UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND GROOMING STANDARDS

1. UNIFORM REGULATIONSAND GROOMING STANDARDS MINI BOOT CAMP 2010 PO3 PINA PO3 BIESZCZAK

2. WEARING UNIFORMS WITH PRIDE • Uniforms should reflect pride in yourself, the United States Navy, and the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. • REMEMBER: You are wearing a US Navy uniform. This means that you should not only wear your uniform smartly but also conduct yourself in a manner befitting of a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

3. DUNGAREES (PRIMARY WORK UNIFORM) • Dungaree Blouse • Dungaree Trousers • Spruance/ Radford Training Ship Ball Cap • Black belt with silver buckle • Working Boots • White Under Shirt • Black Socks • ID

4. JUMPER WHITES (PRIMARY DRESS UNIFORM) • Jumper top • Jumper pants • Neckerchief • Dixie Cup / Combination cover • Black socks • Black dress shoes (SHINED) • White Under shirt • Worn by Sea Cadets

5. SALT AND PEPPERS (LEAGUE CADET DRESS UNIFORM) • Short sleeve button down shirt • Black trousers • Black belt with silver buckle • Dixie Cup / Garrison • Black dress shoes (SHINED) • Black socks • White undershirt

6. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MALES • Hair will be neat and clean and present a groomed appearance. • Hair above the ears and around the neck will be tapered from the lower hairline upward at least 3/4 inch. • Hair on the back of the neck may not touch the collar. Hair will be no longer than 4 inches • May not interfere with proper wearing of the headgear. • Clean Shaven • Hair color should be natural and complement the individual

7. GROOMING STANDARDS FOR FEMALES • Hair must be neatly arranged and styled to present a feminine appearance but may not fall below the lower edge of the uniform collar. • The only ornaments permitted in the hair are bobby pins (inconspicuously arranged) and barrettes (two maximum) of a color that matches the hair. • Fingernails must not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the tip of the finger. Nail polish must be a soft shade, complementary to the skin tone. • Cosmetics should be of conservative color and applied sparingly. No eccentricities or faddishness of dress, jewelry, or grooming is permitted. • Earrings must be the 6-mm ball (approximately 1/4 inch) type with a brushed matte finish; either the screw-on or post type may be worn. Silver.

8. Continued… • While in uniform, women may wear one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible. • Adherence to these grooming standards is MANDATORY.

9. Miscellaneous • ALL uniform items must be clearly marked with the cadets last name. • ID cards are a mandatory part of your uniform. • Boots and dress shoes must be shined • Patches and rank must be on all uniforms where appropriate. (Refer to handout) • PT gear : • White T-shirt or Sea Cadet shirt • Navy blue or black athletic shorts • White socks and athletic shoes. • CANTEEN!

10. IMPROPER UNIFORM… • Not wearing appropriate USNSCC insignia or not complying with uniform regulation is ground for dismissal from the USNSCC. • Excuses.. ARE NOT TOLERATED! • Coming to drill with a wrinkled, dirty, or otherwise unacceptable uniform shows lack of respect for your unit, the USNSCC, and the Navy. • Can lead to immediate consequences .

11. SUMMARY • WEAR YOUR UNIFORM WITH PRIDE AND RESPECT; REMEMBER, SAILORS HAVE DIED WEARING THE UNIFORM YOU WEAR. • ALL PARTS OF THE UNIFORM MUST BE WORN • ADHERE TO ALL UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND GROOMING STANDARDS. • WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING NOW WILL HELP YOU IN RECRUIT TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

12. Wear Your Uniform With Pride