DRESS REGULATIONS (HQ)

WEARING OF ST JOHN AMBULANCE UNIFORM

No deviation from sealed patterns of uniform, clothing, equipment and badges is allowed.

SJAM badges are protected by law under the St John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1971. No person other than the St John Councl of Malaysia or a person autho rizd in writing to do so by the St John Council of Malaysia shall sell or expose for sale any badge, token or emblem specially adopted for use by SJAM member. Persons are not entitled tp wear them or use them for unauthorized or commercial purposes.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ENTITLEMENT TO WEAR UNIFORM

Uniform may only be worn by personnel who has successfully completed the Induction Programme and achieved the minimum qualification required. New entrant Members holding a First Aid or Nursing Certificate may wear the SJAM uniform.

MANNER OF WEARING

All uniform must be worn correctly, smartly, with pride and in accordance with these Dress Regulations.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

The face is to be clean, make is to be discreet, men's moustache or beard are to be trimmed and tidy.

Hair is to be clean, trimmed and tidy and is not to fall over the line of the top of the collar. Long hair is to be neatly gathered up under the head-dress, suitably arranged to allow correct position of the head-dress.

Hands must be clean, with short clean fingernails and without nail varnish of any kind.

MIXED DRESS

Uniform and plain (civilian) clothes are never to be worn mixed except when the latter item are expressly, permitted with uniform (e.g. black shoes etc).

Emergency Exception. When, due to an emergency, there is no time to dress in complete uniform,personnel should wear the most appropriate form of identification, i.e an armlet (on the left upper arm), reflective slip-over or SJAM head-dress etc.

CONDITION

All items of uniform must be clean and good repair, garments must be correctly pressed,shoes and other accouterments must be clean and, where appropriate, well polished.

BADGES

Only SJAM badges as authorized in these regulations are to be worn with SJAM uniform. They must be correctly positioned as laid down in Chapter 8 and flashed neatly either by stitching, pinning or clipping as appropriate. 

Rank Badges - Rank badges are to be worn according to current or acting rank, as appropriate.

Rank Slides - Cloth Rank Slides, as appropriate to rank, must be worn on shoulder straps stitched on the

Duty Uniform.

State/Regional Shoulder Badges - State/regional identification shoulder badges are to be worn.

Other Organization's Badges - Certain badges may be worn on SJAM uniform with the approval of the Commander-in-Chief. Members of In-House Divisions may wear the logo of their establishments on the uniform.

JEWELLERY

With the exception of wedding rings, jewellery of any kind is not to be worn.

HEAD-DRESS

When uniform is worn out of doors, on duties, on public transport and other occasions  the appropriate head-dress is to be worn. 

Beret - All Officers (male and female) are allowed to wear Beret for Uniform 2.

Peak Cap/Bowler's Hat - Used for activity or formal events i.e seminar, meeting etc.

Adult members are to use the beret and silver buttons for their uniform but plain epaulettes.

Female members - Female headgear or mini tudung or soft white material and tucked into the uniform collar without headgear.

Female Officers - Black Bowler's Hat or Black mini tudung and tucked into the uniform collar with Black Bowler's Hat.

ORDER OF DRESS

Personnel of either sex will, when on duty, be in the same Order of Dress.

MEDAL RIBBONS

The appropriate ribbons of authorized decorations and medals are to be worn 10mm (7/16 inch) deep, in rows of four on the left breast.

SAFETY

For safety, when in uniform after dark or in otherwise poor visibility, slip-over or other similarly visible item may be worn.

GLOVES

When the white gloves are not being worn, they are to be out of sight and carried in the pocket or pouch. Gloves are not to be carried tucked into a belt or the shoulder straps. When gloves are worn, they need not be removed for shaking hands.

Adults and Cadets members can wear during Parade and Foot-drill Competitions but ensure all of them wear it.

ORDER OF DRESS AND DETAILS

ORDER OF DRESS

The following Order of Dress only, are authorized for wear by SJAM personnel. All personnel at one place of duty or assembly should be dressed in similar Order of Dress.

"A" uniform - Ceremonial Dress

To be worn for inspections, investitures, parades and similar formal ceremonial events. This constitutes the highest degree of formal dress for officers and presidents. Medals must be worn.

Adult members are allowed to wear Ceremonial Dress and Mess Kit but not compulsory.

"B" uniform - Public Duty Order

To be worn, and is designed to facilitate, efficient performance of public First Aid and Nursing duties. (note. The State/Regional/Area Commander or senior officer organizing a duty may order special items of uniform to be worn when appropriate).

Adult members will wear the Duty Uniform with silver buttons but plain epaulettes.

Special Duties Order

May only be worn when authorized by the Officer/Member-in-Charge, when involved in duties which make other uniform inappropriate. To be used when formal uniform is unsuitable on non-ceremonial accasions (e.g. informal phases of conferences, meetings, training, welfare, escort and transport duties). It may be worn as protection from weather and/or hazards (e.g. motor racing, scrambles, outdoor exercises etc) and also when specifically ordered for special reasons for public Duties. Resources to wearing this uniform which, although less formal, is not to be taken as a means to reduce standards of appearance. (This Order of Dress must not be worn on Nursing duties).

St John T-Shirt - Training Order

To be worn for any occasions when informal uniform dress is appropriate (i.e. for committees, training days, weekly, meetings, disasters etc) except when an alternative higher Order of Dress is ordered. This constitute the normal casual uniform for all routine at Divisions. An 200mm (8 inch) SJAM crest must be printed at the back of the T-shirt. NCO's will wear miniature rank chevrons on their right wrists. Men Officers will use the St Ambulance Peak Caps while the Lady Officers will wear their St John Ambulance Bowler's Hat.

MATERIAL FOR UNIFORMS

The material for all uniforms (except St John Juniors) will be polyester Cotton which consists of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. It is twill woven suiting material of 6 oz. to 8 oz. per square foot. It should not be transparent. Please note that the order trade names for polyester are Dacron, Tetron, Trevira, Terylene, etc.

CHEVRONS

All Rank Chevrons, miniature rank chevrons as well as Service Chevrons must only be purchased from the St John Ambulance Supplies.

NAME TAGS

Name Tags must be worn by all ranks. In case of Officers, they must be worn on Duty Uniform only.

No name tags will be worn on Ceremonial Uniforms or on Mess Kits. The length of name tag must be between 64mm (2.5 inches) to 90mm (3.25 inches) while the width must be 20mm (0.75 inch).

In case of Female Adult and Female Cadets, it will be worn 130mm (5 inches) from the centre of the shoulder line on the right.

GORGET PATCHES

Gorget patches are worn only by Officers as listed below. Full size gorget patches on Ceremonial uniform. Miniature gorget patches on Duty Uniform only. The gorget patches are to be in line with the bottom of the collar.

Officers of Rank Marking 8 and above

T/C - Black cloth gorget patch of approved design, silver thread embroidered St John Wort, in centre, edged with 3mm (1/8 inch) wide silver thread braid. Small silver button at top.

Divisional Presidents

T/A - Black cloth gorget patch of approved design. One 3mm (1/8 inch) wide silver thread braid down centre, edged with 3mm (1/8 inch) wide silver thread braid. Small silver button at top.

COLLAR BADGES

Collar badges are worn by all male adult members and male and female officers of Rank Marking and below.

POSITIONING OF BADGES (ADULTS AND OFFICERS)

NAME STRIPS
The name strips for Presidents, Doctors, Nurses etc. will be worn on both arms below the shoulder flashes.

NAME TAGS

Name Tags must be worn by all ranks. In case of Officers, they must be worn on Duty Uniform only. It should be worn in line with the top of right pocket.

In the case of Female Cadets, it will be worn 130mm (5 inches) from the centre of the shoulder line on the right.

ADULT NURSING BADGE

The Adult Nursing Badge is worn only by men who have passed the Adult Nursing Examination. On long sleeves, it is to be worn 150mm (6 inches) from the bottom of the left sleeve. On short sleeves, it is to be worn 150mm (6 inches) from the bottom of the left sleeve. On short sleeves, it is to be worn 40mm (1.5 inches) above the edge of the left sleeve.

GRAND PRIOR'S BADGE

The Grand Prior's Badge should be worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow on the left arm. When  the Service Chevron is also worn, the Grand Prior's Badge will be worn above the Service Chevron.

RANK CHEVRONS

The Rank Chevrons should be worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow of the right arm.

SECRETARY BADGE

The Secretary's badge should be worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow of the right arm. When Rank Chevrons are also worn, the Secretary's badge should be above the Rank Chevrons.

STOREKEEPER'S BADGE

The Storekeeper's badge should be worn midway between the shoulder and the elbow of the right arm. When Rank Chevrons are also worn, the  Storekeeper's badge should be above the Rank Chevrons.

MEDALLION

The Medallion is to be worn by Female Adults or Lady Officers only. The Medallion is worn round the neck strung to a black thread.

AIR ATTENDANT'S BADGES

The Full Wings are worn on the Forage Cap, St John Ambulance Peak Cap or on Bowler's Hat when on air duty only. The Half Wing is worn at other times 25mm (1 inch) above the left pocket or 13mm (0.5 inch) above the medals whichever is applicable.

TRAINER'S BADGE

The Trainer's Badge is worn 25mm (1 inch) above the right pocket or 13mm (0.5 inch) above the name tag.

SERVICE CHEVRON

The Service Chevron will be worn on the left arm, midway between the shoulder and the elbow. Service Chevrons will be worn by Privates only. After the award of the Service Medal, Service Chevrons will no longer be worn.

MEDAL RIBBONS

Medal ribbons are worn on Duty Uniform only. The bottom row of ribbons is to be in line with the top of the left pocket.

PROFICIENCY BADGES

The Proficiency Badges are to be worn on three rows on the left arm, 25mm (1 inch) below the name of the State. The Proficiency Badges can be worn until the age of 21 years and must not be worn after the award of the Grand Prior's Badge.

SPECIAL SERVICE SHIELD

The Special Service Shield is worn above the right pocket. The bottom of the badge should be 13mm (0.5 inch) above the name tag.

CADET LEADER'S STRIPES

The Cadet Leader's Stripes are worn on both shoulders, at the bottom of the shoulder straps.

CADET POCKET BADGE

The Cadet Pocket Badge is worn in the centre of the left pocket. In the case of female cadets, the top of the badge should be 127mm (5 inch) from the centre of the shoulder line on the left.

ST JOHN JUNIORS

St John Juniors Badge worn with the forage cap. Junior's Star Awards worn on the centre of the right pocket.

SERVICE STRIPES AND STARS

1st Year - One black-and-white Stripe worn horizontally with point to front 40mm (1.5 inches) from the bottom of the left sleeve.

2nd Year - Two black-and-white Stripes, the second above and touching the first.

3rd Year - One Service Star, with centre of Star 40mm (1.5 inches) from the bottom of the left sleeve.

4th Year - One Service Star and one black-and-white Stripe directly above the Service Star.

5th Year - Two Service Stars, one directly above the other.

6th Year - Two Service Stars and one black-and-white Stripe directly above the Service Stars.

7th Year - Three Service Stars.

LANYARDS

Lanyards are worn over the left shoulder by Cadet NCO's only.

FUNERAL CEREMONIES

The Ceremonial Uniform with a 75mm (3 inches) wide black armband on the left arm and medals is worn during the funerals of officers of Rank marking 7 and above, Assistant Ministers and above and to those entitled to a State funeral.

SHOULDER FLASHES
Officers - The top of the Shoulder Flash is to be 25mm (1 inch) from the seam of the shoulder.

Other Ranks - The top of the Shoulder Flash is to touch the seam.

HAIR STYLE FOR LADIES

The hair should be plaited and neatly tucked in.

No pony tail. A bun would be proper for very long hair.

UNIFORM FOR UNDERGRADUATES FOR UNIVERSITIES AND TEACHER-TRAINEES

The undergraduates of Universities and the teacher-trainees in the Teachers' Training Colleges will wear the Duty Uniform for Officers with silver buttons but plain epaulettes.

For heargear, will use Beret will Adult Cap Badge.