CAF members can, in some circumstances, change their environmental identity during their service, however: Thus, while the majority of members in environmental commands and units are uniformed alike, some differ, reflecting the unified nature of the CAF. Once assigned, environmental identity is normally retained for a career.For Supplementary Reserve, matches that of their initial assignment or is in accordance with instructions by the branch and corps directors.For the Primary Reserve, they are assigned to the environment that matches that of their unit, i.e., Navy in the Naval Reserve Army in the Army Reserve Air Force in the Air Reserve, unless the initial unit’s assignment is in the functional Navy or Air Force and.Reserve members of a branch identified with more than one environment are assigned the following on initial enrolment: The assignments of a particular environmental, branch, corps identity is managed under the functional authority of branch and corps directors. Branches, are comprised of individuals from one or more environments. CAF members are allocated an environmental identity and issued a uniform according to the functional branch to which they belong. These include environment, branch or corps, occupation, flying and specialist skill badges rank insignia decorations and medals. Overlaying the organizational system is one for personal identity, i.e., identifiers which indicate personal qualification, experience, or specific membership in a military organization.The CAF identity system reinforces the chain of command and strengthens organizational morale, cohesion, and operational effectiveness. The emphasis placed on each factor differs in accordance with custom and a desire to be inclusive. Factors that determine a CAF member’s identity include: nationality, military environment, branch/corps, military occupation, and the individual attributes.As items and orders shall be designed for wear by the total CAF population, differences in body morphology shall be given appropriate consideration in detailed design and tailoring. Approval of new or modified dress items or orders shall recognize the need to provide protection and comfort over a wide range of climatic conditions, and support the complete spectrum of activity from ceremonial duties to operational requirements. The uniforms, accoutrements, accessories, insignia, optional items and orders of dress set out in these instructions are those authorized for wear by all ranks of the CAF, pursuant to QR&O 17.01.
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When a uniform is required to be worn, all CAF members shall wear the applicable uniform described in this manual in accordance with the instructions contained herein.CAF uniforms identify all personnel as members of a cohesive, armed body in the service of Canada.Coupled with overall appearance, the uniform is the most powerful visual expression of pride by the individual service member, and is the primary means by which the public image of the CAF is fashioned. A military force’s uniform is an outward symbol of its commitment, identity and ethos.
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