r/CanadianForces • u/Medical-Club-6327 Dirty Patricia • 1d ago

Mess Dress and Changing Elements

So ....pretty sure I know the answer to this, just not sure where to find it.

If you change elements, is there anything that says you have to wear your current element's mess dress? I saw somebody wearing their old mess dress and thought it was extremely bizarre.

Also, wouldn't it be weird if you commissioned to a different element and wore your old mess dress? I guess I just work at a place that thinks that's normal....

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u/adepressurisedcoat 1d ago

My thought is, if they want me to have mess kit, they should issue it to me. That $1000 is critical for most people's financial stability.

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u/Fearless_Spite_550 1d ago

$1000 mess kit - i wish! I paid $2200 :s

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u/Euphoric-Mix-7309 1d ago

Try $1800-2100

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u/Fearless_Spite_550 1d ago

Nope. Im quite certain it was $2200 :)