ALL
Permanent Air Force and Reserve personnel will be required to
change over to the new Air Force blue uniform by July 1 next year
when the blue/grey issue becomes obsolete.
Members who have not acquired or been issued with the new uniform
should arrange this as soon as possible to avoid a rush on clothing
stores.
CAF Air Marshal Angus Houston has directed that members serving
in Tindal, Darwin and Townsville will not be required to purchase
the 1A uniform – comprising custom-fit tunic and trousers
– during their tour of duty in those locations, with the
exception of personnel required to undertake ceremonial or representational
duties in other regions.
All other members serving in non-tropical areas will be expected
to acquire the 1A uniform by mid next year.
For more information on standards of dress, refer to DI (AF) AAP
5135.003 (Manual of Dress).
Members on Standby Reserve who have served less than 12 months
in the Active Reserve, Special Reserve or Reserve Staff Group
are not entitled to exchange clothing items. However, Standby
Reserve members who will have not served their required 12 months
before July 1, 2004, will be entitled to exchange old blue/grey
items to ensure the changeover is successful.
The decision took effect on August 4. Following these issues,
normal clothing entitlements will apply.
