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The uniform specified in the following Tables, for men and women respectively shall be issued in accordance with those Tables, subject to any modifications approved by the Secretary of State:

Provided that where particular duties or the duties of a particular member entail greater or less wear than normal, the issue of any article of uniform may be made as required.

TABLES

Men

ArticleIssueMaximum number in issue
Jacket1 annually (period of wear 4 years)4
Trousers3 pairs every 3 years4
Raincoat1 every 3 years1
Gabardine coat1 every 5 years1
General service coat1 every 6 years1
Caps1 every 18 months2
Cap coverAs required1
Shirts (collar attached)3 annually6
Ties2 annually2
Pullover (lightweight)As required2
Gloves, leather1 pair every 3 years2 prs
Gloves (white)As required2 prs
Belts (trousers)As required1
EpaulettesAs required4
Kapok lining1 every 5 years1
OvertrousersAs required1

Women

ArticleIssueMaximum number in issue
Jacket1 annually (period of wear 3 years)3
Skirts3 every 3 years4
SlacksAs required1
Raincoat1 every 3 years1
Gabardine coat1 every 5 years1
General service coat1 every 6 years1
Caps1 every 18 months2
Cap coverAs required1
Blouses3 annually6
Ties2 annually2
Pullover (lightweight)As required2
Gloves1 pair every 3 years2 prs
EpaulettesAs required4
Kapok lining1 every 5 years1
Shoulder bagAs required1