Is it just me, or is there a discrepancy in the instructions which have been put out?
A-AD-265-000/AG-001
Chapter 7
SAFETY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
3. Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, Mopeds, Snowmobiles and Bicycles
a. Civilian-pattern helmets shall be worn by personnel in uniform when operating or riding a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, or snowmobile, other than as part of their normal duty. The helmet shall be free of insignia and gaudy or bizarre designs. Appropriate military headdress shall be carried for wear immediately upon dismounting from the vehicle. The wearing of a helmet when operating a bicycle is strongly encouraged.
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d. Jackets and other protective clothing are optional but recommended for wear by CF personnel when operating motorized vehicles indicated at sub-paragraph 3.a., above.
e. The protective clothing shall normally be of a sombre subdued style, but need not cover the uniform completely (i.e. a jacket by itself is acceptable).
but in the Foreword on page i/ii
3. A-AD-265-000/AG-001 is effective upon receipt and supersedes all dress policy and rules previously issued as a manual, supplement, order, or instruction, except:
a. QR&O Chapter 17 – Dress and Appearance;
b. QR&O Chapter 18 – Honours;
c. CFAO 17-1, Safety and Protective Equipment, Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, Bicycles and Snowmobiles; and
d. CFAO 20-20, Airlift – Personnel.
CFAO 17-1, for the most part, states the same as the Dress Instructions, the main difference being:
3. To reduce the risk of injury, members are encouraged, especially those operating motorcycles, to wear additional protective garments such as a leather jacket and pants, or motorcycle coveralls. The choice of the garment is to be left to the individual, however it should be free of gaudy or bizarre designs and shall cover the uniform completely.
As far as I can tell, CFAO-17-1 is still valid. It is not identified as cancelled, nor is there a superceding DAOD document identified.
According to this, full coveralls or a jacket/pant combination which completely covers the uniform is required. This doesn't match what is seen on a regular basis (jacket only - if at all). Are there an untold number of base/unit standing orders which clarifies this?
