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Uniform Regulations

Uniform Regulations

The Wearing of the uniform: The NJROTC uniform will be worn by all cadets at least one full school day each week and on other occasions as prescribed by your naval science instructor. Cadets are to be in a complete uniform and in compliance with the uniform standards described in this manual anytime they are in uniform. Cadets should arrive at school in uniform and leave in uniform. Changing in or out of the uniform prior to or after inspection is not permitted. Cadets will meet uniform standards whether they are standing an NJROTC inspection or attending other school classes in uniform. 

 

CADET SERVICE UNIFORMS

 

The Navy Service Uniform is a Khaki, short-sleeved shirt worn with a plain-white-T shirt under it and with dark navy blue pants. They will be worn year round and are authorized for every cadet to wear.

 

Navy Service Uniform Male

Navy Service Uniform Male Picture

Male NSU Measurements

 

 

 Name Tag Parallel to the top of the right shirt pocket, 1/4-inch above and centered on the pocket buttonhole.
 Rank  1 7/8ths of an inch from the right collar point.
 J-Bar  1 7/8ths of an inch from the left collar point.
 Anchor(Cap/Cover)  2 inches from the front and 1 1/2 inches from the base on the right side.
 Rank(Cap/Cover)  
2 inches from the front and 1 1/2 inches from the base on the left side.
 Ribbons  Parallel to the top of the left shirt pocket, 1/4-inch above and centered on the pocket buttonhole.
 Service Stars  1/4-inch above the top row of ribbons centered on the ribbon rack
 Positional/Drill Cords  2 inches from the shoulder patch arm seam and 1 inch back from the left shoulder seam
 Leadership Academy Cord  2 inches from the shoulder patch arm seam and an inch back from the edge of the right shoulder seam

Navy Service Uniform Female

Navy Service Uniform Female Picture

Female NSU Measurements

 

 Name Tag  Centered 1/4 inch above the right breast pocket
 Rank
1 7/8ths of an inch from the right collar point.
 J-Bar  
1 7/8ths of an inch from the left collar point.
 Anchor ( Cap/Cover)  
2 inches from the front and 1 1/2 inches from the base on the right side.
 Rank( Cap/Cover )  
2 inches from the front and 1 1/2 inches from the base on the left side.
 Ribbons   centered 6 1/4 inches from the left shoulder seam
 Service Stars  
1/4-inch above the top row of ribbons, centered on ribbon rack
 Positional/Drill  cords
2 inches from the shoulder patch arm seam and 1 inch back from the left shoulder seam
 Leadership Academy Cord  
2 inches from the shoulder patch arm seam and an inch back from the edge of the right shoulder seam
 

 

Navy Service Dress Blues

 

Male Service Dress Blues consist of a white dress undershirt, tie, jacket, Navy blue pants, and dress shoes as well as the garrison or male combination cap. SBDs are authorized year round but not recommended in the summer. They are also authorized for wear in certain ceremonies prescribed by the NSI and SNSI. They are authorized only for male Chief Petty officers and above, or Color Guard participants.

 

Service Dress Blues Male

Navy Service Dress Blues Male Picture

 Name Tag  Parallel to the deck, 1/4 inch above, and centered on the right coat pocket
 Rank  Centered 1/2 inch from the base of the right collar
 J-Bar  Centered 1/2 inch from the base of the left collar
 Ribbons  Parallel to the deck, 1/4 inch above, and centered on the left coat pocket
 Service Stars  1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons, centered on the ribbon rack
 Positional/Drill cords  2 inches from and 1 inch back from the left shoulder seam
 Leadership Academy Cords  2 inches from and 1 inch back from the right shoulder se

Service Dress Blues Female

Navy Service Dress Blues Female Picture

Female SDB Measurements

 

 Name Tag  Centered 6 1/4 inches from the right shoulder seam
 Rank  Centered 1/2 inch from the base of the right collar
 J-Bar  Centered 1/2 inch from the base of the left collar
 Ribbons  Centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket
 Service Stars  Centered 1/4 inch above ribbons
 Positional/Drill Cords  2 inches from the edge of the left shoulder seam
 Leadership Academy Cords  2 inches from the edge of the right shoulder seam
   
   

Garrison Cover

 

The Garrison Cover is worn with the Naval Service Uniform (female + male) and on specific occasions the Service Dress Blues

 

 

Combination Cover (Male)

The Combination Cover (male) is worn, only when authorized, with the Naval Service Uniform (male) or the Service Dress Blues (male) and is always worn during a Color Guard event, or when told otherwise. 

 

 

 

Combination Cover (Female)

The Combination Cover (female) is worn, only when authorized, with the Naval Service Uniform or the Service Dress Blues (female), and is always worn during a Color Guard event, or when told otherwise. 

 

 

 

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