Uniform & Appearance
Standards
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Lesson 2, Chapter 1
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Motivation
• From the ancient
Greeks to the Armed
Forces today, the
military uniform has
represented a long
and honorable
tradition of devotion
to one’s country.
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Lesson Objectives
• Explain what the military uniform symbolizes?
• Summarize the history of the uniform?
• Demonstrate how to properly wear the AF
uniform?
• Explain what are AFJROTC uniform
standards?
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What does the military
uniform symbolize?
• symbol of the nation’s defense forces
• service to country
• worn proudly and properly
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What is the history of the
uniform?
• Uniform combines Latin words unus and
forma to mean “one form.”
• Ancient Romans wore togas, a type of
uniform. (public office, ceremonial, emperors,
lower class)
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History of the uniform?
Dressed according to position in military formations.
• Heavy infantryman
• Light-foot soldier
• During the Great Rebellion (1642–1646).
• Red with colored facings - distinguish regiments
• Units identified by colors and standards
• Other various ways-some $$ stature
• From this start, the military uniform evolved.
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How to wear the AF uniform
• AFJROTC uniform is the same as that
worn by active duty Air Force personnel
except for patches & insignia.
• Honor the uniform --Wear it properly.
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How to wear the AF uniform
• Cadets may not wear the uniform
• While hitchhiking, in demonstrations, for
crowd control,
• During political events (Hatch Act) such as
rallies speeches, passing out fliers
• Attending rallies and political speeches and passing out
fliers
• Publicly supporting a political candidate, party, or
political issue
• Activities that might imply Air Force endorsement
of a commercial interest
• Private employment
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How to wear the AF uniform
• Cadets may wear the uniform
• While acting as ushers, parking lot
attendants, runners, or at discretion of SASI
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How to wear the AF uniform
•
Uniform Guidelines are found:
•
AFI 36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air
Force Personnel
•
AFJROTCI 36-2001: Air Force Junior ROTC Operations
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What are the AFJROTC
uniform standards?
• Uniform do’s
• Wear properly.
• Wear on Wednesday
• Keep shoes polished & shined.
• Keep badges free of scratches & corrosion.
• Keep ribbons clean & replace when worn, frayed, or faded.
• Wear the uniform
• At other times specified by the SASI
• When you fly on military aircraft
• When participating in color guard or drill team
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What are the AFJROTC
uniform standards
Uniform don’ts
• Don’t wear the uniform with other clothing. (Except windbreaker)
• Don’t lend your uniform to someone not a member of AFJROTC
program.
• Don’t allow articles (wallets, pencils, pens, and combs) to be visible.
• Don’t wear ear or headphones while in uniform, unless required by
duty.
• Don’t carry pagers or cell phones unless required for duty.
Special team uniforms?
• Special teams are
• Color guards
• Drill teams
• Special teams may wear additional
uniform items.
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Jewelry authorized in uniform
• Wristwatch
• Rings, but no more than three at one time
• Neat, conservative wrist bracelet no wider than one
inch
• Females may wear circular earrings (gold, silver,
pearl).
• Male cadets may not wear earrings.
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Eyeglasses or sunglasses
authorized in uniform
• Must have conservative frames and lenses
• Must not be faddish or have mirrored lenses
• Cannot be worn around neck while in uniform
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Appearance and grooming
• Tattoos or brands cannot be obscene or
advocate discrimination.
• Excessive tattoos or brands will not be
exposed or visible while in uniform.
• No objects may be displayed through
nose, tongue, or any exposed body part.
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Female cadet guidelines
• Skirt
• Skirt may not vary beyond top and bottom of kneecap.
• Skirt should fit smoothly, should hang naturally, and must not be excessively tight
• Hosiery must be worn with the skirt.
• Hair
• No longer than bottom of collar edge at back of neck
• Conservative style
• Should look professional and allow headgear to be worn properly
• Must not be too full or high on head
• Plain (if any) pins, combs, barrettes, etc.
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Male cadet guidelines:
• Hair
• Must be clean, neat, & trimmed
• Cannot touch ears or eyebrows
• Must not protrude below the front band of headgear or interferes w/wearing
headgear properly
• Cannot touch collar, (tapered appearance on sides & back)
• Should not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk regardless of length
• May not have foreign items attached, extreme styles or colors
• Sideburns must be straight, even width, and end in a clean, horizontal line
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Military uniform review
• DEFINE:
• uniform
• Bulk
• Discuss Hx of Uniform
• Discuss 4 Dos & 4 Don’ts while wearing uniform
• ID 4 requirements for male & female hair
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