UNIFORM REGULATIONS
AND GROOMING
STANDARDS
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.
DUNGAREES (PRIMARY WORK UNIFORM)
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Dungaree Blouse
Dungaree Trousers
Cover / Ball Cap
Black belt with silver buckle
Working Boots
White Under Shirt
Black Socks
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DRESS WHITES (PRIMARY DRESS UNIFORM)
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Jumper top
Jumper pants
Neckerchief
Dixie Cup /
Combination cover
Black socks
Black dress shoes
(SHINED)
White Under shirt
Worn by Sea Cadets
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
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
Males
* Bulk Not Greater than 2 inches.
* No one hair longer that 4 inches.
* Sideburns must not fall below the middle ear.
* Mustache must be above the upper lip and cannot
extend more than 1/4
inch.
* No beards.
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.
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• 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.
• While in uniform, women may wear one
necklace or choker; but it must not be visible.
• Adherence to these grooming standards is
MANDATORY.
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 issued T-shirt
– Navy blue or black
athletic shorts
– White socks and athletic
shoes.
– CANTEEN!
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 .
Shining Boots
and Shoes
Brush off any dirt or dust on the boot, from heel to toe
with the hard-bristled brush.
Wrap the duster cloth around your index finger, making
sure there are no wrinkles. Apply a medium layer of
polish to the boot using the duster and your finger.
Rubbing in until a faint shine starts to show.
Once the faint shine comes through and the polish
has been worked into the boot, take your index
finger and the cloth and dip it lightly into the water,
and start rubbing it into the boot over the polish in
small circles about an inch wide. Keep doing this
until a greater shine comes through and the swirls
start to disappear.
Leave it to dry for a few minutes, and then once
dry, take your index finger again and apply a thin
layer of polish to the boot, start rubbing it in until
an even better shine comes through, then apply
the water to it using the method in Step 3. Leave to
dry again.
Take the damp index finger and apply a tiny dot of
polish to the boot and work in till it shines. Make sure
that the cloth is very damp but not dripping.
Repeat Step 5 until you get the desired level of shine.
Take the duster (fold it into a
smallish rectangle) or soft
shoe brush and buff the
boot all over until it starts to
shine as much as you want
it to be.
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.