CADET FIELD MANUAL
UNIT 1
NJROTC UNIFORM
REGULATIONS
Uniform
The word “uniform”
comes from a
combination of two
Latin words, unus
and forma, which
means “one form.”
It is important for NJROTC cadets to maintain a high
standard of dress and personal appearance.
The Uniform
• A symbol of the nation's defense Forces
• Projects an image of devotion to duty
With a few exceptions, uniforms worn by NJROTC cadets are
the same as those worn by active duty Navy personnel.
Smartness
Make it a matter
of personal
pride.
Bring credit to
and visible part
of:
• Unit
• School
• Community
• The U.S. Navy
• Country
Where does the word uniform
come from?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The ancient greeks
Latin words unus and form means one form
English decent
None of the above
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To stay sharp, you
must take care of
your uniform on a
daily basis. Uniforms shall be
kept clean, neat and in good
repair.
Because you are a visible part of your unit,
school, and community you should be
constantly aware of your appearance in uniform.
A. True
B. False
THE WEARING OF THE UNIFORM
The uniform will be worn by all
cadets at least one full school day
each week.
The uniform will be worn all day
while in school, exceptions can be
addressed with the SNSI or NSI.
Uniform
Of
The Day
The uniform of the day is the
uniform your Senior Naval Science
Instructor (SNSI) directs you to
wear on any given day.
The only person who can make
modifications to the uniform is the
Area Manager
You should wear your uniform at
least?
A.
B.
C.
D.
At least one day per week
As directed by the SNSI
As directed by the Area Manager
At least twice per week
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The uniform your Naval Science Instructor
will direct you to wear on any given day is
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Uniform of the School
Uniform of the Navy
Uniform of the day
Designated Uniform
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The four elements that are
important when wearing the
uniform.
• Neatness
• Cleanliness
• Safety
• Military Image
This includes:
• hair
• mustaches
• sideburns
• hair ornaments
• earrings/studs
• fingernails
• cosmetics
• necklaces
• rings
• watches
• bracelets
Men's Hair
Shall be neat, clean, and well-groomed; above the ears and
around the neck; tapered upwards 3/4-inch and outwards
no more than 3/4-inch; no longer than 4 inches; bulk not
exceeding 2 inches
GROOMING
Sideburns: Neatly trimmed shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear, and shall
be of even width (not flared). Shall end with a clean shaven horizontal line.
Fingernails: Will not extend past the fingertips.
Earrings/Studs: Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face
or body visible to the naval science instructor.
Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible
Rings: One per hand is authorized.
Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.
Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the
naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized
in military formations. Retainer straps are not authorized.
The male hair above the ears and around
the neck area must be tapered upward and
outward not greater then?
A.
B.
C.
D.
¼ of an inch
¾ of an inch
1 inch
2 inch
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Male sideburns will be neatly trimmed and
tailored and shall not exceed below a point
level with the?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lower part of jaw
Bottom of the ear lobe
Top of the ear lobe
Middle of the ear lobe
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In uniform, necklaces are
authorized but shall not be?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Any color other than gold or silver
expensive
visible
Heave braid
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Women's Hairstyles
Various hairstyles are
permitted provided they
are groomed to fit within
the guidelines as listed in the
Cadet Field Manual.
The hair can touch the
collar, but shall not fall
below the collars edge.
GROOMING
Hair Ornaments: Barrettes, must be similar to hair color. Conspicuous rubber bands, combs and pins are
not authorized.
Cosmetics: Applied in good taste and colors blend with natural skin tone. Exaggerated or faddish
cosmetics are inappropriate. Lipstick should be conservative.
Fingernails: Shall not be excessive in length. Nail polish color
shall complement the skin tone.
Earrings/Studs: One per ear, centered on the earlobe. Must be a small gold or silver ball (post or screw
on). Studs are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible
to the naval science instructor.
Necklaces: Authorized, but shall not be visible
Rings: One per hand is authorized, plus the engagement ring or the
wedding ring.
Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.
Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses
are never authorized in military formations. Retainer straps are not authorized.
NOTE: Personal appearance such as the wearing of lip rings, tongue and nose studs, belly rings
and other types of bizarre body jewelry, for both males and females when out of uniform, will be
determined by the local school or NJROTC student dress codes.
Which of the following is true
concerning female hair?
A. The hair may not touch the collar
B. The hair may not touch the female shirt at all
C. The hair may touch, but cannot fall below the
horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back
of the collar
D. None of the above
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Female hair ornaments such as conspicuous bands,
combs, and pins are not authorized. Barrettes are
authorized, but must be?
A.
B.
C.
D.
black
brown
red
Similar to the female hair color
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Which of the following statements is true in the
wearing of female earrings/studs?
A. One per ear, centered on the ear lobe, must be a small gold
or silver ball
B. Two per ear, centered on the ear lobe, must be a small gold
or silver ball
C. Three per ear, centered on the ear lobe, can be any color
D. Earrings/studs are not authorized to be worn with the
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NJROTC uniform.
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Sunglasses may be worn with the approval of the Naval Science
Instructor(s) and with the following restrictions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sunglasses must be conservative
Never worn while in formation
Never worn with retainer straps
All of the answers are correct
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NAVY SERVICE UNIFORM
UNIFORM COMPOSITION
Males: NAVY SERVICE
Basic Uniform Items:
Awards............Ribbons/Medals/Cords
Belt, brass tip...Black
Buckle ...........Brass
Cap, garrison.....Blue
Shirt, s/sleeve...Khaki
Shoes.............Black
Socks.............Black
Trousers..........Blue
Undershirt........White
(V or crew-neck)
Black relaxed fit jacket
UNIFORM COMPOSITION (CONT)
MALE'S SHORT SLEEVE SERVICE SHIRT (Khaki)
SN/PO/CPO
The vertical axis of the rank/rate insignia and the vertical axis of the JROTC bar insignia
is positioned along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. The center
of each insignia is 1 and 7/8ths of an inch from the collar point. Service designation
stars are worn 1/4-inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and
multiple stars are 1/4-inch apart. Ribbons and name tag are worn parallel to the top
of the shirt pocket, 1/4-inch above and centered on the pocket button hole.
Rank/rate and the JROTC bar insignias are centered at
what distance from the collar point on the male and
female short sleeve khaki shirt?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1/4 inch
1 and 1/2 of an inch
1 and 7/8 of an inch
2 and 1/2 of an inch
How far above and centered on the pocket buttonhole
are ribbons and the name tag worn parallel to the top
of the male workinig khaki shirt?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1/4 inch
1 and 1/2 of an inch
1 and 7/8 of an inch
2 and 1/2 of an inch
UNIFORM COMPOSITION (CONT)
MALE'S BLUE GARRISON CAP
SA/Seaman
CPO
Officer
The blue garrison cap is worn with the Service uniform. The small fouled anchor is
worn on the garrison cap. The anchor is worn on the wearer's left side of the cap. The
center of the anchor is bisected by a vertical line 2 inches from the fore crease of the
garrison cap, and a horizontal line 1 and 1/2-inches from the bottom edge of the cap.
Only officers and chiefs wear the rank/rate insignia on the garrison cap. It is worn on
the wearer's right side. The center of the rank/rate insignia is bisected by a vertical line
2 inches from the fore crease of the garrison cap, and a
horizontal line 1 and 1/2-inches from the bottom edge of the cap.
Where on the Garrison Cap is the
foul anchor placed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2 inches from the front seem, 1 and ½ inch from the bottom
2 inches from the front seem, 1 inch from the bottom
3 inches from the front seem, 1 and ½ inch from the bottom
1 inches from the front seem, 1 inch from the bottom
UNIFORM COMPOSITION (CONT)
Females:
NAVY SERVICE
Basic Uniform Items:
Awards............Ribbons/Medals/Cords
Cap, garrison.....Blue
Shirt, s/sleeve...Khaki
Shoes, oxford.....Black
Socks.............Black
UNIFORM COMPOSITION (CONT)
FEMALE'S SHORT SLEEVE SERVICE SHIRT (Khaki)
The vertical axis of the rank/rate insignia and the vertical axis of the JROTC bar insignia
is positioned along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. The center
of each insignia is 1 and 7/8ths of an inch from the collar point. Service designation
stars are worn 1/4-inch above the top row of ribbons. One star is centered, and
multiple stars are 1/4-inch apart. Placement of ribbons shall be six and one quarter
inches down from the intersection of the front seam and shoulder seam and centered
over the front seam. Nametags shall be placed in the same manner on the right side of
the overblouse.
How far down from the collar is the name tag
and ribbons placed on the female working khaki
shirt?
A. 1/4 inch
B. 6 and 1/4 of an inch
C. 1 and 7/8 of an inch
D. 2 and 1/2 of an inch
UNIFORM COMPOSITION (CONT)
FEMALE'S BLUE GARRISON CAP
The blue garrison cap is worn with the Service uniform. The small fouled anchor is
worn on the garrison cap. The anchor is worn on the wearer's left side of the cap. The
center of the anchor is bisected by a vertical line 2 inches from the fore crease of the
garrison cap, and a horizontal line 1 and 1/2-inches from the bottom edge of the cap.
Only officers and chiefs wear the rank/rate insignia on the garrison cap. It is worn on
the wearer's right side. The center of the rank/rate insignia is bisected by a vertical line
2 inches from the fore crease of the garrison cap, and a
horizontal line 1 and 1/2-inches from the bottom edge of the cap.