Clothing Stores
How many people work in the Clothing Stores team?
The team currently consists of 26 members (military and civilian).
What are the responsibilities of the Clothing Stores team?
The team’s main responsibility is to have the required materiel in stock for members to maintain operational readiness. This includes the issue of personal and functional equipment to all CAF and DND members (military and civilian). When deficient in stock, the team still needs to satisfy members’ needs and therefore must order the items and have them delivered in a timely manner.
How does the Clothing Stores team support CAF members and/or operations?
The team is constantly kitting new military members (both Reservists and Regular Force) with their entire initial issue of military kit that they will use throughout their careers. They prepare members being posted to HMC Ships with the mandatory equipment needed to stay safe while aboard. They provide the same level of support to members deploying in theatre–specializing in efficiently kitting members that are headed overseas for various CAF operations–as well as to their day-to-day members that drop in for everything ranging from size exchanges to kit replacement.
The team works hand in hand with the attached Tailor Shop. Clothing Stores provides CAF members with new uniforms and equipment, while the Tailor Shop provides everything else that they may need, including the required patches and qualification badges for operational uniforms and the accoutrements required for Distinctive Environmental Uniforms.
Where is the Clothing Stores team located?
The team is spread out across multiple DND properties including HMC Dockyard (building D206), Shearwater (building SH30), the Truro Armouries, and the Halifax Armouries (currently located at HMC Dockyard until further notice).
How can I contact Clothing Stores to book an appointment or to speak with a team member?
Visit the Clothing Stores webpage on the MARLANT intranet (accessible via DWAN only) for hours of operation, contact information and to book an appointment.
Are there any noteworthy achievements or interesting facts to share about the Clothing Stores team?
The team was very busy in 2024. In addition to their typical day-to-day workload, they began the initial distribution of the Naval Enhanced Combat Uniform (NECU) and the distribution of the Modernized Combat Uniform, Multi – terrain (MCU-TM) using the Army’s implementation plan in order of Unit priority in fall 2024. They take pride in having a cohesive team of military and civilian personnel who combine their expertise to streamline processes and maintain consistency within CFB Halifax. The team strives for uninterrupted operations in all circumstances while serving over 500 personnel each month.
Archives:
Pay & Records, Shearwater Base Orderly Room
IT Business Line Advisory Services
BLog Material Control Division’s D206 Main Warehouse
Base Information Services Naval Operational Software Systems
