Customs
The CME Branch publishes a complete compendium of Canadian Engineer customs, officially titled "Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Military Engineers", but traditionally known as the "Red Book".
Please follow the link above to obtain a copy of the latest edition.
Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Military Engineers (Entire) (PDF Version, 9.5 mb)
- Chapter 1 History (PDF Version, 2.8 mb)
- Chapter 2 The CME Family (PDF Version, 234 kb)
- Chapter 3 Customs of the CME (PDF Version, 1.04 mb)
- Chapter 4 Trophies Awards Memorials (PDF Version, 719 kb)
- Chapter 4 Annex A CME Memorials (PDF Version, 3.4 mb)
- Chapter 5 Customs of the Service (PDF Version, 92 kb)
- Chapter 6 Dress Instructions (PDF Version, 1.09 mb)
- Chapter 7 The Military Mess (PDF Version, 70 kb)
- Chapter 8 Personnel Support and Recognition (PDF Version, 65 kb)
- Chapter 9 Etiquette (PDF Version, 94 kb)
- Chapter 10 Social Functions (PDF Version, 100 kb)
- Hurrah for The CRE (WAV Version, 4.3 mb)
- Wings (WAV Version, 10.4 mb)