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Inspection Tips & Guidelines
Uniform Tips:
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Summer Blue
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Winter Blue
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Garrison
Cap
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Garrison
Cap
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White
Shirt
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Black
Shirt and Tie
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Black
Pants
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Black
Pants
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Black
Belt
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Black
Belt
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Brass
Buckle
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Brass
Buckle
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Leather
Oxford Shoes
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Leather
Oxford Shoes
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Non-issued
items consist of white, crew neck t-shirts and black socks.
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Males:
Hair: Your hair should not have a height of more than 2
inches. Hair cannot be braided or plaited, and there is not to be hair
touching the ear or collar.
Mustaches: No Shave – neatly trimmed mustaches permitted.
Fingernails: No longer than finger tips
Earrings/Studs: Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue,
lips, or other areas of the body visible to the naval science instructor.
Rings: One per hand is authorized
Females:
Hair: Arranged neatly, not to fall below the collar.
Hair Ornaments: Must be similar to hair color, conspicuous rubber
bands (scrunchies), combs and pins are not authorized.
Cosmetics: Colors must compliment skin. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetics
and colors that stick out are not permitted.
Fingernails: Must not be excessive in length. Nail polish colors
should be complementing to skin tone.
Earrings: One per ear must be centered on ear lobe. Must be a small
gold or silver ball.
Rings: One per hand.
Unisex
Necklaces: May be worn, but cannot be visible.
Sunglasses: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the
NSI. Retainer straps are not authorized
Wristwatch/Bracelet: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets
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Make sure your button
line is in line with your belt, and with your pants zipper (referred to as
the “gig line”).
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Be sure to trim all
lose strings close to the origin. DO NOT rip these off. Cutting
them prevents future stragglers.
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Make sure to shine
shoes; large scuffmarks are unattractive.
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Use starch to make a
nice crease in your uniform.
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DO NOT use “Brasso” to polish insignia and devices, it will
remove the plating.
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You can clean your
gold buttons with vinegar followed by a thorough washing in clean water.
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Nametag on right,
ribbons on left. Medals are to go under the ribbons.
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Rank on the right
collar, and NJROTC collar device on the left.
Uniform
Appearance, Cleanliness and Maintenance
1.
Uniforms shall
be kept clean, neat and in good repair.
2.
Shirts should be
pressed with a properly placed NJROTC patch. No buttons with Irish pennants,
or holes in the collar from misplaced insignia.
3.
Trousers
should be pressed, well-fitting, proper length and no lint or stains visible.
4.
Shoes should
be highly polished in their entirety, not just the toe area.
5.
Hats should be
clean and well fitting.
6.
Insignia and
devices shall be clean and bright and free from tarnish and corrosion. Metal
polish such as “Brasso” will remove the plating and should not be sued for
cleaning purposes.
7.
Brass buckles
and belt tips should be shined with quartermaster removed. Polish residue in
the slide area should be removed.
8.
Gold buttons,
which become tarnished, can be cleaned with vinegar, followed by a thorough
washing in clean water.
9.
The
manufacturer’s cleaning instructions should be followed for the cleaning and
laundering of all uniforms.
NJROTC Ribbons
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Ribbon
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Ribbon Name
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What it is given for in the
NJROTC Unit
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Meritorious Achievement
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Meritorious Achievement-Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any
NJROTC cadet who distinguishes him/her self only by outstanding meritorious
achievement or performance of a meritorious act. Excludes such things as
length of participation in the NJROTC unit, or sustained superior
performance in a leadership position. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by
the area manager.
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Distinguished Unit
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Distinguished Unit-Awarded YEARLY to cadets who were
unit members during the academic year in which the school earned the
Distinguished Unit status. Awarded to only 30 percent of the total number
of NJROTC units in the program.
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Distinguished Cadet
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Distinguished Cadet-Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each
year group with the highest combined average for overall scholastic
standing and aptitude in NJROTC unit activities (includes academics,
homework, physical fitness, community service, drill, etc.)
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Honor Cadet
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Honor Cadet-Awarded YEARLY to one cadet in each year
group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school,
including the naval science courses.
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Cadet Achievement
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Cadet Achievement-Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who
distinguishes him/herself by outstanding achievement or sustained superior
performance. The cadet must exhibit exceptional military aptitude and
dedication to the program as well as overall excellence in all facets of
NJROTC. Awarded on a case-by-case basis by the area manager.
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Military Aptitude
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Military Aptitude Award-Awarded YEARLY to those
outstanding cadets who demonstrate an exceptional military aptitude and
dedication to the NJROTC program.
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Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet
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Naval Science 4 Outstanding Cadet(s)-Awarded YEARLY to outstanding
cadets in Naval Science 4 based on citizenship, academic performance,
personal appearance and conduct.
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Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet
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Naval Science 3 Outstanding Cadet(s)-Awarded YEARLY to
outstanding cadets in Naval Science 3 based on citizenship, academic
performance, personal appearance and conduct.
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Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet
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Naval Science 2 Outstanding Cadet(s)-Awarded YEARLY to
outstanding cadets in Naval Science 2 based on citizenship, academic
performance, personal appearance and conduct.
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Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet
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Naval Science 1 Outstanding Cadet(s)-Awarded YEARLY to
outstanding cadets in Naval Science 1 based on citizenship, academic
performance, personal appearance and conduct.
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Exemplary Conduct
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Exemplary Conduct-Awarded YEARLY to each cadet who
demonstrates exemplary conduct for the school year.
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Academic Award
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Academic Award-Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to each cadet who
has met the criteria.
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Exemplary Personal Appearance
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Exemplary Personal Appearance-Awarded TWICE A YEAR o
each cadet who displays exemplary personal appearance and has worn his/her
uniform on all occasions required.
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Physical Fitness
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Physical Fitness-Awarded TWICE A YEAR to any cadet who meets
or exceeds the basic physical fitness exercise requirements as outlined in
chapter 13 on pages 13-10/11 of this manual.
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Participation
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Participation-Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to any cadet who has
participated in three events other than routine unit activities.
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Unit Service
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Unit Service-Awarded to any cadet who has demonstrated
exemplary service and dedication to the unit as determined by the NSI.
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Community Service
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Community Service-Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet in
good standing who distinguishes him/herself by dedicated and outstanding service to the community.
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Drill Team
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Drill Team-Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to each member of a
drill team in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at
three or more official functions.
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Color Guard
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Color Guard-Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to each member of a
color guard in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at
three or more official functions.
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Rifle Team
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Rifle Team-Awarded, TWICE A YEAR, to any cadet in good
standing who has entered any competition.
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Orienteering
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Orienteering-Awarded TWICE A YEAR to any cadet in good
standing who has entered any organized orienteering competition, or who
meets the orienteering qualification standards outlined on pages 15-18/19
of this manual.
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Recruiting
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Recruiting-Awarded, WHEN EARNED, to a cadet who is
instrumental in the enrollment of two students in the NJROTC program. Subsequent
awards are given for each additional two students enrolled.
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Mini-Boot Camp
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Mini-Boot Camp-Awarded to any cadet upon satisfactory
completion of mini-boot camp. Leadership Academy or similar training as
approved by the area manager.
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Sea Cruise
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Sea Cruise is awarded to any
cadet upon completion of an at-sea cruise (vessel must be cast off lines
and be underway).
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Inspection Guidelines
No two inspecting officers inspect in the same way. Some look
at the overall appearance of the individuals, while others may act as though
they want to see their face in the reflection from your “spit shined” shoes.
1.
An important
aspect that an inspecting officer must try to keep in mind is not only what looks
good but also what is correct according to the uniform regulations.
2.
In general,
the inspecting officer should start with the overall “look” of the cadets and then check
specific items. The first impression is very important. Some of these
include:
a.
Does everything
look like it is in the right place and worn correctly?
b.
Does the cadet
display good posture?
c.
Is the cover
clean, neat, positioned correctly and in good repair?
d.
Are all
insignia and devises positioned correctly?
e.
Is the cadet’s
face and hair clean and groomed properly?
f.
Are the
trousers, shirts, etc. clean, pressed, fit properly and in good repair?
g.
Are the shoes
shined and in good repair?
h.
Are the
ribbons and/or awards correct (having been earned), worn in the proper order
of precedence and properly positioned on the uniform?
i.
Are the
Service Designations (stars) positioned properly?
j.
Is the
aiguillette worn of the correct shoulder?
k.
Is the cadet
wearing unauthorized jewelry?
l.
Has the cadet
tied the necktie correctly?
Ethical Guidelines
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Be honest
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Keep promises
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Obey and be loyal
to proper authorities
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Be courageous
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Grow in knowledge
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Be willing to work
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Be moderate (don’t
do anything in excess)
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Maintain and
enhance you health
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Respect and do not
harm other people
Our
code of ethics is based upon our value system, or our beliefs about what is
and is not important. Some of the basic values that Americans hold dear are
freedom, happiness, equality, peace, beauty, and love.
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