A. Authority. Each cadet authorized to participate in the Junior ROTC may be furnished at Government expense issue-in-kind uniforms. The operating policies and procedures concerning the supply of issue uniforms to schools are outlined in AR 700-84
B. Types of uniforms. This section outlines basic policies on uniforms for Junior ROTC cadets and students. The Army ASU uniform are authorized for wear by Junior ROTC cadets. The Class A or Class B blue uniform is the standard for the classroom and campus. The ACU (Class C) is to be worn only on an exceptional basis for adventure training, camp, or special team activities.
Wearing the Junior ROTC uniform
a. Cadets will wear Class A or B uniforms at least once a week.
b. Unless specifically authorized, uniforms will not be worn outside the United States and its territories. The local installation commander will establish guidelines for the wear of uniforms in the DoDDS schools.
c. The DAI/SAI publishes guidelines for wearing the uniform. The following are considered appropriate occasions to wear the uniform.
(1) Leadership Laboratory.
(2) When visiting a military installation to participate in military drill or exercises.
(3) Military social functions.
(4) Parades and similar ceremonies.
d. The uniform will not be worn in situations where it may bring discredit to the U.S. Army.
Unauthorized wear of uniforms and insignia
The following are not authorized for wear with Junior ROTC uniforms or by persons associated with the Junior ROTC programs:
a. Designs of medals, badges, ribbons, and shoulder cords that conflict with those authorized for wear by the Federal or any foreign government.
b. Insignia consisting of the letters "U.S."
c. Badges or insignia that resemble badges of other Services, other than the Marksmanship Badge.
d. Oak leaf clusters, palms, stars, or similar items that, that resemble Federal designs.
e. The wear of green, maroon, and black berets by Junior ROTC cadets is not authorized. The wear of the above berets is reserved exclusively for special units assigned to the Active Army.
a. Cadet Officers
b. Cadet Non-Commissioned Officers (SFC and above)
c. Color Guard Members (Class A events only)
d. Military Ball Participants