The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC

Lesson 2, Chapter 1 1

The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards

The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards


Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance

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How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?

How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly?

• The AFJROTC uniform is the same, with certain exceptions, as that worn by active duty Air Force personnel.

• It is important to honor the uniform and to wear it properly.



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How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? (cont’d)

How do you wear the Air Force uniform properly? (cont’d)

•Information can be found in our Cadet Handbook. The handbook is located under the school website:

http://www.polytechpanthers.com then Students, Activities, JROTC, tile on right side.



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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards? (cont’d)


• Service uniform for both males and females• Form-fitting, properly fitting coat • Proper sleeve length• Proper coat length• Properly fitted trousers or slacks



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• Uniform do’s• Do wear the standard Air Force uniform properly.• Do wear the uniform on the day established by the

SASI (usually at least one day each week).• Do wear the uniform

• At other times specified by the SASI• When you fly on military aircraft• When participating in color guard or drill team



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• Do keep shoes polished and shined.• Do wear shoes appropriate for the activity.• Do keep badges and other metallic devices

clean and free of scratches and corrosion.



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• Do keep ribbons clean and replace them when they become worn, frayed, or faded.

• If your unit is in a military high school, do wear the distinctive uniform required by the institution for special occasions or ceremonies.



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What are the AFJROTC uniform standards (cont’d)

What are the AFJROTC uniform standards (cont’d)

• Uniform don’ts• Don’t wear the Air Force commissioned

officer sleeve braid or officer silver thread on flight caps.

• Don’t wear the uniform with other clothing.• Don’t lend your uniform to someone not a

member of AFJROTC program.



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• Don’t allow articles such as wallets, pencils, pens, and combs to be visible.

• Don’t wear earphones or headphones while in uniform, unless required by duty.

• Don’t carry pagers or cell phones unless required for duty.



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What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and

grooming?


grooming?• Standards for wearing the uniform

consist of four elements.• Neatness• Cleanliness• Safety• Military image ** (Most Important)



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Cadet appearance and grooming?

Cadet appearance and grooming?

• 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

(Gold, silver, pearl, diamond, cubic zirconium spherical earrings – no others authorized)

• Male cadets may not wear earrings.



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grooming? (cont’d)


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



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What are the guidelines for cadet appearance and grooming?

(cont’d)

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.



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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.



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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.



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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



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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



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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



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What are the insignia of grade?What are the insignia of grade?• Active duty insignia of grade

• An insignia is a badge or mark of office or honor.• The Air Force grade insignia system is broken

down into two categories: • Officer grades• Enlisted grades

• Enlisted grades are subdivided into two categories:• Noncommissioned Officers (NCO)• Airman grades



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What are the insignia of grade? (cont’d)


• Proper methods of address when speaking to officers• “Lieutenant” for a Second Lieutenant and a First

Lieutenant• “Colonel” for either a Lieutenant Colonel or a

Colonel• “General” for all generals

• Use full titles for official correspondence.



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• Proper methods of address when speaking to NCOs

• “Chief” for a Chief Master Sergeant

• “Sergeant” for all other sergeants• Use full titles in official correspondence.



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• Tiers of Air Force Active Duty Grades• Airman Tier – AB, Amn, A1C, SrA• NCO Tier – SSgt, TSgt• Senior NCO Tier – MSgt, SMSgt, CMSgt• Company Grade – 2Lt, 1Lt, Capt.• Field Grade – Maj, Lt. Col, Colonel• Flag Grade – Brig Gen, Maj Gen, Lt Gen,

General.



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• First sergeants may hold the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt), Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), or Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt).

• These top senior NCOs hold a position of trust and responsibility as the link between the commander and the unit personnel.



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• The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)

• Holds highest position of any enlisted personnel• Acts as personal advisor to Air Force Chief of

Staff and Secretary of the Air Force• Provides information about welfare,

effectiveness, and progress of enlisted force



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CMSAFCMSAF• 8 Stripes with wreath around the bottom

and sides of the star and the Great Seal of the United States with two stars in the upper left field.

• On October 24, 1966, AF Chief of Staff General John P. McConnell announced the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.



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CMSAFCMSAF• Position was added to create prestige to

the NCO Corps.

• Only one Chief Master Sergeant in the entire Air Force can be the CMSAF.

• The first CMSAF was Chief Paul W. Airey



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• Cadet enlisted grade insignia• Cadet Airman—pointed chevron of 1 stripe,

with torch in the middle• Cadet Airman First Class—pointed chevron

of 2 stripes, with torch in the middle• Cadet Senior Airman—pointed chevron of 3

stripes, with torch in the middle• Cadet Staff Sergeant—pointed chevron of 4

stripes, with torch in the middle



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• Cadet Technical Sergeant—pointed chevron of 5 stripes, with torch in the middle

• Cadet Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 6 stripes, with one stripe inverted above the torch in the middle

• Cadet Senior Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 7 stripes, with two stripes inverted above the torch in the middle

• Cadet Chief Master Sergeant—pointed chevron of 8 stripes, with three stripes inverted above the torch in the middle



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• Cadets, like active duty personnel, may also wear other insignia (badges).

• There are also ribbons authorized for wear on the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform, as they are awarded.



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