Cadet Uniform

General:

• The Class B black service uniform is authorized for year-round wear for all cadets and has a unisex design.

Uniform Components:

• Black Trousers (issued item): Must be fitted at the waist, properly ironed, and hemmed. Cadets with black combat boots may blouse them if authorized. Female cadets may opt for a black skirt if needed (not issued by HQCACC).

• Short-Sleeved Khaki Shirt (issued item): Worn tucked in, with military creases and a maintained gig-line. Cadets may wear a tie, with female cadets having the option to wear a black service neck tab.

• Long & Short-Sleeved White Shirt: Being phased out in favor of khaki shirts, but still authorized until June 30, 2025. Must be worn with a black necktie (or neck tab for female cadets) for long sleeves.

Additional Items Worn with Class B Uniform:

• Headgear: Beret, baseball cap, garrison cap, service cap, and drill instructor hat.

• Accessories: Brass belt, boots, black service neck tab, necktie, dress shoes, black socks, sweaters, white crewneck undershirt, black windbreaker, black fleece jacket, and academy/distinctive items.

• Insignia & Accouterments: Grade insignia, unit insignia, nameplate, shoulder cords, beret flash, neck scarves, officer candidate insignia, and service cap insignia.

• Awards & Decorations: May be worn as specified in Chapter 10 of regulations.

General:

• The Class A black service uniform is authorized year-round for male cadets. Female cadets may wear either the male or female version.

Uniform Components:

• Male Black Coat (issued item): Single-breasted coat with gold California “Eureka” buttons, requires dry cleaning.

• Female Black Coat (optional, not issued by HQCACC): Similar to the male version but hip-length. Requires dry cleaning.

• Black Trousers: Standard issue trousers, must be worn properly with creases. Female cadets may opt for black slacks or a black skirt (not issued).

• Khaki or White Long- and Short-Sleeved Shirt (issued item): Khaki short-sleeved shirts must be worn with Class A coats. The white shirt is authorized until June 30, 2025. Cadets must wear a black necktie with the Class A coat (female cadets may wear a neck tab).

Additional Items Worn with Class A Uniform:

• Headgear: Beret, garrison cap, service cap, drill instructor hat, and (if necessary) baseball-style cap.

• Accessories: Brass belt, boots, dress shoes, black socks, sweaters, white crewneck undershirt, bow tie, black windbreaker, and academy/distinctive items.

• Insignia & Accouterments: Grade insignia, collar insignia, lapel insignia, unit insignia, beret flash, nameplate, shoulder cords, and neck scarves.

• Awards & Decorations: May be worn as specified in Chapter 10 of regulations.

General:

• The Class C cadet utility uniform (coyote brown) is authorized for year-round wear and has a unisex design.

• It is the preferred utility uniform, though khaki utility uniforms may be worn until the June 30, 2025 phase-out date.

• Considered a secondary uniform, it will be stocked and issued as funding allows.

Uniform Components:

• Coyote Brown Utility Coat (issued item): Loose-fitting, must be worn outside trousers and can be rolled up neatly above the elbow.

• Coyote Brown Utility Trousers (issued item): Worn at the waistline with a belt and must be bloused or tucked into boots. Pockets must remain buttoned unless in use.

Additional Items Worn with Class C Uniform:

• Headgear: Black/red beret, baseball-style cap, utility cap, or drill instructor hat.

• Accessories: Utility belt, boots, cushion sole boot socks, black crewneck undershirt, blue windbreaker, fleece jacket, and distinctive team items.

• Insignia & Accouterments: Grade insignia, unit patches, nametapes, duty patch, California Cadet Corps patch, flag patch, and neck scarves.

• Awards & Decorations: Special skill badges, achievement/status tabs, and authorized youth challenge uniform decorations.