine cloth, open in front and without a collar. It is to be fastened with qty four, 22 ligne, flat gilt buttons with mounted silver REME crests.

ANNEX B TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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OFFICERS BERET, COLLAR AND CAP BADGES

NAVY BLUE MAROON GREEN

No 10 DRESS No 10 DRESS CAP BADGE NAVY BLUE SCARLET (FEMALES)

ANNEX C TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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COLLAR BADGES ON No 2 DRESS 1. This Annex deals with the positioning of collar badges on No2 Dress (Service Dress). The badges are silver and gilt and are positioned as described in Part II, paragraph 19 of this instruction and shown in the photograph below.

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BUTTONS 1. There are three sizes of REME button available from the supply chain for use on uniforms. All are domed, anodised aluminium with the REME crest raised on the highest point of the dome as shown below (Buttons shown actual size).

22 ligne 30 ligne 40 ligne 2. The only other pattern of button authorised for wear are 22 ligne, flat gilt buttons with mounted REME crests as shown below (Button shown actual size).

22 ligne

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RECOGNITION BADGES 1. Union, Formation and Tactical Recognition Flashes are worn in accordance with Army Dress Regulations (Part 9, Section 5. Badges, Headdress and Embellishments). UNION EMBLEM 2. This is a Tri-Service badge provided at public expense which is worn by all RN, Army and RAF personnel to the top of the blanking plate on the left arm so that it is horizontal to the ground when the arm is held at the side. FORMATION BADGES 3. Only one formation badge is to be worn at any one time, be it divisional, brigade or multi-national, as appropriate and as directed by the Formation Commander. They are to be removed by individuals on posting, or on formal detachment from the formation concerned. Procurement and provision, as directed by CGS, is at non-public expense. 4. All formation badges are worn on the left blanking plate centrally below the Union Emblem. On Operations, roulement and emergency tour troops are to wear the formation badge appropriate to their parent unit, whilst residential troops are to wear the appropriate formation badge. THE REME TACTICAL RECOGNITION FLASH 5. The REME Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) is provided as an initial free issue to new members of the Corps using Corps funds, replacements may be purchased from the REME Shop. It is to be worn on the right blanking plate centrally so that it is horizontal to the ground when the arm is held at the side. The red band is to be nearest the front of the body. It is worn in No. 8 Dress (PCS(CU)) on the Jacket and Smock. It is not worn on Jersey Heavy Wool.

6. Personnel in 16 Air Asslt Bde are to wear the REME TRF in lieu of DZ/LZ flashes, except in the multi-cap badge sub units of the Bde, where separate TRFs have been authorised for Bde HQ, Pathfinder Pl, AFLS and the RAF det. Each Para Bn, RHQ PARA and Depot Para wear their own TRF.

ANNEX F TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

ANNEX F TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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Badge Configuration for Personal Clothing System (Combat Uniform) This particular individual is a parachute and commando trained REME officer or soldier attached to 1 Mechanised Brigade. Note; alignment of stitching in relation to REME TRF.

Right Sleeve Left Sleeve

Sleeve Pocket

Blanking Plate

Centre line (opposite

under-arm seam)

Centre line (opposite

under-arm seam)

A R M Y M N C O M A D O

A R M Y M N C O M A D O

1

ANNEX G TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE REME STABLE BELTS

1. There are currently (2009/10) two patterns of stable belts authorised for wear by REME Officers and soldiers. Specification 1 (original cupro nickel, front buckle pattern) can be worn by all ranks when authorised to do so by their local commander. Specification 2 (side fastening buckles pattern) is only to be worn by Warrant Officers Class 1 and officers. This belt is to be worn with the twin buckles positioned on the left hip. 2. The specification for the original pattern stable belt can be found in ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical engineers, Serials 31 and 32. 3. The specification of the side fastening buckle pattern belt is: The webbing of the REME side fastening stable belt is to be 21/2” wide with 2 pairs of adjacent gold and scarlet stripes, each 3/16” wide on a dark blue background. The gold stripe in each pair is to be uppermost. The distance between pairs of stripes is to be ½”. The distance between the edges of the belt and the outside of each pair of stripes is to be 5/8”. The fastener is to be of brown leather with two straps each pierced with 5 holes for adjustment. It is also to have two, single prong, chromed, watch strap type fasteners to accept the leather straps. This belt and specification will be incorporated into ADRs, Part 4, Authorised Dress for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers when next amended.

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WEARING OF BADGES OF RANK AND APPOINTMENT

1. This annex contains details of badges of rank and appointment for soldiers as they are worn on No 2, No 7, No 8, No 12, No 13 and No 14 Dress. For all orders of dress other than No 8 dress, badges of rank for Staff Sergeant and below are worn on the upper arm whilst those for Warrant Officers are worn on the lower forearm.

Ser Rank / Appointment Badge Description Rank Slide* No.2 Dress Remarks

1 Corps Artificer Sergeant Major (Corps ASM)

Royal Arms with Wreath with Hammer and Pincers below

Gold Royal Arms and Laurel

2 Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM)

Royal Arms with Hammer and Pincers below

Royal Arms (Blue outline)

3 All Artisan WO1s in trade (SWRT, Rec Mech, Armr, Mtsm, VM)

4 Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Royal Arms

Royal Arms (Red outline)

5 Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant (AQMS) Crown in Laurel Wreath

with Hammer and Pincers below

6 All Artisan WO2s in trade

7 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS M and T)

Crown in Laurel Wreath

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ANNEX H TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

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Ser Rank / Appointment Badge Description Rank Slide* No.2 Dress Remarks

8 Artificer in Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Role

Crown

9 TS Spec in Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Role

10 Artisan in any other out of trade role (CWWO, Ops WO, RCMWO)

11 Artificer Staff Sergeant Small Crown above Hammer and Pincers above three Chevrons

If employed as an instructor in a Phase 1 or 2 Training establishment a Drill cane may be carried

12 Staff Sergeant Small Crown above three Chevrons

If employed as an instructor in a Phase 1 or 2 Training establishment a Drill cane may be carried

13 Sergeant Three Chevrons

Sergeants do not wear any badge of trade qualification. If employed as an instructor in Phase 1 or 2 Trg a Drill cane may be carried

14 Corporal Two Chevrons

Class One JNCOs and Cfn may wear a badge of trade qualification appropriate to their trade above any badge of rank This does not include Artificer Hammer & Pincer badge

15 Lance Corporal One Chevron

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Ser Rank / Appointment Badge Description Rank Slide* No.2 Dress Remarks

16 Craftsman Blank ‘REME’ rank slide

N/A

* Denotes Corps Dress Committee approved REME Rank slide.

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WEARING OF REMEMBRANCE POPPY IN PCS(CU) NO. 8 DRESS

ANNEX I TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

Poppy pinned in position; centre of pocket width and vertical Velcro strip.

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WEARING OF UNIFORM AT WEDDINGS Reference: A. Ceremonial for the Army, October 1996, Chapter 14. 1. Purpose. To explain the administrative and ceremonial procedures for officers and soldiers of the REME marrying at a Service wedding. 2. Permission to Marry. The Commanding Officer’s permission to marry should be sought in a formal letter before the engagement is announced. This is an act of courtesy only; he has no authority to prevent a marriage. He may, however, discuss the implications of marriage with you, or may direct you to speak with your immediate CoC or the Padre for guidance on marital matters 3. Announcements. You might consider announcing your engagement or marriage in the local or national press. Costs may vary and you will need to give notice before the announcement is published; for national press, this is about three weeks, local press usually a week. Care should be taken not to compromise your security and safety. Addresses should not be made too specific, particularly your own address. Beware of disclosing too much information beforehand which might allow your movements or routine to be identified. 4. Security. You are advised to ensure that the local police are aware that you intend to have Service personnel attending your wedding in uniform. 5. Officer Dress. If they intend to marry in uniform, regular officers are expected to purchase (or hire) No. 1 dress if they do not already possess a set. The Groom and the Best Man wear No. 1 dress (Ceremonial) for weddings. No. 1 dress (Non-Ceremonial) is worn by all other guests when invited to attend in uniform – this would only normally apply to those officers who are asked to provide a guard of honour. For details of No. 1 dress see Army Dress Regulations (ADR) Part 4 ‘REME’. Service equivalents are: a. No. 1 dress Ceremonial: i. Royal Navy: No. 4 dress ii. Royal Marines: No. 4 dress (Blues) or No. 5 dress (Lovats) iii. Royal Air Force: No. 1 Service Dress (Home) b. No. 1 dress non-ceremonial: i. Royal Navy: No. 5 dress ii. Royal Marines: No. 4 dress (Blues) or No. 5 dress (Lovats) iii. Royal Air Force: No. 1 Service Dress (Home) 6. Soldier Dress. Soldiers may purchase or hire No. 1 dress; a list of REME ‘Approved Tailors’ is at Annex A. All present must wear rank and other insignia that matches that rank, post or qualification held on the day. In accordance with Army Dress Regulations (ADR) male personnel attending a church service are to remove headdress and gloves on entering the church. Female personnel are not to remove their headdress.

ANNEX J TO CORPS INSTRUCTION B10

Issue No 7 – May 15 B10-J-2

7. Rank worn. Officers and soldiers, when in uniform, are only to wear the uniform (including rank insignia, badges, shoulder boards and other accoutrements) to which they are entitled. Breaches of this have been prosecuted under Section 69 of the Army Act 1955 (e.g. 12345678 Cfn J Smith at …… on …… impersonated an officer in the rank of ……. without lawful authority or reasonable excuse). 8. Accoutrements. Accoutrements may be borrowed from the ‘REME Kit Agency’ (PoC Mr Les Cooke, Mil Tel: 94251 2452) in Arborfield. A nominal charge is levied to maintain the loan pool. Repair charges will be made for damaged items. Full replacement costs will be charges for items not returned within the specified time limit. Accoutrements available include: REME Officers REME Soldiers Sword No1 Dress Cap Crimson Waist Sash White Belt with REME Buckle 9. Swords (officers only). Corps pattern, as laid down in ADR Part 4. Gold lace or cord sword knot. Plated steel scabbard, worn on sword-slings attached to the waist belt or to a webbing belt worn under the waist sash. 10. Aiguillettes (entitled officers only). These consist of two plaits of wire cord, with metal tag finials, and two plain loops of the same cord. Aiguillettes are worn in accordance with ADR Part 2 Sect 1 – 4. Officers and appointments entitled to wear the aiguillettes are listed in ADR Part 10, Sect 1. 11. Ciphers (entitled officers only). Ciphers are worn below badges of rank by officers holding Personal appointments to the Sovereign, equerries, temporary equerries and ADCs (when appointed) and certain other military appointments. Ciphers are worn in accordance with ADR Part 2 Sect 1 – 5, which also lists entitled officers and appointments. 12. Inspection. The presence of uniforms in the congregation can add flair to a wedding. However, care needs to be taken to ensure that everyone is turned out correctly, and that they are properly briefed on what to wear and how to wear it. A poor turnout can spoil photographs and damage the Corps’ reputation. You might consider asking the Best Man to inspect everyone beforehand. Alternatively, appoint a Guard Commander to conduct the inspection and give the words of command. 13. Ceremonial. The most critical part of a Service wedding is the wedding arch. Correct words of command for a Guard of Honour are laid down in Ref A. Section 10 from Ref A reads: ‘The ceremony of forming an archway of swords at weddings, although customary, is unofficial. Should this take place, swords should be held with the guard of the hilt pointing upwards and the blade at and angle of 45 degrees’. Note: Officers only are entitled to use swords to form the ‘arch’. Soldiers wishing to form an ‘arch’ utilising personal weapons (i.e. L85A1 Rifle 5.56mm) at controlled venues (i.e. Garrison Churches) will need to approach their Commanding Officer for approval and guidance. 14. Time must be allowed for the Guard of Honour to move from the wedding ceremony to the front of the Church and collect their swords. Swords are not normally allowed in Churches and so should be left in a secure room at the back or in the porch under guard. It is not customary to form a Guard of Honour of both soldiers and officers. Officers should attend a soldier’s wedding as a guest in civilian clothes. Soldiers should attend an officer’s wedding as a guest in civilian clothes. 15. Post Wedding. Any items loaned for the wedding must be returned promptly. If you do cannot do it yourself, ensure that someone else returns the items for you. All items are to be cleaned thoroughly and any damages or deficiencies identified. Particular attention is to be paid to the immediate cleaning of wedding cake from swords! A warm damp cloth is to be used to clean off cake debris. The blade should then be wiped with a lightly oiled rag.