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Sunday, October 4, 2009

WEARING OF UNIFORM AFTER RETIREMENT DURING CEREMONIALS

1.      All Veteran Brothers may kindly note the following guidelines for Wearing of Uniform After Retirement During Ceremonials:-

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Air Force Regulation No. 422

All permanent commissioned officer retired from service may wear service uniform on special occasions when attending ceremonials or functions of a military nature, and when the wearing of uniform would appear appropriate. The uniform of substantive rank/ two years acting rank may be worn.

Honorary Commissioned officers may wear uniform on the following occasions {barring-when dismissed on disciplinary grounds}:-

Official parties at Rashtrapathi Bhawan/Raj Bhawan
Embassy
Ex-servicemen rallies / Independence Day
National day
When appearing in courts
Aid to civil power
When serving President/Governor

Note: Prevailing uniform or uniform which was existing at the time of retirement can be worn. There is no policy on wearing of side cap alone on ceremonial or occasions as listed above
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FOR VISIT OF RETIRED PERSONNEL TO AIR FORCE STATIONS

Air Hqs vide their letter Air Hq/C 23691/3/PM(B) dated 22 Oct 03 has informed that for seeking entry to any AF installation for any purpose, only original identity card issued to AF personnel at the time of retirement /discharge is legally acceptable as proof of identity.

Photocopying of identity documents, for any purpose, is tantamount to forging of government documents which is a criminal offence. All members are advised to avoid making photo copies of identity cards even for ECHS scheme.
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