Eye In The Sky said:
I didn't think they ever produced or issued out CADPAT slip-ons with black thread for the navy, after the Air Force circus with the slip-ons. I thought the navy with directly to the CAG (Canadian Average Green) w/black thread for name tapes and rank slip-ons.
You are correct with regard to CADPAT slips with black thread. What follows is the message referenced in the OP re NCD and T-shirts message. There has been no change (reversal) wrt sailors in CADPAT wearing sailor black CAG slippons.
Excuse the over capitalization ... the copy and paste did it.
To Canforgen
Bt
Unclas Canforgen 027-07 Cms 008-07
Sic Wan
Subj: Naval Dress Update - Naval Environmental Indicators - Cadpat
Bilingual Message/message Bilingue
1. For The Naval Element There Is An Existing Need To Preserve Environmental Identity When Authorized To Wear Cadpat/lwcc. To Achieve This Aim, The Introduction Of Distinctive Navy Identifiers, similar To Those Currently Being Worn By Air Force Personnel, Is Being Introduced
2. Approved Navy Identifiers For All Navy Deu Personnel Who Are Required To Wear Cadpat/lwcc Are As Follows:
A. Distinctive Rank Indicators (slip-ons). Black Thread On Canadian Average Green (cag) Background,
B. Distinctive Nametape. Black Thread On Cag Background And The Navy Insignia (anchor) Worn On The Left Of The Nametape, And
C. Black T-shirt. These Identifiers Will Complement The Current Navy Black Beret Approved For Wear With Capdat/lwcc
3. Distinct Navy Identifiers Are Approved For Wear With Cadpat/lwcc In Canada Dependent On The Operational Context Of The Unit - Ie. In Non-tactical Situations As Deemed By The Operational Commander. Authorization On Overseas Operations Will Be At The Discretion Of The Theatre Commander Based On The Operational Situation
4. Navy Identifiers Are Only Authorized For Wear With The Temperate Woodland (tw) Cadpat/lwcc And Shall Not Be Worn With Other Cadpat Designs (i.e. Arid)
5. The Acquisition Of Distinctive Ranks, Distinctive Nametape, And The Black T Shirt Is In Progress And Will Eventually Be Made Available To Authorized Personnel Through Existing Clothing Distribution Outlets. The Qty Of Nametapes, Rank Slip-ons And T-shirts To Be Allotted For Wear With Cadpat/lwcc Will Also Be Promulgated In Due Course
6. In The Interim, As An Optional Measure, Navy Deu Personnel Who So Wish, Are Authorized To Acquire And Wear, At No Cost To The Crown, A Crew Neck T-shirt Without Logos, Jet Black In Colour, 75 Percent Cotton (plus/minus 5 Percent) / 25 Percent Polyester (plus/minus 5 Percent)
7. Further Information On The General Availability Of The Aforementioned Cadpat/lwcc Dress Items Will Be Communicated As Soon As Possible.