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The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is one of the uniformed Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs. The uniform is an important element in the morale, pride, discipline, and effectiveness of the NJROTC program in your school. It is important for NJROTC cadets to maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance. The key elements are neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image. The purpose of this section in the Cadet Field Manual is to acquaint you with the wearing of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps uniform.

The military uniform is a symbol of the nation’s defense forces. It projects an image of devotion to duty in the service of one’s country. The word “uniform” comes from a combination of two Latin words, unus and forma, which means “one form.” Thus, the word “uniform” suggests a distinctive mode of dress. In ancient times, military dress acquired a certain degree of sameness but in a much different design from the modern military uniforms. They were, nevertheless, military uniforms in the sense that all the soldiers looked alike. To this extent, we assign the origin of the military uniform to an early date in western civilization. *C. The uniform worn by the Navy Junior ROTC cadets is the same, with certain exceptions, as that worn by active duty Navy personnel. Cadets do not wear commissioned officer rank insignia, combination cover bill, or sleeve braid. Uniform articles must not be worn with other civilian clothing nor should they be loaned to others who are not members of the Navy Junior ROTC program. You are obligated to wear the uniform properly and proudly, and in doing so, you uphold the dignity of the Navy, your NJROTC unit, fellow cadets, and yourself.

 Smartness, Wearing the Navy uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all NJROTC cadets. Your dress and conduct shall be such as to reflect credit upon your NJROTC unit, your school, your community, the Navy, and your country. Caps shall be worn squarely on the head, with the bottom edge horizontal. Shoes shall be kept well shined and in good repair. No articles, such as cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, jewelry, combs, or similar items shall be worn exposed when in uniform. 

Care of the Uniform The maximum service life of the various uniform articles can only be attained with proper care and maintenance. No matter how well-fitting your uniform is when new, it will not continue to look its best or keep its shape unless it is carefully pressed and worn properly. By carrying large or heavy objects in the pockets, you can rapidly destroy the shape of the best uniform made. You should always hang the uniforms on a hanger when not in use. Many items must be dry cleaned instead of washed. Be careful not to damage clothing through improper care. Uniforms shall be kept clean, neat, and in good repair. Insignia and devices shall be bright and free from tarnish and corrosion. 

 Uniform of the Day The uniform of the day is the uniform your naval science instructor (NSI) will direct you to wear on any given day. The uniform color, Navy blue, is actually black in appearance. The Service Dress Blue uniform (officers and chiefs) and the Navy Service uniform (enlisted) is the uniform you may be directed to wear year-round in most climates. Sweaters (V- neck) and jackets may be authorized in cooler climates. In the warmer climates, you may be directed to wear the Service uniform year-round. The only uniforms authorized for cadet wear are those described in this manual and available through the current issue of the NJROTC Supply Manual NAVEDTRA 37123B. The most updated uniform listing is in CDMIS. 1-3 WEARING THE UNIFORM A. 

The NJROTC uniform will be worn by all cadets at least one full school day each week and on other occasions as prescribed by your naval science instructor (drills, ceremonies, and parades). Certain modifications to NJROTC uniforms may be authorized for drill teams and performing units. Such items include leggings, ascots, berets, and guard helmets. However, modifications to cadet uniforms must be approved by the Area Manager in advance. When appropriate, reflective gear such as armbands, vests, and sashes is authorized. Wearing uniform articles of sister services with the NJROTC uniform is not authorized. 

The alternate combination cover (ACC) (optional for officers and chiefs) or the garrison cap (enlisted) is a required part of your NJROTC uniform. When outdoors, you shall be covered at all times except when ordered to uncover, or during religious services which are not associated with a military ceremony. While the cap is not normally worn indoors, it is required while on official duty when wearing a guard belt and/ or leggings. 

 Cadets are to be in a complete uniform and in compliance with the uniform standards described in this manual anytime they are in uniform. The wearing of partial or incomplete uniforms so that the uniform can be “preserved” for inspection is not permitted. Cadets will meet uniform standards whether they are standing an NJROTC inspection or attending other school classes in uniform. 

 Uniforms for special occasions such as a field day shall be prescribed by the naval science instructor. All cadets participating at field meets will either be in the complete NJROTC uniform prescribed for the meet or a complete athletic uniform. Uniformed cadets may not participate during or in connection with political activities, private employment, or commercial interests that imply official sponsorship of the activity or interest or at any other occasion when the wearing of the uniform would discredit the NJROTC program or the Navy. F. You may be required to wear a name tag at the discretion of your NSI. When worn, it shall be positioned on the right side of the uniform, aligned and positioned opposite the ribbons on the left side. The bottom of the name tag will be aligned with the bottom row of ribbons. Refer to the illustrations in this chapter beginning on page

 The wearing of military camouflage uniforms of any sort is prohibited for all NJROTC cadets. For field activities during which a normal uniform might become soiled or dirty, such as orienteering or some service projects, the NJROTC supply system has cargo pants available for unit purchase and issue, which may be worn with a unit tee shirt.

General Listed here are the uniforms and items you will wear with the uniform. These uniforms shall be worn when prescribed by your instructor.

All personnel, officer and enlisted, are authorized to wear the Navy Service uniform. 

Officers and chiefs are authorized to wear the Service Dress Blue uniform; and Service Khaki (only when pre-approved by the Area Manager, and then only in conjunction with on-campus events such as weekly uniform days, or evening assemblies). Service Khaki is not authorized for wear at Area Manager or Off Site Inspections, formal Unit Changes of Command, or any event where there are likely to be multiple JROTC units attending. 

All personnel of the color guard, when performing, are authorized to wear the Service Dress Blue uniform.

 The Working Khaki uniform is no longer in the supply system. However, the NSI may be prescribe it for wear until stocks are depleted in cases when the uniform might get unduly soiled on field trips, sea cruises, or summer Leadership Academies or at Basic Leadership Training camps. When traveling on a field trip to a warm weather base, the khaki uniform is approved for wear throughout the entire trip but must be worn properly at all times. Ribbons, medals, and cords are not authorized for wear with the khaki uniform. NOTE: The Working Khaki uniform is not authorized as a “Uniform Day” uniform. 

The ACC with white cover is authorized for wear by officers and chiefs only and can be worn with Service Dress Blue uniforms. The ACC with khaki cover is authorized for wear by officers and chiefs only and can be worn with Service Khaki uniforms. The white ACC may be worn by the color guard when performing. The chin strap (gold for officers, black for chiefs) is adjusted to fit snugly against the cap. Chin strap buttons will be gold. Wear the black chin strap with the grommet to the left. The cap should be worn squarely on the head with the bottom edge parallel to and 1-1/2 inches above the eyebrows. Caps with “scrambled eggs” are NOT authorized for wear by cadets at any time.

 The blue garrison cap shall be worn by all cadets with the Navy Service uniform. Wear the cap squarely on the head with the fore and aft crease centered vertically between the eyebrows and the lowest point approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows. When indoors, the garrison cap may be stowed by placing it under the belt on the right or left side of the uniform.

Service Khaki and Working (Wash) Khaki uniforms are not of the same material construction (poly-wool and cotton, respectively); therefore, items of one shall not be mixed with the other, nor worn at the same time.

 Cadets are not authorized to wear Service Khaki without prior approval of the Area Manager. 

The khaki garrison cap or ball cap will be worn with the Working Khaki uniform by all personnel.

A one-piece, black, hand-tied necktie will be worn with the Male Service Dress Blue uniform. The tie will be knotted with a four-in-hand, half Windsor, or Windsor knot. Wear the top of the knot parallel to and slightly above the top of the shirt collar closure, hiding the shirt button. The bottom of the tie hangs within 1 inch above the top of the belt buckle. The tie does not cover the belt buckle.

An optional tie tack/clasp can be worn with the uniform tie. This tack/clasp must be plain gold and aligned between the 3rd and 4th button from the neck. 

Shoes shall be Navy-style plain black leather, low quarter, lace-style shoes with no stitching, decoration, or seam across the toe. Shoes shall be laced inside out through all eyelets and shall be well-shined. Poromeric (e.g., Corfam) shoes are optional but might not be authorized to be worn when standing some inspections or competing in some drill meets. 

Uniform socks shall be black plain knit or rib knit socks.

 Plain white crew neck or V-neck tee shirts shall be worn with all uniforms at the direction of the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI). 

Black gloves are authorized for outdoor wear as an optional item; however, they must be purchased by the wearer. Reimbursement is not authorized.

 Raincoats, peacoats (reefers) or all-weather coats may be prescribed for wear in certain areas of the country. Gold buttons are worn on all peacoats. Neither the NJROTC patch nor rank insignia are worn on the raincoat, peacoat, or all-weather coat. 

Watch caps are authorized for wear with working uniforms as an option. 

 The black relaxed fit jacket may be worn with all uniforms except the Service Dress Blue uniform. Rank insignia is not allowed on the relaxed fit jacket. The NJROTC patch is worn on the left shoulder with the top edge 1 inch below the shoulder seam. The female overblouse shall not be visible below the bottom edge of the relaxed fit jacket. When worn, all jackets and coats must be zipped at least 3/4 of the way up. 

Ball caps are authorized with the Working Khaki uniforms as an optional item. They can be of unit design but in good taste. School colors are authorized. 

The black V-neck Navy pullover (SWO) sweater is authorized for daily wear with the Navy Service and Service Khaki uniforms. Additionally, it may be worn in lieu of the Service Dress Blue blouse in the classroom but not as an inspection uniform. Either a unit plastic or a Velcro backed, black leather name tag (2 inches x 4 inches) is required. Rank insignia are not authorized. The shirt collar is worn inside the sweater when a tie is worn and outside the sweater when no tie is worn. Example of Velcro backed leather name tag 

 At the discretion of the Area Manager, units may authorize the blue cargo pant for activities off campus in situations when the activities justify the need for a “working uniform” and in which wear of the service uniform would not be appropriate due to the possibility of the uniform becoming soiled or damaged. When so authorized, the pant may be worn with an NJROTC or unit ball cap and the Navy PT shirt or a unit polo or tee shirt. Footwear will be at the discretion of the SNSI, depending upon the activity involved, and the pants will not be worn with the cuffs bloused. Cadets will wear the male, black uniform belt with brass buckle. At the discretion of the Area Manager, the Navy black Rigger’s belt may be substituted for the dress uniform belt.

The NJROTC patch depicts a ship, an anchor, and an eagle.

The NJROTC patch is worn on the left sleeve of the short sleeve khaki shirt, the Service Dress Blue coat, and the black relaxed fit jacket. It will be centered midway between the front and the rear of the shirt sleeve or coat sleeve, with the top edge 1 inch below the shoulder seam. 

The NJROTC patch is not worn on the raincoat, peacoat (reefer), all-weather coat, or the long sleeve white shirt if worn with the Service Dress Blue uniform. B. Service Stars Course/year groups within the NJROTC program. NOTE: For those NJROTC units under the 4X4 block schedule, course is synonymous with year for those NJROTC units under the A/B block schedule or the conventional schedule. 

This insignia is used to designate number of courses/years satisfactorily completed in the program. The device is a five-pointed gold star (metal device) which is 3/8 inch diagonally across in size. 

These stars shall be centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket or the ribbons, two points down. If more than one is awarded, they are spaced 1/4 inch apart. They shall be worn above the ribbons on dress uniforms and may be worn above the pocket on Working Khaki uniforms. C. Collar Devices All cadets will wear the JROTC device on the left shirt collar or the Service Dress Blue coat collar as shown in the uniform illustrations on page FM-16 through page FM-23. Rank/rate devices will be worn on the right collar of the shirt and coat collar as shown in the uniform illustrations. The JROTC device or the rank and rate devices are not authorized for wear on the collars of the black relaxed fit jacket, the all-weather coat, the raincoat, or the peacoat. The fouled anchor will be worn on the headband of the cap. The headband shall be arranged to eliminate the space below the seam of the white cover and its vertical band (known as a “smile”). The black and gold chin straps will be worn attached to the outside of the headband with gold cap buttons. Wear the black chin strap with the grommet to your left. The grommet looks like a small button that attaches to the top strap, allowing the strap to slide and change size. The gold chin strap does not have a grommet.

 Garrison Cap (Blue and Khaki). A fouled anchor will be worn by all cadets on the left side of the garrison cap. Cadet officers and chiefs will wear their rank/rate insignia on the right side of the garrison cap. Refer to the uniform illustrations beginning on page FM-16 for correct positioning. E. Aiguillettes (cords) Aiguillettes may be awarded as earned for various academic and military achievements; they may be worn only on the Service Dress Blue and Service uniforms. Aiguillettes awarded by the naval science instructor for such things as color guard, drill team, academic team, etc., will be worn only on the left shoulder. Only the Leadership Academy aiguillette will be worn on the right shoulder. NO MORE THAN ONE AIGUILLETTE MAY BE WORN ON EACH SHOULDER. Aiguillettes will be attached to the appropriate shoulder by a gold coat button on the Service Dress Blue uniform or a miniature anchor (garrison cap) on the Service uniforms. The button or anchor shall be placed so that the entire aiguillette hangs on the shoulder parallel to the seam of the coat or shirt. Aiguillettes are not authorized for wear on the raincoat, peacoat, all-weather coat, relaxed fit jacket, or Working Khaki Uniforms.