Cadet Army Service Uniform
Cadet Army Service Uniform
Insignia of Rank:
Pin-on rank insignia is worn on epaulets of ACU coat, centered between the edge of the button and the shoulder seem
Ribbons:
Male Personnel: Centered 1/8 inch top of pocket flap third and subsequent rows can be aligned to the left to present a better appearance.
Female personnel: Centered with the bottom row even with nameplate. Third and subsequent rows can be aligned to the left to present a better appearance.
Male personnel: Badges are centered 1/8 inch below the top of the left breast pocket.
Female personnel: Badges are centered 1/4 inch below the bottom ribbon bar.
Male personnel: Medals and ribbons may not be worn simultaneously on the C/ASU. Wear full-sized medals immediately above the left breast pocket. 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 authorized to wear four or more medals. Full sized medals will not overlap within a row. Second row will either contain the same amount 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 marksman badges with full-sized medals.
Female personnel: Medals and ribbons may not be worn simultaneously on the C/ASU. Wear full-sized medals centered on the left side of the coat. The bottom row of medal pendants are positioned parallel to the bottom of the nameplate. May adjust to the placement to to conform to the individuals body shape differences.
Male Personnel: ARC pins are worn alphabetically between the bottom of the breast pocket flap. And the bottom of the pocket Maximum of 7 pins in 1 row 1/8 inch apart when worn in single row. Alternate: Maximum of 8 pins, spaced 1/8 inch apart with two rows spaced 1/2 inch apart.
Female Personnel: ARC pins are worn alphabetically parallel to the waistline of the coat, beginning of the centerline of the 2nd and 3rd button. Placement may be adjusted to conform to induvial figure difference. Maximum of 7 pins in 1 row 1/8 inch apart when worn in single row. Alternate: Maximum of 8 pins, spaced 1/8 inch apart with two rows spaced 1/2 inch apart.
Male Personnel: Centered on right breast pocket flap and centered between button and top of pocket.
Females Personnel: Placed 1 to 2 inches above the top button of the coat and centered horizontally.
Torch of Knowledge Insignia:
Male Personnel:
Enlisted: Centered 1 inch above notch, with center line bisecting the notch and parallel to inside edge of each lapel.
Officer: Centered 1 1/4 inch below "J.R.O.T.C" insignia and parallel to inside edge of each lapel
Female Personnel:
Enlisted: Centered 5/8 inch above notch, and parallel to inside edge of each lapel.
Officer: Centered 1 1/4 inch below "J.R.O.T.C" insignia and parallel to inside edge of each lapel.
Male Personnel: Centered 5/8 inch above notch with centerline bisecting the notch and parallel to inside edge of each lapel.
Female Personnel: Centered 5/8 inch above notch with centerline bisecting the notch and parallel to inside edge of each lapel.
Male Cadets: Wreath, Device, or both centered 1/4 inch above left breast pocket.
Female Cadets: Wreath, Device, or both centered 1/4 inch above top of nameplate.
Male Personnel: Centered 1/4 inch above unit merit device or top of right breast pocket.
Female Personnel: Centered 1/4 inch above unit merit device or top of nameplate.
Grey Beret:
Enlisted: JROTC cap insignia with wreath, centered on the black flash with gold trim.
Officer: JROTC officer centered on the black flash with gold trim.
Headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned of the left eye, and the excess materials is draped over the right ear, extending at least the top of the ear, and no lower than the middle of the ear.
No more than one shoulder cord can be worn on each shoulder.
Necktie/ Neck tab is mandatory while wearing the C/ASU