Uniform Regulations

Question 1

Where is the J-Bar placed?

Answer 1

Khakis: 1 7/8 Inch from the tip of the left side collar, centered on an imaginary line that bisects the collar

Service Dress Blues (SDBs): 1/2-inch above the notch in the left lapel.

Question 2

Where is the rank placed?

Answer 2

Khakis: 1 7/8 Inch from the tip of the right side collar, centered on an imaginary line that bisects the collar

Service Dress Blues (SDBs): 1/2-inch above the notch in the right lapel.

Question 3

Where is the nametag placed?

Answer 3

(Males) 1/4 Inch above the right side breast pocket

(Females) 6 1/4 Inch down from the right side shoulder seam

Question 4

Where is the ribbon bar placed?

Answer 4

(Males) 1/4 Inch above the left side breast pocket

(Females) 6 1/4 Inch down from the left side shoulder seam

Question 5

Where is the fouled anchor placed on the garrison cap?

Answer 5

2 Inch back from the front on the left side, 1 1/2 Inch up

Question 6

What are the uniform hair regulations?

Answer 6

(Males) Hair must not be touching the collar, no more than 4 inches in length, clean shaven face, no mustache or beard, and sideburns must not go past midway down the ear.

(Females) Hair must be kept in a bun on the back of the head, no flyaways. In the case of short hair, hair may touch the collar, but not go past it.

Question 7

What are the uniform regulations for jewelry?

Answer 7

Earrings: (Males) No earrings are permitted.

(Females) Enlisted cadets may wear a silver ball earring. Officer cadets may wear a silver or gold ball earring.

Necklaces: Permitted, but must not be able to be seen.

Rings: One per hand is authorized.

Wristwatches/bracelets: One of each is permited, but no ankle bracelets.

Question 8

Where are the service stars worn?

Answer 8

1/2 Inch above the top of the ribbon bar, centered

Question 9

What tie knots are authorized when wearing Service Dress Blues (SDBs)?

Answer 9

Windsor, Half-Windsor, Four-In-Hand

Question 10

How many aiguillettes (cords) are authorized for wear on each shoulder?

Answer 10

One cord may be worn on the left shoulder, and the leadership cord may be worn on the right shoulder. The leadership cord is the only cord that may be worn on the right shoulder. No more than one cord may be worn on each shoulder.