UNIFORM FEMALES 

Hair: Clean, neatly shaped, and presents a well-groomed appearance. Lopsided or asymmetrical haircuts and hairstyles are not authorized. The wearing of an approved style is authorized provided it does not prohibit the proper wear of safety gear and allows uniform headgear to be worn squarely on the head.

 1. Braids and Ponytails Single braid, French braid, or a single ponytail is authorized in Service, Working, and PT uniforms. The initial accessory for the ponytail will not be visible when facing forward. Authorized accessory devices must be consistent with the color of the hair. The end of the braid or ponytail may extend up to three inches below the lower edge of the collar of the shirt, jacket or coat.

 2. Hair Buns Will not exceed three inches from the scalp or extend beyond the width of the back of the head. 

3. Lock Hairstyle Consists of one section of hair that twists from or near the root to the end of the hair and creates a uniform ringlet or cord-like appearance. Locks may be worn in short, medium, and long hair lengths in the following manner: (a) Locks must continue from the root to the end of the hair in one direction (no zig-zagging, curving, or ending before the end of the lock to dangle as a wisp or loose hair) and should encompass the whole head. Locks partings must be square or rectangular in shape in order to maintain a neat and professional appearance. (b) Locks can be loose (free-hanging where no hair is added to the lock once it is started other than hair extensions that are attached at the end of the natural hair). When worn loose, locks will be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart, diameter/width will not exceed three-eighths of an inch, and locks will be tightly interlaced to present a neat and professional military appearance. Locks may also be worn in a bun provided all hair grooming requirements are met. Locks may not be worn in combination with other hair styles (e.g. twists, braids). (c) New growth (defined as hair that naturally grows from the scalp and has not yet been locked) will not exceed one-half inch at any time. (d) Locks that do not meet these standards and do not present a neat and professional military appearance will not be worn in uniform. The Senior Naval Science Instructor has the ultimate responsibility for determining when hairstyles are eccentric, faddish, or out of standards. Examples of female hair styles that conform to NJROTC regulations can be found at: http://www.navy.mil/ah_ online/um/femalehair.html

NOTE: Ethnic hairstyles are permitted, provided they are groomed to fit within the guidelines stated here. Bizarre hairstyles and faddish or outrageous multicolor hair are unauthorized. Hair, wigs, or hair extensions/pieces must be a natural hair color (i.e., blonde, brunette, brown, red, gray, or black). Tints and highlights shall result in natural hair colors and be similar to the current base color of the hair. The following examples of female hair styles conform to NJROTC regulations. 

Hair Ornaments: Must be consistent with the hair color. A maximum of two small barrettes, similar to hair color, may be used to secure the hair to the head. Bun accessories (used to form the bun), are authorized if completely concealed. Headbands, “scrunchies,” combs, claws, and butterfly clips are examples of accessories that are not authorized. Conspicuous rubber bands, combs, and pins are not authorized. Cosmetics: Applied in good taste and colors that blend with natural skin tone. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetics are inappropriate. Lipstick should be conservative. Fingernails: Fingernails shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip. They shall be kept clean. Nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative and complement the skin tone. Earrings/Studs: One per ear, centered on the earlobe. Must be a small gold or silver ball (post or screw on). Studs are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor. Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible. Rings: One per hand is authorized, plus the engagement ring or the wedding ring. Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized but no ankle bracelets. Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized in military formations. Retainer straps are not authorized. NOTE: Personal appearance such as the wearing of lip rings, tongue and nose studs, belly rings, and other types of bizarre body jewelry, for both males and females when out of uniform, will be determined by the local school or NJROTC student dress codes.

B. Female Uniforms The female cadet uniforms and items are only slightly different from the male uniforms. 

1. Maternity uniforms are authorized for wear; however, they cannot be purchased with government funds. These items must be paid for by the cadet. 

2. A black neck tab with an adjustable neckband will be worn when required. The necktab’s outer edges should be parallel to the outer edges of the collar. An equal amount of the neck tab should show on each side of the collar.

 3. Hosiery shall be made of nylon and be similar in color to the tone of your skin. When slacks are worn, black plain knit or rib knit socks will be worn in lieu of hosiery. 

4. Shoes shall be Navy-style plain black laced leather oxfords. Shoes shall be laced inside out through all eyelets and shall be well-shined. Plain black dress pumps are authorized for wear as an optional item with dress uniforms for female cadets enrolled only in Naval Science Two and above. The plain black dress pumps shall be made of smooth calf leather, with closed heels and toes. Heels shall be no higher than 2-5/8 inches nor less than 5/8 inch measured from the forward edge and no wider than 1-3/4 inches at the base. The sole shall be no thicker than 1/4 inch. Wedge heels are not authorized. 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. 

5. Skirts shall be hemmed to within 1-1/2 inches above or below the crease in the back of the knee. 

6. The pleat in the back of the skirt shall be hemmed for a 6-inch opening. 

7. Plain white crew neck or V-neck tee shirts shall be worn with all uniforms at the direction of the SNSI. 8. The handbag, if carried, must be a plain black leather or synthetic purse. C. Uniform Appearance, Cleanliness and Maintenance 

1. Uniforms shall be kept clean, neat, and in good repair. 

2. Shirts should be pressed with a properly placed NJROTC patch. No buttons with Irish pennants nor holes in the collar from misplaced insignia are allowed.

 3. Trousers and skirts should be pressed, well-fitting, proper length with no lint or stains visible. 

4. Shoes should be highly polished in their entirety, not just the toe area. 

5. Hats should be clean and well-fitting. Combination covers and chin straps should be tight. Eagles on the hat buttons should be in the upright position. 

6. Insignia and devices shall be clean and bright and free from tarnish and corrosion. Metal polish such as Brasso© will remove the plating and should not be used for cleaning purposes. 

7. Brass buckles and belt tips should be shined with quartermaster removed. Polish residue in the slide area should be removed. 

8. Gold buttons that become tarnished can be cleaned with vinegar, followed by a thorough washing in clean water. 

9. The manufacturer’s cleaning instructions should be followed for the cleaning and laundering of all uniforms: (a) Service Dress Blue - Coat, trousers, skirt, tie/neck tab, and slacks are dry cleaned only. White shirt is laundered. *(b) Service Khaki – Shirt, trousers, and slacks may be laundered or dry cleaned. If laundered, they must be pressed. (c) Working Khaki - Shirt, trousers, and slacks are laundered and ironed. (d) ACC cover is laundered; garrison caps are dry cleaned only. (e) Black relaxed fit jacket and raincoat are dry cleaned only. (f) Care must be exercised when using bleach in the laundering of white articles. Chlorine bleach on white polyester fabric turns it yellow. (g) Military creases on shirts for Navy Service or Working Khaki uniforms are an individual option.

b) SERVICE DRESS BLUE Basic Uniform Items: Awards....................Ribbons/Medals/Cords Cap, combination ...White Coat ........................Blue Hosiery, tone...........Flesh Necktab...................Black Shirt........................White Shoes, oxford..........Black Skirt........................Blue Slacks, unbelted......Blue Socks......................Black Outerwear: Peacoat All-weather coat Raincoat Optional Items: Cap, garrison ..........Blue Handbag .................Black Shoes, pumps..........Black Undershirt...............White (V- or crew-neck)

FEMALE’S SERVICE DRESS BLUE COAT (Officers/CPOs) 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 1/4” 1/4” 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” *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. 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 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. *ACC (Officers/CPOs) 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.