Unveiling of New CANSOFCOM Dress Uniform

[George Wallace]

Is no one else going to wonder about the story behind how an Army Captain has Navigator wings? 

Is this a secret plot for the RCAF to float the test balloon for Blues of the Patrol kind?

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As Bob is in the room, I doubt it is a secret plot of any kind.  [

With the age of the Corps of Signals collar dogs on the tunic, I could suspect that it may have been a former RCAF officer who joined the Army.

 

[dimsum]

To drag this thread back to relevant topic, here is another picture of the new uniform from the parade.

So will the CANSOF folks still keep their former regimental cap and collar badges then? 

 

[jollyjacktar]

No.  They have a new cap badge/collar dogs and are wearing it in this photo.  The CDS made mention of their new uniforms in his address at the reception following the parade.  He said they no longer belong to the Army,  Navy or Air Force but their own thing, CANSOF.  And that people weren't seeing things or colour blind as they were wearing their new uniform.  Must have been a first.  They also wore the red arrowhead device (sans USA/CANADA) shoulder flash from the 1SSF.  (also very nice looking)

 

[McG]

So, is it only members who OT into either of the two NCM occupations who now wear this new uniform?

 

[MilEME09]

I actually love the look of their new uniform, especially the bloused parade boots, I think it looks a hell of a lot sharper

 

[Good2Golf]

So, is it only members who OT into either of the two NCM occupations who now wear this new uniform?

Only ever seen a "dinner plate" or "arrowhead" on the left pocket, so it seems this (assaulter or operator) may be the case....or Officers so-qualified, like the Comd.

Regards
G2G

 

[Journeyman]

I would assume CBRN Op as well.

 

[Good2Golf]

I would assume CBRN Op as well.

Good catch, JM. :nod:  That said, I wasn't sure they let those guys out in public...kind of reminds me of the Star Wars cantina...  ;D

Regards
G2G

 

[jollyjacktar]

I'm curious about MTOG guys as well as they now belong to CANSOF family too.

 

[dimsum]

I'm curious about MTOG guys as well as they now belong to CANSOF family too.

I think the RCN powers that be would have kittens if MTOG wears an "army" uniform.

I like it.  :nod:

 

[Monsoon]

I'm curious about MTOG guys as well as they now belong to CANSOF family too.

Actually, they've gone elaborately out of their way to make clear to all applicants and members that they are NOT SOF.

 

[Journeyman]

I'm curious about MTOG guys as well as they now belong to CANSOF family too.

While they provide a maritime SOF capability, they don't fall under CANSOFCOM.... yet. 

 

[dimsum]

Actually, they've gone elaborately out of their way to make clear to all applicants and members that they are NOT SOF.

Elaborately?  Like an interpretive dance or a diorama?  >

 

[jollyjacktar]

OK, my confusion stems from all the fancy videos that gives one the impression then that they are part of the family.  Someone needs to tell the Photo Techs...

 

[PuckChaser]

OK, my confusion stems from all the fancy videos that gives one the impression then that they are part of the family.  Someone needs to tell the Photo Techs...

Why change the videos? Its a cool job and looks cool on videos. The fact that the course is only 3 months long (compared to a year or more for Assaulters and Operators), and that the video I found has all their names and ranks which isn't something I've seen on other CANSOF stuff.

 

[Sf2]

Mtog does not belong to cansof, nor is it a sof unit. 

 

[Good2Golf]

Mtog does not belong to cansof, nor is it a sof unit.

Good to see you, SF2!  It would seem that rumours of you becoming a greeter at Home Deport were greatly exaggerated.  ;D

Cheers

G2G

 

[quadrapiper]

WRT MTOG - specialist operations, but not Special Operations, sort of thing?

WRT the CANSOFCOM uniform - very sharp. On the utterly non-operational end, will be interesting to see how they're integrated into ceremonial endeavours in the future. Rather like using them for the flag party.

 

[dimsum]

WRT MTOG - specialist operations, but not Special Operations, sort of thing?

WRT the CANSOFCOM uniform - very sharp. On the utterly non-operational end, will be interesting to see how they're integrated into ceremonial endeavours in the future. Rather like using them for the flag party.

<sarcasm>

So our SOF will be like the Guards units?

</sarcasm>

 

[Loachman]

Tan bearskins...?