Editing Army Cadet Force (section)

== Uniform ==
[[File:Example ACF Blanking Plate.jpg|thumb|Example cadet blanking plate.]]
[[File:2014_National_Pilgrimage_to_Walsingham_(14279930124).jpg|thumb|Cadets in Multi-Terrain Pattern uniform and berets, 2014.]]
All Cadets and CFAVs are issued with Personal Clothing System Combat Uniform (PCS-CU) in [[Multi-Terrain Pattern]] (MTP). Cadets are scaled to receive the following:<ref name="ACF Dress Regs" />
* Headdress (depends on regimental affiliation) – [[Military beret|Beret]], [[Tam o' Shanter (cap)|Tam o' Shanter]], [[Glengarry]] or [[Caubeen]]
* Two PCS Lightweight Jackets
* Two pairs of PCS trousers
* PCS Windproof Smock
* Thermal Undershirt
* Two Olive Undershirts
* Working Belt
* two pairs of woolly socks

Some counties may charge a small deposit for uniform that is refundable on its return. All CFAVs must have "ACF" visible at all times on their uniform and cadets wear rank slides titled "CADET".<ref name="ACF Dress Regs" /> Boots must be purchased by the cadet or their parents if not supplied.

[[File:ACF Colours.png|thumb|Colours of the ACF [[Stable Belt]]]]
The ACF has its own [[stable belt]] which can be worn by cadets and instructors, but they can also wear the stable belt of their affiliated regiment/corps. Stable belts can be worn by cadets of any rank but many counties impose local requirements such as star level or rank. They may be issued at the expense of the detachment or company but are usually a private purchase item.

Tactical Recognition Flashes are not to be worn by Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) or cadets irrespective of any affiliation to a Corps or Regiment.<ref name="Dress Regs">{{cite web |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/626107/2017-03109.pdf |title=ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS (ALL RANKS)}}</ref> Cadets and CFAVs do wear county and contingent flashes of the Army Cadet Force.<ref name="Dress Regs" />

=== Mayor's Cadet ===
Some mayors appoint a member of the cadet forces to the role of Mayor's Cadet. The cadet may wear a special badge or carry a pace stick to indicate their role.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.congleton-tc.gov.uk/your-council/town-mayor/mayors-cadet/ |website=www.congleton-tc.gov.uk |access-date=20 December 2020 |title=Mayor's Cadet}}</ref>

=== Lord Lieutenant's Cadet ===
Cadets can be appointed to this role and are then entitled to wear the [[Lord-lieutenant|Lord Lieutenant]]'s Cadet badge as well as issue Number 2 Dress.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cadetdirect.com/lord-lieutenant-s-cadet-badge |website=www.cadetdirect.com |title=Lord Lieutenant's badge |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> The cadet will be asked to accompany the Lord Lieutenant on events and parades to represent the cadet forces. Other cadet forces such as Sea Cadet Corps also have this appointment.