Red Book Dress — Chapter 1 — Assessment
Answer all 25 questions to test your understanding. Your results will be shown at the end.
During a pre-parade check, what alignment best meets the required standard?
If the belt buckle is centered but the shirt button line is off to one side, the uniform still meets the alignment standard.
Arrange the inspection steps in the best order to correct front alignment before duty.
Match each garment area with the correct ironing standard.
Which actions help prepare a shirt and trousers to inspection standard? Select all that apply.
- Press the garment until visible wrinkles are removed
- Apply only the authorized single crease on each sleeve and trouser leg
- Add extra sharp creases to the front of the shirt for a smarter look
- Avoid creating unauthorized creases on the shirt body
To meet the standard, shirts and trousers must be ironed ___-free.
Assertion: Extra vertical creases on the shirt front should be avoided. Reason: Only the authorized single sleeve and trouser-leg creases are permitted as part of the pressed finish.
A serviceman is attending an officially ordered parade. What is the most appropriate dress decision?
Which situations are examples where a serviceman must decide carefully whether uniform is authorized rather than assume it may be worn? Select all that apply.
- Attending official duty or parade
- Travelling in a situation governed by dress instructions
- Going to a social event where specific guidance applies
- Wearing prohibited attire because it is privately purchased
If a type of attire is listed as prohibited, it may still be worn when off duty.
For occasions where military dress is not authorized, the serviceman should wear ___ clothes if permitted by instructions.
Match each foreign-travel issue with the correct rule focus.
Before wearing uniform during foreign travel, what is required first?
Which statements correctly reflect foreign-travel uniform rules? Select all that apply.
- Uniform may be worn abroad only in limited circumstances
- Prior permission is required before such wear
- Any serviceman may decide independently if the uniform looks appropriate
- The approving authority must authorize the wear
Uniform may be worn abroad only in ___ circumstances.
When selecting dress for organized physical training or approved sports, which factors must be considered? Select all that apply.
- Rank and the type of activity
- Season and safety requirements
- Whether the dress is publicly restricted
- Personal preference to ignore device rules
Safety requirements may affect what physical-training or sports dress is worn.
A serviceman is taking part in approved organized sport during a cold season. Which choice best reflects the correct decision process?
Assertion: Authorized PT or sports dress cannot be chosen solely for comfort. Reason: The correct selection must also comply with rules on rank, activity type, season, safety, public wear, and electronic devices.
Which items should be checked for compliance before appearing in uniform? Select all that apply.
- Hair, shaving, and moustache
- Jewellery and cosmetics
- Visible body adornment
- Only boots, because grooming is a private matter
Visible body adornment that is not permitted by policy should be corrected before appearing in uniform.
Before appearing in uniform, personal grooming must be checked for policy ___.
Match each accessory or accoutrement with its rule category.
Which items are specifically covered by rules on authorized accessories and accoutrements with uniform? Select all that apply.
- Rainwear, bags, and gloves
- Swords and sunglasses
- Watches and mobile-phone carriage
- Any decorative item personally preferred by the wearer
A mobile phone must be carried only in the ___ manner when in uniform.