Uniform & Grading Policy
The cadet uniform must be worn every Wednesday by each cadet, a day marked as the official uniform day.
The cadet uniform shall be worn in accordance with the cadet field manual, as well as worn the entire school day (unless give permission otherwise by a NJROTC Instructor). If caught changing out during school hours without a proper excuse given by SNSI/NSI, the cadet will receive an automatic "0" for grade.
The uniform grade counts as 60 percent of the cadet's overall grade.
If a cadet is missing a uniform grade, they must wear their uniforms in the future to make it up to be eligible for NJROTC trips and extra-curricular activities.
If a cadet is absent on uniform day, they are expected to wear their uniform on their first day back to school.
If a uniform wear is missed during the week for any reason, the cadet has until Friday of that same week to get full credit for their uniform grade. After that, the grade will be reduced based on how many days the cadet is late on their uniform wear grade.
NJROTC Covers
Naval Service "Khaki" Uniform
The small fouled anchor and rank/rate insignia are worn on the garrison cap for chiefs and officers. The anchor is worn on the wearer’s left side of the cap; the rank/rate insignia is worn on the wearer’s right side. The center of the anchor insignia and the center of the rank/rate insignia is bisected by a vertical line 2 inches from the fore crease of the garrison cap and a horizontal line 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge of the cap
Service Dress Blues
The large fouled anchor is worn on the ACC. Cadet chief petty officers wear a black chin strap on the cap; cadet officers wear a gold chin strap.
Male Naval Service "Khaki" Uniform
Rank/Rate Insignia
The vertical axis of the rank/rate insignia and the vertical axis of the JROTC bar insignia are positioned along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. The center of each insignia is 1-7/8 inch from the collar point.
Service Stars
Service stars are worn 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and multiple stars that are not joined as a single device are 1/4 inch apart from each other, centered on the ribbons. Multiple stars joined as a single device shall be centered on the ribbons.
Ribbons/Name Tag
Ribbons and name tag are worn parallel to the top of the shirt pocket, 1/4 inch above and centered on the pocket button hole. Medals are worn 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket, similarly centered.
FeMale Naval Service "Khaki" Uniform
Rank/Rate Insignia
The vertical axis of the rank/rate insignia and the vertical axis of the JROTC bar insignia are positioned along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. The center of each insignia is 1-7/8 inch from the collar point.
Service Stars
Service stars are worn 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and multiple stars that are not joined as a single device are 1/4 inch apart from each other, centered on the ribbons. Multiple stars joined as a single device shall be centered on the ribbons.
Ribbons/Name Tag
Placement of the bottom of the ribbons shall be approximately 6-1/4 inches down from the intersection of the front seam and shoulder seam and centered over the front seam. Name tags shall be placed in the same manner on the right side of the overblouse. Medals shall be worn 1/4 inch below the bottom row of ribbons.
Male Service Dress Blues
Rank/Rate Insignia
The JROTC bar and rank/rate insignias for the male’s Service Dress Blue coat are positioned on the collar 1/2 inch above the notch in the lapel and parallel to the deck. The vertical axis of each insignia is centered between the outer edges of the coat collar. The JROTC bar insignia is worn on the wearer’s left side; the rank/rate insignia is worn on the wearer’s right side.
Ribbons/Name Tag
Name tag and ribbons are parallel to the deck, not to the coat pocket, 1/4 inch above and centered on the coat pocket. Medals are worn 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket, similarly centered.
Service Stars
Service stars are worn 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and multiple stars that are not joined as a single device are 1/4 inch apart from each other, centered on the ribbons. Multiple stars joined as a single device shall be centered on the ribbons.
FEMale Service Dress Blues
Rank/Rate Insignia
Collar insignia should be positioned 1/2 inch above the notch in the lapel and parallel to the deck. The fabric on the Service Dress Blue (SDB) coat, slacks, and skirt must match. NOTE: Some units may have the older version of the Female SDB blouse which has a rounded collar. The JROTC bar and rank/rate insignias for this coat are positioned on the rounded end of the coat collar. The vertical axis of each insignia is centered between the outer rounded edges of the collar. The insignia are fixed in an upright position with the center of the insignias 1 inch from the semicircular bottom edge of the collar. In both cases, the JROTC bar insignia is worn on the wearer’s left side; the rank/rate insignia is worn on the wearer’s right side.
Ribbons/Name Tag
Name tag and ribbons are parallel to the top of the coat pocket, 1/4 inch above and centered on the coat pocket.
Service Stars
Service stars are worn 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and multiple stars that are not joined as a single device are 1/4 inch apart from each other, centered on the ribbons. Multiple stars joined as a single device shall be centered on the ribbons.