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.
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Navy Service Uniform Male
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 -

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 rac Positional/Drill Cords 2 inches from the shoulder patch arm seam and 1 inch back from the left shoulder seam Leadership Academy Cord 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.
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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 -

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 colla J-Bar Centered 1/2 inch from the base of the left colla Ribbons Centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocke Service Stars Centered 1/4 inch above ribbon 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
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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.
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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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