NEW SOUTH WALES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES DRESS MANUAL DATED NOVEMBER 1993 NSW DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES DRESS MANUAL 1993 Corrective Services Level 18 Roden Cutler House SYDNEY Issued by directive. Distribution List: Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Assistant Commissioner, Operations Assistant Commissioner, Personnel & Education Assistant Commissioner, Support Services Director, Co-ordination, Planning & Policy Regional Commander, North Regional Commander, South/West Regional Commander, East Regional Commander, Central Manager, Industrial Relations Director, Corrective Services Academy All Governors/Officers-in-Charge (100) (inc!. Junee and Court Security) Library (4) File N.S.W. DEPT. OF CORRECTIVE SERVICES Issue Date: LIBRARY File No.: 93/0156 T 2 AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE Certified that the amendments promulgated in the undermentioned amendment lists have been made in this publication. Amendment List Amendment Made By Date No. Date .. , .~ __ ~ __________ ~o~···-···----. · ~ ; 3 PREFACE "Even good men like to make the public stare" Byron: Don Juan, iii, 1823 Any individual seeks to be respected and well regarded by his or her peers and by members of the society of which he or she is part. This is no less the case for the prison officer who serves the people of NSW in a difficult environment and interacts daily with difficult people. Yet public understanding of correctional issues is very limited and the present standing of the prison officer in the eyes of the people of NSW is not high, i despite the fine work of many dedicated officers. One way in which to develop public support and regard for prison officers is to ensure that the most visible aspect of the Department, the dress and bearing of all officers, conveys an image of well presented professionals. The maintenance of the highest standards of dress and bearing honours the memory of the many prison officers in the history of the Department who have been recognised for their devotion to duty and to their colleagues, in some cases, to the point of self sacrifice. The wearing of uniform should be a matter of personal pride for all officers. The standard of dress reflects the self esteem of the officer, his or her respect for colleagues and regard for the people he or she serves, the citizens of New South Wales. '-',. " - -----.~ --T-- - q ¥ 4 CONTENTS Page .- Title Page 1 Amendment Certificate 2 Preface 3 Contents 4 PART I Para. Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION Application of the Orders 101 Variations to Orders 103 Layout of Uniform Dress Manual 105 Interpretation of the Orders 106 Chapter 2 - DRESS POLICY General 201 Dress Standards and Responsibilities 202 Dress Policy 206 Uniform Maintenance 207 Clothing Entitlements 208 Chapter 3 - WEARING OF UNIFORM General 301 Authority to Wear Uniform 302 Occasions General 303 Winter and Summer Periods 304 Particular Occasions 305 Restrictions on Wearing Uniform 306 Civilian Clothing 307 Appearance Appearance and Grooming 308 Standards of Grooming Male Officers 310 ~ .- Female Officers Female Officers 311 Standards of Dress 312 Plain Clothes - Escorts 315 Annexes: A. Length and Sty Ie - Male Officers' Hair B. Length and Style - Female Officers' Hair 5 Chapter 4 - ORDERS OF DRESS General 401 .' General Notes for Wearing of Uniform by Female Officers 403 Orders of Dress 405 Table 1, General Duty Summer Table 2, General Duty Winter Table 3, Ceremonial Summer Table 4, Ceremonial Winter Table 5. Mess Dress Chapter 5 - ITEMS OF DRESS General 501 Arm Bands 502 Badge 503 Bandsman 504 Infantry Combat 507 Badge Lapel 510 Rank 512 Badge Tie-Tac 514 Cuff Links 515 Cummerbunds 517 Hardboard Epaulette 517 Emblems of Unit Citations 519 Hat - "Akubra" 520 Mess Dress 521 Name Plate 522 Pullover 523 Raincoat 524 Leather Jacket 525 Shorts 526 Trousers/Slacks 527 Annexes: A, Position of Commissioned Officers Stars B. Badges of rank Chapter 6 - ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS General 601 Order of Precedence/Table 602 Wearing of Medals 603 Method of Mounting Medals 604 Medal - Riband 605 National Medal Clasp 606 Wearing War Medals 607 Miniature Medals .609 ---''1'3:;''"'1\t-e-: ~- ---------- . / 7 o 6 Wearing Service Ribbons 612 . Civilian Clothing 613 Unofficial Awards 620 Departmental Awards 622 Maintenance of Commonwealth Awards 624 Annex: A. Long Service and Good Conduct Awards Chapter 7 - THE UNIFORM DRESS COMMITTEE Composition 701 Terms of Reference 702 Proposal to Vary Uniform 703 Annex: A. Submission Format o 7 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Application of the Orders 101 These orders are issued by the command of the Commissioner and constitute the Dress Regulations of the Department of Corrective Services. 102 The orders apply to all persons entitled to wear uniform and are the authority for the wearing of all items of dress and embellishments. Variations to Orders 103 Variations to these orders are not to be made without prior approval of the Commissioner as advised by the departmental Dress Committee. 104 Proposals for amendments or additions to the text of these orders are to be made to the Protocol Officer, NSW Department of Corrective Services, Roden Cutler House. Layout of the Dress Manual 105 This manual explains all orders of dress - ceremonial, general duty, mess kit amI special purpose uniforms. Interpretation of the Orders 106 These orders are to be interpreted as pOSItive instructions. This means that because it is not possible or intended to specify every circumstance and situation, the interpretation to be used is that if a situation is not specified in the Orders it is prohibited. I o j 8 CHAPTER 2 DRESS POLICY General 201 This chapter details the general policy for departmental uniform dress, and defines responsibilities for dress and clothing entitlements. Dress Standards and Responsibilities 1 202 The image of the Department of Corrective Services, and the pride and self esteem of its members, depends on the maintenance of the highest standards of dress, appearance and bearing. 203 It is the responsibility of all officers to maintain their uniform in good order and repair and present the highest possible standards of appearance. 204 It is the responsibility of commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers at all levels to ensure thil;t the highest standards of dress are maintained and that the provisions of these orders are observed. 205 It is the particular responsibility of governors to set the highest standards on dress and to maintain those standards vigorously. One sloppily dressed officer may impact adversely on the public impression of all prison officers. Dress Policy 206 The uniform is to be worn only in accordance with these orders. Mixing of orders of dress or mixing uniform and civilian clothing is not permitted. Items of clothing or equipment which are not of approved design are prohibited. Uniform Maintenance 207 The uniform is to be maintained in a neat and serviceable condition. All unserviceable items are to be reported on the L&D Form and replaced on Form P170B. Clothing Entitlements 208 The "Correctional Officers Uniform Catalogue" July 1993 is the authority for the issue of all items of uniform, including: a. general duty, b. ceremonial clothing, c. special purpose clothing, and d. band uniform and accessories. 209 The initial issue of uniform and ceremonial clothing is provided by the work/office cost centre. o 9 ClIAPTER 3 WEARING OF UNIFORM GENERAL 301 This chapter explains: a. the authority to wear uniform, b. the occasions when uniform is worn, and c. provides guidance on appearance and grooming. AUTHORITY General 302 Officers of Corrective Services are to wear uniform when on duty except in special circumstances. Approval to wear civilian clothing may be given by a governor/superintendent, e.g. escort duties. Custodial staff, both commissioned and non-commissioneq, are to wear uniform at all times when engaged in work related duties, e.g. recruitment, marketing, public relations, and when attending courses at the Academy. OCCASIONS 303 Uniform is worn as follows: a. General Duty Dress: is worn by all officers when performing their duties or as directed by the governor/superintendent. b. Blue Tunic: is worn by commissioned officers as a winter ceremonial uniform, e.g. on parade, funerals, and State and occasions. (see Chapter 4) c. Mess Dress: is worn by commissioned officers when attending formal + dinners. ! d. Special Purpose Uniform: is worn by all staff engaged in actIVIties involving vehicles, catering, medical, etc. and/or conforms to OH&S requirements. Winter and Summer Periods 304 "Summer months" is the period from 1 October to 30 April inclusive. If, during that period, officers have cause to wear a leather jacket, ties are to be worn. r 10 "Winter months" is the period from 1 May to 30 September inclusive. Ties are to be worn during this period. However, if at times hot weather conditions are experienced, governors may, at their discretion, allow officers to remove their tunics, duty jackets and ties. Particular Occasions 305 The normal occasions when particular orders of dress are worn are included with the dress tables at Chapter 4. Restrictions on Wearing Uniform 306 Uniform is not to be worn: , ! a. at political meetings and/or demonstrations; b. where contempt is likely to be shown towards the uniform; and c. in hotels and clubs (except in clearly special occasions e.g. Anzac Day). Civilian Clothing 307 Civilian clothing may be worn by members when on duty as prescribed by the governor/superintendent in accordance with the provisions of these orders. Personnel wearing civilian attire on duty shall present a neat, clean appearance. APPEARANCE/GROOMING 308 The standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming is to be such as to reflect credit on the Department, and the individual and his/her colleagues (PLY 92.182/2). 309 Notwithstanding considerations of individual freedom, the Department of Corrective Services has an obligation in the interests of discipline and good management to insist on the observance of acceptable standards of dress and grooming.