Female Cadets must wear a “hair bunt” if hair is longer than the lower part of the shirt collar. No ponytails. Hair Color must be a natural color. Hair holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, clips), if used, must be transparent or similar in color to hair, and will be inconspicuously placed. Male Cadet Haircut Army Class A Coat FEMALE COAT OFFICER Officer Insignia: ROTC is 5/8” above notch; Torch is 5/8” below notch ***. MALE COAT ENLISTED Torch: Centered equal distance from edge of collar with center of insignia parallel with inside edge of collar, 5/8” above notch ***. OFFICER ENLISTED Officer Insignia: ROTC is 5/8” above notch; Torch is 5/8” below notch A black neck tab must be worn with the Female Class A coat How to wear the name plate (Female) The nameplate is worn 1 to 2 inches above the top button of the coat and centered horizontally on the wearer’s right side. On the AG 415 or ASU shirts, the nameplate is worn in a comparable (similar) position. Enlisted Insignia: Torch is 1” above notch ***. A black necktie must be worn with the Male Class A coat How to wear the name plate (Male) On the AG shade 415 or ASU shirts , and on the coats of the Army green or ASU , the nameplate is worn centered left to right on the flap of the right breast pocket, and centered between the top of the button and the top of the pocket. Female Uniform (Class B) Old Style AG 415 New Style AG 415 and ASU Shirts Ribbons: centered on the left side, with the Shoulder Cords: No more than 2 cords. District cord on right side. (Extra Button) bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. May adjust to body configuration. Marksmanship Badge: centered 1/4” below bottom row of ribbons. Nameplate: is worn 1 to 2 inches above the top button on the wearer’s right side. Arcs: centered and 3” below nameplate. If more than one, they are 1/8” apart. Adjust to body configuration. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI):: centered on right side 1/8” above star Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD): centered ¼” above top of the nameplate with one of the 5 points of the star straight up, Belt: is worn so that the tipped end passes through the buckle to the wearer’s right. Nameplate: is worn 1 to 2 inches between the second and third button of the shirt on the wearer’s right side and adjusted to body configuration. Cosmetics, lipstick, and nail polish Females may wear cosmetics if they are conservative and complement the uniform and their complexion. Eccentric or exaggerated cosmetic styles and colors are inappropriate with the uniform and are prohibited. Male Uniform (Class B) Females will not wear shades of lipstick and nail polish that are extreme. Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, white, bright (fireengine) red, khaki, camouflage colors, and fluorescent colors. Shoulder Cords: No more than 2 cords. Only the District cord will be on right side. Ribbons: centered 1/8” above left pocket. No more than 3 across. Marksmanship Badge: centered 1/4” below bottom row of ribbons. 2 badges must have 1”between the badges, and 3 badges must be equally spaced. Only Female Cadets can wear earnings while in uniform. Type: Small silver, gold or white spherical earrings not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter. Nameplate: centered between the top of the pocket and the top of the button on the wearer’s right side. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI): is centered on right side 1/8” above star Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD): centered ¼” above top of the pocket with one of the 5 points of the star straight up. Arcs: centered on the right pocket. If more than one, they are 1/8” apart. Belt: is worn so that the tipped end passes through the buckle to the wearer’s left. 1/8 1/4 1/2 5/8 One ring per hand is authorized while wearing the JROTC uniform. A wristwatch and a bracelet are authorized (multiple bracelets are not authorized). Male Cadets must be clean-shaven while in uniform. Male Cadets are not authorized to wear earnings while in uniform. Trousers/Slacks length: A good fit is when the back crease hits midway between the top of shoe and the top of heel and touches shoe laces on the front crease. one inch