Page Last Updated: 7 Sep 2021
Supply - COVID-19 Updates
Message from the Supply Officer
**Update - 7 Sep 21**
The online ordering tool is now back online!
If you are missing any uniform items, or grew over the summer and need to replace parts, you can now place an order online to request these required items. Any outstanding requests from our last training year have been closed out, and all required items will require a new request for this training year.
Unlike last year, there will not be a set (and ongoing) distribution method as orders are received. Orders will first be prioritized based on cadets participating in upcoming activities, and then distribution will be coordinated directly with the Supply Officer. This system will only be in place until in-person activities can safely resume, in which case Supply Orders will be available for pick-up during training activities.
As always, more information will follow in the coming weeks as plans continue to evolve for this training year.
The online ordering tool is now back online!
If you are missing any uniform items, or grew over the summer and need to replace parts, you can now place an order online to request these required items. Any outstanding requests from our last training year have been closed out, and all required items will require a new request for this training year.
Unlike last year, there will not be a set (and ongoing) distribution method as orders are received. Orders will first be prioritized based on cadets participating in upcoming activities, and then distribution will be coordinated directly with the Supply Officer. This system will only be in place until in-person activities can safely resume, in which case Supply Orders will be available for pick-up during training activities.
As always, more information will follow in the coming weeks as plans continue to evolve for this training year.
**Update - 25 Aug 21**
Planning is now underway to resume training for the 2021/2022 training year. As such, in the coming weeks Supply will be starting services back up. At this time there is no concrete plan in place for how Supply will operate this fall, and if we've learned anything over the past year, we know that these plans can change on short notice. So, check back regularly and keep an eye on social media and the announcements to see when new information is posted.
In the meantime, please take a look at the measuring guide below. Familiarize yourself with taking your measurements (if you haven't already) and feel free to prepare your measurements now. This will make the ordering process even faster once Supply does start accepting orders again.
Planning is now underway to resume training for the 2021/2022 training year. As such, in the coming weeks Supply will be starting services back up. At this time there is no concrete plan in place for how Supply will operate this fall, and if we've learned anything over the past year, we know that these plans can change on short notice. So, check back regularly and keep an eye on social media and the announcements to see when new information is posted.
In the meantime, please take a look at the measuring guide below. Familiarize yourself with taking your measurements (if you haven't already) and feel free to prepare your measurements now. This will make the ordering process even faster once Supply does start accepting orders again.
As always, should you have any questions or any urgent requirement, please contact the Supply Officer directly using the following email address: mason.magill@cadets.gc.ca
- Captain Magill
- Captain Magill
Graphic Measuring Guide
The guide that follows provides instructions, with graphics to ensure measurements are taken correctly and accurately.
Note: In order to properly take measurements, a soft measuring tape is required.
Note: In order to properly take measurements, a soft measuring tape is required.
Height (inches)
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1. Remove shoes.
2. Stand straight with heels together, with your back up against a wall. Make sure your head is touching the wall. 3. Take a flat and rigid tool (example: a wooden ruler is good) and place it flat on the head up against the wall. Make sure the tool is at a 90-degree angle with the wall, and make a mark on the wall with a pencil. 4. Measure in a straight line from the floor to the mark on the wall. |
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head (inches)
1. Measure around the widest point of the head, just above the ears.(Figure 1A & 1B.)
2. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge (or beginning) of the tape (Figures 1B & 1C).
2. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge (or beginning) of the tape (Figures 1B & 1C).
The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape, rounded up to the nearest ¼ inch or 0.5 cm. This person has a head measurement of 23-¾ inches.
chest (inches)
1. Lift the arms, place tape around the chest at the largest part with tape parallel to the floor, place arms down to the sides and take the measurement (Figures 3A & 3B).
Note: The measuring tape should be snug, but not too tight around the body.
Note: The measuring tape should be snug, but not too tight around the body.
Do not estimate measurements. Take this measurement over light clothing.
waist (inches)
(Use one of the two following methods)
METHOD 1 (Preferred method)
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1. Take a pair of trousers that fits you well when fastened (Do not use low rise trousers).
2. Put the trousers flat on a table, waist fastened. 3. Measure the distance from one side seam the other (Figure 4). The measurement you obtain should be multiplied by two (2); this is your waist measurement. |
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METHOD 2
1. This measurement is taken directly against the skin, but you must wear trousers while taking it in order to determine your belt line (Do not use low rise trousers).
2. Wrap the tape around the waist at the belt line, inserting it between the trousers and skin (Figures 4B & 4C). The tape should be snug against the skin, but not tight.
3. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape.
2. Wrap the tape around the waist at the belt line, inserting it between the trousers and skin (Figures 4B & 4C). The tape should be snug against the skin, but not tight.
3. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape.
Do not estimate measurements. Do not take the measurement over your pants or belt.
foot (MILLIMETRES)
The FTU boots do not follow common Canadian sizes that you might be used to for civilian shoes. Instead, a system called "mondopoint" is used. Essentially the sizes are based on the length and width of the foot, in millimetres.
If you already have a comfortably fitting parade boot, take this size from the tongue of the boot.
If you don't have a comfortably fitting parade boot, or you would like to confirm the size, use the method outlined belwo:
If you already have a comfortably fitting parade boot, take this size from the tongue of the boot.
If you don't have a comfortably fitting parade boot, or you would like to confirm the size, use the method outlined belwo:
Length
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1. Place a piece of letter paper on the floor, with the short edge touching the wall
2. With your heel against the wall, place one foot on the piece of paper and stand with equal weight on both feet 3. Mark the longest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot length. |
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Width
1. Place a piece of letter paper on the floor, with the long edge touching the wall
2. With the outside of your foot against the wall, stand on the paper with equal weight on both feet
3. Mark the widest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot width.
2. With the outside of your foot against the wall, stand on the paper with equal weight on both feet
3. Mark the widest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot width.
NECK (INCHES)
METHOD 1 (Preferred method)
1. Take a shirt that fits you well when the top button is fastened.
2. Unbutton the shirt, put the shirt flat on a table, with the collar wide open.
3. Measure the distance between the button and the buttonhole (Figures 2A). The measurement you obtained is your neck measurement (Figure 2B).
1. Take a shirt that fits you well when the top button is fastened.
2. Unbutton the shirt, put the shirt flat on a table, with the collar wide open.
3. Measure the distance between the button and the buttonhole (Figures 2A). The measurement you obtained is your neck measurement (Figure 2B).
METHOD 2
1. This measurement is taken against the skin.
2. Wrap a tape around the neck, following the collar line (between the collar and the skin). Take the measurement where the top button would be if it were buttoned up.
3. At the front of the neck, make a “V” (90° angle) by crossing the edge (or beginning) of the tape over the tape length (Figures 2C & 2D).
4. Read the number that lines up with the bottom of the edge of the tape (you should be able to easily insert your finger between the measuring tape and your neck at the front)(Figure 2D).
1. This measurement is taken against the skin.
2. Wrap a tape around the neck, following the collar line (between the collar and the skin). Take the measurement where the top button would be if it were buttoned up.
3. At the front of the neck, make a “V” (90° angle) by crossing the edge (or beginning) of the tape over the tape length (Figures 2C & 2D).
4. Read the number that lines up with the bottom of the edge of the tape (you should be able to easily insert your finger between the measuring tape and your neck at the front)(Figure 2D).
**UPDATED - 7 Sep 21** Order Process - ONLINE NOW OPEN
Supply ordering is now open!
Use the link below to submit your uniform request to the Supply Officer. Once your order has been received and filled, you will be contacted for distribution. Allow up to 5 business days for orders to be filled. If you have an urgent requirement, contact the Supply Officer via email with your request.
Use the link below to submit your uniform request to the Supply Officer. Once your order has been received and filled, you will be contacted for distribution. Allow up to 5 business days for orders to be filled. If you have an urgent requirement, contact the Supply Officer via email with your request.