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Indian Airforce Uniforms
Indian Air Force is one of the most elite and brave forces in the world, being a part of this force is itself a matter of pride, The passion of serving the nation and the dream of touching the sky, all come true when you join the Air force of India, There are many reasons to join the air-force and the Uniform is one of the most prime reasons.The sense of Air force Uniform adorning your body is certainly a thrill, you become the embodiment of the ideals of the post you are in.
Significance of Indian Air Force Uniforms
The uniform has a greater significance then we think here is why?
- It gives the wearer a sence of confidence and accomplishment.
- It fills the sense of oneness and camaraderie in the personnel.
- It is the embodiment of the Ideals of an organisation
- It becomes the definition of one’s being.
- It constantly remind the wearer his position and responsibilities.
So the Uniform of Air force is not just a piece of clothing, it has values and morals associated with it , The uniform is the Honor of Serving the nation and an oath of keeping the duty first at any cost.
Top 10 Indian Airforce Uniforms
The Air force has a number of uniforms and dress codes for various occasions, and hence a lot more moments of being proud. Here in this article we will discuss all the Uniforms one has to earn after joining the Air Force.
1. Winter Ceremonial Dress
- Blue grey tunic with silk rank braid on sleeve+ Collar Tags.
- Blue grey trouser
- Light blue full sleeves shirt with black tie
- Black socks+ black shoes
- Peak cap/ navy blue turban badges
- Grey name tab
- All medals+ decorations
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
2. Summer Ceremonial Dress
- Light blue half sleeve shirt with silk rank braid and Collar Tags.
- Blue grey trousers.
- Narrow blue grey belt with chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle.
- Peak cap/Navy Blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Entitled aircrew badges and other proficiency badges+ full medals and decorations.
- Grey name tab.
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
3. Winter Semi – Ceremonial Dress
- Blue grey tunic with silk rank braid on sleeves along with Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Light Blue full sleeve shirt+ plain black tie.
- Peak cap/Navy Blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ black OP shoes.
- Air crew/Controller Badges along with proficiency badges
- Grey name tab.
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
3A. Winter Semi- Ceremonial
- Blue grey tunic with silk rank braid and Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Light Blue full sleeve shirt with plain black tie.
- Peak cap/Navy Blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ black oxford DMS shoes/Black Oxford leather soled shoes.
- Entitled aircrew badges and other proficiency badges.
- Entitled ribbons and decorations.
- Grey name tab.
(This dress is only worn when it is clearly specified that aiguillettes are not to be worn or “Aiguillettes -Negative”).
4. Summer Semi- Ceremonial
- Light Blue half sleeve shirt with silk rank braid+ Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Narrow blue grey belt with chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle.
- Peak cap/Navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Entitled ribbons and decorations+ aircrew badge and other proficiency badges.
- Grey name tab.
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
4A. Additional Dress For Air Officers
- Light blue half sleeve shirt with silk rank braid and Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Narrow blue grey belt with chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle.
- Peak cap/Navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ black oxford DMS shoes/Black Oxford leather soled shoes.
- Entitled ribbons and decorations+ aircrew badge and other proficiency badges.
- Grey name tab.
5. Winter Working Dress
- Blue full sleeve shirt.
- Blue grey trousers.
- Blue grey jersey with silk rank braids
- Plain black tie.
- Side cap/Navy blue turban turban badge
- Plain black socks+ black OP shoes
- Entitled aircrew badge.
- Grey name tab.
6. Summer Working Dress
- Light blue half sleeve shirt with silk rank braid+ Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Narrow blue grey belt with chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle.
- Side cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Entitled ribbons and decorations+ aircrew badge and other proficiency badges.
- Grey name tab.
7. Winter Working Dress
- Blue grey blouse with silk rank braid +Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Blue full sleeve shirt with plain black tie.
- Side cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Entitled aircrew badge and other proficiency badges+ ribbons and decorations.
- Grey name tab.
(This dress is exclusively to be used in field units and formations)
7A. Light Winter Working Dress
- Blue full sleeve shirt with shoulder Flaps.
- Rank braid on shoulders
- BG trouser+ grey name Tab.
- Plain Black Tie. (To be worn in a manner that it covers half of the buckle of the belt)
- Blue narrow belt as worn with summer working dress.
- Entitled Aircrew badge/Brevet.
- Side cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain Black socks
- Black OP shoes.
8. Summer Mess Dress
- White closed collar tunic with silver rank braid and silver buttons.
- Blue grey trousers.
- White full sleeve shirt without collar.
- Peak Cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Entitled miniature medals.
- Miniature zari wing/brevet
- Grey name tab.
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
- Star(s) on sleeves as applicable.
- Entitled Air Crew/Controller badges.
9. Winter Mess Dress
- Off white closed collar coat with zari on the collar, silver rank braid on blue grey epaulettes and silver buttons.
- White full sleeve shirt without collar.
- Blue grey trousers.
- Peak cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP shoes.
- Grey name tab.
- Entitled miniature medals+ Miniature zari wing/brevet.
- Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.
- Star(s) on sleeves as applicable.
- Air Crew/Controller Badges
10. Summer Mess Dress
- White half sleeve shirt (without pockets) with silver rank braid + Collar Tags
- Blue grey trousers.
- Blue grey cummerbund.
- Side cap/navy blue turban with turban badge
- Plain black socks+ Black OP Shoes.
- Miniature zari wing/brevet.
- Miniature ribbons.
- Grey name tab.
- Air Crew/Controller Badges.
Hope this article gave you all the information regarding the Uniform and one more reason to work harder for your Dream Career.
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