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WGCDR
Michael O’Donoghue, SGT Carolyn Carruthers and LACW Peta
Cahill display a mixture of the old and the new uniforms
and rank slides at No. 2 Air Transportable Health Squadron
at RAAF Base Williamtown.
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by CPL Mark Eaton
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AIR
Force personnel who want to dispose of their old blue/grey uniform
have several options, but there are some restrictions. The uniform
was replaced on July 1.
While many members may choose to retain their old uniforms for
memorabilia, others can dispose of them by donating them to charity
or to AAFC units.
According to the Defence Legal Service, members may dispose of
superceded and unwanted uniforms or uniform items by sale or disposal
to charity, etc. provided all rank badges, shoulder flashes and
patches, uniform buttons and other emblems that “badge” the item
as being Defence clothing is removed.
The Defence Act defines these items as Commonwealth property
and their disposal by private sale is forbidden.
Sale through the Internet, such as on E-Bay, has caused problems
as uniforms and rank slides for personnel serving in Iraq have
been advertised on the popular on-line auction site. This contravenes
Commonwealth law.
The AAFC has advised that in some areas they are still accepting
serviceable blue/grey garments.
Members who wish to donate items of uniform should check with
their local clothing store or AAFC squadron.
Wing Commander Terry Curtain, Deputy Director of Air Force Uniforms,
said DMO would be transferring remaining stock to a central point
– probably DNSDC Moorebank – where it would be held until a decision
is made about disposing of it.
“If the Australian Air Force Cadets still require more of these
uniforms, it is likely these requirements would be met from these
stocks awaiting disposal,” WGCDR Curtain said.
Try new leather shoes on for size
NEW
patent leather shoes are being distributed to clothing stores
throughout Australia.
The shoes will initially be available only on a repayment basis
and will not be issued to cover clothing card deficiencies nor
to meet new entrant kitting requirements.
The shoes cost $46.25 including GST. They may be worn as working
dress with the various versions of the SD uniform and with Dress
Tropical (Drabs and Dress Blue White).
Males and females may also wear them with mess uniform, as an
optional item. But they may not be worn as part of any ceremonial
dress.
In the longer term, it is envisaged that new entrants will receive
one pair of these shoes as part of their initial kitting.
Consideration will also be given to including these items in ceremonial
orders of dress, once the shoes have become generally available.
Look-alike shoes and boots available through retail and mail order
outlets are not permitted.
