Male Standards
General Appearance: Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed. Hairstyles should reflect a professional military appearance.
Uniform Regulations:
Hair must be off the ears and above the collar.
Maximum bulk: 2 inches.
Maximum length: 4 inches.
Hair should not extend below the eyebrows or show under headgear.
Tapering:
Taper from the lower natural hairline at least ¾ inch upwards and not more than ¾ inch outward to blend with longer hair.
Graduated appearance required from the hairline upwards.
Hair Coloring:
Must look natural; multicolored hair is not authorized.
Authorized Hairstyles:
Includes flat top, high and tight, low-top fades, afros, and similar styles.
One cut, no longer than 4 inches and 1/8 inch wide, is permitted.
Unauthorized Hairstyles:
Plaited, braided, locks, twists, faux hawks, and similar appearances are prohibited.
Sideburns:
Must be neatly trimmed; length should align with the haircut.
Should not extend below the mid-ear and must end with a clean horizontal line.
Not authorized with bald hairstyles.
Female Standards and Styles
General Appearance: Hair must be neat, clean, and styled to present a professional military appearance.
Uniform Regulations:
Hair must not touch the collar and should be secured above the collar when in uniform.
Hair should not extend below the eyebrows and must not show under headgear.
Length and Bulk:
Maximum bulk is 2 inches.
Hair must be styled to maintain a clean and tidy look while ensuring it does not interfere with uniform covers or safety equipment.
Styling:
Hairstyles must not include extreme styles; they should maintain a conservative appearance.
Long hair must be worn up and secured (e.g., in a bun, braid, or ponytail).
Accessories:
Hair accessories must be simple and conservative in color, complementing the uniform.
No large or distracting items are permitted.
Hair Coloring:
Colors must look natural; multicolored hair is not authorized.
Sideburns and Bangs:
Sideburns are not authorized for females.
Bangs must be kept above the eyebrows.
Cadets are required to wear their NJROTC Uniform once a week on the designated uniform day. Normally this will be Wednesdays for all classes. The designated day might change from time to time, so Cadets should always check the Plan of the Week to know for certain the day they are required to wear their uniform 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 and is considered homework. Cadets are graded on how they have placed insignia, the cleanliness of the uniform, whether they have all proper uniform items, and 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), they can wear it on the next academic day (not on a Physical Training day) and receive a grade as high as 85%). If they fail to wear their uniform on the designated uniform day and also fail to wear their uniform on the next academic 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 and the absence is excused, they can wear their uniform on the next academic day (not a Physical Training day) and receive full credit for their uniform grade (same standards as if they had been present.) If they fail to wear their uniform on the next academic day, they can wear their uniform on the very next academic day and receive a grade as high as the minimum passing score (85%). If they fail to wear their uniform on the first academic day following their excused absence, and then again fail to wear their uniform on the next academic day after that, they will receive a grade of 0 (zero) for that week's uniform grade.
Please take the time to read and think through these grading policies. They are briefed in class and discussed almost every uniform day. Know what your responsibilities are if you fail to wear your uniform on the designated uniform day.
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