UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE MANUAL

UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE MANUAL Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 1 of 21

Table of Contents Welcome 3 Uniforms 4-8 NWU NSCC/NLCC Components 4 White NLCC Components 5 Summer White NSCC Components 6 Winter Blue NSCC Components 7 Khaki NSCC Components 8 Name Tapes, Shoulder Flashes, & Rating Badges 9-13 Name Tapes, Shoulder Flashes, Rating Badges NSCC/ NLCC NWU 10-11 Shoulder Flashes, Rating Badges NLCC Dress Uniforms 12 Shoulder Flashes, Rating Badges NSCC Dress Uniforms 13 Cleaning Your Uniforms 14 Uniform Creases and Ironing 15 How To Roll Your NWU Sleeves 16 How To Fold and Tie Your Neckerchief 17 How To Tie Your Necktie 18 How To Shine Your Boots and Dress Shoes 19 Grooming Males and Females 20 Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 2 of 21

Welcome to the Twin Cities Squadron The Naval Sea Cadet Corps imposes grooming standards for cadets and officers. The manner in which a cadet wears the uniform as well as by their personal appearance contributes to building pride and esprit essential to the Cadet Corps. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps has the honor and distinction of wearing the uniforms of the United States Navy. This uniform carries with it a long history and a sense of tradition. U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, officers, instructors, and midshipmen are authorized to wear Navy uniforms appropriately modified by USNSCC insignia, so as to clearly identify the wearer as a member of USNSCC. Good grooming and personal appearance instills pride and self-confidence in a cadet. All cadets are expected to be clean and be well groomed at all times. Uniforms are expected to be clean and pressed with all patches and name tapes securely attached in the proper position. Your cadet will be taught grooming customs and traditions early. You can help by being aware of the grooming standards. The Squadron will issue Navy uniforms to cadets that may be exchanged throughout the cadet s participation. Once a cadet leaves the program, all issued uniforms must be returned. Not all required items may be issued; items such as black socks, white/blue t- shirts, and other miscellaneous items may be required at the cadet s expense. It is the responsibility of each cadet to request from the Supply Officer any items that they are missing. Parents are responsible for all alterations. Do not cut uniforms when alterations are made. The uniforms are outlined in this manual. Additional information may be found at USNSCC Uniform Manual. U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Twin Cities Squadron Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 3 of 21

Uniforms Dress uniforms are summer whites (white jumpers) and dress blues. Summer whites are worn from May through September. Before May drill, cadets need to check their dress white uniform for fit and inside-out ironing. If needed, move rating badges from blues to whites. Dress blues (blue jumpers) are worn October through April. A uniform inspection is held in September. If needed, during August drill cadets should plan a visit to Supply to trade in for appropriate fitting attire. The following uniforms are the prescribed uniforms for the Twin Cities Squadron. A list of items required for each prescribed uniform is included. NWU - NSCC/NLCC Components Male and Female The Navy Working Uniform (NWU) is intended for year-round wear as the standard working uniform. Basic Uniform Components Shirt, NWU Trouser, NWU Cap, 8-point Boot, Combat, Black Socks, Boot, Black T-shirt, Blue Belt, Khaki with Silver Clip Straps, Blousing Name/USNSCC/USNLCC, Silver, Gold (Officer) Collar Insignia (if earned) Optional Items Cap, Ball, Knit, Black Gloves, Black Mockneck, Black Parka, NWU Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 4 of 21

Whites (Black and Whites) NLCC Components Male and Female The name tapes and the flashes are what distinguish these cadets as Leaguers. League Cadets wear the same NWU uniforms as Sea Cadets. Basic Uniform Components, Male Shirt, Summer, White Trousers, Service, Black Hat, White Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Belt, Black with Silver Clip Buckle, Silver Sleeve Insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNLCC Shoulder Flash Optional Items, Male Cap, Garrison, Black Coat, All-Weather, black Jacket, Service, Black Peacoat Scarf, White Sweater, V-Neck, Black Name/Identification Tag Basic Uniform Components, Female Shirt, Service, White Slacks, Service, Black Cap, Garrison, Black, with NLCC device Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Belt, Black, with Silver Clip Buckle, Silver Sleeve Insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNLCC Shoulder Flash Optional Items, Female Beret Coat, All-Weather, black Earrings, Gold, Ball Handbag, Black Hosiery, Flesh Tone Jacket, Service, Black Peacoat Scarf, White Sweater, V-Neck, Black Undershirt, White Name/Identification Tag Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 5 of 21

Summer White NSCC Components Male and Female Worn May - September for office work, watch standing, liberty, or business ashore when prescribed uniform of the day. Basic Uniform Components Jumper, Dress, White Trousers, Jumper, White Hat, White Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Belt, White, with Silver Clip and Silver Buckle Neckerchief Sleeve insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNSCC Shoulder Flash, Black Optional Items Coat, All-Weather, Black Earmuffs Gloves, White Peacoat Scarf, White Name/Identification Tag Medals (if earned) Basic Uniform Components Jumper, Dress, White Slacks, Jumper, White Cap, Combination, White with NSCC device Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Belt, White with Silver Clip and Silver Buckle Neckerchief, Black Sleeve Insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNSCC Shoulder Flash, Black Optional Items Beret Coat, All-Weather, Black Earmuffs Earrings, Silver Balls Gloves, White Handbag, White Hosiery, Flesh Tone Scarf, White Skirt, Dress, White Skirt, Summer, White Slip Name/Identification Tag Medals (if earned) Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 6 of 21

Winter Blue NSCC Components Male and Female Worn in winter for office work, watch standing, liberty, or business ashore when prescribed as uniform of the day. Basic Uniform Components Jumper, Dress, Blue Trousers, Jumper, Blue Hat, White Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Neckerchief Sleeve insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNSCC Shoulder Flash, Black Optional Items Coat, All-Weather, Black Earmuffs Gloves, Black/White Peacoat Scarf, White Sweater, Pullover, Black Name/Identification Tag Medals (if earned) Basic Uniform Components Coat, Dress, Blue Shirt, Dress, Blue Cap, Combination, White with NSCC device Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Necktab Black Sleeve Insignia (if earned) Ribbons (if earned) USNSCC Shoulder Flash, Black Optional Items Belt, White, with Silver Clip and Silver Buckle Coat, All-Weather, Black Earmuffs Earrings, Silver Balls Gloves, Black/White Peacoat Handbag, Black Hosiery, Flesh Tone Scarf, White Skirt, Dress, Blue Skirt, Summer, Blue Sweater, V-Neck, Black Name/Identification Tag Medals (if earned) Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 7 of 21

Khaki Uniform NSCC Components Male and Female Khaki s are worn in summer and winter for office work, watch standing, liberty, or business ashore when prescribed as uniform of the day. Basic Uniform Components, Male Shirt, Service, Khaki Trousers, Service, Khaki Cap, Combination, Khaki Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Belt, Khaki, with Gold Clip Buckle, Gold Collar Insignia Ribbons (if earned) Optional Items, Male Cap, Ball Cap, Garrison, Khaki Coat, All-Weather, black Jacket, Service, Black/Khaki Overcoat, Black Scarf, White Shoes, Dress, Brown Socks, Dress, Brown Sweater, V-Neck, Black Name/Identification Tag Basic Uniform Components, Female Shirt, Service, Khaki Trousers, Service, Khaki Cap, Combination, Khaki Shoes, Dress, Black Socks, Dress, Black Undershirt, White Belt, Khaki, with Gold Clip Buckle, Gold Collar Insignia Ribbons (if earned) Optional Items, Female Cap, Ball Cap, Garrison, Khaki Coat, All-Weather, black Earrings, Gold, Ball Handbag, Brown/Black Hosiery, Flesh Tone Jacket, Service, Khaki Overblouse, Service, Khaki Overcoat, Black Scarf, White Shoes, Dress, Brown Skirt, Service, Khaki Socks, Dress, Khaki Sweater, V-Neck, Black Undershirt, White Name/Identification Tag Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 8 of 21

Name Tapes, Shoulder Flashes, and Rating Badges Cadets and their families are responsible for uniform care. That includes keeping all uniforms cleaned, pressed, and attaching all tapes/flashes/badges in accordance with uniform guidelines. TCS recommends using a tailor for a clean and professional look. Hiawatha Alterations 4725 Hiawatha Avenue Minneapolis 612.721.2841 Do not cut tapes, badges, or flashes. Do not cut uniforms to fit; hem instead. Do not use fabric glue. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 9 of 21

Name Tapes, Shoulder Flashes & Rating Badges NSCC/NLCC NWU A silver embroidered name tape is sewn immediately above the right breast pocket, covering the width of the pocket. Do not cut the tape to fit the pocket length. Fold the ends in until the tape is centered over the pocket. A silver embroidered USNSCC or USNLCC tape is sewn immediately above the left breast pocket, covering the width of the pocket. Do not cut the tape to fit the pocket length. Fold the ends in until the tape is centered over the pocket. Collar insignias are sewn on the collar of the NWU s with the crows facing in. Do not cut the patches, instead fold them down to fit the size of the collar. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 An embroidered USNSCC or U S N L C C fl a s h i s sewn in the center of the cover. 10 of 21

A name tape is sewn above the rear right pocket on the NWU trouser. Fold the ends in until the tape is centered over the pocket. A full size name tape, silver or gold, is sewn on the pocket flap of the left sleeve. The name tape extends flush to both sides of the pocket flap, and sits 1/4 above the bottom of the flap. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 11 of 21

Shoulder Flashes and Rating Badges NLCC Dress Uniforms The Navy League flash is sewn only on the left sleeve of the dress uniforms, centered on the sleeve 1 below the shoulder seam. Rating badges shall be worn centered on the right sleeve of the uniform shirts. All raging badges will be worn midway from the shoulder seam to the elbow, from the center of the badge or chevron. Make sure Eagles are facing forward. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 12 of 21

Shoulder Flashes and Rating Badges NSCC Dress Uniforms The Sea Cadet flash is sewn on both sleeves of the dress uniforms centered on the sleeve and 1 below the shoulder seam. Rating badges shall be worn centered on the right of uniform shirts. CPO and Petty Officers will wear badges 1/8 below the NSCC shoulder flash, measured from the top of the badge to the bottom of the shoulder flash. Non-Petty Officers will wear their chevrons 3-1/8 below the NSCC shoulder flash, measured from the valley of the chevron to the bottom of the shoulder flash. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 13 of 21

Cleaning Your Uniforms NWU s can be washed and dried at home. Do not use starch or bleach; it will degrade the stain resistant fabric. Dress Whites should be washed inside out in a normal washing machine. Fels-Naptha laundry bar and stain remover is excellent in removing stains on uniforms and covers. DO NOT let the dry cleaners press your uniform. Follow the instructions provided in this manual for creasing and ironing your uniforms. Dress Blues MUST be professionally dry-cleaned. Never wash your dress blues in a washing machine. DO NOT let the dry cleaners press your uniform. Follow the instructions provided in this manual for creasing and ironing your uniforms. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 14 of 21

Uniform Creases and Ironing When the dress uniforms are pressed, make sure the uniform is INSIDE OUT so that the creases are inverted when you put it on. The jumper and trousers are NEVER creased from the outside. ALWAYS turn the jumper and trousers wrong-side out as shown below. When ironing dress whites use a damp cloth between the hot iron and the fabric as the synthetic fabric will melt or discolor if the iron is too hot. The damp cloth also helps set a sharp crease. When ironing is completed and you turn the uniform right-side out you will see that all creases EXCEPT the front middle crease and the three creases o the collar flap are turned inward, not outward. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 15 of 21

How To Roll Your NWU Sleeves The sleeves of the NWU s may be rolled up during times of warm weather. For the NWU, the sleeves will be rolled inside out, with the cuff folded over, forming a roll approximately 3 wide and ending at a point approximately 2 above the elbow. 1. Lay the uniform on a flat surface, face up and sleeves extended out, with the button at the end of the sleeve unbuttoned. 2. Flip the sleeves inside-out by folding the cuffs of the sleeve up towards the armpit area. Pull it up until it almost touches the inside seam of the armpit region. 3. Roll the bottoms of the inside-out sleeves in 3 rolls upwards until you reach the cuffs. 4. Fold the end of the cuff down over the rolled portion of the sleeve. 5. Secure the button and flap. Repeat on opposite sleeve. An official PDF version of the instructions can be found on Homeport. A video with instructions can be found on the TCS website. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 16 of 21

How To Fold and Tie Your Neckerchief Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 17 of 21

How To Tie Your Necktie Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 18 of 21

How To Shine Your Boots and Dress Shoes What You Need: Shoe Polish (for best results, us Kiwi Parade Gloss) Cloth (t-shirts or cloth diaper work well) Water How To Shine Your Shoes: Spread a medium-thick layer of paste polish over the portion of the boot to be spit shined. Allow it to dry for 5 to 10 minutes. Wrap a soft, clean cloth around your index finger so that it is smooth with no wrinkles. Alternately, you can use a cotton ball. Dip your finder or the cotton ball into a container of water. The cloth/cotton should be wet but not dripping. Buff the dried polish using a circular motion until the wax starts to become shiny. Still using the damp cloth on your finger, apply a fine layer of polish in a circular motion and keep on rubbing lightly until a hazy shine develops. Using the damp cloth keep applying THIN coats of wax, buffing them with a small circular motion. When the boot is highly glossed, use a clean dry short cloth or a shinning brush to give it a final buff. A video can be found here. Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 19 of 21

Grooming Males and Females 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 face. Cadets may not have a mustache or beard. Hair color should be natural and complement the individual. Bulk Not Greater than 2 inches. Sideburns must not fall below the middle ear. 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 t h e h a i r a r e b o b b y p i n s (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. 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 with Dress Uniform. Earrings are not authorized in NWU's. While in uniform, women may wear one necklace or choker; but it must not be visible Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 20 of 21

THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Work Citied: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Manual NSCC/NLCC Uniform Regulations NSCPUB 500 Oct 2011 homeport.seacadets.org Copyright 2017 USNSCC Twin Cities Squadron 097 Copyright USNSCC TCS 2017 21 of 21