NEW SOUTH WALES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES

DRESS MANUAL

DATED NOVEMBER 1993

NSW DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES

DRESS MANUAL

1993

Issued by directive.

Distribution List:

Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Assistant Commissioner, Operations Assistant Commissioner, Personnel & Education Assistant Commissioner, Support Services Director, Co-ordination, Planning & Policy Regional Commander, North Regional Commander, South/West Regional Commander, East Regional Commander, Central Manager, Industrial Relations Director, Corrective Services Academy

Corrective Services Level 18

Roden Cutler House SYDNEY

All Governors/Officers-in-Charge (100) (inc!. Junee and Court Security) Library (4) File

Issue Date: N.S.W. DEPT. OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES

LIBRARY File No.: 93/0156

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AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE

Certified that the amendments promulgated in the undermentioned amendment lists have been made in this publication.

Amendment List

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PREFACE

"Even good men like to make the public stare" Byron: Don Juan, iii, 1823

Any individual seeks to be respected and well regarded by his or her peers and by members of the society of which he or she is part. This is no less the case for the prison officer who serves the people of NSW in a difficult environment and interacts daily with difficult people. Yet public understanding of correctional issues is very limited and the present standing of the prison officer in the eyes of the people of NSW is not high, despite the fine work of many dedicated officers.

One way in which to develop public support and regard for prison officers is to ensure that the most visible aspect of the Department, the dress and bearing of all officers, conveys an image of well presented professionals.

The maintenance of the highest standards of dress and bearing honours the memory of the many prison officers in the history of the Department who have been recognised for their devotion to duty and to their colleagues, in some cases, to the point of self sacrifice.

The wearing of uniform should be a matter of personal pride for all officers. The standard of dress reflects the self esteem of the officer, his or her respect for colleagues and regard for the people he or she serves, the citizens of New South Wales.

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CONTENTS

Title Page Amendment Certificate Preface Contents

PART I

Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

Application of the Orders Variations to Orders Layout of Uniform Dress Manual Interpretation of the Orders

Chapter 2 - DRESS POLICY

General Dress Standards and Responsibilities Dress Policy Uniform Maintenance Clothing Entitlements

Chapter 3 - WEARING OF UNIFORM

General Authority to Wear Uniform Occasions

General Winter and Summer Periods Particular Occasions Restrictions on Wearing Uniform Civilian Clothing

Appearance Appearance and Grooming Standards of Grooming Male Officers

Female Officers Standards of Dress Plain Clothes - Escorts

Annexes:

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Length and Sty Ie - Male Officers' Hair Length and Style - Female Officers' Hair

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Chapter 4 - ORDERS OF DRESS

General General Notes for Wearing of Uniform

by Female Officers Orders of Dress

Table 1, General Duty Summer Table 2, General Duty Winter Table 3, Ceremonial Summer Table 4, Ceremonial Winter Table 5. Mess Dress

Chapter 5 - ITEMS OF DRESS

General Arm Bands Badge

Bandsman Infantry Combat Badge Lapel Rank Badge Tie-Tac

Cuff Links Cummerbunds Hardboard Epaulette Emblems of Unit Citations Hat - "Akubra" Mess Dress Name Plate Pullover Raincoat Leather Jacket Shorts Trousers/Slacks Annexes:

A, Position of Commissioned Officers Stars B. Badges of rank

Chapter 6 - ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS

General Order of Precedence/Table Wearing of Medals Method of Mounting Medals Medal - Riband National Medal Clasp Wearing War Medals Miniature Medals

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Wearing Service Ribbons . Civilian Clothing Unofficial Awards Departmental Awards

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Maintenance of Commonwealth Awards Annex: A. Long Service and Good Conduct Awards

Chapter 7 - THE UNIFORM DRESS COMMITTEE

Composition Terms of Reference Proposal to Vary Uniform Annex: A. Submission Format

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Application of the Orders

101 These orders are issued by the command of the Commissioner and constitute the Dress Regulations of the Department of Corrective Services.

102 The orders apply to all persons entitled to wear uniform and are the authority for the wearing of all items of dress and embellishments.

Variations to Orders

103 Variations to these orders are not to be made without prior approval of the Commissioner as advised by the departmental Dress Committee.

104 Proposals for amendments or additions to the text of these orders are to be made to the Protocol Officer, NSW Department of Corrective Services, Roden Cutler House.

Layout of the Dress Manual

105 This manual explains all orders of dress - ceremonial, general duty, mess kit amI special purpose uniforms.

Interpretation of the Orders

106 These orders are to be interpreted as pOSItive instructions. This means that because it is not possible or intended to specify every circumstance and situation, the interpretation to be used is that if a situation is not specified in the Orders it is prohibited.

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DRESS POLICY

201 This chapter details the general policy for departmental uniform dress, and defines responsibilities for dress and clothing entitlements.

Dress Standards and Responsibilities

202 The image of the Department of Corrective Services, and the pride and self esteem of its members, depends on the maintenance of the highest standards of dress, appearance and bearing.

203 It is the responsibility of all officers to maintain their uniform in good order and repair and present the highest possible standards of appearance.

204 It is the responsibility of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers at all levels to ensure thil;t the highest standards of dress are maintained and that the provisions of these orders are observed.

205 It is the particular responsibility of governors to set the highest standards on dress and to maintain those standards vigorously. One sloppily dressed officer may impact adversely on the public impression of all prison officers.

Dress Policy

206 The uniform is to be worn only in accordance with these orders. Mixing of orders of dress or mixing uniform and civilian clothing is not permitted. Items of clothing or equipment which are not of approved design are prohibited.

Uniform Maintenance

207 The uniform is to be maintained in a neat and serviceable condition. All unserviceable items are to be reported on the L&D Form and replaced on Form P170B.

Clothing Entitlements

208 The "Correctional Officers Uniform Catalogue" July 1993 is the authority for the issue of all items of uniform, including:

a. general duty, b. ceremonial clothing, c. special purpose clothing, and d. band uniform and accessories.

209 The initial issue of uniform and ceremonial clothing is provided by the work/office cost centre.

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ClIAPTER 3

WEARING OF UNIFORM

GENERAL

301 This chapter explains:

a. the authority to wear uniform, b. the occasions when uniform is worn, and c. provides guidance on appearance and grooming.

AUTHORITY

General

302 Officers of Corrective Services are to wear uniform when on duty except in special circumstances. Approval to wear civilian clothing may be given by a governor/superintendent, e.g. escort duties. Custodial staff, both commissioned and non-commissioneq, are to wear uniform at all times when engaged in work related duties, e.g. recruitment, marketing, public relations, and when attending courses at the Academy.

OCCASIONS

303 Uniform is worn as follows:

a. General Duty Dress: is worn by all officers when performing their duties or as directed by the governor/superintendent.

b. Blue Tunic: is worn by commissioned officers as a winter ceremonial uniform, e.g. on parade, funerals, and State and occasions. (see Chapter 4)

c. Mess Dress: is worn by commissioned officers when attending formal dinners.

d. Special Purpose Uniform: is worn by all staff engaged in actIVIties involving vehicles, catering, medical, etc. and/or conforms to OH&S requirements.

Winter and Summer Periods

304 "Summer months" is the period from 1 October to 30 April inclusive. If, during that period, officers have cause to wear a leather jacket, ties are to be worn.

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"Winter months" is the period from 1 May to 30 September inclusive. Ties are to be worn during this period. However, if at times hot weather conditions are experienced, governors may, at their discretion, allow officers to remove their tunics, duty jackets and ties.

Particular Occasions

305 The normal occasions when particular orders of dress are worn are included with the dress tables at Chapter 4.

Restrictions on Wearing Uniform

306 Uniform is not to be worn:

a. at political meetings and/or demonstrations;

b. where contempt is likely to be shown towards the uniform; and

c. in hotels and clubs (except in clearly special occasions e.g. Anzac Day).

Civilian Clothing

307 Civilian clothing may be worn by members when on duty as prescribed by the governor/superintendent in accordance with the provisions of these orders. Personnel wearing civilian attire on duty shall present a neat, clean appearance.

APPEARANCE/GROOMING

308 The standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming is to be such as to reflect credit on the Department, and the individual and his/her colleagues (PLY 92.182/2).

309 Notwithstanding considerations of individual freedom, the Department of Corrective Services has an obligation in the interests of discipline and good management to insist on the observance of acceptable standards of dress and grooming.

Standards of Grooming - Male Officers

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Hair is to be neat at all times and must not extend below the shirt collar; the bulk or length of the hair is not to interfere with the normal wearing of a cap. (OH&S requirement). See Annex A.

Sideburns, if worn, are not to be thick and bushy, but neatly trimmed and are not be extend below the ear lobe. See Annex A.

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c. Moustaches are to be neatly trimmed, and are not to extend past the corner of the mouth.

d. A beard may be worn. However, in the interests of security and in the light of experience both under real and simulated conditions, officers should be aware that a beard may impede the effective seal of a respirator and allow the ingress of gas. Minimum standard conditions applicable to the wearing of beards by prison officers are:

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an officer intending to grow a beard must give written notice to the governor;

the officer should proceed on recreation leave for the time necessary to grow the beard;

iii) before returning to duty it is the officer's responsibility to make the necessary arrangements for obtaining a photograph and a new identity card; and

iv) a beard must not be removed without notification to the governor. Further ar,rangements must be made for a new identity card.

e. Wrist watches, signet rings, wedding rings and/or engagement rings are the only jewellery allowed to be worn when in uniform.

f. Necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings, etc. are not permitted. The provision of this subparagraph and 310. e above reflect soundly based Occupational Health and Safety considerations.

Standard of Grooming - Female Officers

311 a. For female officers, the hair is to be neat and tidy at all times and is not to extend below the collar at the back. If the hair is below the collar it is to be worn "up" (e.g. neat chignon hair style or french roll).

b. Only natural-colour nail polish is to be worn, if desired.

c. For those officers with pierced ears, one pair of studs only will be permitted. This is also a soundly based Occupational Health and Sa~ty consideration.

Standards of Dress

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Hat, cap or Akubra style hats are to be worn at all times while on duty with the exception of those areas where the governor has given permission for head-dress to be removed. Hats are to be placed squarely on the head.

Re-shaping or distortion of uniform head-dress is not permitted. This applies particularly to Akubra hats.

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Prison offIcers of Sikh religion and ethnicity may wear turbans which are to be the same colour as the uniform trousers. A hat badge is to be fixed to the front of the turban in a similar position to the cap badge .

d. Shirt/tunic pocket flaps are to be left out and all buttons are to be fastened.

e. Uniform ties are to be worn at all times, except during "summer months" (when in short-sleeve order) ties may be removed. However, officers should ensure that underwear does not show in the opening of the shirt collar.

f. Summer uniform is shirt without neck tie with the following exceptions:

i) when wearing long-sleeved shirts on formal or ceremonial occasions; or

ii) when directed otherwise.

g. When worn, a Tie Tac is to be located in the centre of the tie, level with the third button on the shirt, counting from the top.

h. The belt is to be.in all loops of the trousers with the buckle centred.

1. All uniform items are to be worn.

J. Issue socks only are to be worn.

k. The lanyard is to be secured on the belt at the centre of the back between the two rear loops; keys issued for duty are to be attached and placed in the pocket or key pouch.

1. Uniform boots or shoes are to be well polished

m. Officers are to ensure that leather jackets are correctly worn, i.e. zipped up to at least the level of the tie taco

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All outer items of uniform must carry the departmental insignia and where appropriate, rank designation.

No alterations to the style of issued uniforms will be allowed without the permission of the governor.

p. No item of civilian clothing is to be worn in lieu of any issued item.

q. An officer is, while on duty, to wear the uniform of his/her rank.

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,Female Officers Only

314 a, All buttons on both summer and winter unifonns are to be fastened (except the top button of the unifonn shirt during summer months).

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b. Bow ties may be worn in lieu of neckties.

c. Length of skirts and cullotes are not to extend beyond the crease at the back of the knee.

d. Pantyhose are to be worn at all times. Colour should be either tan, brown or light grey .

1. Deputy governors are responsible for checking the dress and grooming of officers and ensuring that any tendency towards carelessness or slovenly appearance is corrected at once.

2. All items of unifonn which are worn or damaged should be replaced upon the direction of the governQr or his delegate.

3. The wearing of OH&S infection-control pouches is compulsory whilst on duty.

Plain Clothes Escorts

315 a. Male officers - neat trousers, shirt with collar, tie, shoes.

b. Female officers - skirt or slacks, blouse/top, stockings/hose, shoes.

c. Armed officers must conceal weapons either under their jackets or by the use of ankle holsters.

d. In general, smart casual clothing is to be worn. Jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, running shoes and similar items are not to be worn whilst on escort duty.

Annexes:

A. Length and style - male officers' hair

B. Length and style - female officers' hair

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CHAPTER 4

ORDERS OF DRESS

401 The orders of general/ceremonial duty dress, mess dress and special purpose dress are explained in this chapter.

402 The orders of dress given are identified by the title. With each order there is deliberately little or no option. In this way, confusion and uncertainty are avoided.

General Notes on Wearing of Uniform by Female Officers

403 Unless otherwise stated, orders of dress apply to both female and male personnel.

404 The following general points are made on the wearing of ceremonial and general duty orders of dress by, women:

a. Skirts and cullottes are an optional alternative to slacks for ceremonial order.

b. Pantihose are to be worn with all orders of dress.

Orders of Dress

405 Orders of dress are detailed in the tables shown:

Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5

General Duty - Summer General Duty - Winter Ceremonial - Summer Ceremonial - Winter Mess Dress

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ORDERS OF DRESS

Orders of Dress Serial Occasions

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1. Anzac Day: a. Official guest/troops on parade a. Ceremonial dress a. Ceremonial dress b. Spectator and marcher b. Civilian clothes b, Civilian clothes

2. Ball: a. Service a. Mess dress or appropriate uniform a. Evening gown (civilian) or mess dress b. Civilian b. Civilian clothes or appropriate uniform b. Civilian clothes

3. Calling, other than Vice-Regal General duty dress or summer dress General duty dress

4. Ceremonial parade (Service): a. Ceremonial dress or the dress of the a. Ceremonial dress a, Spectator troops on parade b. Ceremonial dress h. Reviewing officer b. Ceremonial dress

5. Church services General duty dress General duty dress

6. Dining-in: R; Informal a. Civilian clothes or dress-of-the-day a. Civilian clothes or dress-of-the-.day b. Formal b. Mess dress b. Evening gown (civilian) or mess dress

7. Evening function: a. State occasion a. Mess dress a. Evening gown (civilian) or ceremonial

h. Diplomatic occasion h. Civilian clothes dress b. Civilian clothes

8. Funeral: a. Service a. Ceremonial dress a. Ceremonial dress h. Civilian h. General duty dress or civilian clothes h. General duty dress or civilian clothes

9. Guard of Honour Ceremonial dress Ceremonial dress

10. Investiture Medal Presentation: a. Recipient a. General duty dress a, General duty dress b. Official guest b. Ceremonial dress b. Ceremonial dress c. Spectator c. General duty dress c. General duty dress

11. Memorial Service: a. Outdoor a. Ceremonial dress a. Ceremonial dress h. Indoor b. Ceremonial dress b. Ceremonial dress

12. Nonnal duty General duty dress General duty dress

13. Official public function: a. State occasion a. Ceremonial dress a. Ceremonial dress b. Evening b. Mess dress b. Mess dress c. Day c. General duty dress or civilian clothes c. General duty dress or civilian clothes

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15. Service function attended by the public General duty dress General duty dress

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TABLE 1: GENERAL DUTY, SUMMER

1. ." General Duty, Summer, includes the following:

Serial Items of Dress

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3 Shirt - short sleeve 2,/ II

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12 Socks - blue - long ,/

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14 Shoes - black ,/

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1. Females may wear skirts, slacks or cullottes.

2. Rank is worn on all shirts/pullover and jackets.

3. Neck tie is worn in conjunction with a jacket or when wearing a long sleeve shirt.

4. Summer period is: 1 October to 30 April inclusive.

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TABLE 2: GENERAL DUTY, WINTER

1;, ' General Duty, Winter, including the following:

Serial Items of Dress

1 Service Cap ./

2 Shirt 2,/

3 Service Ribbons ./

4 Pullover optional 2 ./

5 Leather jacket optional 2 ./

6 Neck tie 3/./

7 Buttons ./

8 Tie Tac ./

9 Trousers - uniform 1,/

10 Belt - waist ./

11 Lanyard - leather ./

12 Pouch - OH&S (AIDS) ./

13 Socks - black ./

14 Boots - black ./

15 Shoes - black optional./

Notes:

1. Females may wear skirts, slacks or cullottes,

2, Rank is worn with all shirts/pullover and jackets,

3, Refer to paragraph 304, Note that governors have the authority to amend winter dress for their particular institution to take account of the prevailing climactic conditions.

4, Winter period is: 1 May to 30 September inclusive.

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TABLE 3: CEREMONIAL, SUMMER

.-1. Summer Ceremonial includes the following:

Serial Items of Dress

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9 Belt - trousers 1.1

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14 Arm Band - mourning Funeral only

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1. Females may wear skirts, slacks or cullottes.

2. Rank is worn on all shirts, pullover and jackets.

3. Funeral Service/evening wear - shirt, long sleeve, is to be worn with neck tie, and Service Ribbons/Medals (as ordered). This order of dress (with Service Ribbons) is to be worn by officers attending Services Day at Government House.

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TABLE 4: CEREMONIAL, WINTER

.-1. Winter Ceremonial includes the following:

Serial Items of Dress

1 Service Cap ,/

2 Shirt, long sleeve ,/

3 Coat, Tunic - blue 2,/

4 Neck tie ,/

5 Buttons ,/

6 Service Ribbons/Medals ,/

7 Gorget BarlVelvet ,/

8 Trousers - blue ,/

9 Belt - trousers ,/

10 Gloves - leather Superintendent

11 Socks - black ,/

12 Stockings Female ,/

13 Boots - black ,/

14 Shoes - black optional ,/

15 Arm Band - mourning Funeral only

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1. Females may wear skirts, slacks or cullottes.

2. Rank is worn with all shirts, pullover and jackets.

3. Leather jacket is to be worn by non commissioned prison officers for all ceremonial/funerals.

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TABLE 5: MESS DRESS

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Shirt - long sleeve - white (dimpled front)

Mess Dress jacket - summer/winter

Bow tie

Medals - miniature

Buttons - screw type

Buttons - jigger fastener

Lapel Badge

Cuff links (departmental only)

Belt - trouser

Trousers - charcoal

Dress/evening gown

Socks - black

Shoes - black (plain laced and capped) (Females: black court shoes)

14 Cummerbund

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1. Hardboard Epaulette (Blue Tunic) are worn on Mess Dress jacket.

2. White braces may be Worn if required.

3. For female officers the normal dress requirements for jewellery and hair apply when wearing Mess Dress.

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Maternity

Notes:

1. Requisitions for maternity issues must be made vIa the supporting correctional centre store.

2. Limit of: 3 x maternity smocks / or 3 x skirts (larger than normal size) 3 x shirts (larger than normal size).

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ITEMS OF UNIFORM

501 This chapter provides the policy on the entitlement and the wearing of all items of uniform embellishments and accoutrements.

Arm Bands

502 Arm bands (mourning - 8cm wide and is made of black crepe) are to be worn by all prison officers when attending a funeral when uniform is worn.

Position of the Arm B:md

503 The arm band is worn on the sleeve of the left arm above the elbow.

BADGE - BANDSMEN

504 A member of a band who is a qualified musician or drummer is to wear a badge depicting the respective qualification. The badge is worn with all orders of dress. It is not worn on a pullover.

505 The badges are shown below. In ceremonial dress, the badges are anodised metal, and in other orders of dress they are either woven or embroidered.

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Badges - Bandsmen

a. Musician b. Drummer

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BADGE - INFANTRY COMBAT

A member qualified and entitled to wear the Infantry Combat Badge is to wear the badge on the left breast, placed centrally Icm above the medal ribbon or medals.

508 The badge is worn with the bayonet pointing upwards.

509 The Infantry Combat Badge is worn on all orders of dress (may be worn as a

miniature with mess dress).

Badge - Infantry Combat

BADGE LAPEL

510 The badges are worn on the lapels of the mess jackeL

Position of Badges

511 The positioning of the Badges are central to lapel 17cm from shoulder seam.

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RANK

512 All unifonned officers' badges of rank are worn on the epaulette.

Position of Badges

513 The placement of commissioned officers' badges of rank is regulated by the configuration of crown, emblem and stars. Placement is at 5 mm spacing (see Annex A).

BADGE - TIE TAC

514 All prison officers are to wear the authorised, issued tie tac in conjunction with the wearing of the neck tie. The Tie Tac is to be placed centrally on the tie in line with the third button on the shirt, counting from the top.

CUFF-LINKS

515 Cuff-links are worn on the cuffs of white dress shirts with orders of Mess Dress. They are to be either plain gold or plain silver and they include the departmental

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CUMMERBUNDS

516 The cummerbund is worn in conjunction with the Mess Dress by commissioned officers.

HARDBOARD EPAULETTE

517 The Hardboard Epaulette - blue is only to be worn with the Tunic and Mess Dress and summer ceremonial unifonn.

518 The Hardboard Epaulette - navy blue can be worn as an alternative to the slip on epaulettee.

EMBLEMS OF UNIT AWARDS

519 Emblems of unit awards approved for wearing on unifonns are to be worn above the right breast pocket, e.g.

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2) US Meritorious Unit Commendation. 3) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm.

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HAT - "AKUBRA"

520 The hat, wide brim, fur felt, CAkubra') may be worn (except with ceremonial dress) by all ranks in lieu of service cap during the summer months. Hat wide brim, executive officer is available with a plaited silver white hat band.

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MESS DRESS

Mess Dress is issued to all Superintendents Grade 3 and above, to authorised commissioned officers at Head Office, Protocol, Public Relations, Recruiting Officers and to the Academy instructional staff. Mess Dress is available to all other commissioned officers at their own expense.

NAME PLATES

Authorised name plates are worn by staff for all occasions when working with the

public.

a. Custodial officers' entitlement:

i) One - with surname only and no metal insignia.

ii) One - with first name, surname and metal insignia.

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b. Civilian staff entitlement:

i) One - with first name, surname and metal insignia.

c. Point of issue:

i) Corrective Services Academy for Primary Course graduates.

ii) Workplace induction for staff.

d. Procurement and distribution: Administrative Services Branch, Head Office, is responsible. Institution/Establishment are required to order through their regional offices.

e. The authorised name plate is black in colour with departmental emblem, 2cm wide with white engraved lettering 8mm high.

f. The authorised name plate is to be worn by custodial officers on the right pocket, lcm below the stitching of the pocket flap.

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PULLOVER

523 a. A woollen navy blue pullover with V-neck is issued and worn by all commissioned officers.

b. A woollen navy blue crew neck is issued and worn by all non commissioned officers of the Department.

c. Officers are to wear slip on epaulettes.

d. Officers are to wear name plates at all times; positioned horizontally over the right pocket. ".

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1. Service ribbon bar is not to be worn on pullover.

2. Winter months: Neck tie is to be worn in conjunction with pullover.

RAIN COAT

524 A rain coat of the approved design may be worn with any order of dress. The coat must be buttoned.

LEATHER JACKET

525 a. The leather jacket may be worn at any time (except with summer ceremonial dress). A neck tie must be worn at all times and the jacket must be zipped to the level of the tie tac.

b. Officers are to wear, name plates at all times,

c. Authorised officers are to wear service ribbons at all times (except when medals are ordered for ceremonial occasions),

SHORTS

526 a, An officer may wear shorts with summer general duty dress when approved by the governor/superintendent. When worn, shorts are to be worn with shoes and long (blue) socks,

b, The finished legs of the shorts are to be 14cm above the point of the knee cap,

TROUSERS/SLACKS

527 a. Trousers and female slacks may be worn with all orders of dress,

b, The length of trousers/slacks is to be long enough so that when the front crease'~ of the trousers are worn straight, the lower edge touches the second lace of the shoes, middle of the upper foot.

c. The length of the female skirt (cullottes are not to extend beyond the crease at the back of the knee),

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CORRECTIVE SERVICES BADGES OF RANK

Commissioner

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Assistant Commissioner

Chief Superintendent and Regional Commander

Superintendent, Grade I

Superintendent, Grade 2

Superintendent, Grade 3

Deputy Superintendent, Grade I

Deputy Superintendent, Grade 2

Senior Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Senior Prison Officer

First Class Prison Officer

Base Grade Prison Officer - I year service

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CHAPTER 6

ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS

INTRODUCTION

601 Orders, decorations and medals are awarded for gallantry, meritorious service, achievement and long or special service. Some British and Australian decorations and medals are shown at the end of the chapter. The following terminology is used:

a. Orders. Except for the distinction accorded the Victoria Cross, the George Cross and the Cross of Valour, orders rank above all other forms of award (other than the Distinguished Service Order which may· be awarded for gallantry). The highest classes of most orders confer knighthoods and thereby grant a title and precedence to those upon whom they are conferred.

b. Decorations. The term "decoration" is a general reference to such high awards as the Victoria Cross, the George Cross, etc. The word "decoration" is applied notwithstanding that some of the awards may be medallic in form. Generally speaking, anything which is not an order or a medal is referred to as a "decoration".

c. Medals. The term "medals" includes the badges of the 4th and 5th classes of orders and decorations worn as medals. Medals may be further divided into the following groups:

(1) medals for gallantry in action or for bravery in peace-time; (2) medals for meritorious service and long service and good conduct; (3) medals for special service or achievement in peace-time; (4). medals for war service; and (5) Coronation, Jubilee or other commemorative medals.

d. Bars. The term "bar" is used to signify an additional award of a decoration~ or medal for gallantry, meritorious service or long service. It is also applied to an additional award of the Distinguished Service Order.

e. Clasps. The term "clasp" is used to define a bar-shaped device upon which the names of battles, actions, sieges or dates are inscribed and is either attached to the riband or a medal when the medal itself is worn or suspended beneath the medal.

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Ribbon. The term "ribbon" applies to the silk ribbon of an order, decoration or medal when the material is mounted on a brooch affixed to, or sewn on, uniforms.

Emblems. The term "emblem" denotes surcharges affixed to ribbons, such as the miniature crosses on the Victoria Cross and Cross of Valour ribbons; the silver Tudor Rose denoting the award of a bar to a gallantry award; the "1" and "8" for the Africa Star and the bronze sprig of oak leaves signifying the award of a Mentioned in Despatches.

Emblems of Citations. Emblems of a unit citation are classified as foreign awards. The emblem consists of a ribbon bar and there is no accompanying medal.

Unofficial Awards. The term "unofficial" relates to those medals awarded by civilian societies for bravery in saving life (see para 622).

k. Bars to Awards. A bar (or additional bar) may be awarded to the holder of VC, GC, CV, SC, DSO, RRC, DSC, MC, DFC, DCM, CGM, GM, BM, DSM, MM, DFM and BEM. Each bar is signified by a clasp on the riband of the medal and by a miniature cross or rosette on the ribbon of the medal. The original award of the VC, GC, CV, SC and BM includes a miniature replica of the medal for wearing on the ribbon.

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Orders of Knighthood, etc.

Knight of the Order of the Garter KG Knight of the Order of the Thistle KT KnightlDame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath GCB Member of the Order of Merit OM Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia AK/AD KnightlDame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George GCMG Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order GCVO Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire GBE Companion of the Order of Australia AC Companion of Honour CH Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath KCB/DCB Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George KCMGIDCMG Knight/Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order KCVO/DCVO Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire KBEIDBE Knight Bachelor -i Officer of the Order of Australia AO Companion of the Order of the Bath CB Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George CMG

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Military Medal MM Distinguished Flying Medal DFM Air Force Medal AFM Queen's Gallantry Medal QGM British Empire Medal BEM Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service QPM Queen's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service QFSM Mentioned in Dispatches, Commendation for Brave Conduct, Queen's

Commendation for Brave Conduct and Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air (Note 1)

War Medals

1939-45 Star Atlantic Star Aircrew Star Africa Star Pacific Star Burma Star Italy Star France and Germany Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australia Service Medal Korea Medal United Nations Service Medal General Service Medal General Service Medal (1962) Vietnam Medal Australian Service Medal Police Overseas Service Medal Imperial Service Medal

Polar, Commemorative, Efficiency, Long Service, Foreign and Other Orders, Decorations and Medals

Polar Medal Royal Victorian Medal Imperial Service Medal Coronation, Jubilee and other commemorative Medals Defence Forces Service Medal Reserve Forces Decoration RFD Reserve Forces Medal National Medal Champion Shots Medal Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Meritorious Service Medal ED Efflciency Decoration Efficiency Medal Queen's Medal (Champion shot in the Military Forces) Cadet Medal Rhodesia Medal PNG Independence Medal Foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals; e.g. Vietnamese Campaign

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2. These awards may be worn only when the Sovereign's permission has been given.

3. United Nations Medals (except Korea 1950) should be worn in the order of date of award.

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The ribands are to be suspended from a bar, which, when worn is to be concealed. The bar should be positioned centrally above the left breast pocket without projecting outward beyond the shoulder or inward beyond the opening of the coat or jacket. When there are more than five medals they are to overlap, the highest in the order of precedence showing in full. A female officer is to position the bar over the left breast with the top of the bar approximately IScm below the shoulder seam. The bar should be of the brooch type, with the pin inserted through the garment. The method of attaching medals to a bar is shown in Figure 1.

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a. The medal bar is worn immediately above the top row of medal ribbons which may be sewn to the garment, or in the same position as the top row of detachable ribbons. When medals are worn with garments on which medal ribbons are sewn, care must be taken to ensure the ribbons are completely covered. If necessary, a piece of material can be attached to the medal bar. The position of the bar depends on the number of rows of ribbons.

b. Medals may be "court mounted", but at the expense of the individual. The method of court mounting medals is shown in Figure 2. The lower edge of the riband is to be in line with the centre of the medals. The distance from the top to the lower edge of the riband is 7 .5cm.

c. An officer carrying a colour or banner, or wearing a drum major's sash is to attach his medals to the colour, banner belt or drum major's sash so that they are positioned over the left breast and above any heraldry displayed on the belt.

Medal Riband

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Medals may be rearranged on receipt of a new award and before investiture or receipt of the medal. The riband of the new award is to be worn in the appropriate order of precedence.

Wearing Mentioned in Dispatches, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Sovereign's Commendations

606 Emblems denoting Mentioned in Despatches or Sovereign's Commendations are the single bronze oak leaf and are worn as follows:

a. The large size emblem is worn only when a medal is worn and is' to be affixed to the centre of the riband at an angle of 1050 mils from the inside edge of flte riband with the tip of the leaf pointing towards the left shoulder. An emblem is worn for each award made.

b. The small emblem worn on ribbons is to be affixed horizontally across the ribbon, with the tip of the leaf nearest to the left shoulder. Only one small emblem is worn irrespective of the number of awards.

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c. The miniature emblem is to be worn on the medal riband when a miniature of the medal is worn affixed as for the large size emblem. Only one miniature emblem is worn irrespective of the number of awards.

d. The emblem is worn on the War Medal, General Service Medal or Campaign Medal pertaining to the act in which the award was made. If no medal was awarded and medals are worn the emblem is to be worn on a riband of cloth the same colour as winter Service dress. If no medal was awarded and ribbons are worn the emblem is to be worn on a ribbon of cloth the same colour as the garment to which the ribbons are attached. Precedence is to be in accordance with Table 1.

607 The emblem denoting Commendation for Brave Conduct is a silver gilt sprig of mimosa and shall be worn on the lapel or on the left breast on all occasions when full-size orders, decorations and medals are worn. When worn with uniform, the commendation may be worn on the uniform or on a ribbon of the same colour as the uniform. Precedence is to be in accordance with Table 1.

National Medal Clasps

608 Clasps to the National.Medal are mounted as follows:

a. Full size medal:

(1) first clasp - 12mm from medal bar, and

(2) second clasp - 12mm from first clasp.

b. Miniature medal:

(1) first clasp - 6mm from medal bar, and

(2) second clasp - 6mm from first clasp.

c. Ribbon bar:

(1) one clasp in centre of the ribbon bar, and

(2) two clasps equidistant from each other and from the extremities of the ribbon bar.

Wearing of War Medals

609 a. War medals are worn in the order of the date of the campaign for which they were awarded (para. 602 refers).

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c. The General Service Medal 1962 and the Vietnam Medal are to be worn according to the date of award (Bars issued to the GSM 1962 are, to date: Borneo, Radfan, South Arabia, Malay Peninsula, South Vietnam).

d. United Nations Service Medals (with the exception of Korea 1950) are classed as foreign awards and as such are worn after all British and Australian awards, in order of date of award. The Vietnamese Campaign Medal is a foreign award and is to be worn accordingly.

Vietnamese Campaign Medal - Clasp and Emblem

610 A Service Ribbon Attachment Clasp is worn with the Vietnamese Campaign Medal and a Service Ribbon Attachment Emblem is worn when the ribbon is worn. The Clasp and the Emblem are to be affixed by sewing or pinning as appropriate so that they are placed centrally on the riband or ribbon with the straight sides parallel to the vertical stripes as shown in Figure ...

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611 Ribbons of United States Presidential Unit Citation (Army) and States Meritorious Unit Commendation are foreign awards and are to be worn on the right breast in sequence with other foreign awards. There is no medal with either commendation and, therefore, when worn with medals they are to be worn as ribbon bars only. Emblems of unit awards are not worn with Mess Dress.

Miniature Medals and Riband

612 a. Miniature medals and riband, 27mm in length, are to be worn on the mess jackets so that the lower edge of the medals is lcm above the left lapel badge. If no lapel badge is worn, the medals are to be positioned so that the . lower edge is 17cm below the junction of the collar and the forward edge of the shoulder strap. A female member is to wear miniatures in a similar position or on the evening gown .

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b. Most miniature badges of orders are worn with miniature medals.

c. Miniatures are worn on a single horizontal line as for originals. The medals may extend over the left breast towards the shoulder but they are not to extend beyond the inner edge of the left lapel. Miniature medals may be court mounted.

d. Miniatures are not provided at public expense, except for the initial issue of those of the Order of Australia and the National Medal.

WEARING RIBBONS OF ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS

Medal Ribbons

613 a. When ribbons are worn apart from the orders, decorations and medals themselves, a ribbon is worn for each medal, except the Garter, Thistle and St Patrick. The ribbon is the same for all classes of an order.

b. The length (width on the brooch) of the ribbon showing is to be 8mm, commencing 3mm ~bove the top line of the left pocket. On female garments the ribbon is positioned approximately 18cm below the shoulder seam.

c. The ribbons are to be sewn on the garment, except on the safari suit and summer uniform, for which a detachable, brooch-type bar is to be used, with the pins inserted in the correct positions. The ribbons are to be arranged in one or more rows as required, without either gaps or overlapping, in order of precedence as for medals, starting at the inside end of the top or only row. The rows should be 3mm apart.

Wearing of Ribbons

614 Medal ribbons are to be presented as follows:

a. Bottom Row. The bottom row is to be completed first. It is to contain not more than four ribbons. If there are fewer than four the ribbon bar is placed centrally over the pocket. If there are more than four a second row is begun. A female officer is to wear three ribbons in each row.

b. Second Row. The second row is to contain four ribbons if eight or more"" ribbons are worn. If there are fewer than four ribbons in the second row the ribbon bar is placed centrally over the bottom row.

c. Third and Succeeding Rows. Any further rows are to be placed centrally between the left and right edges of the lower rows. The rows are not to project under the lapel and are to be placed centrally between the edge of the lapel and the left-hand edge of the lower rows.

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615 The width of the ribbon in the case of an order, is to be that of the membership class of the order. If there is no membership class, the width of ribbon is to be that of the companionship class.

616 When a new award is made, the recipient is entitled to wear the appropriate ribbon as soon as the award is promulgated, irrespective of the date of the investiture or the date the medal is received.

617 If a flying badge, Infantry Combat Badge Sub Mariner's Badge or parachute instructor's badge is authorised, it is to be worn with the lowest point !em above the centre of the top row of ribbons. If this position would result in the badge being partly obscured by the lapel or collar, it is to be moved towards the sleeve seam to display as much of the badge as the available space allows, but not beyond the line of the left edge of the ribbons.

Rosettes

618 Silver rosettes are worn on certain medal ribbons to denote clasps or bars to the medals. They are not worn on medal ribands.

Order of Australia, General.Division - Method of Mounting Ribbon

619 Because of the irregularity of the pattern on the ribbon of the General Division of the Order of Australia, a particular portion of the ribbon is to be used when mounting it on a ribbon bar. This is illustrated in the diagram at Annex A.

WEARING ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS WITH CIVILIAN CLOTHES

Wearing with Day Dress (including Morning Dress)

620 The insignia of orders, decorations and medals (full size) may be worn with formal day dress on appropriate official occasions and at public functions. When decorations are worn with less formal day dress on such occasions as ex-servicemen',s parades, it is customary to wear medals only; it is not customary for stars of orders and neck decorations to be worn. In the latter case it is optional to wear either original medals or miniature medals.

Female Members

621 Females in civilian dress may wear the orders, decorations and medals to which they are entitled under the same conditions as for men. The manner of wearing the insignia of orders, decorations and medals is the same as for males.

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"622 The following medals are classified as unofficial awards:

a. Royal Humane Society Medals,

b. Royal Humane Society of Australasia,

c. Royal Humane Society of New South Wales,

d. Royal National Lifeboat Institution,

e. Order of St John of Jerusalem Life Saving Medal, and

f. Florence Nightingale Medal.

The awards are worn on the right breast, except for the Order of St John Jerusalem Life Saving Medal which is worn on the left breast (see para 519).

Corrective Services Awards

623 The following medals are approved to be worn on the left breast:

a. Bravery Medal,

b. Exemplary Conduct Cross,

c. Meritorious Service Medal (20 years), and

d. Service Medal (15 years).

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625 Any loss of a decoration or medal is to be investigated by a governor/superintendent. A lost decoration or medal may be replaced:

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626 An officer or ex-officer may apply for a new decoration or medal to replace one which has been lost. Each application must be accompanied by a statutory declaration covering the circumstances in which the original decoration or medal was lost and the measures taken for recovery. Replacement will be on prepayment only and will not be made until two months after the date of the report of the loss.

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE BRA VERY AND GOOD CONDUCT AWARDS

National Medal

The National Medal is issued by the Federal Government after 15 years service to members of the Defence Force, Protective Police, Fire, Ambulance, State Emergency Service and Corrective Services.

Bravery Medal

The Bravery Medal may be awarded to an officer for conduct of conspicuous merit involving an act of exceptional bravery. The Bravery Medal takes precedence over all other Corrective Services A wards.

Exemplary Conduct Cross

The Exemplary Conduct Cross may be awarded to an officer for Conduct of Service Characterised by Bravery, Initiative, Leadership or Distinctive Devotion. to Duty.

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The· Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to a custodial officer for 20 years of meritorious service. For the completion of each additional 10 years of service, a bronze bar lettered with the total number of years of meritorious service may be awarded (e.g. 30 years).

Service Medal

The Service Medal may be awarded to a custodial officer for 15 years of satisfactory' and loyal service to the Department of Corrective Services.

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THE DRESS COMMITTEE

Composition

627 The Commissioner is advised by the Dress Committee which consists of:

a. a chairperson;

b. a secretary;

c. a representative of each of the following:

i) Operations Branch;

ii) Personnel Branch; and

d. Protocol Officer.

Terms of Reference

628 The Committee is to:

a. consider proposals to alter the dress of the Department;

b. investigate anomalies and irregularities in dress policy; and

c. consult with or co-opt governors, heads of branches and other interested parties.

Meetings of the Committee are to be convened not less than quarterly and the dates are to be promulgated by the chairperson.

Proposals to Vary Uniforms

629 A proposal to vary any item of uniform is to be made in a submission to the Committee. Originators are to consult with all interested parties and relevant comments should form part of the submission. Cost presentations are to be included. The submission is to be forwarded through normal channels and each governor is to endorse the submission with comments and recommendations.

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630 The proposal should confonn with the following principles:

a. Functional Simplicity: Dress should be functional, simple and of neat and tidy appearance.

b. Climatically Suitable: The range of dress should meet the complete Australian climate.

c. Style: Dress should take account of styles in other services and in the civil community.

d. Quality: The best available material, fitting and finish should be sought and maintained.

e. Australian Content: Maximum Australian content is to be used.

f. Unifonnity: Maximum unifonnity of design should be sought.

g. Economy: Expense to the public and to the individual should be kept to acceptable limits.

h. Standardisation: The requirements for appropriate inter-Service standardisation should be considered.

Submission Format

631 A submission is to be in the form shown at Annex A to this chapter. Three copies are to be forwarded to:

The Secretary Department of Corrective Services Uniform Dress Committee Roden Cutler House 24 Campbell Street Sydney 2000

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THE UNIFORM DRESS COMMITTEE

Originator Submission No .......... :: .. ./ ........... .

Subject: (State item or order of dress, and the proposed change.)

Uniform Dress Committee

The following is submitted for consideration by the Dress Committee.

(The aim of the submission should be stated briefly. Explanation or reasons are to be omitted.)

Background

(Include a brief history on the subject.)

Consultations

(The authorities consulted should be listed and their comments are to be attached as Annexes if appropriate.)

Considerations

(Considerations of the proposal should include all arguments for and against. Estimated costs and funding must be stated. Illustrations are to be included if appropriate:)

Recommendations

(List the recommendations as briefly as practicable.)

Date of Submission (Signature, Rank and Appointment of Originator)

Recommendations and Comments of Regional Commander

Notes:

1. The submission number is to be inserted by the Secretary.

2. An endorsement on the submission or a separate attachment is required.

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