1. Uniform Standards
Sep 17, 2017

2. Overview
AFJROTC cadets wear the same basic uniform as Active Duty personnel
All cadets should wear the uniform properly with honor and pride
AFJROTC cadets will follow uniform standards published in AFI , Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel, AFJROTCI , Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; and the AFJROTC Operational Supplement
Cadets are responsible for maintaining all uniform items in a clean and orderly condition

3. Restrictions
Cadets may not wear the uniform while hitchhiking, in student demonstrations, for crowd control, political events, or for any other inappropriate activity
Military personnel are prohibited from publicly supporting a particular candidate, party, or political issue while in uniform or when it is clear to others that they are members of the US military
Public perception regarding the allegiance of military members to the Commander in Chief is critical
As private citizens, military members are encouraged to vote and participate in our democratic process as long as they are not in uniform and do not identify themselves as military members
Cadets should also follow this standard while in uniform

4. Restrictions Do not wear the uniform with other clothing
Do not allow articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, etc protrude or be visible while in uniform
Do not wear earphones or headphones while in uniform
Do not carry cell phones, unless required

5. Standard Cadet Uniform
Dark blue service coat and trousers
Light blue long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirt
Dark blue tie (males) or tie tab (females)
Blue elastic belt with silver (chrome) tip/buckle
Blue flight cap
White undershirt
Black socks
Black leather oxford shoes

6. Rank Insignia

7. Badges/Insignia/Pins

8. Shoulder Cords/Ropes
Cadets are authorized to wear one shoulder cord on the left shoulder of the light blue shirt or service dress coat
Colors denote different honors or leadership positions within the Corps

9. Ribbons

10. Cadet Male Headgear

11. Cadet Female Headgear

12. Cadet Male Service Dress

13. Cadet Male Blue Shirt

14. Male Accouterments Belt
Blue with a silver (chrome finish) tip and buckle
Silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s left
No blue fabric will be visible between silver tip and buckle

15. Male Accouterments Tie Must be worn with the service dress uniform
Tip of the tie must cover a portion of the belt buckle, but cannot extend below the bottom of the belt buckle

16. Male Accouterments Undershirt Socks
A white, V-neck, athletic tank top or crew-neck style undershirt must be worn with the long-sleeve blue shirt
Socks
Plain black socks (no design) will be worn with the cadet uniform
Plain white socks may be worn under the black socks as long as the white socks are not visible

17. Cadet Female Service Dress

18. Cadet Female Blue Shirt

19. Female Accouterments Belt Tie Tab
Blue with a silver (chrome finish) tip and buckle
Silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s right
No blue fabric will be visible between silver tip and buckle
Tie Tab
Must be worn with service dress uniform

20. Female Accouterments Undershirt Socks
A white, V-neck, athletic tank top or crew-neck style undershirt can be worn with the long-sleeve blue shirt
Socks
Plain black socks (no design) will be worn with the cadet uniform
Plain white socks may be worn under the black socks as long as the white socks are not visible

21. Questions?