RESTRICTED SRI LANKA ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FOREWORD The Dress Regulation of an Armed Force prescribes the authorization for wearing, composition and classification of uniforms including the badges of rank, awards and insignia permitted to be worn on the uniform. It also provides general information on the authorized material, design and uniform quality control system. The military uniform is the best-known distinctive attire of the Armies in the world which is unique and standardized to identify the particular Armed Force of a State. The uniform reflects order and discipline and calls for subordination by displaying a variety of insignia, including badges that indicate rank and emphasize the hierarchical structure of Armies. It also symbolizes respect, honour and power and enhances the soldiers’ stature in the eyes of the public. The Sri Lanka Army as a part of the disciplined and renowned Sri Lankan Armed Forces, has all the time paid its utmost attention towards motivating service personnel to wear the uniform appropriately with all badges of rank, proficiency and merit badges and medals. The Army personnel who wear the uniform with pride, exhibit that the Sri Lanka Army is professional, competent and desirous in securing the will and resolve of the nation. This is the Second Edition of the Sri Lanka Army Dress Regulation and it includes amendments made to the existing uniforms as per the present requirements. It is certain that this special edition will guide all Ranks to preserve the glorious traditions and customs of the Sri Lanka Army whilst ensuring the dissemination of accurate information on the Army Dress Regulation. January 2019 N U M M W SENANAYAKE RWP RSP VSV USP USACGSC Lieutenant General Commander of the Army RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SRI LANKA ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS These Regulations consist of: PART I Index of Part I Chapter 1 - General Instructions. Chapter 2 - Army Dress Regulations - Officers. Chapter 3 - Dress Orders for Officers. Chapter 4 - Army Dress Regulations - Other Ranks. Chapter 5 - Dress Orders for Other Ranks. Chapter 6 - Dress Regulations and Dress Orders for Officer Cadets. Chapter 7 - Specifications of Military Uniforms and Accoutrements. Chapter 8 - Dress Orders Miscellaneous. Chapter 9 - Badge Regulations. Chapter 10 - Military Insignia. Chapter 11 - Star Plates, Flags and Metal Plates. Chapter 12 - Decorations and Awards. Chapter 13 - Winter Dresses. Annexures PART II Index of Part II Illustrations and Details of all Army Dresses RESTRICTED RESTRICTED PART I RESTRICTED RESTRICTED ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Page No General 1-1 to 1-2 Dress for Military Wedding Ceremonies 1-2 Dress for Funerals 2-3 Types of Dress - Officers, Officer Cadets and Other Ranks 1-3 to 1-5 Miscellaneous Dresses for Officers, Officer Cadets and Other Ranks 1-5 CHAPTER 2 - ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS - OFFICERS General 2-1 Patterns of Military Accoutrements 2-1 Free Issues 2-1 Outfit Allowance 2-1 to 2-2 Hair, Moustache and Beard 2-2 Maintenance of Uniform 2-2 Transfers (Change of Regiments) 2-2 Wearing of Uniform 2-3 Officers will not Wear Uniform 2-3 Officers may be dressed in Mufti 2-3 Visor of the Peak 2-4 Headdresses 2-4 Cap Badges 2-5 Gorget Patches and Collar Badges 2-5 Insignia 2-5 Footwear 2-6 to 2-7 Spectacles 2-7 Dark Glasses 2-7 Name Tags 2-7 Identity Tags 2-7 Lanyards 2-8 i RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Page No Badges and Shoulder Tags 2-8 Jewellery and Trinkets 2-8 Wrist Watches 2-8 Mourning Bands 2-9 Overalls 2-9 Tunic/Jacket/Shirt 2-9 to 2-10 Sleeves of the Shirts 2-10 Trousers/Skirts 2-10 to 2-11 Aiguillettes 2-11 to 2-12 Medals 2-12 Ribbons 2-12 Swords 2-12 to 2-13 Scabbard 2-13 Whip, Cane and Batons 2-13 Sashes 2-13 Waist Belts 2-14 Shoulder Cord and Epaulettes 2-14 to 2-15 Cross Belts 2-15 Buttons 2-15 Special points on the dress 2-16 CHAPTER 3 - DRESS ORDERS FOR OFFICERS Types of Dresses 3-1 Dress No 1 - Ceremonial (Blues/Greens) for Male Officers 3-2 to 3-3 Dress No 1 - Ceremonial (Blues/Greens) for Female Officers 3-3 to 3-5 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Male Officers 3-5 to 3-6 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Female Officers 3-7 to 3-8 Dress No 2A - Mess Dress (Alternative) for Male Officers 3-8 to 3-9 Dress No 2A - Mess Dress (Alternative) for Female Officers 3-10 to 3-11 Dress No 3 - Service Dress for Colonel and above Officers and ADCs 3-11 to 3-12 Dress No 3A - Winter Dress for Colonel and above Officers and ADCs 3-13 to 3-14 ii RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Page No Dress No 4 - Review Order for Male Officers 3-14 to 3-15 Dress No 4 - Review Order for Female Officers 3-15 to 3-17 Dress No 4A - Winter Dress for Lieutenant Colonel and below Officers 3-17 to 3-18 Dress No 5 - Tunic with Ribbons for Male Officers 3-18 to 3-20 Dress No 5 - Tunic with Ribbon for Female Officers 3-20 to 3-21 Dress No 5A - Tunic with Ribbon (Alternative) for Male Officers 3-21 to 3-23 Dress No 5B - Tunic with Ribbon (Alternative) for Female Medical Officers 3-23 to 3-24 Dress No 6 - General Purpose Working Dress for Male Officers 3-24 to 3-25 Dress No 6 - General Purpose Working Dress for Female Officers 3-26 Dress No 6A - General Purpose Working Dress (Alternative) for Male Officers 3-27 to 3-28 Drees No 6A - General Purpose Working Dress (Alternative) Female Officers 3-28 to 3-29 Dress No 6B - General Purpose Working Dress (Alternative) Female Officers 3-29 to 3-30 Dress No 7 - Camouflage Uniform 3-30 to 3-32 Dress No 8 - Olive Green/Black Combat Dress 3-32 to 3-33 Dress No 9 - Maternity Dress 3-33 to 3-34 Dress No 10 - Working Dress for Female Medical Officers 3-34 to 3-35 Dress No 11 - Physical Training Dress for Male Officers 3-35 Dress No 11 - Physical Training Dress for Female Officers 3-36 CHAPTER 4 - ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS - OTHER RANKS General 4-1 Patterns of Military Accoutrements 4-1 Free Issues 4-1 Warm Clothing Allowance 4-1 Hair, Moustache and Beard 4-2 Maintenance of Uniform 4-2 Transfers 4-2 Wearing of Uniform 4-3 Other Ranks will not Wear Uniform 4-3 to 4-4 Other Ranks may be Dressed in Mufti 4-4 Headdresses 4-4 to 4-5 Cap Badges 4-5 Collar Badges 4-5 iii RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Page No Insignia 4-6 Footwear 4-6 to 4-7 Anklets 4-7 Spectacles 4-7 Dark Glasses 4-8 Name Tags 4-8 Identity Tags 4-8 Lanyards 4-8 Badges and Tags 4-8 Jewellery and Trinkets 4-9 Wrist Watches 4-9 Mourning Bands 4-9 Overalls 4-9 Tunic/Jacket/Shirt 4-9 to 4-10 Shirt Sleeves 4-10 to 4-11 Trousers 4-11 Medals 4-12 Ribbons 4-12 Swords 4-12 Whistle 4-12 Cane/Whip/Batons 4-13 Waist Belts 4-13 Pistol Holster and Pouches 4-13 Shoulder Cord/Epaulettes 4-13 Buttons 4-14 Special Points on the Dress 4-14 Bandolier 4-14 Sashes 4-14 Security of the Kit 4-14 CHAPTER 5 - DRESS ORDERS FOR OTHER RANKS Types of Dress 5-1 Dress No 1 - Ceremonial (Blues/Greens) 5-2 to 5-3 iv RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Page No Dress No 1A - Ceremonial Scarlet for SLCMP Other Ranks 5- 3 to 5-4 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Warrant Officer Class І 5-4 to 5-5 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Male Other Ranks 5-5 to 5-6 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Female Other Ranks 5-6 to 5-7 Dress No 4 - Review Order for Male Other Ranks 5-7 to 5-8 Dress No 4 - Review Order for Female Other Ranks 5-8 to 5-9 Dress No 4A - Wedding Dress 5-10 to 5-11 Dress No 6 - General Purpose Working Dress for Male Other Ranks 5-11 to 5-11 Dress No 6 - General Purpose Working Dress for Female Other Ranks 5-12 to 5-13 Dress No 6A - General Purpose Working Dress (Alternative) 5-13 to 5-14 Dress No 6B - General Purpose Working Dress for Female Other Ranks 5-14 to 5-15 Dress No 7 - Camouflage Uniform 5-15 to 5-17 Dress No 8 - Olive Green Combat Dress 5-17 to 5-18 Dress No 8A - Working Dress for Tradesmen 5-18 to 5-19 Dress No 9 - Maternity Dress 5-19 to 5-20 Dress No 10 - General Purpose Working Dress for Nurses 5-20 to 5-21 Dress No 11 - Physical Training Dress 5-21 CHAPTER 6 - ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS AND DRESS ORDER OFFICER CADETS General 6-1 Patterns of Military Accoutrements 6-1 Free Issues 6-1 Hair, Moustache and Beard 6-2 Maintenance of Uniform 6-2 Wearing of Uniform 6-2 to 6-3 Officer Cadets may be Dressed in Mufti 6-3 Headdresses 6-3 Gorget Patches 6-3 Insignia 6-4 Spectacles 6-4 Special Points on the Dress 6-4 v RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Page No Dress Order for Officer Cadets 6-4 Types of Dress 6-4 to 6-5 Dress No 1 - Ceremonial Blues for Male Officer Cadets 6-5 to 6-6 Dress No 1 - Ceremonial (Blues/Greens) for Female Officer Cadets 6-6 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Male Officer Cadets 6-7 Dress No 2 - Mess Dress for Female Officer Cadets 6-7 to 6-8 Dress No 4 - Review Order for Male Officer Cadets 6-8 to 6-9 Dress No 4 - Review Order for Female Officer Cadets 6-9 to 6-10 Dress No 6 - Drill Order for Male Officer Cadets 6-10 to 6-11 Dress No 6 - Drill Order for Female Officer Cadets 6-12 Dress No 7 - Combat Order 6-13 Dress No 8 - Weapon Training Order 6-14 Dress No 8A - Overalls Order 6-15 Dress No 11 - Physical Training Order for Male Officer Cadets 6-15 to 6-16 Dress No 11 - Physical Training Dress for Female Officer Cadets 6-16 Dress No 11A - Battle Physical Training Order 6-17 Dress No 12 - Sports Order 6-17 Dress No 12A - Recreational 6-17 to 6-18 Dress No 13 - Formal Dress for Male Officer Cadets 6-18 Dress No 13 - Formal Dress for Female Officer Cadets 6-19 CHAPTER 7 - SPECIFICATIONS OF MILITARY UNIFORMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS HEADDRESSES Cap Peak/Forage Ceremonial for Male and Female Officers and Warrant Officers - Class I 7-1 to 7-6 Cap Peak Green for General Purpose Working Dresses 7-6 to 7-8 Cap Forage Green for General Purpose Working Dress 7-9 to 7-10 Berets 7-10 Camouflage