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| MANUAL
FOR DRESS, EQUIPMENT AND CONDUCT |
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Forward And Introduction |
The Australian Light Horse Association Ltd -
Standing Orders for Uniform, Dress and Equipment
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| Forward |
To all
members of our Association we commend this dress manual to you.
Please use this manual as a guide to assist your troop in its charter
to perpetuate the history of the Australian Light Horse.
We acknowledge that within our organization we have a diversified
group wishing to represent the Light Horse in various historical eras.
Using this manual as a basic guide will ensure that all our members
present the Light Horse to the general public in a uniform and professional
manner.
It is also acknowledged that each troop has its own autonomy and there
will be some variation to this guide, however the basic representation
will be universal.
Compiling this information has involved the assistance of members
of the Association and does not represent a particular view of any
individual. We extend our thanks and gratitude for their assistance.
The Directors of the Association endorse these standing orders and
encourage all members to comply with them.
Secretary ALHA
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| Introduction |
The question
is: "Why do all Soldiers worry about their dress?"
The answer is threefold, namely:
a. As a matter of respect. To gain self-respect and the respect of
others, military and civilian, we must be
smart, clean, and have a soldierly bearing.
b. For pride in what we present. In our uniform we represent our own
personality, our unit, our Corps, the Army,
The Australian Light Horse Association and above all,
Service to our Country. Therefore, our uniform has to be worn properly.
c. The majority of the Australian people know no more about the Army
than what they see and hear. They often see
soldiers, from whom they judge the Army, on the
town or city streets. If we are to justify our existence as The Australian
Light Horse Association Members we represent
our forebears, we must let the Australian
people see a smart and efficient organisation.
Whilst the members of The Australian Light Horse Association are not
members of the Armed Services, these instructions are provided to
ensure that the uniforms and equipment are used and worn in a manner
which reflects credit on the wearers and more importantly, provides
an accurate and respectful portrayal of the Light Horse to the general
public.
It is essential that members keep in sight the reasons for the existence
of Historical troops:
1. To obtain and preserve the history, uniforms and equipment used
by the Australian Light Horsemen.
2. To research and preserve the history of the regiments of the Light
Horse and their traditions and customs.
3. To make this information available to the public.
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