ST

ST.
JOHN BRIGADE SINGAPORE

BRIGADE DRESS REGULATIONS
FOREWORD BY CHIEF COMMISSIONER

Dress and deportment have been integral in St. John Brigade
Singapore since its inception 130 years ago. As a uniformed
organisation, high standards of dress and deportment
demonstrate good discipline and regimentation within our ranks.
It is and continues to be important in portraying a consistent
organisational identity and the maintenance of good order in the
Brigade.
Our Brigade uniform embodies the richness of our history and

heritage. Through the years, it has evolved into the uniquely
Singaporean chapter that we find today. This uniqueness stems
from our Nation’s multiracial and multicultural social fabric, coupled with our local
customs and traditions. When we don our Brigade uniform, we represent the Brigade –
from whence it came and what it stands for as an Organisation today.
The critical need to be standardised in our Brigade uniforms as we go about our Brigade
activities and duties is without question. In view of this, I convened the Brigade Dress
Committee in 2015 to formulate this set of Dress Regulations. These regulations detail
the high standards in dress protocol that we commit to uphold as members and in so
doing, we ‘upkeep the honour and dignity of the Brigade’.
I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Brigade Dress
Committee. These members have passionately spent countless hours discussing and
refining these Regulations in the greater interests of the Brigade.
On this note, I hope that all our Officers and members will appreciate the tremendous
effort which has gone into putting these Regulations together. I am certain that all our
members will benefit from this endeavour. In upholding these standards of dress and
deportment, we will forge on ever more uniformly as a Brigade.
Professor Goh Hood Keng Christopher, OStJ

Chief Commissioner
St. John Brigade Singapore
FOREWORD BY CHIEF COMMISSIONER 1

ST. JOHN BRIGADE SINGAPORE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BRIGADE DRESS COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016
The Chief Commissioner appointed the following members of St. John Brigade Singapore
(henceforth referred to as the Brigade) to sit in the Brigade Dress Committee
(henceforth referred to as the Committee) with effect from 1 February 2015 to 30 July
2016. The aforementioned committee was tasked with the responsibility of developing
the SJBS Dress Regulations (First Edition).
Mr Tan Yak Huang, PB, CStJ Advisor

Mr Tian Mong Chin, CStJ Advisor
Mr Seah Boon Chun, PB, PBS, KStJ Advisor
NSO(2) Donald Teh Kiang Chye Chairman

WO(2) Mohd Arif Bin Ali, CMSJ Secretary
WO(4) Loh York Liang Peter Assistant Secretary
NSO(3) Enoch Chan Hin Kei Member

WO(2) Tang Chee Kai Member
WO(2) Simon Ow Yew Leong, CMSJ Member
WO(3) Koh Yi Hui, CMSJ Member
SPECIAL THANKS TO
National CPB Committee
Corps SO(4) Eng Yu Fan, CMSJ
Corps SO(5) Darryl Hwang Jun Siang
Corps SO(6) Soh Jun Hern
COVER DESIGN BY
WO(2) Lee Sheng Ming
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY
Dress Regulations (First Edition)

St. John Brigade Singapore © 2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by
any means, without prior permission from St. John Brigade Singapore.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
DRESS CODE 8
RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 9
BADGES AND CADET PROFICIENCY BADGES 18
ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS 24
GENERAL UNIFORM STANDARDS 38
MALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS 41
NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM 41
NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER) 43
NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT 45
NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD) 47
NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 49
NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD) 50
NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 52
HALF UNIFORM 53
TRAINING ORDER 55
FEMALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS 57
NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM 57
NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER) 59
NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT 61
NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD) 63
NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 65
NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD) 66
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 68
HALF UNIFORM 69
TRAINING ORDER 71
ANNEX A: INFORMATION ABOUT BADGES 73
ANNEX B: SUPPLEMENTARY ILLUSTRATIONS 75
ANNEX C: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING OF ST. JOHN-BASED T-SHIRTS 76
ANNEX D: USAGE OF MOURNING BAND 77
ANNEX E: APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE RELIGIOUS NEEDS 78
ANNEX F: APPLICATION TO WEAR FOREIGN HONOURS OR BADGES 79
ANNEX G: APPLICATION TO WEAR IDENTIFICATION TAB 82
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 These Brigade Dress Regulations will supersede all existing forms of dress
regulations, formal or informal.
1.2 These Regulations will take effect from 24 June 2016.
2. UNIFORMS OF THE BRIGADE
2.1 There are 4 official uniforms approved and recognised by the Brigade.
Uniform
Uniform Name Authorised Users
Number
a) 1 Ceremonial Uniform All members
b) 2 Mess Kit Officers and
Warrant Officers only
c) 3 Safari Uniform Officers and
Warrant Officers only
d) 4 Field Uniform All members
Supplementary Uniforms
e) Nil Half Uniform All members
f) Nil Training Order All members
2.2 Only members who have attained the Basic First Aid certification or
higher are allowed to wear uniforms.
2.3 Officers and members who have retired from the Brigade are not allowed
to wear uniforms.
2.4 All uniforms and uniform accessories, however purchased or issued, are
the property of St. John Singapore.
2.5 Any form of modification or addition to the uniforms and / or uniform

accessories is strictly not allowed.
2.6 Officers and members in uniform may not carry ceremonial swords, rifles
or other forms of weapons. Aiguillettes and lanyards are also not allowed.
3. PERSONAL CONDUCT WHEN IN UNIFORM
3.1 By donning uniform, officers and members necessarily represent the

Brigade and should conduct themselves in such a manner that will uphold
its good image and reputation.
3.2 The following inappropriate behaviour are prohibited when in uniform:
a) Crude behaviour such as spitting or belching in public

b) Smoking
c) Using vulgar, offensive or discriminatory language
d) Placing of hands in the pockets
e) Carrying a bag that is slung over one or both shoulders when
wearing rank epaulettes, except for First Aid pouches
f) Standing or sitting in an improper manner
g) Causing public nuisance
h) Showing disrespect and improperly addressing members holding
a senior rank or appointment
4. PERSONAL GROOMING
4.1 Officers and members must maintain a clean and neat appearance and
wear their uniform smartly.
4.2 Uniform accessories should not be tarnished and should be free of visible
dirt.
4.3 Fingernails should not be polished or coloured, and should be kept short
and clean.
4.4 All footwear should be free of dirt. Boots and shoes should be brush-
shined.
4.5 Male officers and members should be clean-shaven. Officers and

members practising the Sikh faith are exempted but are reminded to
likewise maintain a clean and neat appearance.
4.6 Officers and members are strictly not allowed to wear any form of
jewellery except wedding rings. Female officers and members who have
had their ears pierced recently may wear one pair of identical ear sticks.
4.7 Religious and cultural objects are allowed to be worn but should not be
visible when wearing uniform. Nonetheless, said objects should not be
worn if they interfere with the rendering of first aid, the performance of
duty or safety. Officers and members practising the Sikh faith are allowed
to wear the bangle.
4.8 Female officers and members are allowed to wear light cosmetics as long
as the colours are conservative.
4.9 Tinted glasses, transition lenses and sunglasses of all kinds are prohibited
when attending any Brigade parades and ceremonies, both as a member
of the audience and as a participant, or when engaged in workshops,
courses and trainings. Officers and members engaged in public service
such as first aid coverage or other forms of public duties are exempted
from the above regulation.
4.10 Hair must be in its natural colour and should not be dyed or highlighted.
4.11 For male officers and members:
a) Hair is to be kept short and should not touch the collar or ears.
b) Sideburns should be kept short and should not exceed half the
length of the ear.
c) Hair should be kept neat and combed with hair wax or gel if
necessary.
d) Extreme or fad hairstyles such as cutting lines and designs on the
hair or scalp are strictly not allowed.
4.12 For female officers and members:
a) Hair is not to hang below the collar fold.

b) Long hair that exceeds the shoulders should be kept neatly in a
black bun net.
c) Only black hair pins and black hair ties are allowed.
d) The fringe should be neatly pinned up and should not cover the
forehead.
e) Female officers and members wearing the beret should wear an
additional black hairnet.
DRESS CODE
1. DRESS CODE
1.1 The following is a comprehensive but non-exhaustive dress code for

various National, Council and Brigade events. Officers and members
attending events not listed may contact the Brigade Dress Committee
to seek advice on the appropriate uniform to wear.
Event No. 1 No. 2 No. 3(S) No. 3(E) No. 4(S) No. 4(E)
Authorised Users All Officers and Warrant All Members
Officers
Brigade General
Inspection (BGI)      
Officer Training Course
Commissioning Parade      
St. John Day Presentation      
All Banquets      
Public Duty1      
Hospital Duty2      
First Aid Competitions      
National Day Awards
Investiture      
Order of St. John
Investiture 
3     
Post National Day Parade
(NDP) Dinner      
Corps / Zone / Brigade
Presentation or Ceremony      
Remembrance Sunday      
Change of Command
Parade      
Training      
Funeral 4     
Presidential Reception      
Flag Day      
1
Officers and members may wear Half Uniform (Operational).
2
Members may wear Half Uniform.
3
For recipients only.
4
For coffin-bearer party only.
DRESS CODE 8
RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS

1. RANK INSIGNIAS
1.1 The rank insignias for Senior Officers are illustrated below:
Rank Rank Insignia Staff Appointment Medical Appointment

Super Grade 1 Chief Commissioner Nil
Super Grade 2 Deputy Chief Chief Surgeon

Commissioner
Super Grade 3 Senior Assistant Chief Deputy Chief Surgeon

Commissioner
Super Grade 4 Assistant Chief Chief Nursing Officer

Commissioner
Assistant Chief Surgeon
Super Grade 5 Commissioner Deputy Chief Nursing

Officer

1.2 The rank insignias for officers are illustrated as follows:

Grade 1 National Staff Officer National Surgeon
Deputy Zone Zone Surgeon

Commissioner
National Nursing Officer
Grade 2 Zone Superintendent Zone Surgeon
National / Zone Staff Zone Nursing Officer

Officer
Grade 3 National / Zone Staff Zone / Corps Surgeon

Officer
Zone Nursing Officer
Corps Superintendent
Grade 4 National / Zone / Corps Surgeon

Corps Staff Officer
Zone / Corps Nursing
Officer
Grade 5 Zone / Corps Staff Corps Nursing Officer

Officer


Grade 6 Corps Staff Officer Nil
1.3 The rank insignias for Presidents are illustrated as follows:
Rank Rank Insignia Rank Rank Insignia

Senior President President
1.4 The rank insignias for Warrant Officers are illustrated as follows:
Rank and its Rank Rank and its Rank

Abbreviation Insignia Abbreviation Insignia
Warrant Officer Grade 1 Warrant Officer Grade 2
WO(1) WO(2)
Warrant Officer Grade 3 Warrant Officer Grade 4
WO(3) WO(4)

1.5 The rank insignias for Non-Commissioned Officers are illustrated as

follows:
Rank and its Rank Rank and its Rank

Abbreviation Insignia Abbreviation Insignia
Senior Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant
SSS SSG
Sergeant Corporal
SGT CPL
Lance Corporal Private No Insignia
LCP PTE
1.6 The rank insignias for Officer Cadet Trainees and Warrant Officer
Candidates are illustrated as follows. Said insignias are regulated by the
National Training Committee.
Rank and its Rank Insignia Rank and its Rank Insignia
Abbreviation Abbreviation
Officer Cadet Warrant Officer
Trainee Candidate
OCT WOC

1.7 Senior Officers holding the rank of Super Grade 1 to Super Grade 4 are
to wear their ranks in embroidery, either as a slip-on epaulette or
shoulder board depending on the uniform in question.
1.8 Senior Officers and Officers holding the rank of Super Grade 5 to Grade
6 are to wear their ranks as metallic pips and coats of arms, unless
otherwise stated.
1.9 Presidents are to wear their ranks in metal.
1.10 Warrant Officers are to wear their ranks in embroidery, either as a slip-
on epaulette or shoulder board depending on the uniform in question.
1.11 Members are to wear their ranks in embroidery.

2. DISTINGUISHING MARKS
2.1 Peak Cap / Bowler Hat, Cap Badge, Gorget Patch / Collar Badge, and
Shoulder Flash
Brigade Grade 4
Super Grade Grade 1 Presidents, to 6 Members
Members
1 to Super to Senior Corps Officers aged 17
below age
Grade 5 Grade 3 Presidents Presidents and years and
17
Officers Officers and Zone Warrant above
Presidents Officers
Peak Cap / Bowler Hat
Nil Nil
Silver wire St.

John wort
embroidered; Edged with silver wire bar Plain peak NA NA
edged with silver
wire bar
Cap Badge
Metallic cap Metallic cap

badge with St. badge with St.
Metallic cap badge of the John Association John logo
Embroidered cap badge of the Maltese cross, with
Maltese cross, with lions and logo above a surrounded by
lions and unicorns, surrounded by laurels
unicorns, surrounded by ribbon bearing black border
laurels the words “St. bearing the
John Ambulance words “St.
Brigade” John Cadet”

Super Grade 3 to
Members
Grade 1 to Grade 1 to 6 Officers Members
aged 17
Super Grade 2 All Presidents and below age
years and
Grade 5 Officers Warrant 17
above
Officers Officers
Gorget Patch / Collar Badge
Nil
Black cloth
gorget patch of
approved Black cloth gorget Metallic collar
Metallic collar
design; silver patch of approved White cloth gorget badge of the
badge with St.
wire design; one 0.4cm patch of approved Maltese cross,
John Association
embroidered wide silver braid design; 0.3cm wide with lions and
logo above a
St. John wort; down centre; edged black edge on the unicorns, NA
ribbon bearing
edged with with 0.3cm wide sides; small Brigade surrounded by
the words “St.
0.3cm wide silver wire braid; button at top laurels, without
John Ambulance
silver wire small Brigade any coloured
Brigade”
braid; small button at top backing
Brigade button
at top
Shoulder Flash
Unicorns, lions, the Maltese cross

Unicorns and lions embroidered in gold; the Maltese cross and words “St. John
and words “St. John Singapore”
Singapore” embroidered in white
embroidered in white

2.2 Pacesticks and swagger sticks
a) Traditional pacesticks with golden ferrules are to be carried by

Warrant Officers when conducting drill, parades and
ceremonies. Headquarters Warrant Officers are to carry
rosewood pacesticks while Zone Warrant Officers are to carry
black pacesticks.
b) Black swagger sticks with a silver head bearing the officer badge
of the Maltese cross, with unicorns and lions, surrounded by
laurels, and a silver tip, are to be carried by Drill Instructors
(Basic and Advanced) when conducting drill, parades and
ceremonies.
2.3 Identification Tabs (henceforth referred to as tabs), listed in order of

precedence.
Tab Tab Design Qualification

Doctor Medical Practitioner with full registration with the
Singapore Medical Council.
Registered Registered nurse recognised by the Singapore

Nurse Nursing Board.
Enrolled Nurse Enrolled nurse recognised by the Singapore Nursing

Board.
Allied Health The following Allied Health Professionals recognised

by the Ministry of Health and the Allied Health
Profession Council or by their professional bodies:
1. Physiotherapist
2. Occupational Therapist
3. Speech Therapist
4. Pharmacist
5. Respiratory Therapist
6. Radiation Therapist
7. Radiographer
8. Dietician / Nutritionist
9. Podiatrist
10. Prosthetist and Orthotist
11. Optometrist / Optician
12. Medical Social Worker
13. Medical Technologist
14. Clinical Psychologist
15. Orthoptist
16. Audiologist

Tab Tab Design Qualification

Paramedic Officers and members holding paramedic
qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Health.
Emergency Officers and members holding Emergency Medical

Medical Technician (EMT) qualifications recognised by the
Technician Ministry of Health.
h) No more than one tab is to be worn at any time. Officers and

members who qualify for multiple tabs are to wear the tab
which corresponds to their highest qualification.
i) Tabs are to be worn by all officers and members who hold the
relevant qualifications.
j) Tabs shall be a 5cm by 2cm black cloth of approved design with

white embroidered lettering (Arial, size 16, bold).
k) Tabs are to be worn immediately below the right shoulder flash.

BADGES AND CADET PROFICIENCY BADGES

1. AUTHORISATION
1.1 Subject to 1.2, only the following badges may be worn:
BRIGADE BADGES, IN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
a) Chief Commissioner’s Badge

b) Deputy Chief Commissioner’s Badge
c) Commissioner’s Badge
d) Superintendent’s Badge / Unicorn Badge
e) Responder Badge (Gold / Silver / Bronze / Community)
f) Drill Instructor Badge (Advanced / Basic)
g) National First Aid Competition Champion Badge
h) National Activity Badge
CORPS APPOINTMENT BADGES
i) Corps Secretary
j) Corps Storekeeper
BADGES OF EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS, IN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
k) National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) (Gold / Silver /

Bronze), awarded by the National Youth Achievement Award
Council
l) Total Defence Badge (Gold / Silver / Bronze), awarded by the
Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
m) National Heritage Badge, awarded by National Heritage Board
1.2 Permission to wear all other badges must be sought from the Chief
Commissioner, via the Brigade Dress Committee.
1.3 All badges awarded by the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police
Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force and foreign militaries are not
allowed to be worn.
1.4 Under 1.2, permission must be sought before wearing badges awarded
by foreign St. John Priories and Associations.

2. COMMENCEMENT OF WEARING CADET PROFICIENCY BADGES
2.1 Members of the cadet section (henceforth referred to as cadets) may

wear the Cadet Proficiency Badges upon gaining their respective
proficiency certificates issued by the National Cadet Proficiency Badges
(CPB) Committee.
2.2 Cadet proficiency badges can no longer be worn once the cadet is
promoted to the adult section. The only exception shall be the Chief
Commissioner’s Badge which may continue to be worn once awarded
even after being promoted to the adult section or being commissioned
as an officer.
3. WEARING OF BRIGADE BADGES
3.1 Brigade badges are to be worn on the right side of the uniform, 1cm
above the nametag, in order of precedence.
a) When one badge is worn, it shall be worn centred 1cm above

the nametag, as illustrated below.
b) When two badges are worn, they shall be worn side-by-side with
a gap of 1cm, as illustrated below. The badge higher up in the
order of precedence should be worn farther from the buttons.

c) When three badges are worn, they shall be worn in a triangular

formation with the bottom two badges separated by a gap of
1cm, as illustrated below. The badge worn above is highest in
the order of precedence followed by the one below, farther
from the buttons.
3.2 No more than three badges are to be worn on the right side of the
uniform at any time.
3.3 Within the Brigade badges, Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers and
members of the adult section may only wear the Chief Commissioner’s
Badge, the Responder Badge and Drill Instructor Badge.
3.4 Within the Chief Commissioner’s Badge, Deputy Chief Commissioner’s

Badge, Commissioner’s Badge and Superintendent’s Badge, members
may only wear the badge highest in precedence that they have been
awarded. Wearing more than one of the above is not allowed.
4. WEARING BADGES OF EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
4.1 Badges of external organisations are worn on the left side of the
uniform, in order of precedence. For males, the badges are worn
centred 1cm above the left breast pocket, or if medals or ribbons are
worn, 1cm above the ribbon. For females, the badges are worn on the
centre of the left chest, in line with the second button, or if medals or
ribbons are worn, 1cm above the ribbon.
a) When two badges are worn, they shall be worn side-by-side with
a gap of 1cm, as illustrated below. The badge higher up in the
order of precedence should be worn closer to the buttons.

b) When three badges are worn, they shall be worn in a triangular

formation with the bottom two badges separated by a gap of
1cm. The badge worn above is highest in the order of
precedence followed by the one below, closer to the buttons.
c) No more than three badges are to be worn on the left side of

the uniform at any time.
4.2 Within the badges of external organisations, Officers, Warrant Officers

and adult members may only wear the NYAA Badge.
4.3 Only the badge of the highest grade awarded may be worn.
5. WEARING INDIVIDUAL PROFICIENCY BADGES
5.1 Individual proficiency badges are to be pinned onto a white brassard, in

rows of up to four badges, which is to be worn on the left arm. Cadets
may not wear individual proficiency badges directly on the left sleeve.
There is to be no gap between badges. The topmost row shall be worn
1cm below the shoulder flash on the white brassard. All rows shall be
aligned to the right length of the shoulder flash, as illustrated in the
next page.

5.2 There is no limit to the number of individual proficiency badges that can
be worn on the white brassard at any time, insofar as they can fit said
brassard entirely when pinned.

5.3 Individual proficiency badges are to be worn in

order of group, from Group I to Group IV. Group
I individual proficiency badges are to be pinned
first, starting from the left of the topmost row,
carrying on accordingly for the individual
proficiency badges of the remaining groups, as
illustrated to the right. Within each group, there
is no specific order to be followed for pinning the
individual proficiency badges.
6. WEARING CORPS APPOINTMENT BADGES
6.1 Corps appointment badges are awarded to the

Corps Secretary and Corps Storekeeper
respectively. The respective badges are to be
worn on the right sleeve of the Number 4
Uniform, 1cm below the shoulder flash. The
corps appointment badge shall be aligned to
the left length of the shoulder flash, as
illustrated to the right.
6.2 No more than one Corps appointment badge is

to be worn at any time.

ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS

1. GENERAL
1.1 These Regulations detail the correct method of wearing Orders,

decorations, and medals, and their miniatures and ribbons.
2. AUTHORISATION
2.1 Subject to 2.2, only the following Orders, decorations, and medals, and
their miniatures and ribbons may be worn:
a) Awards from the Government of the Republic of Singapore (i.e.

National Day Awards).
b) Awards from Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland, where award is higher in precedence than
the Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem in the United
Kingdom. Refer to the London Gazette, Supplement 56878,
published on of 17 March 2003.
c) Awards from the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint

John of Jerusalem (henceforth referred to as the Order) and /
or the National St. John Council of Singapore.
d) Service, Campaign and Commemorative Medals from the

Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, or Singapore
Civil Defence Force in this order.
e) Awards from other Government Uniformed Agencies.
f) Awards from other Uniformed Youth Organisations and

Grassroots Organisations.
g) Awards from foreign governments and organisations.
2.2 Permission to wear all other foreign, Commonwealth, or non-St. John

awards must be sought from the Chief Commissioner via the Brigade
Dress Committee.
3. COMMENCEMENT OF WEARING
3.1 For awards from the Order and the National St. John Council of
Singapore, members authorised may wear the ribbon pending the issue
of the medal.

3.2 For other awards, the full-sized medals, their miniatures and ribbons
will only be worn after an investiture or after the date of issue, if said
award does not require an investiture.
4. WEARING OF ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS
4.1 Orders, decorations, and medals are to be worn on the left side of the
uniform in order of precedence, unless otherwise specified.
4.2 In line with the UK’s and the Commonwealth’s practices, only the
entitled order, decoration or medal of the highest grade of the Order
awarded may be worn at any time. For example, if a member of the
Order has been promoted from Officer Brother of the Order to
Commander Brother of the Order, he is to remove the medal entitled to
Officer Brother of the Order and wear only the neck order entitled to
Commander Brother of the Order.
4.3 Female officers and members who are admitted to or promoted within
the Order are to wear full-sized medals when in uniform. Bows are to
be worn only when in civilian attire.
SASH ORDERS
4.4 The badge of an Order, unless otherwise specified, is to be worn on the

left hip suspended from the bow of the broad ribbon or sash worn across
the body from the right shoulder. Only one broad ribbon is to be worn
and such shall be the broad ribbon of the highest grade of said Order.
BREAST STARS
4.5 The breast star of an Order, unless otherwise specified, is to be worn

on the left side of the uniform, below the medals, in order of
precedence.
a) When two breast stars are worn, they shall be worn one above
the other, as illustrated below. The breast star worn above is
higher in the order of precedence.

b) When three breast stars are worn, they shall be worn in a

triangular formation, as illustrated below. The breast star worn
above is highest in the order of precedence, followed by the one
worn below, closer to the heart.
c) When four breast stars are worn, they shall be worn in a

diamond formation, as illustrated below. The breast star worn
at the top is highest in the order of precedence, followed by the
second and third breast stars worn side-by-side, followed by the
fourth worn at the bottom.
4.6 No more than four breast stars are to be worn at any time.

NECK ORDERS
4.7 On the Number 1 Uniform, neck orders are to be worn around the neck
and under the collar of the inner shirt with the badge hanging outside
from the front, at an appropriate height.
4.8 On the Number 2 Uniform, neck orders are to be hung from a clip
attached to the bottom of the bowtie / neck tab with the badge hanging
outside from the front, at an appropriate height.

4.9 No more than three neck orders are to be worn on the Number 1 Uniform
at any time. No more than one neck order is to be worn on the Number
2 Uniform at any time.
4.10 When two neck orders are worn, the neck order higher in the order of
precedence shall be worn above the other, whereas the badge of the
neck order lower in precedence is worn 2.5 cm below the one on top.
FULL-SIZED MEDALS
4.11 Full-sized medals (henceforth referred to as medals) are to be worn on

the left side of the uniform, in order of precedence. For males, medals
are to be worn centred immediately above the button of the left breast
pocket. For females, medals are to be worn on the centre of the left
chest, with the top of the medallions aligned with the first button,
unless otherwise stated.
Alignment of medal with button of left Alignment of medal with first metal
breast pocket for males button for females
4.12 When multiple medals are worn, they are to be ordinarily mounted (i.e.
‘swing’ style) together on a brooch bar. The height of the medal,
measured from the top of the ribbon to the bottom of the medallion, is
to be 8.9cm.
4.13 No more than 20 medals are to be worn at any time.

4.14 Up to four medals may be mounted side-by-side, without overlapping,

with the medal highest in precedence closest to the buttons.
4.15 When more than four medals are worn, only the medal highest in
precedence shall be shown full-faced. The remaining medals shall be
mounted in an overlapping manner. When 5 to 10 medals are mounted,
the brooch bar shall measure 15.2cm in length. When 11 to 20 medals
are mounted, the brooch bar shall measure 17.8cm.
Mounting of between 5 and 10 medals Mounting of between 11 and 20

on a brooch bar measuring 15.2cm medals on a brooch bar measuring
17.8cm
4.16 When worn on the Number 1 Uniform, medals should not be worn in
front of the lapel, as illustrated below.
Correct – Medals not worn in front of the lapel

Incorrect – Medals worn in front of the lapel
4.17 Any clasps awarded are to be worn on the ribbon suspending the
medallion. Additional clasps are mounted above the first clasps
according to the date which they were awarded.
4.18 Medals are to be worn on the Number 1 Uniform and Number 3 (E)
Uniform only.
4.19 Miniature medals are to be worn on the Number 2 Uniform and court
mounted.

MEDAL RIBBONS
4.20 Medal ribbons (henceforth referred to as ribbons) are to be worn on the

left side of the Number 3 (S) Uniform and Number 4 Uniform, in order
of precedence. For males, ribbons are to be worn immediately above
the left breast pocket. For females, ribbons are to be worn on the centre
of the left chest, with the bottom of the ribbons aligned with the first
metal button or second plastic button.
4.21 No more than 20 ribbons are to be worn at any time.
4.22 When ribbons are worn, no other forms of decorations are to be worn.
4.23 When multiple ribbons are worn, they are mounted together on a brooch
bar, in rows of three ribbons. If there is an incomplete row, it is to be
centrally mounted above all other complete rows of three ribbons. The
ribbon highest in the order of precedence is the topmost ribbon, closest
to the buttons. Consequently, the ribbon lowest in the order of
precedence is the bottommost ribbon, farthest from the buttons.
3 ribbons 4 ribbons
5 ribbons 6 ribbons
4.24 A summary of the maximum number of orders, medals and decorations

that can be worn on various uniforms is as follows:
Type of
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3(E) No. 3(S) No. 4
decoration
Sash Order 1 1 0 0 0
Breast Star 4 4 0 0 0
Neck Order 3 1 0 0 0
Medals 20 20 20 0 0
Ribbons 0 0 0 20 20

5. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE FOR ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS
5.1 Orders, decorations and medals awarded by the Singapore

Government:
Award Name in Malay Award Name in English

a) Bintang Temasek The Star of Temasek
b) Darjah Utama Temasek The Order of Temasek
c) Darjah Utama Nila Utama The Order of Nila Utama
d) Sijil Kemuliaan The Certificate of Honour
e) Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang The Distinguished Service Order
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang The Distinguished Service Order

(Tentera) (Military)
f) Pingat Kerhormatan Medal of Honour
g) Pingat Gagah Perkasa The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Pingat Gagah Perkasa The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

(Tentera) (Military)
h) Pingat Jasa Gemilang The Meritorious Service Medal
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) The Meritorious Service Medal

(Military)
i) Bintang Bakti Masyarakat Public Service Star
j) Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Emas) The Public Administration Medal

(Gold)
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Emas) The Public Administration Medal

(Tentera) (Gold) (Military)
k) Pingat Keberanian Medal of Valour
Pingat Keberanian Polis Police Medal of Valour

l) Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) The Public Administration Medal

(Silver)
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) The Public Administration Medal

(Tentera) (Silver) (Military)
m) Pingat Pentadbiran Awam The Public Administration Medal

(Gangsa) (Bronze)
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam The Public Administration Medal

(Gangsa) (Tentera) (Bronze) (Military)
n) Pingat Kepujian The Commendation Medal
Pingat Kepujian (Tentera) The Commendation Medal

(Military)
o) Pingat Bakti Masyarakat The Public Service Medal
p) Pingat Jasa Perwira (Tentera) The Singapore Armed Forces

Medal for Distinguished Acts
q) Pingat Berkebolehan The Efficiency Medal
Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) The Efficiency Medal (Military)
r) Pingat Bakti Setia Long Service Medal
Pingat Bakti Setia (Tentera) Long Service Medal (Military)
5.2 Orders, decorations and medals awarded by the Most Venerable Order
of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem and the National St. John
Council:
a) The Bailiff / Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John
b) The Knights / Dame of Justice of the Order of St. John
c) The Knights / Dame of Grace of the Order of St. John
d) The Commander Brother / Sister of the Order of St. John
e) The Officer Brother / Sister of the Order of St. John
f) The Serving Brother / Sister of the Order of St. John

g) The Commendation Medal of St. John
h) The Life-Saving Medal of the Order of St. John
i) The Priory Medal
j) The Service Medal of the Order of St. John
k) The 5 Years First Aid Efficiency Medal
l) The Golden Jubilee Medal
5.3 Service, campaign and commemorative medals awarded by the

Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil
Defence Force:
SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES
a) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (40 Years Clasp)
b) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (35 Years)
c) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (30 Years Clasp)
d) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (20 Years)
e) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (15 Years Clasp)
f) The SAF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (10 Years)
g) The SAF National Service Medal (15 Years Clasp)
h) The SAF National Service Medal (10 Years)
i) The SAF Good Service Medal (5 Years)
j) The Defence Medal
k) The SAF Overseas Service Medal (with Bronze Star)
l) The Uniformed Services of Malaysia Medal
m) The Tsunami Relief Operations 2004 Medal

SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
n) SPF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (30 Years)
o) SPF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (20 Years Clasp)
p) SPF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (15 Years Clasp)
q) SPF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (10 Years)
r) SPF Good Service Medal (5 Years)
s) Home Team Operational Service Medal
t) SPF Overseas Service Medal
SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE
u) SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (40 Years Clasp)
v) SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (35 Years)
w) SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (30 Years)
x) SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (20 Years Clasp)
y) SCDF Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (12 Years)
z) SCDF Good Conduct Medal (5 Years)
aa) Home Team Operational Service Medal
bb) SCDF Overseas Service Medal

5.4 Orders, decorations and medals awarded by foreign and Commonwealth

governments, militaries, organisations and societies are to be worn in
order of precedence, which shall be determined based on the following
guiding principles:
a) Orders, decorations and medals awarded by foreign and

Commonwealth governments are to be worn in the order
determined by the awarding country’s government.
b) Orders, decorations and medals awarded by foreign and
Commonwealth governments and militaries take precedence
over those awarded by organisations and societies.
c) Orders, decorations and medals awarded by organisations and
societies, such as the United Nations, are to be worn in the order
determined by the awarding organisation or society.
6. USE OF POST-NOMINAL LETTERS FOR ORDERS AND DECORATIONS AWARDED BY

SINGAPORE AND THE ORDER
6.1 Persons who are recipients of National Day Awards and National Day
Awards (military) may use the initials of the Malay names of said awards
as post-nominal letters, in order of precedence.
6.2 Persons who are recipients of Order awards and National St. John
Council awards can use the respective post-nominal letters of said
awards that are listed below, in order of precedence:
a) The Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John GCStJ
The Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John
b) The Knight of the Order of St. John KStJ

(Grace or Justice)
The Dame of the Order of St. John

DStJ
(Grace or Justice)
c) The Commander Brother of the Order of St. John CStJ
The Commander Sister of the Order of St. John

d) The Officer Brother of the Order of St. John OStJ
The Officer Sister of the Order of St. John
e) The Serving Brother of the Order of St. John SBStJ
The Serving Sister of the Order of St. John SSStJ

f) The Esquire of the Order of St. John EsqStJ
g) The Commendation Medal of St. John CMSJ
7. SERVICE BAR TO THE SERVICE MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN
7.1 A Bar to the Service Medal may be awarded for each successive five
years’ efficiency and active service as follows:
Years On Medal* On Medal Ribbon

a) 17 1 Silver Bar 1 Silver Cross
b) 22 2 Silver Bars 2 Silver Crosses
c) 27 3 Silver Bars 3 Silver Crosses
d) 32 1 Gilt Bar 1 Gilt Cross

(Remove Silver Bars) (Remove Silver Crosses)
e) 37 2 Gilt Bars 2 Gilt Crosses
f) 42 3 Gilt Bars 3 Gilt Crosses
g) 47 4 Gilt Bars 4 Gilt Crosses
h) 52 1 Gilt Laurel Leaf 1 Gilt Laurel Leaf

(Remove Gilt Bars) (Remove Gilt Crosses)
*For miniature medals, miniature bars and laurel leaves will be worn instead.

GENERAL UNIFORM STANDARDS

1. PEAK CAP AND BOWLER HAT
1.1 Peak caps and bowler hats are to be worn such that when viewed from
the side, the peak cap / bowler hat is horizontal.
1.2 For peak caps, the cap badge is worn, centred, such that the centre
point of the Maltese cross is 1cm above the top of the black embroidery
band of the peak cap. For bowler hats, the cap badge is worn, centred,
such that the centre point of the Maltese cross is in line with the black
horizontal line of the bowler hat.
1.3 Peak caps and bowler hats are to cover the forehead, leaving a space of
approximately 1.5cm above the eyebrows.
1.4 Unless on board a vessel, the chin strap of the peak cap is not to be used
and is to be securely tightened above the peak.
1.5 The top of the peak cap is not to be pressed down to the sides. It should
be worn as per how it was manufactured.
2. BERET
2.1 Beret is to be black and free of any pieces of thread or visible specks of
dust.
2.2 Beret is to be well pressed.
2.3 The right flap of the beret is to cover approximately 1/3 of the cap
badge.
2.4 Beret cap badge is to be supported by a backing larger than the size of
the cap badge itself.

2.5 Beret cap badge is worn 0.5cm above the rim of the beret.
2.6 Beret string is not to be visible.
2.7 No fringe is to be visible.
2.8 Beret is to cover the forehead, leaving a space of approximately 1.5cm

between the rim of the beret and the eyebrows.
3. COLLAR BADGES AND GORGET PATCHES
3.1 Collar badges are to be diagonally slanted such that they face the
direction of the collar tip. The separation between the sides of the
collar badge and the edge of the collar should be 0.5cm.
3.2 Gorget patches are to be diagonally slanted such that the bottom edges
are parallel to the front edges of the collars. The separation between
the bottom edge as well as the side of the gorget patch and the edge of
the collar should be 0.5cm.
4. NAMETAG
4.1 Super Grade 1 to Grade 2

Officers are to wear nametags
with yellow lettering (Arial,
size 28, bold) and the St. John
logo printed, as illustrated to the right. There should be no more than
18 characters printed (including spaces) and no initials are allowed.
4.2 Grade 3 to Grade 6 Officers,

Presidents, Warrant Officers,
Members and Adult Members
are to wear nametags with
white lettering (Arial, size 28), as illustrated to the right. There should
be no more than 18 characters printed (including spaces) and no initials
are allowed.

5. TOP
5.1 Collars should be well-pressed such that they are able to ‘stand’.
5.2 If wearing a slip-on epaulette, the epaulette should not cover the
medium Brigade button at the top of the epaulette.
5.3 Top should be well pressed with no visible creases.
5.4 All pocket flaps are to be pressed down.
5.5 If the uniform requires that the top be tucked in, it should either be
fully tucked in or tucked in and pulled out slightly in a manner such that
half the belt is covered.
6. BELT
6.1 Belt is to be adjusted to the correct length and tightened. It should not
be viewed as loose or dangling.
6.2 Belt buckle is to be wiped clean and polished if required.
6.3 Belt is to go through all belt loops. Silver tip of belt is to exactly exceed
the first belt loop on the wearer’s left.
7. BOTTOM
7.1 Pants are to be of the appropriate length such that the hem of the pants
rests on the rim of the shoes when standing upright.
7.2 Skirt and culottes are to be of the appropriate length such that the hem
of the skirt / culottes is at the midway level of the knee.
8. FOOTWEAR
8.1 Cadet Members are only allowed to use footwear of the design
illustrated in Annex B.

MALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS

NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM
NO. 1 NO. 1
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Peak cap with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.
2. RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS
2.1 Appropriate rank is to be worn on a black shoulder board with medium

Brigade button at the top.
2.2 Gorget patch or collar badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.
2.3 Tab entitled to the wearer is to be worn.
3. MEDALS, ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
3.1 Orders, decorations and medals entitled to the wearer are to be worn.

5. BADGES
5.1 Badges entitled to the wearer are to be worn.
6. TOP
6.1 White long-sleeved shirt of approved design and white long-sleeved outer
shirt of approved design is to be worn.
6.2 Priory tie is to be worn in the appropriate length with the double Windsor
method.
6.3 Large Brigade buttons are to be used to button the shirt. Four shall be
worn.
6.4 Medium Brigade buttons are to be worn on all four pockets. Top pocket
flaps are to be M-cut formed by two conjoined arcs. Bottom pockets are
to be curve-cut.
6.5 Nametag is to be worn directly above top right pocket.
6.6 Shoulder flashes are to be worn aligned to the respective sleeves and
4cm from the shoulder line.
7. BOTTOM
7.1 Black pants of approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated with two
side pockets and one back pocket on the right) is to be worn with St.
John belt. Silver tip of belt is to exactly exceed the first belt loop on the
wearer’s left.
7.2 Visible ironing lines shall start from below the pockets to the bottom of
the pants.
8. FOOTWEAR
8.1 Black leather shoes are to be worn with black shoelaces. Shoelaces are
to be worn in a parallel manner and double-knotted.
8.2 A pair of identical black socks of shin-length are to be worn.
9. OTHER UNIFORM ACCESSORIES
9.1 Officer cummerbund of approved design is to be worn around the waist

with the Maltese cross centred to the left thigh.
9.2 If on parade, a pair of white gloves is to be worn.

NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER)

NO. 1 (M) NO. 1 (M)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.


4. BADGES
5. TOP
5.1 White long-sleeved shirt of approved design is to be worn.

5.2 Medium Brigade buttons are to be used to button the shirt. Five shall be
worn.
5.3 Medium Brigade buttons are to be worn on both top pockets. Top pocket
flaps are to be V-cut.
4cm from the shoulder line. They are to be attached by a white Velcro
patch.
5.6 Individual proficiency badges are to be worn on a white brassard of
approved design. Visible ironing lines should extend from the rearmost
edge of the shoulder flash as per the ironing lines for the shirt.
6. BOTTOM
wearer’s left.
the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR
8.1 Cadet cummerbund of approved design is to be worn around the waist.

8.3 Colours Escorts and Colours Sergeants are to wear a red sash of approved
design across the body from the right shoulder, ending on the left hip.
The red sash is to be worn below the cummerbund. All nametags and
badges that are covered as a result of wearing the sash are to be pinned,
either partially or fully, onto the sash so that they are visible.

NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT

NO. 2 NO. 2
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 No headdress is to be worn. Sikh men are to wear a white turban without
cap badge.
2.1 Appropriate standard-sized rank is to be worn on a black shoulder board

with medium Brigade button at the top.
2.2 No tab is to be worn.
3.1 Orders, decorations and miniature medals entitled to the wearer are to
be worn.
3.2 Miniature medals are to be worn on the left lapel, 1cm above and centred
to the insignia.

4. BADGES
4.1 No badges are to be worn.
5. TOP
5.1 White long-sleeved pleated or non-pleated shirt with either wing-tip

collar or standard collar and white long-sleeved outer shirt of approved
design is to be worn.
5.2 Maroon bow tie of approved design is to be worn.
5.3 Nametag is to be worn on the right lapel, 1cm above and centred to the
insignia.
6. BOTTOM
wearer’s left.
the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR
8.1 Pleated maroon cummerbund is to be worn with the pleats facing

upwards.

NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD)

NO. 3 (S) NO. 3 (S)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Peak cap with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.
2.1 Appropriate rank is to be worn on a black shoulder board with Brigade

medium button number at the top.
3.1 Only ribbons are to be worn.

3.2 All other orders and decorations are not to be worn.

4. BADGES
5. TOP
5.1 White shirt of approved design is to be worn.

worn.
5.3 Medium Brigade buttons are to be worn on all four pockets. Top pocket
flaps are to be V-cut. Bottom pocket flaps are to be M-cut, formed by
two conjoined arcs.
6. BOTTOM
wearer’s left.
the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR

NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED)

NO. 3 (E) NO. 3 (E)
FRONT REAR
1.1 Only medals are to be worn.



NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD)

NO. 4 (S) NO. 4 (S)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn. Peak cap is
not to be worn.
1.2 When indoors, the beret is to be folded and placed under the left
epaulette, with the beret cap badge facing forward.
2.1 Appropriate rank is to be worn in embroidery as a slip-on epaulette with

medium Brigade button at the top.


4. BADGES
5. TOP

5.2 Pocket flaps are to be V-cut.
5.4 Appropriate shoulder flashes are to be worn aligned to the respective
sleeves and 4cm from the shoulder line.
5.5 For members, individual proficiency badges are to be worn on a white
brassard of approved design. Visible ironing lines should extend from the
rearmost edge of the shoulder flash as per the ironing lines for the shirt.
6. BOTTOM
wearer’s left.
the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR
8. OPERATIONAL VARIANT
8.1 This variant is worn primarily for public duties, physically-strenuous

trainings or other activities in which the conducting officer deems the
wearing of ribbons and badges to be either impractical or unnecessary.
8.2 The operational variant of the Number 4 (S) is worn without ribbons,
badges and individual proficiency badges.
8.3 When worn for public duties, the beret is not to be worn. In replacement,
Brigade baseball cap entitled to the wearer may be worn.

NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED)

NO. 4 (E) NO. 4 (E) WITH RED SASH
FRONT FRONT
1. This uniform is strictly to be worn by members only.
2.1 Cadet cummerbund of approved design to be worn around the waist.


HALF UNIFORM
HALF UNIFORM HALF UNIFORM
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Half Uniform: No headdress is to be worn.

1.2 Drill Order: Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn
unless the nature of the activity necessitates that the peak cap be a more
appropriate headdress (e.g. Ensigns undergoing Colours Party training
etc.). When indoors, the beret is to be folded and placed in the right
pocket, with the beret cap badge facing upward.
1.3 Operational Order: Brigade baseball cap entitled to the wearer may be
worn.
2.1 No rank insignias or distinguishing marks are to be worn.

3.1 No medals, orders and decorations are to be worn.
4. BADGES
5. TOP
5.1 Short sleeved collared or non-collared T-shirt is to be worn and tucked in

at all times.
5.2 Said T-shirt should be a St. John-based T-shirt (i.e. bearing the St. John
logo, Zone logo, etc.).
5.3 Operational Order: St. John Corporate T-shirt of approved design is to
be worn and tucked in at all times.
5.4 No nametag is to be worn.
6. BOTTOM
wearer’s left.
the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR

TRAINING ORDER
NO. 7 NO. 7
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 No headdress is to be worn.
4. BADGES
5. TOP

at all times.
5.2 Said T-shirt should be the standard-issue school physical training T-shirt
if the member is a student or a St. John T-shirt (i.e. bearing the St. John
logo, Zone logo, etc.). If used for physical training, a dri-fit T-shirt is
preferred.

6. BOTTOM
6.1 Dark-coloured straight cut shorts with minimal and non-offensive designs
and of at least half thigh length is to be worn. Preferably, said shorts
should be inner-lined. If the member is a student, said shorts should be
the standard-issue school physical training shorts.
6.2 Officers and members who, due to religious reasons, wish to wear dark-
coloured track pants instead, may do so. Said track pants should have
minimal and non-offensive design. Specifically, tights are not allowed.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 For members who are students, footwear is to adhere to school

regulations.
7.2 For Officers and members who are not students, footwear appropriate
for physical training (i.e. provides sufficient support for the ankle) is to
be worn. Shoelaces are to be double-knotted.
7.3 A pair of identical black socks of shin-length are to be worn and folded
down such that it minimally covers the ankle. This is to remove the need
for cadets to spend money to purchase additional pairs of socks solely for
St. John use.

FEMALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS

NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM
NO. 1 NO. 1
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Bowler hat with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.

3.2 Metals are to be worn with the bottom of the medallion aligned with the
bottom of the first metal button.
4. BADGES

5. TOP
5.1 White long-sleeved blouse of approved design and white long-sleeved

outer jacket of approved design is to be worn.
5.2 Nametag is to be worn with the bottom of the nametag aligned with the
top of the first button.
5.3 Black neck tab is to be worn.
worn.
5.5 Bottom pocket openings are to be straight-cut.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Either black knee-length skirt of approved design or black pants of

approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated with two side pockets and
one back pocket on the right) is to be worn with St. John belt. Silver tip
of belt is to exactly exceed the first belt loop on the wearer’s left.
6.2 For black pants, visible ironing lines shall start from below the pockets
to the bottom of the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 Unless participating in parades, black broad-heeled court shoes

(rounded, not pointed front) are to be worn. As a guide, the heel height
should be about 3.5cm.
7.2 If black leather shoes are worn, they are to be worn with black shoelaces.
Shoelaces are to be worn in a parallel manner and double-knotted. A pair
of identical black socks of shin-length are to be worn and folded down
such that it ends 3cm above the ankle.
7.3 Should the individual decide to wear stockings, the colour of the
stockings should be of skin-colour.


NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER)

NO. 1 (M) NO. 1 (M)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.

4. BADGES

5. TOP
5.1 White long-sleeved blouse of approved design is to be worn.

bottom of the second button.
5.3 Medium Brigade buttons are to be used to button the blouse. Five shall
be worn.
4cm from the shoulder line. They are to be attached by a white Velcro
patch.
5.5 Individual proficiency badges are to be worn on a white brassard of
approved design. Visible ironing lines should extend from the rearmost
edge of the shoulder flash as per the ironing lines for the blouse.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Knee-length black culottes of approved design (2 side pockets) is to be

worn with St. John belt. Silver tip of belt is to exactly exceed the first
belt loop on the wearer’s left.
7. FOOTWEAR
down such that it ends 3cm above the ankle.
8.1 Cadet cummerbund of approved design is to be worn around the waist.


NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT

NO. 2 NO. 2
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
2.1 Appropriate standard-sized rank is to be worn on a black shoulder board

with medium Brigade button at the top.
2.2 No tab is to be worn.
3.1 Orders, decorations and miniature medals entitled to the wearer are to
be worn.
3.2 Miniature medals are to be worn on the left lapel, 1cm above and centred
to the insignia.

4. BADGES
5. TOP
5.1 White long-sleeved pleated or non-pleated blouse with standard collar

and white long-sleeved outer vest of approved design is to be worn.
5.2 Maroon neck tab of approved design is to be worn.
5.3 Nametag is to be worn on the right lapel, 1cm above and centred to the
insignia.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Long black skirt of straight-cutting and approved design is to be worn,

with the option of a slit at the back or side that extends no higher than
the knee.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 Black court shoes (rounded, not pointed front) are to be worn.
8.1 Pleated maroon cummerbund is to be worn with the pleats facing

upwards.

NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD)

NO. 3 (S) NO. 3 (S)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Bowler hat with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn.


4. BADGES

5. TOP
5.1 White blouse of approved design is to be worn.

bottom of the first button.
worn.
5.4 Bottom pocket openings are to be straight-cut.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Either knee-length black skirt of approved design or black pants of

approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated with two side pockets and
one back pocket on the right) is to be worn with St. John belt. Silver tip
of belt is to exactly exceed the first belt loop on the wearer’s left.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 Unless participating in drill, black broad-heeled court shoes (rounded,

not pointed front) are to be worn. As a guide, the heel height should be
about 3.5cm.
7.2 If black leather shoes are worn, they are to be worn with black shoelaces.
Shoelaces are to be worn in a parallel manner and double-knotted. A pair
of identical black socks of shin-length are to be worn and folded down
such that it ends 3cm above the ankle.

NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED)

NO. 3 (E) NO. 3 (E)
FRONT REAR
1.1 Only medals are to be worn.



NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD)

NO. 4 (S) NO. 4 (S)
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn. Bowler hat is
not to be worn.
1.2 When indoors, the beret is to be folded and placed under the left
epaulette, with the beret cap badge facing forward.
2.1 Appropriate rank is to be worn in embroidery as a slip-on epaulette with

medium Brigade button at the top.


4. BADGES
5. TOP

bottom of the second button.
5.3 Appropriate shoulder flashes are to be worn aligned to the respective
sleeves and 4cm from the shoulder line.
5.4 For members, individual proficiency badges are to be worn on a white
brassard of approved design. Visible ironing lines should extend from the
rearmost edge of the shoulder flash as per the ironing lines for the shirt.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Black knee-length culottes of approved design (2 side pockets) is to be

worn with St. John belt. Silver tip of belt is to exactly exceed the first
belt loop on the wearer’s left.
6.2 Only Officers, Warrant Officers and adult members are given the option
of wearing black pants of approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated
with two side pockets and one back pocket on the right) for this uniform.
It is to be worn with St. John belt. Silver tip of belt is to exactly exceed
the first belt loop on the wearer’s left. For black pants, visible ironing
lines shall start from below the pockets to the bottom of the pants.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 Black leather shoes are worn with black shoelaces. Shoelaces are to be
worn in a parallel manner and double-knotted. A pair of identical black
socks of shin-length are to be worn and folded down such that it ends
3cm above the ankle.
8. OPERATIONAL VARIANT
8.1 This variant is worn primarily for public duties, physically-strenuous

trainings or other activities in which the conducting officer deems the
wearing of ribbons and badges to be either impractical or unnecessary.
8.2 The operational variant of the Number 4 (S) is worn without ribbons,
badges and individual proficiency badges.
8.3 When worn for public duties, the beret is not to be worn. In replacement,
Brigade baseball cap entitled to the wearer may be worn.

NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED)

NO. 4 (E) NO. 4 (E) WITH RED SASH
FRONT FRONT
1. This uniform is strictly to be worn by cadets and adult members only.
2.1 Appropriate cummerbund of approved design to be worn around the

waist. For the Officer cummerbund, the Maltese cross is to be centred to
the left thigh.

HALF UNIFORM
NO. 6 NO. 6
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
1.1 Half Uniform: No headdress is to be worn.

1.2 Drill Order: Beret with cap badge entitled to the wearer is to be worn
unless the nature of the activity necessitates that the bowler hat be a
more appropriate headdress (e.g. Ensigns undergoing Colours Party
training etc.). When indoors, the beret is to be folded and placed in the
right pocket, with the beret cap badge facing upward.
1.3 Operational Order: Brigade baseball cap entitled to the wearer may be
worn.
4. BADGES

5. TOP

at all times.
5.2 Said T-shirt should be a St. John-based T-shirt (i.e. bearing the St. John
logo, Zone logo, etc.).
5.3 Operational Uniform: St. John Corporate T-shirt of approved design is to
be worn and tucked in at all times.
5.4 No nametag is to be worn.
6. BOTTOM
6.1 Either black knee-length culottes of approved design (2 side pockets) or

black pants of approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated with two
wearer’s left.
7. FOOTWEAR
down such that it ends 3cm above the ankle.

TRAINING ORDER
NO. 7 NO. 7
FRONT REAR
1. HEADDRESS
4. BADGES
5. TOP

at all times.
5.2 Said T-shirt should be the standard-issue school physical training T-shirt
if the member is a student or a St. John-based T-shirt (i.e. bearing the
St. John logo, Zone logo, etc.). If used for physical training, a dri-fit T-
shirt is preferred.

6. BOTTOM
6.1 Dark-coloured straight cut shorts with minimal and non-offensive designs
and of at least half thigh length is to be worn. Preferably, said shorts
should be inner-lined. If the member is a student, said shorts should be
the standard-issue school physical training shorts.
6.2 Officers and members who, due to religious reasons, wish to wear dark-
coloured track pants instead, may do so. Said track pants should have
minimal and non-offensive design. Specifically, tights are not allowed.
7. FOOTWEAR
7.1 For members who are students, footwear is to adhere to school

regulations.
7.2 For Officers and members who are not students, footwear appropriate
for physical training (i.e. provides sufficient support for the ankle) is to
be worn. Shoelaces are to be double-knotted.
down such that it minimally covers the ankle. This is to remove the need
for cadets to spend money to purchase additional pairs of socks solely for
St. John use.

ANNEX A: INFORMATION ABOUT BADGES

BRIGADE BADGES
Chief Commissioner’s Badge Deputy Chief Commissioner’s
Awarded by the National CPB Badge
Committee after obtaining 12 badges Awarded by the National CPB
(at least 2 from each group), Committee after obtaining 9 badges
Knowledge of the Order and Total including Knowledge of the Order and
Defence Badge. completed Total Defence Gold.
Commissioner’s Badge Superintendent’s Badge
Awarded by the National CPB Awarded by the National CPB
Committee after obtaining 6 badges Committee after obtaining 4 badges
(at least 1 from each group), and completed Total Defence Silver.
Knowledge of the Order and
completed Total Defence Silver.
Responder Badge Drill Instructor Badge
Awarded by the St. John Responder Awarded by the National Training
Unit upon annual verification of Committee, upon completion of the
specific course completion, external Advanced Drill Instructor’s Course
certification and currency (Gold Badge) or approved Basic Drill
requirements determined by said unit. Instructor’s Course (Silver Badge).
Unicorn Badge National First Aid Competition

(To cease to be issued from 2018) Champion Badge
Awarded by the National CPB Awarded by the Senior Assistant Chief
Committee after obtaining 4 badges Commissioner (Operations) to all
(at least 1 from each group). members of the champion teams of
all 4 categories at the National First
Aid Competition.

National Activity Badge

Awarded by the National CPB
Committee after participating in an
approved national event.
CORPS APPOINTMENT BADGES

Corps Secretary Badge Corps Storekeeper Badge
Awarded by Zone Commissioner upon Awarded by Zone Commissioner upon
recommendation by Corps recommendation by Corps
Superintendent to be appointed as Superintendent to be appointed Corps
Corps Secretary or Corps Quartermaster of Corps Logistics
Administration Head. Head.
BADGES OF EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS

National Youth Achievement Award Total Defence Badge
Refer to the guideline set by NYAA for Refer to the Total Defence Badge
each grade. criteria for individual grade.
National Heritage Badge

Refer to National Heritage Badge
criteria by National CPB Committee.

ANNEX B: SUPPLEMENTARY ILLUSTRATIONS

Name of Uniform
Design
Accessory
Brigade Button
(Large)
Brigade Button
(Medium)
Brigade Button
(Small)
St. John Belt Buckle

(Version to be used
for those purchasing
from 2015 onwards)
Boots for Cadet

Members (Male)
Boots for Cadet

Members (Female)
ANNEX B: SUPPLEMENTARY ILLUSTRATIONS 75

ANNEX C: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING OF ST.

JOHN-BASED T-SHIRTS
1. The following are guidelines strongly recommended for use by Zones and corps
when designing St. John-based T-shirts for Officers and members, for a more
uniform Brigade identity.
1.1 The T-shirt should bear the full official name of the Brigade – St. John
Brigade Singapore.
1.2 The T-shirt should bear the official Brigade logo with the eight-pointed
Maltese cross, unicorns and lions in white, on a black circular
background. The official Brigade logo is illustrated below for convenient
reference.
1.3 Alternatively, the T-shirt should bear the Zone logo or course logo. Corps
T-shirts should bear the school logo.
1.4 The logo printed or embroidered on the T-shirt should be of an
appropriate size and positioned on the left chest.
1.5 Zone T-shirts should bear the Zone number.
1.6 Corps T-shirts should bear the full name of the corps or the name of the
school or an acronym that can be associated with the corps.
1.7 Training course T-shirts should bear the full name of the course, including
the course number, if applicable, and the year during which the course
takes place.
1.8 It is recommended that Zone T-shirts make use of the colour of the Zone
as part of the design.
1.9 In the interest of professionalism, font used should, in general, be
consistent.
1.10 T-shirts designed with the intention of being used in a more formal
setting should have a collar.
1.11 In general, for differentiation, trainee T-shirts is recommended to be
white-based.
ANNEX C: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING OF ST. JOHN-BASED T-SHIRTS 76

ANNEX D: USAGE OF MOURNING BAND

1. Officers and members should wear a mourning band on their uniform if in
attendance at occasions of mourning, of which some examples are given below:
1.1 State Funeral

1.2 Lying-In-State
1.3 Wakes and funerals
2. METHOD OF WEAR
2.1 The mourning band shall be worn as a plain black silk ribbon over the left
sleeve and above the elbow.
2.2 Pins used to wear the mourning band should not be visible.
2.3 There is no specific width required for the mourning band insofar as it is
proportionate to the uniform and prominently visible.
ANNEX D: USAGE OF MOURNING BAND 77

ANNEX E: APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO

ACCOMMODATE RELIGIOUS NEEDS
1. HEADDRESS FOR SIKH FAITH PRACTITIONERS
1.1 Senior Officers are to wear a black turban with white-and-black band and
appropriate cap badge.
1.2 Officers and Warrant Officer are to wear a black turban with the
appropriate cap badge.
1.3 Black turbans are to be worn for all uniforms except for the number 2
uniform where a white turban is to be worn instead.
1.4 During training, a black patka may be worn.
2. WEARING OF TUDUNG FOR FEMALE MUSLIM OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS
2.1 Female Muslim Officers and Warrant Officers are allowed to wear a plain
black tudung under the headdress and under beneath the blouse.
3. CUSTOM-TAILOR TO LONG-SLEEVE / USE OF FOREARM STOCKING FOR FEMALE

MUSLIM OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS
3.1 Female Muslim Officers and Warrant Officers are allowed to wear
custom-tailored uniforms that have long sleeves instead of the original
short sleeves.
3.2 When wearing the half uniform, a white forearm stocking may be worn.
4. WEARING OF PANTS INSTEAD OF SKIRT / CULOTTES FOR FEMALE MUSLIM OFFICERS

AND WARRANT OFFICERS
4.1 Female Muslim Officers and Warrant Officers are allowed to wear black
pants of approved design (straight-cut and non-pleated with two side
pockets and one back pocket on the right) instead of skirt / culottes.
ANNEX E: APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE RELIGIOUS NEEDS 78

ANNEX F: APPLICATION TO WEAR FOREIGN

HONOURS OR BADGES
Submitted To: Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade Singapore
Submitted Through: Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner (Administration),
PART 1 (To be completed by applicant)
1. Particulars of applicant:
Rank
Name
Unit
2. I request to be allowed to wear the undermentioned *Order / Decoration / Medal

/ Badge on my uniform:
(Name of *Order / Decoration / Medal / Badge)

3. Details of *Order / Decoration / Medal / Badge:
3.1 For Orders, Decorations and Medals only:
English translation of award

name (if applicable)
Country / Organisation that
award was conferred by
Date of investiture
☐ Sash Order with Breast Star
☐ Sash Order
Type of award
☐ Breast Star
(please tick one)
☐ Neck Order
☐ Medal
3.2 For Badges only:
Course Title
Country and Organisation
which conducted the course
Course Commencement Date
Course Graduation Date
*Delete where appropriate.
4. I confirm that I have attached the relevant supporting document, without which
I understand that my application cannot be processed. I have checked and
ensured that all information provided above is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Applicant Date
(Rank, Name and Signature)

Part 2 (To be completed by Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner (Administration))
1. Remarks
2. I *recommend / do not recommend the approval of this application.
Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner Date

(Administration)
(Name and Signature)
Part 3 (To be completed by Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade Singapore)
1. Remarks
2. I *approve / do not approve this application.
Chief Commissioner Date


ANNEX G: APPLICATION TO WEAR IDENTIFICATION

TAB
Submitted To: Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade Singapore
Submitted Through: Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner (Administration),
PART 1 (To be completed by applicant)
1. Particulars of applicant:
Rank
Name
Unit
2. I request to be allowed to wear the undermentioned Identification Tab:
Please tick one only.
☐ Doctor
☐ Registered Nurse
☐ Enrolled Nurse
☐ Allied Health
☐ Paramedic
☐ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

3. I confirm that I have attached the relevant supporting document(s) in

accordance with what is stated below, without which I understand that my
application cannot be processed.
3.1 Doctor: Submit a copy of the Medical Council Registration.
3.2 Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse: Submit a copy of the Singapore
Nursing Board Registration Card.
3.3 Allied Health (Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist / Speech

Therapist / Radiographer / Radiation Therapist): Submit a copy of the
Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Registration Card.
3.4 Allied Health (Pharmacist): Submit a copy of the Singapore Pharmacy

Council Registration Card.
3.5 Allied Health (Others): Submit proof of employment with an institution

that states the applicants name and approved Allied Health profession
job title (e.g. nametag).
3.6 Paramedic: Submit a copy of certificate of completion for

paramedicine.
3.7 EMT: Submit a copy of certificate of completion for EMT.
4. I have checked and ensured that all information provided above is correct to
the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Date
(Rank, Name and Signature)

Part 2 (To be completed by Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner (Administration))
1. Remarks
2. I *recommend / do not recommend the approval of this application.
Senior Assistant Chief Commissioner Date

(Administration)
Part 3 (To be completed by Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade Singapore)
1. Remarks
2. I *approve / do not approve this application.
Chief Commissioner Date


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JOHN BRIGADE SINGAPORE

FOREWORD BY CHIEF COMMISSIONER

Our Brigade uniform embodies the richness of our history and

Professor Goh Hood Keng Christopher, OStJ

FOREWORD BY CHIEF COMMISSIONER 1

Mr Tan Yak Huang, PB, CStJ Advisor

NSO(2) Donald Teh Kiang Chye Chairman

NSO(3) Enoch Chan Hin Kei Member

Dress Regulations (First Edition)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 9

BADGES AND CADET PROFICIENCY BADGES 18

ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS 24

GENERAL UNIFORM STANDARDS 38

MALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS 41

NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM 41

NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER) 43

NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT 45

NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD) 47

NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 49

NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD) 50

NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 52

FEMALE UNIFORM REGULATIONS 57

NUMBER 1 – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM 57

NUMBER 1 (M) – CEREMONIAL UNIFORM (MEMBER) 59

NUMBER 2 – MESS KIT 61

NUMBER 3 (S) – SAFARI UNIFORM (STANDARD) 63

NUMBER 3 (E) – SAFARI UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 65

NUMBER 4 (S) – FIELD UNIFORM (STANDARD) 66

NUMBER 4 (E) – FIELD UNIFORM (ENHANCED) 68

ANNEX A: INFORMATION ABOUT BADGES 73

ANNEX B: SUPPLEMENTARY ILLUSTRATIONS 75

ANNEX C: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING OF ST. JOHN-BASED T-SHIRTS 76

ANNEX D: USAGE OF MOURNING BAND 77

ANNEX E: APPROVED MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE RELIGIOUS NEEDS 78

ANNEX F: APPLICATION TO WEAR FOREIGN HONOURS OR BADGES 79

ANNEX G: APPLICATION TO WEAR IDENTIFICATION TAB 82

1.2 These Regulations will take effect from 24 June 2016.

2. UNIFORMS OF THE BRIGADE

2.5 Any form of modification or addition to the uniforms and / or uniform

3. PERSONAL CONDUCT WHEN IN UNIFORM

3.1 By donning uniform, officers and members necessarily represent the

3.2 The following inappropriate behaviour are prohibited when in uniform:

a) Crude behaviour such as spitting or belching in public

4.5 Male officers and members should be clean-shaven. Officers and

4.11 For male officers and members:

4.12 For female officers and members:

a) Hair is not to hang below the collar fold.

1.1 The following is a comprehensive but non-exhaustive dress code for

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS

Rank Rank Insignia Staff Appointment Medical Appointment

Super Grade 2 Deputy Chief Chief Surgeon

Super Grade 3 Senior Assistant Chief Deputy Chief Surgeon

Super Grade 4 Assistant Chief Chief Nursing Officer

Super Grade 5 Commissioner Deputy Chief Nursing

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 9

1.2 The rank insignias for officers are illustrated as follows:

Rank Rank Insignia Staff Appointment Medical Appointment

Deputy Zone Zone Surgeon

Grade 2 Zone Superintendent Zone Surgeon

National / Zone Staff Zone Nursing Officer

Grade 3 National / Zone Staff Zone / Corps Surgeon

Grade 4 National / Zone / Corps Surgeon

Grade 5 Zone / Corps Staff Corps Nursing Officer

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 10

Rank Rank Insignia Staff Appointment Medical Appointment

1.3 The rank insignias for Presidents are illustrated as follows:

Rank Rank Insignia Rank Rank Insignia

Rank and its Rank Rank and its Rank

Warrant Officer Grade 3 Warrant Officer Grade 4

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 11

1.5 The rank insignias for Non-Commissioned Officers are illustrated as

Rank and its Rank Rank and its Rank

Lance Corporal Private No Insignia

RANK INSIGNIAS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS 12