Cadet Uniforms
Cadet Uniforms
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The United States Air Force uniform is the symbol of a proud and honorable branch of the US Armed Forces. With the exception of the AFJROTC and unit patches, the uniform you wear is the same as the one worn around the world by active duty, National Guard, and reserve Air Force personnel. There are also many retired and former Air Force and other service personnel in the community who will take notice of you and how you wear your uniform. Remember: you will be viewed as a representative of the USAF and Satellite High School by everyone who sees you in it. The AFJROTC uniform is not a costume and should always be worn in an authorized uniform combination. Wear it properly and proudly!
Below are uniform guidelines and in the following pages, some helpful hints in regards to certain AFJROTC Uniform.
Please reference the Cadet Guide: Volume 2 if you have any questions about this section.
Uniform Days
Uniform Days
We will wear our Uniform of the Day (UOD) every Friday, and you are expected to wear that uniform for the entire school day unless you have previous approval to do otherwise. If you know you will be absent on the assigned uniform day, alert the ASI/SASI and ask if you can wear it the day prior. If you are unexpectedly absent, you must wear your uniform the day you return. If you will be absent for an extended period of time (i.e. an entire week) you must talk to the ASI/SASI about making up your uniform.
Effective upon enrollment, if a cadet has not yet received a uniform, they will adhere to proper grooming standards on uniform days.
Behavior in Uniform
Behavior in Uniform
Public Displays of Affection. PDA is prohibited at all times while wearing your uniform. This includes hugging and kissing, which is not limited to friends.
Headphones. Wearing headphones is prohibited at all times while in uniform. You are permitted to wear headphones while sitting in a classroom doing work that requires headphones.
Clothing. Civilian clothes should never be mixed with your uniform. This includes all AFJROTC-provided apparel, including your shoes, socks, or coat.
Pockets. Hands in pockets are allowed while standing or walking. Further, no bulky items will be placed in uniform pockets which bulge or protrude in any manner causing an unprofessional appearance.
Articles. Pens and pencils must be concealed (not visible) in pockets and never tucked behind ears. Sunglasses should never be hanging from the uniform. Headphones should never be hanging around your neck while in uniform.
Sunglasses. See our Grooming Standards page for regulation on wearing sunglasses. Sunglasses may not be worn while in drill formation, regardless of uniform status at the moment.
Chewing Gum. You may not chew gum while in drill formation.
Covers. While wearing Service Uniform, Service Dress, or ABUs, you are authorized to wear your cover (Flight Cap for Service Uniform/Dress and Cover for ABUs) while outside. While outside wearing your cover, you salute the senior officer as they pass you. In a group, have the highest ranking officer on the right so that they may salute for the entire group. See how to wear your cover here.
For more detail on behavior in uniform, visit our Grooming Standards page.
Maintenance of Uniform
Maintenance of Uniform
The uniform will always be neat, clean, pressed, proper fit, in good condition, zipped, snapped, or buttoned when worn. All loose strings and threads will be trimmed. All missing or loose buttons will be replaced. Remember: You will be financially responsible for any damage to uniform items. If you are issued a damaged uniform, alert an instructor immediately.
Alterations
Alterations
Alterations for proper fit are allowed only for the waist and length of pants, slacks, or skirts. Service dress coats may be altered only for proper sleeve length. All other alterations require the prior approval of an instructor. Do not remove any excess material as a result of alterations. Also, never remove any tags fastened to uniform items.
If you need any alterations to your pants or service coat sleeves, contact Mrs. Vera at (321) 693-6629, Sewing of All Kind.
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