The SAF No.4 Uniform
The No.4 SAF uniform is a field uniform, designed for use in outdoor operations. It was introduced in its present form in 2008 and is treated with Permethrin, a mosquito repellent chemical, to protect soldiers from mosquito-borne diseases. Additionally, the uniform features a proprietary pixelated pattern that helps to improve the wearer's camouflage effectiveness in a range of environments. The result is a high-performance uniform that combines functionality with comfort and protection, suitable for use in a variety of operational settings.
| Item | Be Competent Advice |
|---|---|
| Beret | Properly seasoned, badge over left eye, with 2.5cm gap. Stored in your left cargo pocket with cap badge facing outward. |
| Jockey Cap | Covers forehead until 2cm above eyebrow. Stored in right cargo pocket. |
| No.4 Top | Smart 4's with a 2.5 gap between top of cuff and formation patch holder. Top button undone. |
| No.4 Bottom | Excess leg fabric tucked away under garters, showing socks (unless deploying with safety boots for RSN). |
| Belt | Not required but good to have, especially for Buddy First Aid (e.g. makeshift tourniquet). |
| Socks | Green or black, depending on what was issued. |
| Garters | Make sure they are secured. (Not used when deploying with safety boots for RSN). |
| Combat Boots | Clean, brushed and polished. If you haven't worn them a lot recently, check for wear and tear. They are known to disintegrate without usage. |
| Formation Patch | Centred and not frayed. |
| Rank Slide | Make sure the SAFVC letters are visible at the bottom. Rank slide should be at the bottom of the holder. |
| First Aid Dressing | Keep this in your left leg cargo pocket. |
| ID Tags | Well, if anything goes down, you want them to be able to ID you, right? |
| SAFV9B (SAF11B) | Military ID. Usually needed for entry/exit to camp, drawing arms and food. Most SAF folk won't know what a SAFV9B, and will refer to it as the 11B. |
Care for your uniform
To avoid mismatched top and bottom No.4’s, label each set with its own number. This makes sure that you wear and wash your uniform evenly.
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Disclaimer
All information has been sourced from online sources or personal experience. Please contact SVxSV Admin if there are any inaccuracies, errata or outdated info.