These Dress Regulations are easily and must be strictly observed by the Officers, Surgeons, Presidents, Members and Cadets of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade on whom, individually and collectively for the Brigade rests and to understand the wearing of Brigade uniform and is governed by General Regulations.
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Entitlement to Wear Uniform Uniform to be worn only by personnel who have achieved the minimum qualification and approved by the Commissioner of the Brigade.
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All uniform must be worn correctly, smartly and must be clean and neatly ironed. All metal ware and leather ware must be well polished.
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Mixed Dress
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1.4 |
Head-dress
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1.5 |
Sunglasses With the exception of being allocated on driving duties, allocated to direct traffic or advised by a registered medical practitioner, wearing of sunglasses or corrective spectacles with tinted glasses will NOT be allowed.
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1.6 |
Uniform in General
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1.7 |
Dress and Appearance
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Badges and Insignia Only Brigade badges as authorized in the Regulations are worn with Brigade uniform. They must be correctly positioned as laid down by stitching, pinning or clipping as appropriate. Badges other than the Brigade badges, could only be worn with approval from the Commissioner. |
The gist of the obligatory requirements/restrictions in relation to Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade Uniform and accoutrements are summarized as follows:
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The quantities of the various items of uniform and accoutrements issued to newly enrolled members/cadets, as well as the frequency and rate of replacement, must be in accordance with the approved uniform scales.
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Any equipment so supplied shall remain the property of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade and shall be returned to the Commissioner in good order:
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Every member should:
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Any person, not being a member of the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade who:
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Ceremonial Dress To be dressed by Assistant Commissioners and above when attending:
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Winter Uniform (Full Dress) To be dressed by all Officers/Surgeons/Presidents when attending:
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Summer Uniform (No. 2 Dress) To be dressed in Summer time when performing operations/duties/functions.
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Mess Dress (Evening Dress)
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Band Uniform
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Blazer (Civilian Dress)
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Peaked cap |
To be worn by Male Officers/Surgeons/Presidents when in Uniform and Mess Dress
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Peaked hat |
To be worn by Female Officers/Surgeons/Presidents when in Uniform
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Black Beret |
To be worn by Ambulance Members and Ambulance/Nursing Cadets when in
uniform with the leather seam horizontally across to the forehead and 2.5
cm above the eyebrow.
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White Nursing cap |
To be worn by Nursing Members when in uniform.
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Helmet |
To be worn when performed outdoor duties during emergency.
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Shirt |
To be worn under the blouse in Winter time.
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Black tie |
To be worn by Officers/Surgeons/Presidents when wearing Winter uniform.
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Black Sam Browne |
To be worn by Male Officers/Surgeons/Presidents when in Winter uniform (Full Dress).
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Black Web Belt |
To be worn by Ambulance Members/Ambulance Cadets.
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Shoulder Flash |
To be sewn onto both sleeves at 1.75 cm from each shoulder seam.
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Badges |
Badges of Rank Marking should be worn by Officers/Surgeons/Presidents according to their approximate rank on both epaulettes of their uniform. Collar Badges should be worn by Officers of Senior Superintendent and below and also for Bandsman. The backing under the badges of Rank Marking and Collar Badges are as follows:
Gorget Patch should be worn by Officers of Chief Superintendent and above. Gorget Patch (white colour) should be worn by all Presidents. Rank badges, Cloth (slip-on-type), to be worn by Officers and Members on both epaulettes of white shirts, pullover, carcoats and overall during operations and between seasons. Chevrons to be worn by Non-Commissioned-Officers. Badges of Secretary/Stores Keeper to be worn by members who are appointed to act as Divisional Secretary or Stores keeper. Home Nursing Badge to be worn by the holder of Home Nursing Certificates for the Brigade Male Ambulance Officers and Members. Proficiency Badge (for Cadet Members only) Grand Achievement Award (for Cadet Members only)
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Lanyard |
Should be worn round end of the right shoulder strap by Officers/Surgeons/Presidents/Ambulance Cadet
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Socks |
Black colour for Male Officers, Surgeons, Presidents, Ambulance Members and Ambulance/Nursing Cadets. White colour for Nursing Members.
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Panty Hose |
Beige colour for Female Officers, Surgeons, Presidents when wearing St. John Uniform. Black colour for Female Officers, Surgeons and Presidents when wearing Mess Dress.
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Shoes |
Black leather with toe-cap for Male Officers, Surgeons, Presidents, Members and Cadets. Black plain leather for Female Officers, Surgeons, Presidents, and Nursing Cadets when wearing Winter Uniform. White plain leather for Nursing Officers, Surgeons, Presidents when wearing Summer Uniform.
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Haversack |
To be carried during operations on the left side of the web belt.
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Water-bottle |
To be carried during operations on the right side of the web belt.
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(1) | Pullover | - | May be worn over the shirt between Seasons during operations. |
(2) | Carcoat | - | May be worn when necessary. |
(3) | Raincoat | - | May be worn during rainy days. |
Medals, Miniatures or Medal Ribbons as approved shall be worn in the following occasions:
(1) | MEDALS | - | To be worn when attending: Brigade Ceremonies, Commissioner's Inspection, Annual Inspections, Corps/Divisional Anniversary Parade, Celebration Parade and other functions or as a Reviewing Officers. |
(2) | MINIATURES | - |
Official Dinners, |
(3) | MEDAL RIBBON | - | Training, duties, operations and attend official functions when wearing St. John uniform. |
The following Medals to be worn in order from the Center immediately above the upper left-hand pocket of uniform:
Grand Bauhinia Medal
Gold Bauhinia Medal
Silver Bauhinia Medal
Bronze Bauhinia Medal
Medal of HonorSt. John Grand Cross
St. John Gold Cross
St. John Silver Cross
St. John Bronze Cross
St. John Long Service Medal
Long Service Medal of other disciplined services of the Government of HKSAR
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's CommendationCommissioner's Commendation
The following medals should be worn above the upper right-hand pocket of uniform
BELILIOS STAR & SERVICE CROSS OF LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
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Commissioner,
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To be worn when attending the following functions:
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Brigade Annual Review/Parade/Inspection |
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To be worn for the following functions:
Brigade Annual Review/Parade/Inspection
Remembrance Sunday
Receiving Insignia/Commendation
Other official functions if required
As Reviewing/Inspection Officer
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AMBULANCE OFFICER |
NURSING OFFICER | |
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For Brigade Medical Surgeons and Dental Surgeons
A Red Line around the edge of the peak-cap and around the edges of both shoulder straps.
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AMBULANCE MEMBER | NURSING MEMBER | |
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AMBULANCE CADET | NURSING CADET | |
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AMBULANCE OFFICER | NURSING OFFICER | |
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AMBULANCE MEMBER | NURSING MEMBER | |
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AMBULANCE CADET | NURSING CADET | |
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In uneasy weather of warm Spring and before Uniform Wearing Order is changed to Summer, Officers and Members may be allowed to wear white/khaki shirt with tie and slip-on Rank Markings. However, the Black web-belt must be worn on trousers. The sleeves of the shirt must be folded up to 2.5 cm above the elbow.
In late Autumn, when weather is too cool, (before Uniform Wearing Order is changed to Winter) Officers and Members may be allowed to wear pullover on top of the Summer dress with slip-on Rank Marking.
Under such circumstance, the web belt should be worn over the pullover.
Instruction of this Order will be given by related deployment circular or at discretion of O.i/c at Senior Superintendent rank or above.
To be worn by Officers Only when attending Brigade Official Dinners/Mess Functions/Fellowship dinner or invited to attend other disciplined services functions.
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AMBULANCE OFFICER | NURSING OFFICER | |
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To be worn by Officers only when attending social/semi-official functions.
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AMBULANCE OFFICER | NURSING OFFICER | |
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Uniform and equipment on issue to each member are to be inspected by the Senior Officer concerned.
This Inspection is to be carried out twice a year during the Annual Review again at any other time when considered necessary.
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RANK | CAP-PEAK | LAPEL | SHOULDER STRAPS |
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Commissioner | 2 rows of Silver Oak | Silver Oak leaves on Black Gorget Patch | One Torse with crossed Stretchers surmounted by one Pip and one Crown |
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Deputy Commissioner | 2 rows of Silver Oak | Silver Oak leaves on Black Gorget Patch | One Torse with crossed Stretchers surmounted by one Crown |
Brigade President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same- |
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Senior Assistant Commissioner | 1 row of Silver Oak | Silver Cable leaves on Black Gorget Patch | One Torse with crossed Stretchers surmounted by one Pip |
Command Senior President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same - |
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Assistant Commissioner | 1 row of Silver Oak | Silver Cable leaves on Black Gorget Patch | One Torse with crossed Stretchers |
Command President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same - |
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Chief Superintendent | 16 mm Silver Braid Band | 5 mm Silver stripe on Black Gorget Patch | One Crown surmounted by two Pips |
Command Vice President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same - |
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Senior Superintendent | 16 mm Silver Braid Band | Brigade Collar Badges | One Crown surmounted by One Pip |
Regional President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same - |
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Regional Vice President | 10 mm Silver Braid Band | White Gorget Patch | One Crown surmounted by one bar (0.3 cm in width) |
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Superintendent | 10 mm Silver Braid band | Brigade Collar Badges | One Crown |
Corps President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | One Crown |
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Corps Vice President | 10 mm Silver Braid Band | White Gorget Patch | Three Pips surmounted by one bar (0.3 cm in width) |
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Assistant Superintendent | 10 mm Silver Braid Band | Brigade Collar Badges | Three Pips |
Divisional President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | Three Pips |
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Senior Ambulance Officer | Plain Cap-peak | Brigade Collar Badges | Two Pips surmounted by one plain bar |
Divisional Senior Vice President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | - same - |
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Ambulance Officer | Plain Cap-peak | Brigade Collar Badges | Two Pips |
Divisional Vice President | - same - | White Gorget Patch | Two Pips |
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Probationary Ambulance Officer | Plain Cap-peak | Brigade Collar Badges | One pip |
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Cadet Leader | Beret | NIL | Cadet leader stripes |
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Sergeant | Beret/Nurse cap (Nsg. Mem.) | NIL | Three Stripes on both sleeves |
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Corporal | Beret/Nurse cap (Nsg. Mem.) | NIL | Two Stripes on both sleeves |
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Ambulance Member | Beret | NIL | NIL |
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Nursing Member | Nurse Cap | NIL |
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Ambulance/Nursing Cadet | Beret | NIL | NIL |
1. | Ribbons |
Ribbons are to be mounted on ribbon brooches or sewn on the uniform. The bottom row of the ribbons is to be located centrally and immediately above the flap of the left breast pocket. Each succeeding row is to be placed centrally above the row immediately below it.
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2. | Medal |
Full size medals are to be suspended from a single bar brooch. The brooch is affixed in a horizontal position centrally and approximately 1cm above the top row of the ribbons.
If the width of the brooch is not sufficient to suspend all medals, the medals are each to overlap one another with the senior award showing in full. |
3. | Miniature |
Miniature badges are replicas scaled down to half full size. They are arranged for evening wear on a single-bar miniature brooch. When worn with full evening dress dinner jacket or mess dress, the miniature brooch is worn in a horizontal position on the left lapel of the coat 25mm below the step of the lapel or at a similar position when the lapel has no step and above the lapel badge. |