RAF CBAT | do I need a suit jacket?

Zcdw1999

Hi, I have my CBAT at RAF Cranwell in 2 days and have read that I need a suit for after 6PM in the mess. I have smart trousers and shirts and such but I don't have a suit jacket or blazer. Will I be okay just to dress smart without the jacket?

Reply 1

Fritz Lansen

Original post by Zcdw1999

A jacket won't cost you that much. It's potentially a once in a lifetime chance to go through OASC. Buy one - you'll need it for the interview later on in the process anyway.

Reply 2

Drewski

Original post by Fritz Lansen

A jacket won't cost you that much. Buy one - you'll need it for the interview later on in the process anyway.

And in life in general.

Reply 3

Fritz Lansen

Original post by Drewski

And in life in general.

^valid point.

Reply 4

ProStacker

The rules are you need a jacket. You'd likely be asked / told to leave the public rooms in the mess after 6pm if not dressed according to the rules.

Reply 5

Zcdw1999

Original post by ProStacker

The rules are you need a jacket. You'd likely be asked / told to leave the public rooms in the mess after 6pm if not dressed according to the rules.

Ok thanks

Reply 6

Lekzz

As others have said, you need to buy one, not only for selection, but for life in general. As you are going to CBAT I'd assume you want to be an officer. You will not survive the officer world without a jacket.