Cadets are required to wear their NJROTC Uniform once a week on the designated uniform day. Normally this will be Wednesday. The uniform requirements might change from time to time, so Cadets should always check the Plan of the Week to know what they are required to wear for the week. Cadets need to wear their uniform for the entire day (the entire time they are at school).
Uniform wear is a graded item. Cadets are graded on how they have placed insignia, the cleanliness of the uniform, that they have all proper uniform items, as well as on their grooming standards. The standards that are graded are given to each Cadet in their Cadet Reference Manual and have been explained in class.
Grading Policy
1. Failure to wear the uniform on uniform day (unexcused): If a Cadet fails to wear their uniform on the designated uniform day (unexcused). If they fail to wear their uniform on the designated uniform day, they will receive a grade of 0 (zero) for that week's uniform grade.
2. Absent on uniform day (excused absence): If a Cadet is absent on their designated uniform day they must make arrangement with the SNSI/NSI to wear their uniform for a full day within three days of returning to school from being absent in order to receive a grade.
Please take the time to read and think through these grading policies. They are briefed in class and discussed almost every uniform day. If you have any questions about this policy, contact one of the NSI's.