It may be unfair, but it’s a fact of life – people will be far more critical of childish or rowdy behaviour amongst cadets than amongst young people wearing civilian clothing.  The reputation of the whole cadet organization, and even the Canadian Armed Forces, is affected by how you look and act in public – on the bus, on the street, in malls and restaurants, etc.  Here are a few things to keep in mind when in uniform, or even in civilian clothing, as a representative of the cadet movement and 2841 RCACC:

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1.    walk in a soldierly, professional manner, but without exaggeration;

 

2.    keep your hands out of your pockets;

 

3.    wear your uniform smartly and do not chew gum;

 

4.    don’t remove your beret in public, except in a restaurant or mess hall;

 

5.    don’t unbutton your jacket or loosen your tie in public;

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6.    don't wear headphones while in uniform 

 

7.    don’t litter on the street;

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8.    avoid horseplay, and keep your voice pleasant and dignified;

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8.    absolutely no smoking at any time;

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10.    cadets should not hold hands or show other displays of affection in uniform, or when participating in any cadet activity;

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11.    when walking around a military building in a group (or alone) walk or march in a single file, not in a large grouping, and ensure you pay the proper respects to all officers you pass by saluting when in uniform and wearing a beret