JROTC UNIFORM WEAR GUIDE
THE ARMY JROTC UNIFORM
CLASS A AND B UNIFORM
THE FEMALE JROTC UNIFORM
Requirements
Hair must be off ears and collar. No ponytails.
Only black scrunches can be worn.
Scrunches must be color of hair.
Only one ring per hand can be worn.
Black socks or nylons (nude, beige, tan, taupe) must be worn.
Only one set of stud earrings can be worn that coincide to each other.
No flashy or an excessive amount of make-up should be worn.
Only clear, skin tone, or natural color nail polish is acceptable.
Class A
Rank: 1/2 inch from the edge of the shoulder seam. Arrows always point toward the collar.
School Shoulder Patch: Centered on the shoulder sleeve. 1/2 inch down from the shoulder seam.
JROTC Shoulder Patch: Centered on the shoulder sleeve. 1/2 inch down from the shoulder seam.
Star: Centered (left-right) 1/4 inch above the nametag.
Academic Wreath: Centered (left-right) 1/8 inch above the nametag.
Name Tag: The bottom of the nametag is aligning with the top of the first button; centered on the seam.
School Crest: Centered between the second and third button, placed on the seam.
Ribbons: The bottom of the ribbons is aligning with the top of the first button; center on the seam.
Pins: Place between the second and third button, centered (left-right) on the seam. Each pin is placed 1/4 inch apart.
JROTC Pin (Officers): Placed diagonally on the upper lapel.
Cords: A maximum of two cords can be worn. If one is worn, it goes on the left. If two are worn, the highest goes on the left.
Class B
Board Rank: On shoulder tabs.
Name Tag: Aligned with the top button and centered on the seam.
Ribbons: Aligned with the top button and centered (left-right) on the seam.
Star: Centered (left-right) and 1/4 inch above the nametag.
Wreath: Centered (left-right) and 1/8 inch above the nametag. The star is placed inside the wreath.
School Crest: Centered between the third and fourth buttons and placed on the seam.
Pins: Placed between the second and third button and centered (left-right) on the seam. Each pin is placed 1/4 inch apart from each other.
Cords: A maximum of two cords can be worn. If one is worn, it goes on the left. If two are worn, the highest goes on the left.
THE MALE JROTC UNIFORM
Requirements
Clean-cut hair cuts, off ears and collar.
A clean shaved face; mustaches should not be any wider than the width of the mouth.
No side burns.
No earrings worn with uniform.
Only black socks should be worn with the uniform.
Allowed only one ring per hand.
Class A
Rank: 1/2 inch from the edge of the shoulder seam. Arrows always point towards collar.
School Shoulder Patch: Centered on shoulder sleeve. 1/2 inch down from the shoulder seam.
JROTC Shoulder Patch: Centered on shoulder sleeve. 1/2 inch down from the shoulder seam.
Star: 1/4 inch above the top of the pocket. Centered (left-right) with the pocket.
Academic Wreath: 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket. Centered (left-right) with pocket. Star is placed inside the wreath.
Name Tag: Centered between the top of the pocket and the pocket button.
School Crest: Centered (left-right) on pocket and centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket.
Ribbons: Center on the pocket. Stacked from the top of the pocket.
Pins: Centered (top-bottom) between the bottom of the flap and the bottom of the pocket. Each pin is placed 1/4 inch apart from each other.
Cords: A maximum of two cords can be worn. If one is worn, it goes on the left. If two are worn, the highest goes on the left.
Class B
Board Rank: On shoulder tabs.
Name Tags: Centered between the top of the pocket and the pocket button.
Ribbons: Centered on the pocket and stacked up from the top of the pocket.
Star: 1/4 inch above the top of the pocket and centered (left-right) with the pocket.
Wreath: 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket and centered (left-right) with the pocket. The star is worn inside the wreath.
School Crest: Centered (left-right) with the pocket and centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket.
Pins: Centered between the bottom of the pocket flap and the bottom of the pocket. Each pin should be 1/4 inch apart from each other.
Cords: A maximum of two cords can be worn. If one is worn, it goes on the left. If two are worn, the highest goes on the left.
OFFICER AND ENLISTED LABEL DIAGRAM
JROTC TABS AND CORDS
Drill Team - Awarded to active drill team members after participation in their first drill meet.
Honor Guard - Awarded to active honor guard members after three honor guard performances.
Color Guard - Awarded to cadets after performing seven color guards
Rifle Team - Awarded to active members of the rifle team after participation in 3 rifle matches.
Orienteering - Awarded to cadets who participate and complete the orienteering course at leadership camp.
Staff - Awarded to the Regimental staff and Battalion Staff cadets.
Drill Team Cord - Awarded to active drill team members after participation in their first drill meet.
National Honor Society - Awarded to cadets who are members of National Honor Society.
Color Guard Cord - Awarded to cadets after 5 color guard performances.
Honor Guard Cord - Awarded to cadets after 3 Honor Guard Performances.