Chapter Four Wear of Uniform and Insignia

Chapter Four – Wear of Uniform and Insignia

The U.S. Air Force uniform is a symbol of pride and honorable service. You are issued the same uniform with the exception of the shoulder patch, service and rank insignia. The instructors and upper classmen will do what is necessary to insure that cadets at all levels wear the uniform correctly in order to uphold the dignity of the Air Force, AFJROTC, fellow cadets and themselves. REMEMBER: While in uniform, you represent the Air Force Junior ROTC and your school. The manner in which you wear the uniform will reflect upon every cadet in our Corps.

UNIFORM ISSUE. When a cadet is issued uniforms, books, and other course materials, they will sign a Uniform and/or Book Issue Receipt form. The cadet's parent/guardian will also review and sign the form prior to filing. Cadets will also sign for books and course materials that are issued to them on a Vista Murrieta High School book issue or other receipt form showing quantity, control number, and condition. Each item then becomes the property of the cadet who is responsible for its care. If the item is lost or willfully or negligently destroyed beyond normal wear and tear, the cadet must pay for it at its current replacement cost. The Uniform and Book Issue Receipt form will contain the replacement costs for all accountable items. Any item substitution must be authorized by the SASI/ASI prior to purchase. Cadets will also sign for shoes and combat boots on issue control documents; although once they are worn they are not required to be returned. Cadets will be issued one complete, clean uniform with all accessories and insignia to include an Air Force blue name tag. Cadets will ensure their uniforms are properly dry cleaned and laundered during the school year. Cadets will return all items issued, except for the shoes and socks, or pay for them at the end of the school year or upon disenrollment during the school year. They will return the cleaned uniform pressed and on hangers in a cleaner's plastic bag. Service dress, skirts, pants, ties, tabs, flight caps, and windbreakers are DRY CLEAN ONLY. All dry clean items must be returned with a cleaning receipt. Instead of cleaning they uniforms themselves, cadet may pay a uniform cleaning fee of $20.00 at the time uniform is turned in(this will cover the cost of cleaning the uniforms for the final turn in only). Cadets are responsible for paying for cleaning during the remainder of the school year. Books must be returned in the same condition that they were issued, minus normal wear and tear.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF MILITARY TRANING WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL AFJROTC UNIFORMS COURSE MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE RETURNED OR PAID FOR BY THE CADET. FAILURE TO PAY FOR ACCOUNTABLE ITEMS OR TO H AVE THEM PROPERLY CLEANED WILL RESULT IN COLLECTION ACTION INITIATED BY VM11S TO THE CADET'S PARENT/GUARDIAN.

WHAT UNIFORM TO WEAR. The Air Force has different combinations of uniforms. The Cadet Group Commander will determine the Uniform of the Day and post such uniform information on the cadet bulletin board by Thursday of the week preceding the uniform so designated. Items of civilian clothing may NOT be worn with the uniform or vice versa. Caps are part of the uniform and must be worn to and from school whenever you are outdoors. Cadets transiting within the school grounds within the normal school day are required to wear the cap. Cadets are required to know uniform combinations by name as listed in paragraph "Uniform Combinations" below.

WHEN TO WEAR THE UNIFORM. The uniform is to be worn by all cadets normally one day per week as specified by the SASI at the beginning of each school year. Exceptions are when we have special visitors, when the Principal so requests, and for special events. The uniform will be worn only when approved by the SASI.

A. If you do not wear the uniform on the prescribed uniform day, you will receive a uniform grade of zero for that day and will be sent to OCR.

B. Uniform Make Up Day. Make ups will be accomplished the next school day or an approved day prior to the next scheduled uniform day. However, the maximum uniform grade you can earn will be 40 of the possible 50 points for that week.

C. DO NOT WEAR THE UNIFORM TO ATTEND ON-CAMPUS RETENTION (OCR). Make-up is required to receive a grade for the week. . . D. UNIFORM ISSUE:

1) Cadets will be issued a uniform after they have earned it. Prerequisites are: a. meet all personal and grooming standards, b. show a positive attitude, and c. attend all classes and "dress out" for physical education.

2) Once a uniform has been earned, the provisions of above paragraphs apply.

3) Cadets who have not met the prerequisites to earn the uniform by the end of the first semester will not be allowed to register for the second semester of AFJROTC.

HOW TO CARE FOR THE UNIFORM. The uniform must be kept neat, clean, and in good repair. Shoes must be shined and badges; insignia, belt buckles and other metallic devices kept at the proper luster.

A. THE UNIFORM SHOULD BE STORED CLEAN AND ON A HANGER. Hang up your uniform properly immediately after you take it off and the time and effort YOU have to spend maintaining your uniform will be greatly reduced. The uniform is YOUR responsibility, not your parents or guardians. YOU should insure you have clean shirt, etc. to wear at least two days prior to wearing so that you will have time to take corrective action as necessary.

B. Coats, trousers/slacks, shirts, and caps must be DRY-CLEANED. Shirts and blouses should be laundered and ironed at home after each wearing. Do not put military creases in the shirts. Pay special attention to collards and underarms. Ironing should be done using a cool iron. ("If it's dark blue, dry clean, if it's light blue, wash it")

C. If an item becomes unserviceable, it should be turned in immediately. If the condition is due to normal use, then the item will be replaced at no charge. If it appears that reasonable care was not exercised, you will also be charged at replacement cost.

D. Pick-up and return uniform items left lying around or misplaced by another cadet in school or at events. You may need the same consideration one-day.

E. DO NOT alter the style or fit of the uniform unless specifically instructed to do so. Only hemming is allowed (except in the case of female slacks) and specific instructions will be given to female's limitations. Unauthorized alteration may result in you paying for the item.

F. Keep hands out of pockets, and keep ·all buttons buttoned. Do not carry bulky items in uniform pockets. Do not carry pencils or combs in your hair or behind your ears.

G. When cadets must exchange uniform items, they should make sure that they are "freshly" dry-cleaned or laundered as per instructions. Items turned in must be accompanied by the cleaner tags, receipt, and plastic covering.

HOW TO WEAR THE UNIFORM. First, check the weekly Ops Order to see if a specific combination is prescribed. If there is none, determine which combination you intend to wear and lay out all parts so that it is complete. The complete uniform is worn according to the combination described later.

A. Credit: To receive credit for the uniform day, you must wear the uniform to and from school and the entire day while at school. Failure to do so will result in penalties as stated previously. Exceptions to uniform may be obtained from the cadet commander with review by the SASI/ASI. These exceptions must be requested in writing and may be allowed for reasons such as pottery class, gym class, field trips in other classes, etc.

B. Caps & Berets: The headgear will be worn outdoors at all times except in areas designated as "no cover" areas by the SASI. The headgear will be removed immediately upon entering the building. This applies to all cadets. For males, when not wearing headgear, it should be kept in your locker. Although not advised due to ease of loss, males may carry it under the belt on the right hand side between the first and second belt loop with the opening of the cap facing the front. The cap is never tucked under the . . epaulets on the uniform. Female flight caps may be carried in purses when not being worn.

C. Coats: Combination 1 coat will be buttoned at all times. Coats may be removed as long as the remaining uniform meets one of the uniform combination requirements.

D. Neckties: Ties/tie tabs are worn in accordance with the uniform combinations. Cadets may NOT loosen or lower the necktie at any time while in public.

E. Long sleeve shirt/over blouse: The collar and sleeves will be buttoned at all times. Short sleeve shirt/over blouse: The male shirt may be worn with or without tie depending on the combination prescribed. Females will wear the tie tabs at all times unless wearing the convertible collar over blouse. It may be worn open neck without tie-tab.

F. Trousers/slacks: Trousers are worn with the belt and buckle. A belt is optional with female slacks. The length of the trousers/slacks should be hemmed in such a way as to allow the front to touch the shoes with a slight break in the crease. In back, they should be hemmed 7/8" longer than the front. Alteration on the flare of female slacks is authorized; both the bottom of the slacks may not be less than 1-inch narrower than the width at the knee.

G. Only one pair of shoes is authorized per year; therefore it is imperative that extra attention is given to shoe care. Only issued shoes are to be worn only with the uniform.

H. Socks/Hosiery: Men will wear only black socks with the uniform. Females may wear black socks, hose of a neutral shade, or hose shade that closely matches their skin tone.

I. Undershirts: Solid white, V-neck tee shirts must be worn with the men's uniform. No undershirt should be visible with the open collar.

J. Semi-formal Uniforms: Cadets may be authorized to wear the Combination uniform with white dress shirt and black bow tie on special occasions. Specific approval of the SASI/ASI is required.

K. Skirts: The hem may be established (at the individual cadet's option) one inch above, or one inch below, the kneecap while standing at attention.

UNAUTHORIZED WEAR OF THE UNIFORM

A. No item of the Air Force uniform issued to you shall be worn by anyone other than yourself. Federal Law does not permit "Wear without authority", and states "any person within the jurisdiction of the United States who wears a uniform or a distinctive part of the uniform of the armed services without authority is subject to the penalties prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 702."

B. Cadets will not wear uniforms while participating in student demonstrations.

C. Cadets are not permitted to wear the uniform except on uniform day or when specified by the SASI/ASI.

D. Public Display of Affection (PDA), extended bodily contact or kissing, while in uniform is not proper etiquette and may result in counseling, reprimand, or penalty.

. . ACCOUTREMENTS (GENERAL)

2.1. Insignia Placement. Insignia on the AFJROTC uniform will be worn according to the figures contained in this guide. HQ AFOATS/JROS is the review/approval authority for waivers and for situations not specifically addressed by this guide. If required, HQ AFOATS/JROS will coordinate through HQ AFOATS/JR for request for waivers concerning uniform wear.

2.2. Badges.

2.2.1. Ground School Badge. Awarded for completion of the AFJROTC aviation honors ground school curriculum or completion of another aviation ground school program prescribed by the FAA. Cadets may wear the badge after the first grading period if they received a passing grade. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

2.2.2. Flight Solo Badge. Awarded to any cadet possessing a solo flight certificate signed by a FAA certified flight instructor for either powered or non-powered aircraft. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

2.2.3. Flight Certificate Badge. Awarded to any cadet who possesses a valid FAA pilot’s certificate for either powered or non-powered aircraft. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

*2.2.4. Awareness Presentation Team Badge. Awarded for participation on an Awareness Presentation Team. Criteria for becoming a member of the team should be published in the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROS.

*2.2.5. Kitty Hawk Air Society Badge. Awarded to cadets who are members of the Kitty Hawk Air Society. The Kitty Hawk charter should spell out the requirements for entry into the society. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROS.

*2.2.6. Academy Modeling of Aeronautics (AMA) Wings. Awarded to cadets who are members of a local AMA chartered model airplane club. Contact the AMA (list of award contacts is located on the Cyber Campus HQ Library under the Cadet Awards folder) to obtain badge for qualifying cadets.

2.2.7. Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet Badge. This annual award consists of a certificate and the Distinguished AFJROTC Cadet badge. The award recognizes one outstanding second-year cadet (third-year cadet in a 4-year program) selected at the end of each school year. This allows the recipient to wear the award their final year in the AFJROTC program. The recipient must be of high moral character, demonstrate positive personal attributes, display outstanding military potential, and maintain consistent academic and military excellence.

The SASI, in coordination with the ASI and with the concurrence of the principal, selects the recipient of this award. The AFOATS Form 308, Certificate of Recognition, which is located in the Cyber Campus HQ Library in the Certificates folder, is used to present with the badge. The unit must purchase the badge from a vendor. The recipient should hold the following awards prior to selection:

 Leadership Ribbon  Achievement Ribbon  Superior Performance Ribbon  Academic Ribbon  Cocurricular Activities Leadership Ribbon  Service Ribbon

2.2.8. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Academic Cadet Badge. Awarded to rising Junior and Senior cadets for academic excellence as signified by attaining an overall 3.3 grade point average with no grade below “C” on their transcript. The individuals must be recommended by the SASI. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROS.

2.2.9. Model Rocketry Badge. Awarded to cadets who have fulfilled model rocketry program requirements. Program requirements are listed in the Model Rocketry Handbook available in the Cyber Campus HQ Library in the Guide and Handbooks folder. OPR: HQ AFOATS/JROSL.

. . *2.2.10. Other Badges. Wearing badges from other services beyond their intended purpose, badges from the regular Air Force, or other organizations on the AFJROTC uniform is prohibited. Example: Unit cannot designate Army Signal Corps or Infantry badges to signify membership in the unit color guard or drill team.

However, badges earned by cadets enrolled in a sister service JROTC program may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform in the location specified by the sister service. The AFJROTC badge location will always take precedence over the sister service badge.

*2.2.11. Marksmanship Awards. Marksmanship competition awards/badges may be worn on the AFJROTC uniform under the ribbons on the left pocket flap of the light blue shirt or below the ribbons on the service dress uniform.

2.3. AFJROTC Shoulder Patch. Wear of the AFJROTC official shoulder patch is mandatory on all uniforms except the raincoat, overcoat, and all-weather coat. Cadets enrolled in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and AFJROTC who use the same uniform for both activities may wear the CAP wing patch on the right shoulder and the AFJROTC patch on the left shoulder with the AFJROTC shoulder patch taking precedence.

2.4. Shoulder Cords. Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord on the left shoulder. Wear the shoulder cord only on light blue shirt and the service dress coat. The SASI will designate criteria on who may wear shoulder cords. Colors to denote different honors or leadership positions may be used. Criteria and shoulder cord colors should be described in the Cadet Guide or Unit Operating Instructions. On the service dress coat, cords should be pinned to the shoulder with the pin hidden beneath the cord.

2.5. Shoulder Tabs. Shoulder tabs are cloth arches denoting participation in a JROTC activity. Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder tab on the right shoulder of the service dress coat, lightweight blue jacket and the light blue shirt, centered between the unit patch and the shoulder seam. Tabs will have the name of the activity on them (e.g., drill team, saber team, honor guard, etc.). If no unit patch is worn, tab should be worn 1 inch below the shoulder seam. If a unit patch is worn, shoulder tab should be centered between the unit patch and the shoulder seam. Only cloth shoulder tabs are authorized. Shoulder tabs are optional. The SASI will designate which activities will be denoted by shoulder tabs and set the criteria for each.

2.6. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)

2.6.4.1. The BDU is authorized as an optional uniform under the following conditions:

2.6.1.1. The principal must approve BDU wear.

2.6.1.2. The BDU must be obtained and maintained at no cost to the Air Force.

2.6.1.3. The SASI will establish the unit BDU wear policy.

2.6.1.4. BDUs may substitute for the standard service uniform no more than one uniform day per month.

2.6.1.5. BDU wear may be used as a “right-of-passage” e.g. 3rd year and 4th year cadets. However, uniforms must be standardized within certain year groups. AFJROTC instructors must ensure that cadets unable to purchase the BDU are not excluded.

2.6.1.6. If approved for wear, BDU patches, nametags, and insignia must be worn as indicated in the attachments of this guide. Miniature metal rank insignia may be worn on the collar and on a plain BDU cap or baseball cap without emblems or writing.

2.6.2. Safety is the major consideration for BDU footwear. For example, athletic shoes should be worn if the activity is primarily a physical event or boots if walking through heavy foliage.

2.7. AFJROTC Physical Training (PT) Uniform. The PT uniform is a multi-purpose uniform provided at Air Force expense.

. . *2.7.1. PT t-shirts may be worn out or tucked in.

2.7.2. Portions of the PT uniform may not be mixed with any combination of the Air Force uniform.

2.7.3. The PT uniform is not to be substituted for the weekly uniform day and will only be worn during AFJROTC events.

*2.7.4. SASI’s will establish unit-specific policies on PT uniform wear. These policies should be outlined in the Cadet Guide or the Unit Operating Instructions.

2.7.5. With SASI and principal approval, units may substitute a unit-specific PT uniform (t-shirt and shorts only) for the Air Force PT uniform. PT uniforms may include the school’s and/or unit’s approved logo/emblem, and must reflect affiliation with AFJROTC. Units will only be provided funding equal to that of the Air Force PT uniform available on Warfighter.net (t-shirt and shorts only).

2.8.Optional Items.

2.8.1. Except for prohibitions outlined in this instruction, any approved uniform item in AFI 36-2903 may be worn by cadets at the discretion of the SASI. Any items not in the Air Force Equipment Management System, Table Allowance Standard 016 must be at no cost to the Air Force.

*2.8.2. The Air Force symbol is authorized for wear on the lightweight blue jacket, but not mandatory. The words “U.S. Air Force” must appear directly below the symbol or units can choose to use “AFJROTC.” AFJROTC may be used if and only if under the symbol there is a straight line inserted between the symbol and “AFJROTC.” Embroidery expenses must be at no cost to the Air Force.

*2.8.3. Metallic nametags are authorized on the service dress uniform. Units are authorized to purchase only one (the first) metallic nametag with UA funds. If it is lost, damaged, or destroyed by the cadet; he/she must replace the nametag at their own cost or with local unit funds. Only the Air Force metallic nametag is worn on the Service Dress Coat. The blue plastic nametag is required for the short sleeve or long sleeve shirts if no service dress is worn. Two-line nametags are not authorized.

2.8.4. School/unit patches must be submitted via Cyber Campus using the Unit-to-HQ waiver request process for approval. If a school/unit patch is used, it will be worn by all cadets. The overall dimensions of the school patch will not exceed 3-inches by 3 1/4 inches for rectangle and 3-inches in diameter for round patches to include any border material. The AFJROTC emblem is for the exclusive use of AFJROTC and should not be altered or included in the design of school shoulder patches. Wear the AFJROTC patch on the left sleeve and the school patch on the right ½ to 1 inch below the outer shoulder seam. School/unit patches will be designed and purchased at no cost to the Air Force, using only local unit funds.

2.8. Religious Headgear. Religious headgear may be worn indoors upon the approval of the SASI, school principal, and HQ AFJROTC. Religious headgear may be worn outdoors so long as it is not visible (i.e. the standard issue Air Force cap must conceal any religious headgear).

2.9. Other Religious Items. Religious items (other than headgear) will not be visibly worn with any AFJROTC uniform unless written permission is granted by the SASI, the school principal, and HQ AFJROTC. A letter of approval must also be obtained by the leader of the cadet’s faith to ensure that apparel is in keeping with doctrinal or traditional observances of the cadet’s religion. No item should be authorized that will have an adverse affect on the student’s health, safety, or performance of their duties. To obtain AFJROTC Director approval, send two pictures of the cadet wearing the item via Cyber Campus using the Unit-to-HQ waiver request process. One picture should feature the cadet’s profile and the other picture should have the cadet facing the camera. Wearing of the USAF chaplain’s badge(s) is not authorized by the cadet unit chaplain.

3.0. Pregnant Cadets. Female cadets are exempt from the uniform wear requirement when a pregnancy progresses to a point where it is not possible to wear the standard blouse or skirt. Air Force maternity clothing is authorized although it is not an Allowance Standard item. Purchase must be at no cost to the Air Force.

3.1. Unisex Policy. Uniform items designated for a particular sex will not be worn by members of the opposite sex, except as authorized within AFI 36-2903. Female cadets are authorized to wear the male lightweight jacket. . . Female Uniform Combination 1.- Coat, Military with buttons Over blouse,_ LS with tab Beret or Flight Cap w/Insignia Lapel Insignia & Rank Ribbons, Badges Name Tag Slacks and/or Skirt Hose (w/skirt) or socks (w/slacks) Shoes, Black

Combination 2.- Over Blouse, LS, with tab Beret or Flight Cap w/Insignia Lapel Insignia & Rank Ribbons, Badges Name Tag Slacks or Skirt Hose (w/skirt) or socks (w/slacks) Shoes, Black

Combination 3,4.- Over Blouse, SS, with Tab* Beret or Flight Cap w/Insignia Lapel Insignia Ribbons, Badges Name Tag Slacks or Skirt Hose (w/skirt) or socks (w/slacks)

UNISEX Combination 5.- Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) Lapel Insignia & Rank Belt & Buckle Socks, Black Black Boots

*Tie Tab may be removed on the convertible over blouse when worn with open neck.

NOTE 1: The lightweight jacket (windbreaker) may be worn with any of the above combinations except Combination 1.

NOTE 2: High-gloss men's and women's military dress shoes are authorized and available through the Military Clothing Sales Store at the cadet's own expense. If you wish to purchase these, but do not have access to the Base Exchange, speak with the ASL

. . MALE: UNIFORM COMBINATIONS: Coat, Military with buttons Shirt w/tie Cap, w/insignia Lapel insignia & Rank Ribbons & Badges Combination 1.- Name Tag Trousers Belt & Buckle Socks, Black Shoes, Black Oxford

Long sleeve shirt w/tie Cap w/lnsignia Lapel Insignia & Rank Ribbons & Badges Combination 2.- Name Tag Trousers Belt & Buckle Socks, Black Shoes, Black Oxford

Short sleeve shirt w/tie Cap w/lnsignia Lapel Insignia & Rank Combination 3.- Ribbons & Badges Name Tag Trousers Belt & Buckle Socks, Black Shoes, Black Oxford

Short sleeve shirt, open neck Cap Combination 4.- w/insignia Lapel Insignia & Rank Ribbons & Badges Name Tag Trousers Belt & Buckle Socks, Black Shoes, Black Oxford

. . FEMALE UNIFORM ITEMS

Service Coat, Blue: Coat should follow the contours of the figure but allow ease of movement without pulling in the back of the waist. The sleeves should come to the base (heel) of the hand. The coat and slacks or skirt must match the color shade and material. Items will not be carried in the jacket pockets. The coat may be removed in the classrooms or the media center when it becomes uncomfortably warm. It may also be unbuttoned in the classroom to avoid binding or wrinkling. It will not be removed in school public areas such as hallways, common areas, or the cafeteria. When removed it will be hung up or carefully draped over the back of a chair. The coat will be put on and buttoned before leaving the classroom or media center. The coat will have the unit patch on the right sleeve and AFJROTC patch on left sleeve as prescribed in AFJROTC Uniform and Awards Guide, dependent upon availability.

Flight Cap, Blue: Worn with the crease straight with the nose, with insignia over the left eye, and worn one inch to one and one-half inches above the eyebrow.

Hose: Commercial sheer, nylon hose in black or off-black, dark blue, dark brown, or neutral that complement the uniform and the cadet's skin color. Patterned hose is not allowed.

Socks: Black, commercial socks without design will be worn with slacks and oxfords.

Jacket, Light Weight, Blue Windbreaker: Jacket must be zipped up at least halfway. Cuffs of the sleeves should cover the wrists but not extend beyond. Over blouse will not show below the jacket. The jacket will have AFJROTC patch on left sleeve as prescribed in AFJROTC Uniform and Awards Guide, dependent upon availability.

Blouse, Short Sleeve, Light Blue, and Pointed Collar: May be worn with or without tab, except tab is worn with combination 1 (Service Dress Uniform). Blouse is worn tucked in.

Slacks, Blue: Will fit naturally over the hips with no bunching at the waist or fullness in the seat. Bottom of slacks will rest on the front of the shoes with a slight break in the creases. Back of the slacks will extend approximately 7/8 inch longer than the front. Slacks are tailored to straight hanging and any alterations to modify the leg shape must be approved by the SASI/ASL Articles carried in the pockets will not be visible or present a bulky appearance.

Skirt, Blue: Will be free hanging with zipper closure on the left hip. Length will be no shorter that the top of the kneecap and no longer than the bottom of the kneecap. Hose will be worn with the skirt.

Undergarments: Will be worn with the uniform and will be conservative, commercial style, and white in color.

Shoes: Will be issued black oxford shoes to be worn with uniform. Shoes will be laced to the top and highly shined. Optional scotch grain black leather or high gloss finish pumps are authorized for female cadets at their own expense. Optional high gloss black clorfame or patent leather shoes are also authorized at the cadet's own expense. Heel height must not exceed 2 112 inches. Shoes will have plain closed toe and heel, and will not have any ornamentation such as bows, buckles, or straps.

Purse: May carry a small black purse. The standard Air Force purse may be purchased and carried at the cadet's expense.

FEMALE PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Female cadets will not wear, carry, or exposed on the uniform, pencils, pens, handkerchiefs, and jewelry to include ankle bracelets. One bracelet is permitted if it is neat and conservative and not wider than one inch. They may wear wristwatches, identification bracelets, and pearl, silver, diamond, or gold stud earrings if they do not extend or dangle below the bottom of the ear lobe. Earrings must be spherical or of plain design. They may wear no more than three rings at any one time.

Hair: Hair must be clean, well groomed, and neat. Hair color if dyed will look natural, will not be worn in an extreme or fad style, contain excessive amount of grooming aids, or exceed bulk standards. Hair will not touch eyebrows when groomed and may be visible in front of flight cap. Hair must present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes similar to natural hair color permitted to keep hair in place. Hair will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at bottom of edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Hair will not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of the headgear. Hair will not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins.

Cosmetics: Must be conservative and in good taste.

Fingernails: Must be neat, clean, and nail polish, if worn, must be conservative, single color, in good taste, and not contain any ornamentation or design.

Earrings: May only wear one earring in each ear and it must be on the earlobe and must nut extend beyond the lower portion of the earlobe. Earring may have only one small spherical, conservative, diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver pierced or clipped earring per earlobe. Earrings must be matching and fit tightly to the lower portion of the earlobe without extending beyond earlobe. Specific Male Cadet Grooming Guidelines.

Hair. Keep your hair clean, neat, and trimmed. It must not contain large amounts of grooming aids such as greasy creams, oils, and sprays that remain visible in the hair. When your hair is groomed, it should not touch your ears or eyebrows, and only the closely cut or shaved hair on the back of your neck should touch the collar.

Your hair should not exceed 11⁄4 inch in bulk regardless of the length. Bulk is the distance that the hair projects from the scalp when groomed (as opposed to length of the hair). The bulk and length of your hair must not interfere with wearing any Air Force headgear properly, and it must not protrude below the front band of the headgear. Your hair must have a tapered appearance on both sides and back, both with and without headgear. A tapered appearance means that, when viewed from any angle, the outline of the hair on the side and back will generally match the shape of the skull, curving inward to the end point.

Your hair may not contain or have attached to it any visible foreign items. If you dye your hair, it should look natural. You may not dye your hair an unusual color or one that contrasts with your natural coloring. You may have sideburns if they are neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as your haircut. Sideburns must be straight and of even width (not flared) and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. They may not extend below the lowest part of the outer ear opening. No extreme of faddish hair styles are allowed. Hair may not protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear. The Air Force Junior ROTC Patch

The yellow arrow, a timeless design that doesn't limit itself to airplanes or a particular period, is a stylized aircraft. The arrow points to the future and depicts high technology, supporting the goal of aerospace education and careers in aerospace. In addition, some active-duty units have adopted the design from AFJROTC.

The longstanding tradition of the lamp, which represents knowledge, lit with red flame, signifies that knowledge prevents one from traveling life’s journeys ignorance.

The colors of the emblem are secondary to the symbolism of the emblem. The colors of the Air Force, ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow, should appear in the design:

• The blue represents "the sky", which is the primary theatre of Air Force operation. • The Air Force yellow represents "the sun" and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. • The white represents daylight, innocence, perfection, purity, truth, and wisdom. • The red color represents the blood of life, boldness, courage, hardiness, liberty, magnanimity,

passion, patriotism, sentiment, strength, valor, and zeal.

The disc shape is used because the AFJROTC organization is not a group or higher organization authorized its own flag. Flag-bearing organizations display their coat of arms on a modified heater-shaped shield. How to tie a Windsor Knot

1. Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.

2. Cross wide end over narrow and bring up through loop.

3. Cross wide end over narrow and bring up through loop.

4. Then put down through loop and around across narrow as shown.

5. Turn and pass up through loop and...

6. Complete by slipping down through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up snug to collar.

How to tie a Four in Hand Knot?

2. Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.

3.Cross wide end over narrow and back underneath.

4.Continue around passing wide end across front of narrow once more.

5.Pass side end up through loop.

5. Holding front of knot loose with index finger, pass wide end down through loop in front.

6. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully. Draw up tight to collar by holding narrow end and sliding knot snug.

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* Enlisted Ranks will have no hat insignia on the flight cap

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1. Unit patch worn on right pocket and centered. 2. Tapes grounded and centered on pockets. 3. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) is worn on both left and right collars, centered on collar and parallel with bottom of collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia. 4. AFJROTC patch worn on left pocket and centered. Note 4 Note 1 Note 5 Note2

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1. (Officers only) When placing rank on epaulet instead of collar, use standard size metal rank, center on epaulet 5/8 in from shoulder seam. 2. Shoulder tabs are centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1” below shoulder seam. 3. Unit patch on right sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 4. Grade insignia (officer and enlisted) is worn on both left and right collar. Airman Basic have no collar insignia. 5. Optional item: center vertically between the shoulder seam and where the underarm side seam joins the armhole sleeve and center horizontally between the center zipper and the sleeve armhole seam. 6. AFJROTC patch on left sleeve ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 7. Jacket will be closed to at least the halfway point. 8. Center insignia horizontally on collar. Place 1 inch from bottom of collar and parallel to the outer edge of the collar. Attachment 8

Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.

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1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 15. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-chrome) will no longer be worn on the lapels by Airmen Basics.) 9. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15. 10. Ground School Badge: see note 15. 11. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15. 13. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 15. 14. Ribbons: center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some. 15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered Note 8 Note 6 Note 7 Note 9 Note 5 Note 4 Note 10

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) and Model Rocketry Badge are centered on the pockets on the appropriate sides as displayed above. 2. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be grounded and centered over wearer’s right pocket. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 4. Shoulder tab: center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then place 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar. 9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 15. 12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 15. 13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 14. Ribbons: ground and center on pocket. 15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges Attachment 7

Note: Cadets may wear the rank on both coat and shirt at the same time or only on the coat. The cadets must be in proper uniform at all times. If they have the coat on, the rank insignia must be on the coat. If they remove the coat, the rank must be on the shirt.

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1. Awareness Presentation Team (APT) badge: Center on welt pocket 3 inches below the top. 2. Name tag: Center between arm seam and lapel with bottom edge parallel to top of welt pocket 3. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 15. 4. Unit patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam and centered. 5. Shoulder tabs: Center between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 15. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 15. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both lapels. Place insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. *(The lapel insignia (eagles non-chrome) will no longer be worn on the lapels by Airmen Basics.) 9. AFJROTC Patch: Placed ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam, and centered. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 15. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 15. 12. Ribbons: Center, on but not over edge of pocket. Wear 3 or 4 in a row. Wear all or some. 13. Academy of Model Aeronautic Wings: worn 1 inch below pocket. 14. Model Rocketry Badge: worn 2 inches below AMA Wings or 3 inches below pocket if no AMA Wings are worn. 15. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge. Note 7 Note 8 Note 9 Note 6 Note 10 Note 5 Note 11 Note 12 Note 4

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1. Name tag: authorized for wear and is to be centered on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 2. Awareness Presentation Team Badge: see note 16. 3. Unit patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 4. Shoulder tab: centered between unit patch and shoulder seam. If no patch, then 1 inch below shoulder seam. 5. Kitty Hawk Badge: see note 16. 6. Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Badge: see note 16. 7. Distinguished Cadet Badge: see note 16. 8. Grade insignia (officer or enlisted) worn on both left and right collar, centered side to side and top to bottom. Enlisted rank’s bottom point of torch points toward the point of the collar. Officer top point of rank aligned with point of collar. Airman Basic have no insignia of any kind on the collar. 9. (Officers only) When using officer cloth rank on epaulets versus miniature metal rank on collar, place as close as possible to shoulder seam. 10. Flight Solo or Flight Certificate Badge: see note 16. 11. Ground School Badge: see note 16. 12. Academy of Model Aeronautic (AMA) Wings: see note 16. 13. AFJROTC Patch: center ½ to 1 inch below shoulder seam. 14. Model Rocketry Badge: see note 16. 15. Ribbons: Center, parallel with ground. Align with bottom of name tag. Or, if no name tag, align bottom of ribbons even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. 16. First badge placed ½ inch above name tag or ribbons (whichever is appropriate) and is centered horizontally. Additional badges placed ½ inch above previous badge.