C1s
What headdress is worn with C1s?
White top.
What headdress is worn with C5s?
Ball cap.
What's the name of the boots we wear?
Parade boots.
What setting do you use the iron on?
Steam (if room temperature allows).
What colour are the qualification and rank badges?
Black and white.
What shirt is worn with C1s?
The black tunic with the white button up underneath.
Are badges sewn onto C5s?
NO.
Why do we use water while polishing our boots?
To buff out polish and reduce friction.
Do we iron our collars and shirts (areas without sleeves)?
YES (get the wrinkles out of everywhere).
Where does the qualification badges get sewn on?
Bottom of right arm.
When are C1s worn?
Ceremonial parades and formal events.
When are C5s worn?
Regular training nights and nautical training.
What's the best method to shine your boots?
Mirror shine method.
What do we do after we finish ironing?
Immediately hang afterwards.
Where does the rank badge get sewn?
Left arm (top for lower ranks, bottom for PO1 and above)
How do you clean a white top? (multiple options)
Mr Clean magic eraser, white toothpaste, white shaving cream.
What shirt is worn with C5s?
The blue one (with a black elemental t-shirt underneath).
What motion do you use while shining boots?
Circular motions (with 1-2 fingers wrapped in the cloth).
Why do we iron our uniforms?
To remove all wrinkles throughout.
What colour thread should be used for sewing a badge?
The colour of the badge (ex: white badges = white thread)
What extra pieces are with the C1s that aren't with the C5s? (name at least 3)
Lanyard, tie, pins, medals, tunic, etc.
What does brass on brass mean?
When the brass end of the belt is on top of the brass buckle.
What are some items in a boot polishing kit? (Name at least 3)
Black kiwi boot polish, soft cotton cloth, water, brush, toothbrush, etc.
Where do we put creases in our uniforms?
Down the center of our pant legs and down the center of our sleeves.
How do you hide stitching on a badge? (multiple options)
Sew just inside the border, small stitches, hide knot under uniform, pull thread tight.