JROTC Cadet Uniform Guide

8-3. Cadet Uniforms (USACC Reg 145-2 • 12 August 2022)

a. Authority: Each Cadet enrolled in JROTC may be furnished, at government

expense, in-kind uniforms. The authority for issuing in-kind uniforms to Cadets is CTA

50–900. Schools may be authorized to provide Cadet or issue-type uniforms from Army

or commercial sources in place of receiving Army-issued uniforms at no cost to the

government. The operating policies and procedures concerning the supply of issue

uniforms to schools are outlined in AR 700-84.

b. Types of uniforms: This section outlines basic policies on uniforms for JROTC

Cadets and students. The Army uniform and the Army Camouflage Uniform are

authorized for wear by JROTC Cadets. The C/ASU uniform is the standard for the

classroom and campus. Cadets will only wear the Army Camouflage Uniform for

adventure training, JCLC, or special team activities. Cadets will not wear the ACU on

campus during the normal school day.

(1) The JROTC Cadet Army Service Uniform (C/ASU) is the primary uniform for all

Army JROTC units. The C/ASU for JROTC Cadets will be composed of an Enlisted

Army Blue 450 Coat without stripes on the sleeves; Army Blue 451 Trousers without the

yellow braid (males); Army Blue 451 Slacks (females) without the yellow braid; Army

Blue 450 Skirt (females); a gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt; Necktie/necktab; the

Gray Beret (wool); and the authorized black belt with brass buckle, black dress shoes,

and dress socks. Army JROTC issued uniforms are identical to those issued to enlisted

members of the Army Active, Reserves, and National Guard. There is no wear out date

for the JROTC C/ASU. JROTC units electing to wear the Army JROTC issued uniform

must comply with the following guidelines:

(a) Uniform wear and display of ribbons and accoutrements must comply with this

regulation.

(b) Army issued uniforms must include insignia which distinguish them from

standard active-duty Army uniforms.

(c) Braids and stripes are not an authorized part of the uniform.

(2) Alternate uniform: Units electing to wear alternate uniforms must request and

receive approval, from USACC, for uniform design, style, and material. The request

must be submitted through Brigade to USACC (ATTN: Director, JROTC). This alternate

uniform must be distinctive in design and/or fabric that it cannot be confused with an

Army issued uniform.

c. The mix of civilian attire with the Army JROTC uniform, such as school jacket,

sweater, etc, is not authorized. The following exceptions apply:

(1) Wear of the black JROTC windbreaker/overcoat, without rank, is authorized

with civilian attire.

(2) Organizational (school) shirts are authorized for wear with the Army

Camouflage Uniform pants, belt, and boots during Raider training and competitions or

community service work details (i.e. environment clean-up). Organizational shirts are

not authorized when the Army Camouflage Uniform coat is worn.

d. Institutions are encouraged to support drill teams, raider teams, rifle teams, drum

and bugle corps, bands, color guards, and other appropriate co-curricular activity teams.

Modification or altercation of the Army uniform for these activities is not authorized.

8-4. Cadet Wear of the JROTC Uniform

a. Cadets will wear Class “A” or “B” uniforms at least once a week.

(1) Class “A” Uniform: The Class “A” uniform is generally worn for inspections in

the winter. The Class “A” uniform is also worn during ceremonies, social functions, and

formal inspections. The tie or neck tab must be worn with this uniform and all buttons

must be buttoned. Underneath the jacket, the Cadet will wear the long or short sleeve

gray shirt. All Cadets may wear a white crewneck T-shirt underneath the Class A Shirt

and a pair of black dress socks with the Class A uniform. Female Cadets may wear

appropriate undergarments under the gray shirt if they deem it necessary when wearing

the Class “A” uniform.

(2) Class “B” Uniform: The Class “B” uniform is generally worn for inspections in

the summer months and in the late spring. The Class “B” uniform is always worn under

the Class “A” uniform jacket. Cadets do not have to wear a tie or a neck tab with this

uniform unless it has long sleeves or with the Class “A” uniform coat. The placement of

awards and ornamentation in the pocket areas is the same as on the Class “A” uniform.

All Cadets will wear a white crewneck T-shirt underneath the Class B Shirt and a pair of

black dress socks with the Class B uniform. Female Cadets may wear appropriate

undergarments under the gray shirt if they deem it necessary when wearing the Class

“B” uniform.

(3) Cadet Dress Uniform: This is an optional uniform, generally worn for military

balls or formal events. The Cadet Dress Uniform consists of the C/ASU with the plain

white shirt with oxford collar worn in place of the gray shirt. The black bow tie is worn in

lieu of the black tie for males. Females will wear the neck tab. The white shirt and black

bowtie will not be purchased with government funds. Headgear is not worn for formal

events.

b. Unless specifically authorized, uniforms will not be worn outside the United States

and its territories. The local installation commander will establish guidelines for the wear

of uniforms in the DoDEA schools.

c. The DAI/SAI establishes guidelines for wearing the uniform. However, a DAI/SAI

may not establish guidelines that counter this regulation or that support any activity

other than those specifically related to JROTC. The following are considered

appropriate occasions to wear the Army uniform:

(1) Leadership laboratory.

(2) When visiting a military installation to participate in military drill or exercises.

(3) Military social functions.

(4) Parades and similar ceremonies.

(5) Competitive events.

(6) Prom or other school approved events.

d. JROTC Cadets are prohibited from wearing the Army uniform in the following

situations:

(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or

when engaged in off-duty civilian employment.

(2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches,

rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by the CG, USACC.

(3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by,

an extremist organization.

(4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.

(5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

e. Instructors who fail to inform Cadets of this regulatory guidance or permit Cadets

to participate in such activities in uniform will be immediately probated and/or

decertified. Cadets who knowingly violate this regulation will be dis-enrolled from

JROTC.

f. School administrators may not authorize or ask instructors to authorize wear of the

uniform when supporting any activity other than those specifically related to the JROTC

Program.

g. Army JROTC Cadets are authorized to wear the C/ASU at Army JROTC events

and school classes and events. If Cadets are competing as a team, every member

should be dressed the same, i.e. authorized C/ASU with the gray beret. No other berets

are authorized to be worn with the approved JROTC C/ASU. At no time will the Army

JROTC Uniforms be altered (i.e. sewing or cutting the uniform so that it changes the

original design) for exhibition teams.

h. Exhibition drill is non-regulation precision drill performed as part of a drill

competition, or for entertainment purposes (i.e. pep rally or community performances),

and which maintains a military decorum. The Cadet uniform may be modified (i.e.

school color shirt with C/ASU trousers or school color helmets or berets) for exhibition

drill as long as it maintains a military type appearance. If organizational berets are worn,

they must comply with this regulation. No part of the Army Camouflage Uniform is

authorized as part of an exhibition drill uniform. However, special uniform accessories

such as chrome helmets, and anything not listed above for exhibition drill only are

acceptable if obtained at no cost to the government.

i. Color Guards will wear the C/ASU or Army Camouflage Uniform to include the gray

beret. Exception for gray beret will be the chrome helmet. Chrome helmet must be one

solid color, may be natural silver color or school color (only one school color may be

used). Color Guards may wear the following accessories: belts, spats, ascots, and

gloves.

j. Decisions on how to treat students regarding their gender identity is the

responsibility of the school district. For example, If the school district identifies you as a

male student, you are only authorized to wear the authorized male Cadet uniforms.

School officials, parents, and Cadets must agree that the Cadet will maintain the

appropriate grooming standards for their gender, and that other than for privacy issues,

will be treated according to their gender identity. As a participating student, there is no

requirement to wear the Army JROTC uniform. For schools without policy, USACC

recommends defaulting to the male Cadet uniform as a gender neutral option.

8-5. Uniform Appearance

a. Uniforms must present a neat and clean appearance. Loose strings will be cut

from the uniform. No jewelry, chains, combs, pens, pencils or similar items will appear

exposed on uniforms. The Army JROTC Cadet uniform will not be mixed with civilian

clothing. Bulky items in pockets distract from the uniform. While in uniform, Cadets will

not place their hands in their pockets except momentarily to place or retrieve items.

b. Cadets may wear a wristwatch, a wrist identification bracelet, and a total of two

rings. Attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to,

through, or under their skin, tongue, or any other body part is prohibited. Females are

authorized to wear earrings with the C/ASU and ACU only. While wearing the C/ASU,

earrings may be screw-on, clip-on, or post-type earrings in gold, silver, white pearl, or

diamond. The earrings will not exceed 6 mm or ¼ inch in diameter, and they must be unadorned

 and spherical. When worn, the earrings will fit snugly against the ear.

Females may wear earrings only as a matched pair, with only one earring per ear lobe.

Gauges are not authorized for wear with any Cadet uniform. Female Cadets may wear

stud earrings while in the ACU.

c. Headgear is part of the uniform: Cadets are required to wear the gray berets while

outdoors or when carrying air/drill rifles or a saber. The gray berets with a distinctive

flash is the only authorized headgear to be worn with the dress uniform.

d. Cadets are approved to wear the following religious headgear with the JROTC

uniform: turban, hijab and yarmulke. The headgear cannot bear any writing, symbols or

pictures. Cadets may wear approved religious headgear in place of military headgear

(e.g., turban and hijab). Standard JROTC headgear will be worn when it can completely

cover the religious headgear (e.g., yarmulke). Approved headgear is authorized for

wear during all JROTC activities (i.e., drill team, color guard, parades, speaking

engagements, etc.) that do not pose a risk to the safety of the Cadet, Cadre or others.

For example, a Cadet wearing religious headgear can be exempted from certain

“Special Hazard” Training events that may result in injury to the Cadet or support

personnel such as obstacle courses/rappelling etc.

e. Religious wear: Exceptions to appearance standards based on religious practices

IAW AR 670-1:

(1) The term “religious apparel” is defined as articles of clothing worn as part of the

observance of the religious faith practiced by the Cadet. Religious articles include, but

are not limited to, medallions, small booklets, pictures, or copies of religious symbols or

writing carried by the individual in wallets or pockets. Except as noted below, Cadets

may not wear religious items if they do not meet the standards of this regulation.

Requests for accommodation will not be entertained.

(2) Cadets may wear religious apparel, articles, or jewelry with the uniform, if they

are neat, conservative, and discreet. “Neat conservative, and discreet” is defined as

meeting the uniform criteria of this regulation. In other words, when religious jewelry is

worn, the uniform must meet the same standards of wear as if the religious jewelry were

not worn. For example, a religious item worn on a chain may not be visible when worn

with uniforms. The width of chains worn with religious items should be approximately

the same size as the width of the ID tag chain.

(3) Ensure Cadets’ religious rights are not infringed on for the sake of Cadet

uniform standards.

f. To ensure consistency across the JROTC program, exceptions to Cadet uniform

policies will be forwarded to Director, Army JROTC and approved by the Commander,

USACC on a case-by-case basis. To ensure appropriate compliance with current laws

and regulations, the Commander, USACC, will forward recommendations for

disapproval to the Army G-1 within 30 days of the initial request for final adjudication.

8-7. Purchase of Uniforms and Insignia

a. Eligible Cadets (not participating students) may wear the issue-type uniform while

attending JROTC courses of instruction. These Cadets students may be issued a

uniform at government expense. At no time will appropriated funds be used to purchase

uniform items that are sold to Cadets (i.e., headgear, boots shoes, etc.).

b. Schools hosting NDCC units will procure and maintain uniforms at no expense to

the government.

c. The government purchases JROTC distinctive insignia and accoutrements for

issue to Cadets.

8-8. Authorized Uniforms and Insignia

a. The insignia and accoutrements prescribed in this regulation will be worn on the

issue-type uniform.

b. Insignia other than that prescribed for wear with the issue-type uniform may be

worn with the Cadet-type uniform at the discretion of the institutional officials. However,

the distinctive JROTC shoulder sleeve insignia is mandatory. TIOH approves school

distinctive insignia and accoutrements.

8-9. Unauthorized Uniform and Insignia

a. The following are not authorized for wear with JROTC uniforms that are nonmilitary

personnel:

(1) Designs of medals, badges, ribbons, and shoulder cords which conflict with

those authorized for wear by the federal or any foreign government.

(2) Insignia consisting of the letters “U.S.”

(3) Badges or insignia, other than JROTC Marksmanship qualification badges,

which resemble badges of other services.

(4) Oak leaf clusters, palms, stars, or similar items that, that resemble federal

designs.

(5) JROTC Cadets are not authorized to wear berets similar in color of the

following Army units: green (Special Forces); tan (Ranger); maroon (Airborne); brown

(Security Force Assistance Brigade); and black (other Army units). The wear of the

above berets is reserved exclusively for units of the Army. The gray beret is the only

beret authorized for wear with the JROTC C/ASU.

(6) Cadets are not authorized to wear the full color or subdued US flag insignia.

8-10. Beret Insignia

a. The JROTC beret insignia is a wreath 1 3/16 inches in height containing the letters

“JROTC” on a panel inside the wreath, with gold color metal.

b. How worn: The insignia is worn centered on the flash of the JROTC Beret.

c. School design: Insignia of approved TIOH design will be worn as prescribed by the

school official for other than issue-type uniforms.

8-11. Corps and Collar Insignia

a. The JROTC Corps insignia is the Torch of Knowledge (from the Statue of Liberty),

radiant with a raised rim on a disc, 5/8-inch diameter, of gold-colored metal. The Corps

insignia will be worn by all participants on Class “A” and Cadet-type uniforms and by all

participants except Cadet officers on Class “B” uniforms.

b. The ROTC letter insignia is 1 3/8-inches long, of gold-colored metal. The JROTC

letter insignia is 1 3/4-inches long, of gold-colored metal and is designed to replace the

ROTC letter insignia on JROTC uniforms.

c. Placement of insignia on Class “A” uniforms for Cadet officers:

(1) Male Cadet Officer: The JROTC insignia (letters) will be worn 5/8 inch above

the notch on both collars with the center line of the insignia bisecting the notch and

parallel to the inside edge of the lapel. The Corps insignia should be positioned so that

the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the JROTC insignia and is parallel

to the inside edge of the lapel.

(2) Female Cadet Officer: The JROTC insignia will be worn centered on each side

of the collar 5/8 inch up from the collar and lapel seam with the centered line of the

insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel. The Corps insignia will be worn on both

lapels 1 1/4 inches below the JROTC insignia, with the insignia bisecting the JROTC

insignia and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

d. Placement of insignia on Class “A” uniforms for enlisted Cadets: The Corps

insignia (discs) are worn centered on both lapels of the coat, parallel to the inside edge

of each lapel, and placed so the bottom of the disc is 1 inch above the notch on the

male lapel and 5/8 inch above female notch of the lapel.

e. No Corps Insignia is worn on the Class “B” uniform.

8-12. Insignia of Cadet Ranks

a. Description: The insignia for Cadet Officers consists of silver (white) color on black

background, cloth shoulder boards with lozenges and discs. The shoulder board is 4

inches (large) in length and 3 inches (small) in length. Pin-on rank insignia consists of

silver lozenges and discs. Enlisted Cadets insignia are of silver (white) color on black

background, cloth shoulder mark with chevrons, bars, and diamond, star or star within

wreath, indicating noncommissioned officer ranks. Pin-on rank for enlisted Cadets

consists of brass chevrons, bars, and diamond, star or star within wreath. Refer to

Appendix E (Cadet Ranks) to view the Cadet ranks display.

b. Cadet ranks will be indicated on the shoulder board as follows:

(1) Cadet Colonel: three lozenges.

(2) Cadet Lieutenant Colonel: two lozenges.

(3) Cadet Major: one lozenge.

(4) Cadet Captain: three discs.

(5) Cadet First Lieutenant: two discs.

(6) Cadet Second Lieutenant: one disc.

(7) Cadet Sergeant Major: three chevrons above three bars with a star within a

wreath between the chevrons and bars.

(8) Cadet Staff Sergeant Major: three chevrons above three bars with a star

between the chevrons and bars.

(9) Cadet First Sergeant: three chevrons above three bars with a diamond

between the chevrons and bars.

(10) Cadet Master Sergeant: three chevrons above three bars.

(11) Cadet Sergeant First Class: three chevrons above two bars.

(12) Cadet Staff Sergeant: three chevrons above one bar.

(13) Cadet Sergeant: three chevrons.

(14) Cadet Corporal: two chevrons.

(15) Cadet Private First Class: one chevron above one bar.

(16) Cadet Private: one chevron.

(17) Cadet Basic: no insignia of rank.

c. How worn: Rank insignia are worn on both shoulder loops.

(1) Pin-on rank insignia are worn only on the shoulder loops of the C/ASU jacket.

When wearing pin-on rank insignia, the insignia will be centered between the edge of

the button and the shoulder seam of the garment.

(2) Shoulder board rank insignia are authorized for wear only on the gray shirt.

Shoulder marks are worn by all personnel in the rank of private and above on the gray

shirt only.

8-13. JROTC and School Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

a. JROTC subdued shoulder sleeve insignia: The subdued shoulder sleeve insignia

will be worn when wearing the Army Camouflage Uniform.

b. School shoulder sleeve insignia may be procured at government expense.

(1) Description: Approved designs that have been submitted to and approved by

TIOH, USA.

(2) How worn: On right sleeve in the corresponding position to the shoulder sleeve

of the Army coat and Army Camouflage Uniform. The top of the insignia will be worn 1/2

inch below the top of the shoulder seam.

(3) Uniform worn. On issue or Cadet-type uniform.

8-14. Nameplate, Ribbons, and Medals

a. Nameplates must conform to the description below and will be worn on issue

uniforms. Nameplates will indicate the last name only and will be 1 by 3 inches (may be

longer in case of lengthy names) with white block type lettering 1/4 to 3/8 inch high on a

jet-black background. It may have a white edge or border not exceeding 1/32 inch in

width.

b. Ribbons and medals may not be worn simultaneously on the C/ASU.

c. Full-sized medals are worn in two rows of three with 1/4-inch space between rows.

No more than three medals are worn in any one row. Cadets will not start a second row

unless they are authorized to wear four or more medals. Full-sized medals will not

overlap within a row. Second row will either contain the same number of medals or less

than the first row below. The second row of medals is centered over the first row below.

Cadets will not wear marksmanship badges with full-sized medals.

d. How worn on male Class A uniform:

(1) The name plate will be worn on the flap of the right breast pocket. The name

plate will be vertically centered between the top of the button and the top of the pocket.

Center the name plate horizontally above the button. The pocket area on the Class B

uniform is the same as the pocket area on the Class A uniform.

(2) Ribbons are placed centered and 1/8 inch from the left top of the pocket.

Ribbon rows may be worn 1/8 of an inch apart or flush.

(3) Full-sized medals are worn centered immediately above the left breast pocket.

e. How worn on female Class A uniform:

(1) The nameplate should be placed 1 to 2 inches above the top button of the coat

and centered horizontally on the wearer’s right side. The nameplate will be worn in a

comparable position on the Class B uniform.

(2) The bottom edge of the bottom row of ribbons is to be aligned with the bottom

edge of the nameplate. Ribbon rows may be worn 1/8 of an inch apart or flush.

(3) Full-sized medals are worn centered on the left side of the coat. The bottom

row of the medal pendants are positioned parallel to the bottom of the nameplate.

Placement of the medals and nameplate may be adjusted to conform to individual body

shape differences.

8-15. Marksmanship Badge

a. How worn on the male uniform: Centered, 1/8-inch below the top of the left breast

pocket of the Class “A” Uniform Coat or Class “B” Uniform Shirt on the Male Uniform.

b. How worn on the female uniform: Female Cadets will position this award ¼-inch

below the bottom ribbon bar on their Class “A’ uniform coat or Class “B” uniform shirt.

8-16. Honor Unit with Distinction

a. Description: Honor Unit with Distinction insignia; a five-pointed star of yellow

enamel on gold- colored metal, 9/16 inch wide.

b. How worn: This insignia is worn centered 1/4 inch above the top right breast

pocket on the male C/ASU coat or gray shirt and 1/4 inch above the nameplate on the

female C/ASU coat or gray shirt. One point of the star is up on the coat or on the shirt

when it is worn as an outer garment.

8-17. Academic Achievement Wreath

a. Cadets with at least a “B” average in all subjects and an “A” average in JROTC are

authorized to wear the Academic Achievement Wreath and receive the Academic

Achievement, (N-1-3) ribbon. It will be worn on the issue or Cadet-type uniform only

during the academic term following the term when the Cadet earned it.

b. Description: This insignia is a gold colored metal wreath 7/8 inch high.

c. How worn:

(1) For males, it is worn centered ¼ inch above the top right breast pocket on the

coat or shirt when worn as an outer garment. If the HUD insignia is worn, the wreath will

be pinned so that the star will be worn within the wreath.

(2) For females, it is worn centered ¼ inch above the name plate on the coat or

shirt when worn as an outer garment. If the HUD insignia is worn, the wreath will be

pinned so that star will be worn within the wreath.

8-18. Optional Items

a. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), shoulder cords, shoulder sleeve insignia (unit

patches), and color trimmings described in this paragraph are optional items.

b. These items may be procured (subject to funding availability) at government

expense for schools electing to prescribe their wear or by individuals who are voluntary

members of authorized JROTC military organizations. DUI, shoulder cords, shoulder

sleeve insignia, and color trimmings will be worn only after specific design, materials,

and quality associated with their manufacture have been approved by TIOH.

c. School officials may prescribe the wear of approved DUI. Procurement will be as

stated in paragraph 8-18b above.

d. Insignia of national or local military honor societies, at the option of the SAI, may:

(1) Be substituted for school insignia and worn in accordance with paragraph 8-

18c above.

(2) Approved DUIs will be worn 1/4 inch above the right coat pocket on the male

uniform and 1/4 inch above the nameplate on the female uniform. When wearing the

Academic Achievement Wreath in place of the DUI, the later will be 1/8 inch higher. All

JROTC and school insignias will be worn on the left coat pocket in similar fashion.

e. DUI will not be worn on insignia of rank shoulder epaulet sleeves or on the ACU.

f. If worn on the Class “B” uniform, the DUI will be worn 1/4 inch above the right chest

pocket or 1/8 inch above the unit rating insignia or academic wreath. The location is

above the right chest pocket on the male and 1/8 inch above the nameplate on the

female uniform in the same fashion.

g. Shoulder cords: Shoulder cords may be procured at government expense (subject

to funding availability). Solid, single color, or multi-colored shoulder cords may be

designed and authorized to designate a host institution, unit, activity or Cadet position.

Shoulder cords must be approved by USACC. No more than one cord may be worn on

each shoulder.

(1) Shoulder cords will be used to designate participation in co-curricular activities

including, but not limited to:

(a) Color guard: white (Cable #65005).

(b) Drill activity: red (Cable #65006).

(c) Physical fitness activity: blue (Cable #70147).

(d) Marksmanship activity: tan (Cable #65015).

(e) Honor organizations or JLAB: gold (Cable#70157).

(f) Orienteering/JCLC activity: green (Cable #70063).

(g) Adventure-type activity: black (Cable #65018).

(h) Honor guard: orange (Cable #65004).

(2) Shoulder cords will be awarded only to bona fide team, squad, or other group

members, not Cadets participating in training. Only Cadets who are current members of

a team may wear the shoulder cords.

(3) The above cords may be designated for other purposes at the discretion of the

DAI/SAI if a cord is not needed for the designated activity.

(4) Activity shoulder cord is worn on the left shoulder of the C/ASU jacket or gray

shirt when in Class “B” uniform.”

(5) Additional colored cords may be added at the discretion of the DAI/SAI based

on additional teams/activities not listed above.

h. Special JROTC team pins (arcs) designating various JROTC teams may be worn

on the C/ASU. Special JROTC team pins (arcs) are awarded to Cadets after

participating on a JROTC team for one academic year and a maximum of 8 team pins (arcs) may be worn in alphabetical order. Team pins approved for wear are color guard,

flag detail, drill team, JROTC bands, drum and bugle, academic, rifle team, honor

guard, Cadet Challenge, raider team, JCLC, orienteering, and physical training

excellence. Additional team pins (arcs) may be added at the discretion of the DAI/SAI

based on additional teams/activities not listed above. When wearing the JROTC team

pin on the C/ASU, the cord for that activity cannot also be worn simultaneously.

(1) Male Cadets:

(a) How worn: No more than 8 team pins (arcs) may be worn with no more than

four team pins (arcs) in one row and with 1/8 inch between pins. On the C/ASU coat

and the Class B shirt, team pins (arcs) will be worn in alphabetical order from top to

bottom, left to right on the right chest pocket. When there is one row of team pins (arcs),

the row is centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket.

When two rows of team pins (arcs) are worn, rows will be centered with ½ inch between

rows.

(2) Female Cadets:

(a) How worn: No more than 8 team pins (arcs) may be worn with no more than

four team pins (arcs) in one row and with 1/8 inch between pins. On the C/ASU coat

and the Class B shirt, team pins (arcs) will be worn in alphabetical order from top to

bottom, left to right parallel to the waistline of the coat, beginning at the centerline of the

2nd and 3rd button. When two rows of team pins (arcs) are worn, they are worn with 1/2

inch between rows. Females may adjust placement of team pins (arcs) to conform to

individual body-shape differences.

8-19. Cadet Army Camouflage Uniform (C/ACU)

a. Wear of the C/ACU Coat / Trousers:

(1) The coat is worn hooked and looped, and zipped.

(2) The coat has hook and loop fasteners for wearing shoulder sleeve insignia,

rank, JROTC patch, and school name tape.

(3) The mandarin collar will be normally be worn in the down position.

(4) Cadets are authorized to wear the mandarin collar in the up position when

weather conditions dictate the wear as prescribed by the SAI/AI.

(5) The coat is normally worn outside the trousers, and the trousers are worn with

a belt. The coat may also be worn inside the trousers when directed by the SAI/AI. The

coat will not extend below the top of the cargo pocket on the trousers and will not be

higher than the bottom of the side pocket on the trousers.

(6) The elbow pouch with hook and loop closure for internal elbow pad inserts

must be closed at all times.

(7) Sleeves will be worn down at all times, and not rolled or cuffed.

(8) The moisture wicking tan t-shirt or cotton t-shirt is worn underneath the coat

and is tucked inside the trousers at all times.

(9) Cadets will wear the trousers tucked into the top of the boots or bloused using

the drawstrings at the bottom of the trousers. When bloused, the trousers should not

extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.

(10) The C/ACU is meant to fit loosely and comfortably. Alterations to hinder this

are not authorized.

(11) Cadets will not wrap the trouser leg around the leg tightly enough to present a

pegged appearance or insert any items inside the trouser leg to create a round

appearance at the bottom of the trouser leg.

b. Wear of the C/ACU Headgear:

(1) The C/ACU Patrol Cap will be the only headgear worn with the uniform.

(2) Cadets will wear the C/ACU Patrol Cap straight on the head so that the cap

band creates a straight line around the head, parrel to the ground.

(3) The Patrol Cap will fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the

head without distortion or excessive gaps. Tha cap is worn so that no hair is visible on

the forehead beneath the cap. Sew-on or pin-on rank is worn on the C/ACU Patrol Cap.

c. Wear of the C/ACU Desert / Optional Boots:

(1) Black boots are not authorized for wear with the C/ACU.

(2) Army Combat Boots (hot-weather or temperate-weather) are made of tan,

rough side out, cattle hide leather, with a plain toe and tan rubber outsoles.

(3) The boots are laced diagonally with tan laces, with excess lace tucked into the

top of the boot under the bloused trousers, or wrapped around the top side of the boot.

(4) Only boots with tan rubber outsoles are authorized for wear.

8-20. C/ACU Additional Items

a. The following items are authorized for wear with the C/ACU:

(1) Nametape: The JROTC nametape is a woven tape of camoflauge cloth, one

inch wide with black block letters 3/4 inch high.

(a) The nametape is worn on the hook and loop backing on the chest of the ACU

coat.

(b) The JROTC nametape with the letters “JROTC” will be worn on the left side of

the ACU coat.

(c) The identification name tape with the school name or individual Cadet name

will be worn on the right side of the ACU coat and on the rear of the patrol cap.

(2) Shoulder Patches:

(a) The shoulder patches are worn on the hook and loop backing on the pocket of

the sleeves of the ACU coat.

(b) The subdued JROTC insignia patch is worn centered on the pocket of the left

sleeve between the bottom of the pocket and the top of the pocket (pocket flap if

present).

(c) The TIOH approved school insignia patch is worn centered on the pocket of the

right sleeve between the bottom of the pocket and the top of the pocket (pocket flap if

present).

(3) Rank Insignia:

(a) Cloth subdued rank insignia is worn centered on the chest on the provided

hook and loop backing. Multiple-disc/diamond grades are worn vertically on the ACU

jacket.

(b) Pin-on subdued rank insignia is worn centered on the patrol cap. Multipledisc/

diamond grades are worn horizontally on the patrol cap.

(4) Optional patches:

(a) Optional patches are worn on the hook and loop backing on the pocket flap on

the sleeves of the ACU coat.

(b) A single subdued team arced tab may be worn centered on the hook and loop

backing ¼” above the JROTC patch on the left sleeve. The combined JROTC patch and

arced tab are centered between the top and bottom of the hook and loop backing. If a

pocket flap is present, the tab is worn centered on the pocket flap of the left sleeve

between the between the bottom of the pocket flap and the top of the pocket flap. A

single subdued arced tab, i.e. Raider, is only worn by Cadets who are active on the

specified team.

(c) A Leader Identification patch may be worn centered on hook and loop backing

on the right sleeve with the top edge of the patch in line with the top of the backing. The

school patch (if worn) will be worn centered between the bottom of the leader

identification patch and the bottom of the pocket. If a pocket flap is present, it is worn

centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the top of the pocket flap. A

subdued Leader Identification patch is used to identify the current Cadet leadership

position. (i.e. battalion commander, XO, platoon sergeant, S-1, etc.) Only one

Leadership Identification patch may be worn. A Leadership Identification patch is 2 by 3

¼ inches.

(5) Undershirt, camoflauge (male and female).

(a) Description: The material is cotton knitted cloth or 50 percent cotton and 50

percent polyester, with quarter-length sleeves and a crew neck, or is of a similar

commercial design.

(b) How worn: All personnel will wear the undershirt with the ACU.

(6) Belt, rigger, sand or tan rigger.

(a) Description: The belt is sand or tan cotton web or woven elastic 2 inches wide.

(b) How worn: The rigger belt is worn so that the tipped end passes through the

buckle to the wearer’s left; the end will not extend more than 2 inches beyond the edge

of the buckle. The belt’s end may be neatly trimmed to ensure a proper fit. All personnel

will wear the rigger and open-faced buckle with ACUs that have belt loops.

(7) Socks, tan, green, or black, cushion sole.

(a) Description: The socks are tan, green, or black, stretch type, calf-length with a

cushion sole.

(b) How worn: The issue cushion sole socks are worn by all personnel when

wearing boots.

Figure 8-1. U.S Army Junior ROTC Cadet Army Service Uniform (C/ASU) - Male