What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming?

1. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? • Standards for wearing the uniform consist of four elements. • Neatness • Cleanliness • Safety • Military image Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

2. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Jewelry standards • Cadets in uniform may wear • A wristwatch • Rings, but no more than three at one time • A neat, conservative wrist bracelet no wider than one inch • Female cadets may wear conservative earrings. • Male cadets may not wear earrings. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

3. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Eyeglasses or sunglasses • Must have conservative frames and lenses • Must not be faddish or have mirrored lenses • Cannot be worn around neck while in uniform Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

4. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Tattoos or brands cannot be obscene or advocate discrimination. • Excessive tattoos or brands will not be exposed or visible while in uniform. • No objects may be displayed through nose, tongue, or any exposed body part. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

5. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific female cadet guidelines • Hair • No longer than bottom of collar edge at back of neck • Conservative style • Should look professional and allow headgear to be worn properly • Must not be too full or high on head • Plain (if any) pins, combs, barrettes, etc. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

6. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Length of skirt may not vary beyond top and bottom of kneecap. • Skirt should fit smoothly, should hang naturally, and must not be excessively tight. • Hosiery must be worn with the skirt. Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

7. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair • Must be clean, neat, and trimmed • Must not contain large amounts of grooming aids that remain visible in hair • Should not touch ears or eyebrows Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

8. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Specific male cadet guidelines: Hair • Should not touch collar, except for closely cut or shaved hair on back of neck • Should not exceed 1¼ inches in bulk regardless of length Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

9. What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming? (cont’d) • Must not protrude below the front band of headgear • Must have tapered appearance on sides and back • Must not have bulk or length that interferes with wearing headgear properly • May not have foreign items attached • May have sideburns if they are straight, are of even width, and end in a clean, horizontal line • Must not have extreme or faddish styles or colors Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards