Please note, this is just a brief outline idea of an exercise. If you would like to run it at your squadron make sure that you have a suitable area selected and a Risk Assessment filled out. It is recommended to give cadets 3 hours to complete the exercise, depending on the size of the [...]

You will need:

Pot o’ shoe polish (Kiwi Black Shoe Polish)
Smaller ‘on’ brush
Larger ‘off’ brush
Black boots

Step 1: Make sure the boot is clean.
Step 2: Drag the ‘on’ brush through the polish, but make sure you don’t use toooo much.
Step 3: Rub the brush over the entire of the boot, applying an even layer of polish.
Step 4: [...]

You will need:

Pot o’ shoe polish (Kiwi Black Shoe Polish)
Yellow duster
Bit o’ water
Parade shoes

Right, there are many different ways that different people polish their shoes. There is no definite ‘right’ way, but this was the method once taught to serving RAF.
Step 1: Take the lid off the polish, and pour a little water into the [...]