3-13K-012. Alterations and repairs - Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU)
31. Alterations to new clothing shall be completed at public expense for all ranks on initial issue and for replacement issue of authorized DEU items of clothing. Shirts cannot be altered at public expense. Exceptions can be authorized by the supply officer or clothing supervisor, including alterations to CF shirts. If an individual requires alterations beyond what is listed at para 35, they must provide substantiation in writing (email) to the Sup O or clothing supervisor. Alterations to CF shirts, although not restricted to this group, would normally be allowed for CF personnel holding senior appointments.
32. Major alterations are not authorized to DEU garments. A comprehension range of standard DEU sizes are available from the contractor, made to measure ranges as described in sec G are also available online. Minor alterations described in para 35 should allow for a proper fit. If a proper fit is not possible a made to measure garment shall be ordered.
33. For all personnel, only minor alterations are authorized at public expense.
Authorized minor alterations to DEU are as follows:
DEU tunics
Taking in and letting out the side seams
Removal of the excess material just below the back of the collar, often referred to as "raising the back."
Deepening of the armhole
Taking in and letting out the centre back
Raising or lowering the sleeve length
DEU trousers/slacks
Raising or lowering the pant length
Increasing or decreasing the trouser waist
Letting out the thigh
DEU skirts
Raising or lowering the skirt length
Taking in and letting out side seams
Increasing or decreasing the waist.
34. Alterations for members who lose or gain weight of their own volition must pay for their own alterations. If, however, the weight loss or gain is directly attributable to a medical condition completely beyond the control of the individual, necessary alterations are authorized at public expense upon written certification by the base surgeon or Medical Officer. Self-inflicted overweight or underweight conditions are not considered to be beyond the control of the individual, regardless of whether the member was under the supervision of a medical officer during the period of the loss or gain of weight. Where weight fluctuations are so drastic as to preclude alterations, exchanges may be authorized provided the criteria above are met.
35. District tailoring facilities or local contract shall normally be used to effect alterations and repairs. If neither facility is available, B/W/S Sup O may arrange to have the alterations effected through petty cash as authorized by procurement.
