ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS PHASE ONE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE SECTION 7 EO C107.01 MAINTAIN THE SEA CADET UNIFORM Total Time: 60 min PREPARATION PRE-LESSON INSTRUCTIONS Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-601/ PG-001, Phase One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the instructional guide within the TP for which they are required. Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson. Ensure ironing boards, irons, pressing cloths, boot polish, boot cloths, old toothbrushes, lint brushes and hair supplies such as elastics and hairspray are available for this lesson; Inform the cadets that they are to bring their uniforms with them for this lesson. PRE-LESSON ASSIGNMENT APPROACH An interactive lecture was chosen for TP 1 to orient the cadets to the tips for ironing the uniform. The demonstration and performance was chosen for TPs 2 8 as it allows the instructor to explain and demonstrate the care of the uniform while providing an opportunity for the cadets to practice under supervision. REVIEW OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION By the end of this lesson the cadet shall be expected to maintain the sea cadet uniform. IMPORTANCE The cadet uniform is highly recognizable and the standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming shall be such as to reflect credit on the individual and on the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO). C107.01-1
Teaching Point 1 Explain tips for ironing the uniform. Method: Interactive Lecture IDENTIFY TIPS WHEN IRONING THE UNIFORM A pressing cloth should always be used to prevent the parts of the uniform from becoming shiny. Some examples of what can be used as a pressing cloth include: thin towel, pillow case, soft cotton cloth, and paper bag. CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING POINT 1 QUESTION: Q1. What is the purpose of using a pressing cloth? Q2. What are some items that can be used as a pressing cloth? ANTICIPATED ANSWERS: A1. To prevent uniform parts from becoming shiny. A2. Thin towel, pillowcase, soft cotton cloth and paper bag. Teaching Point 2 Demonstrate the correct method of care for the trousers. TROUSERS The instructor shall demonstrate the correct method for care of the trousers to include: ensuring the trousers are free of dirt and lint; and pressing the trousers, in accordance with CATO 35-01 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Dress Instructions. lining the pant leg up by the seams to ensure the creases are properly positioned at the centre of the front and back of the leg; laying the pant leg flat on the ironing board; spraying the pants with a water bottle; placing a pressing cloth over the pant leg, and ironing the pants until a sharp crease is formed at the front and back of the pant leg from the bottom of the leg to the waistband. C107.01-2
Teaching Point 3 Demonstrate the correct method of care for the gunshirt. GUNSHIRT Demonstrate the correct method for care of the gunshirt to include: ensuring the gunshirt is clean; and pressing the gunshirt, IAW the standard outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by: pressing the entire gunshirt to ensure it is free of wrinkles by laying it flat on the ironing board; spraying the entire gunshirt with starch; pressing the sleeves flat with the top of the sleeve laid flat to ensure a sharp crease is formed; folding the front of the gunshirt so that the side seams are lined up; and placing the gunshirt on the ironing board so that the fold is down the center of the gunshirt and is ironed flat until a sharp crease is formed from the bottom of the gunshirt to the top, including the black collar portion. Teaching Point 4 Demonstrate the correct method for care of the tunic. TUNIC The instructor shall demonstrate the correct method for care of the tunic to include: ensuring the tunic is clean; and pressing the tunic, IAW the standard outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by: pressing the front and back of the tunic to ensure it is free of wrinkles; ensuring the pockets on the front of the tunic are pressed flat; and ensuring the sleeves of the tunic are roll pressed so they are free of creases by ironing the sleeves in sections but not ironing the edges to avoid forming creases. Teaching Point 5 Demonstrate general guidelines for polishing the boots. BOOTS The instructor shall demonstrate caring for the boots to include: lacing the boots horizontally in the manner illustrated in Diagram 1; and C107.01-3
Diagram 1 Method of Lacing Ankle Boots Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Dress Instructions polishing the boots IAW the general guidelines outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by: cleaning the catwalks of the boot with an old toothbrush and black boot polish; using a soft cloth wrapped around the index finger ensuring it is flat against the pad of the finger without any wrinkles; dampening the tip of the cloth and applying a moderate amount of black boot polish; applying the polish to the boot in a steady, light circular motion, starting with larger circles to cover the area of the boot and using smaller circles to continuously work the polish into the boot; continuing to rub the polish with a light circular motion until the circles can no longer be seen; and breathing on the boot often to help work the polish into the boot. Teaching Point 6 Demonstrate the correct method for care of the seaman s cap. SEAMAN S CAP The instructor shall demonstrate the correct method for care of the seaman s cap to include: ensuring the cap is clean IAW the standard outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent / white toothpaste and scrubbing the white part of the cap with an old toothbrush; ensuring the chin stay is secured IAW the standard outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by sewing the stay into the inside of the cap so as to fit snugly under the chin; and ensuring the cap tally is attached IAW the standard outlined in M107.05 which is achieved by: centering the lettering on the cap tally (between the I and the A in the word Canadian) with the front cap seam; tying the remainder of the tally on the left side of the hat in a neat bow, not more than 7.5 cm and not less than 5 cm across, the ends being cut equal in length, and centred under the left ear vents; and C107.01-4
ensuring the cap tally is then steamed, with steam from a hot kettle, with the exception of the bow, to ensure it is fit snug to the rim of the cap. Teaching Point 7 Demonstrate the correct method for wearing the hair. HAIRSTYLES The instructor (with the assistance of male and female senior cadets) shall demonstrate hairstyles to include: male hairstyles IAW the standard outlined in M107.05; and female hairstyles IAW the general guidelines outlined in M107.05. Teaching Point 8 Time: 20 min Conduct an activity to practice maintaining the uniform and hair. Method: In-Class Activity ACTIVITY MAN YOUR STATIONS Time: 20 min OBJECTIVE The objective of this activity is to have the cadets demonstrate care and maintenance of the sea cadet uniform. RESOURCES Seaman s cap, Wide brimmed tan summer hat, Baseball cap, Cadet toque, Tunic, Rank slip ons, Gunshirt, All-Season jacket, Lanyard, Black gloves, Black mitts, Black t-shirt, Postman blue shirt, Name tags, C107.01-5
Trousers, Grey sports shorts Black belt Grey socks, Black ankle boots, Running shoes, Black belt, Container to put slips of paper in. Slips of paper with uniform pieces written on them (Attachment A to the Instructional Guide).Uniform pieces presented in the lesson. Irons. Ironing boards / tables. Pressing cloths. Starch. Black boot polish. Soft boot cloth. Old shoe polish toothbrush. Old toothbrush for headdress. White toothpaste / mild detergent. Hair elastics. Hairnets. Bobby pins. Hairspray. Scissors. Electric kettle. Ruler. ACTIVITY LAYOUT ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Divide the class into six groups. 2. Assign each group a station to start. 3. Have each group rotate through each of the stations. C107.01-6
4. Give each group an envelope with a puzzle in it. 5. Direct each group to piece together the puzzle in the envelope. 6. When the puzzles are complete, have a member of each group read out what their group s puzzle says. SAFETY INSTRUCTOR GUIDELINES During the activity, supervise and praise the cadets as they maintain each part of the uniform. Assistant instructors should be made available to help supervise at the stations. If only the instructor is available they are to rotate around the stations to supervise all cadets. Signal timings for station rotations. END OF LESSON CONFIRMATION The end of lesson confirmation consists of the instructor inspecting the cadets uniforms to ensure they meet the standard outlined in M107.05. HOMEWORK/READING/PRACTICE CONCLUSION The cadets will be required to maintain their uniform and personal appearance on a continuous basis. METHOD OF EVALUATION CLOSING STATEMENT The sea cadet uniform should be worn properly at all times. The cadet uniform is highly recognizable and the standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming shall be such as to reflect credit on the individual and on the CCO. The intent is to ensure a high standard of grooming consistent with that expected of cadets. INSTRUCTOR NOTES/REMARKS It is recommended to have an assistant instructor for this lesson. In suitable quantities, the instructor is expected to locally acquire some of the resources to enhance this period, to include: ironing board, iron, starch, black boot polish, soft boot cloth, toothbrush for boot welts, C107.01-7
scissors, lint brush, hair elastics, bobbi pins, and hair net REFERENCES A0-001 A-AD-265-000/AG-001 DHH 3-2 (2003). Canadian Forces Dress Instructions. Ottawa, ON. A1-003 A-CR-005-001/AG-001 D Cdts 4-3 (Draft). Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Dress Instructions. Ottawa, ON. C107.01-8
Seaman s Cap Wide Brimmed Grey Tan Nametag Sports Summer Shorts Hat A-CR-CCP-601/PF-001 Attachment A to EO C107.01 Instructional Guide Corps Title Insignia Black Black Toque Gloves Ankle Lanyard and Mitts Boots Gunshirt Grey Sports T-Shirt Turtleneck Rank Grey Wool Sweater Slip-Ons Socks All-Season Jacket Trousers Tunic Black Belt Running Shoes Shoulder Insignia Corps Crest C107.01A-1