TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORPS OF CADETS UNIFORM RULES

 

 

Revised December 05, 2002

 

 

A Part of the Texas A&M University System

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas Maritime Academy

Texas A&M University at Galveston

200 Seawolf Parkway × P. O. Box 1675 × Galveston, TX × 77553-1675

 

Office of the

Deputy Commandant

 

 

13 January 2003

 

 

 

TO:                  Faculty, Staff and Corps of Cadets

 

FROM:            Robert Petree, Deputy Commandant

 

SUBJECT:       Corps of Cadets Uniform Rules

 

 

1.      This manual of the Corps of Cadets Uniform Rules is published for the information, guidance and compliance of all students in the Corps of Cadets.  This extends to all NROTC cadets, Coast Guard MARTP cadets and international students participating in the Corps of Cadets.  For clarity, all cadets in uniform fall under the rules promulgated in this manual.

 

2.      All cadets are required to familiarize themselves, in detail, with all the provisions of the Corps of Cadets Uniform Rules and all other orders that are published concerning University life on the campus at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG).  Cadets are to conform to them as well as ensure compliance from all cadets who may be under their supervision.  Faculty, staff and cadets with Corps leadership positions shall actively enforce Corps rules.

 

3.      Membership in TAMUG’s Corps of Cadets carries with it the obligation to conform to these rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

Appearance and Pride............................................................................................... 1

 

Uniforms and Equipment Requirements ..................................................................... 1

 

Manner of Wearing (General) ................................................................................... 4

 

Wearing the Uniform (Men)....................................................................................... 4

 

Wearing of Ribbons and Breast Insignia..................................................................... 6

 

Personal Appearance (Men)...................................................................................... 6

 

Wearing of the Uniform (Women).............................................................................. 7

 

Personal Appearance (Women)................................................................................. 8

 

Striping ................................................................................................................... 10

 

Texas State Maritime Academy Uniforms ................................................................ 12

 

Insignia Indicating Cadet Officer Rank ..................................................................... 20

 

Shirt Collar Devices ................................................................................................ 21

 

Cadet Shoulder Boards .......................................................................................... 22

 

Ribbons .................................................................................................................. 24

 

Authorized Corps of Cadet Ribbons in Order of Precedence ................................... 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article 800 – Uniforms Manual

 

 

 

I)                   Appearance and Pride

 

Cadets who are paid by the University to work on campus are still considered to be Cadets and to be acting in an official capacity as they perform their tasks, no matter the time of the year.  Accordingly, their appearance is governed by requirements in this manual.  Thus, Cadets on work-study are to be in the uniform appropriate to the nature of the work required.  This includes being clean-shaven and properly groomed.  The Commandant must approve exception for unique work requirements.  “Civilian” attire is not a uniform.

 

 

II)                Uniforms and Equipment Requirements

 

The quantities of uniforms and equipment specified in this article represent minimum requirements.  Each Cadet is responsible for assessing his or her own needs and may procure any amount over the figures listed below.  He or she is responsible for replacing lost or worn items to maintain these minimums.

 

Each Cadet is responsible for purchasing his or her own uniform, both the initial purchase of required items and the periodic replacement of worn out items.

 

Any item designated as optional, when worn, will be worn properly and with the proper uniform.

 

Uniform items applicable to males or females only are so indicated by the letters M (male) and F (female).  Where sex is not indicated, the requirement applies to both.

 

All uniforms, unless otherwise specified herein, shall conform to the construction and color standards specified in the Naval Uniform Manual.

 

ITEM                                                                                             REQUIRED QUANTITY

                                                      unless otherwise specified

 

Belts:    White, Web 1/C and 2/C                                                                   2

Black, Web 3/C and 4/C                                                                   1

Khaki, Web NROTC (Freshmen Fall 2000)                                      1

 

Belt Buckles:  Plain Brass

1/C TSMP crest                                                                                2

2/C A&M crest                                                                                 2

3/C large plain brass                                                                          2

4/C small plain brass (Freshmen Fall 2000)                                        2

 

Caps:   Dress w/Gold Chin Strap and                                                            1-F

Black Stretch Band                                                                            1-M

Garrison                                                                                            2

USTS Clipper Cap                                                                            1 (blue)

 

Cap Covers:  Khaki                                                                                       1 (optional)

                     White                                                                                       2

 

Coats:  Navy Blue Peacoat                                                                            1 (optional)

Jacket (SDB Relaxed Windbreaker 55/45)                                        1

Black Raincoat                                                                                  1

Rain Suit                                                                             1 (cruise only)

 

Gloves:  Black Dress                                                                                     1 (optional)

 

Insignia Devices:

Corps Officer                                                                                    1

Dress Cap                                                                                         1

Collar:     Fouled Anchor or Propeller                                                1 set

Juniors and Seniors                                                                            as required

 

Neckties:    Black, Four-in-Hand                                                                   1-M

                  Black Crossover                                                                          1-F

 

Nametags:     Last name only                                                                         2

                     (maroon only with University seal)

 

Service Dress Blues:

Coat                                                                                                  1-M/F

Trousers                                                                                            1-M/F

Skirt                                                                                                  1-F

 

ITEM                                                                                             REQUIRED QUANTITY

                                                      unless otherwise specified

 

Shirts:   Khaki, short sleeve                                                                            3

Khaki, long sleeve                                                                             1 (optional)

White, short sleeve                                                                            3

White, long sleeve with epaulets                                                         1

 

T-Shirts (crew neck only, white)                                                                    5

 

Shoes:  Black, Service Dress (leather)                                                            1 Pr M/F

Black, Work (Safety Steel Toe)                                                         1 Pr M/F

Black, Service Pumps                                                                        1 Pr F (optional)

White, Service Dress (leather)                                                            1 Pr M/F

White, Service Pumps                                                                        1 Pr F (optional)

 

Shoulder Boards:  According to Class                                                            1 Set

Soft Boards with Class                                                    1 Set

 

Skirts:      Khaki                                                                                             1-F (optional)

               White                                                                                             1-F (optional)

 

Socks:     Black Dress                                                                                    5 Pr M/F

               White Dress                                                                                   2 Pr M/F

               Hose, Natural Color                                                                       3 Pr F (optional)

 

Pants:      Khaki, long                                                                                     3

               White, long                                                                                     2

               Khaki, short                                                                                   2 (cruise only)

 

Sweater:  Black V-Neck Pullover w/epaulets                                                 1 (optional)

 

Tie Clasp:   Gold Colored                                                                              1-M

 

Coveralls:   Short sleeve (dark blue Freshmen 2000)                                      1

                  Long sleeve (dark blue Freshmen 2000)                                       1 (optional)

                  (includes all patches: TAMUG, flag, name, class patch)

 

 

III)             Manner of Wearing (General)

 

a)      Cadets shall dress neatly and smartly at all times, with uniforms clean, brass shined and free from tarnish, shoes/boots shined and/or polished.

 

b)      Uniforms shall be worn properly at all times.  Jackets, coats, and shirts shall be worn fully buttoned and/or zipped and shirttails tucked in.  Hands will not be thrust in pockets.  Black dress gloves may be worn in cold weather.  Hats/caps shall be worn squarely on the head.

 

c)      Cadets shall wear only those uniform devices, ribbons, or medals authorized by the Commandant.  Cadets with prior military service are encouraged to wear decorations or ribbons earned while on active duty.  Service ribbons take precedence over Corps ribbons.

 

d)      Caps or hats will not be worn indoors, except when on watch (duty status).  Watch standees shall remain covered except during religious services or when entering the Mess Deck.

 

e)      No articles, such as watch chains, key chain fobs, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, rags, combs, large wallets, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, pens, pencils, or other similar objects/items shall protrude from or be visible on the uniform.

 

f)        Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn in formations unless they are required for medical reasons.  Only those glasses that are conservative prescription type may be worn.  In this case, the individual wearing the glasses will have a medical chit available for inspection.  The Commandant may authorize wearing of sunglasses in uniform, but not in formation.

 

g)      When wearing conservative, prescription glasses or sunglasses, the wearing of colored straps other than black is not authorized in uniform.

 

 

IV)             Wearing the Uniform (Men)

 

a)      Long Sleeve Shirt:  The long sleeve shirt shall cover the wrist bone and extend to a point 2 inches above the second joint from the end of the thumb.  A tolerance of ½ inch, plus or minus is acceptable.  Sleeves will not be rolled up when walking around campus grounds (inside or outside buildings).  Shirts will be worn tucked in neatly at all times.

 

b)      Trouser Length (Rear):  The trousers shall be of sufficient length to reach the top of the heel of the shoes in the rear.  A variation of ½ inch above or below the top of the heel is acceptable.

 

c)      Trouser Fit:  Trousers shall be of sufficient looseness around the hips and buttocks to prevent gaping of the pockets and visible horizontal wrinkles across the front.

 

d)      Belt:  Wear the belt through all loops with belt tip to the left of the buckle.  Wear the color of belt that corresponds to the Cadet class.  Wear the plain belt buckle so that the belt tip end touches the left side of the buckle (two-block).  Align the right side of the buckle with the edge of the shirt and the opening of the fly, forming an imaginary straight line (Gig line).

 

e)      Garrison Cap:  The fit around the heat will be adequate to place the cap on the head, but will not cause the top of the front/rear contour of the cap to “break” or “dip”.  The garrison cap will be two-blocked (or approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows) at all times when wearing the cap.  The fore and aft crease will be centered between the eyes.  Hair will be combed back off the forehead, so that it will not protrude from under the front of the cap, when cap is properly worn.  At no time will the cap be worn tilted back on the head.

 

f)        Gloves:  Black gloves may be worn with peacoat, SDB relaxed jacket, and overcoats in inclement weather.

 

g)      Combination Cap:  The cap fits snugly and comfortable around the largest part of head.  The cap is worn centered and straight with the tip of the visor in line with the eyebrows) at all times when wearing the cap.  At no time will the cap be worn tilted back on the head.

 

h)      Shoes/Boots:  Shoes and boots should be kept well shined and in good repair.

 

i)        Tie Clasp:  May be worn with any uniform requiring the wearing of a four-in-hand necktie.  The tie clasp must not be visible when wearing service dress uniform coat.  Normally, it will be positioned half way between the 3rd and 4th buttons of the shirt.  A tie clasp shall be of gold, bar style, approximately 3/16 inches wide.

 

 

V)                Wearing of Ribbons and Breast Insignia (Figure 800-1)

 

a)      Ribbons:  Ribbons are worn on ribbon bars usually in rows of three, but the lapel on the Service Dress Blue uniform should not cover more than one-third of any ribbon.  To avoid this, ribbons will be graduated, keeping a flush edge to the left.  Ribbon bars are centered over the left breast pocket with the bottom edge of the ribbon bar ¼ inch above the pocket.  The second and succeeding row(s) of ribbons will be worn flush with each row, touching the row above and below.  Ribbons must be worn in proper order of seniority.  Ribbons must be clean, not faded or frayed.  Stars on the ribbons will be worn with single ray up and centered equally on the ribbon.  Ribbons are authorized for wear with the Service/Formal Dress Blue Uniform, Summer Service White Uniform and Khaki Uniform (when prescribed for wear by higher authority).  Ribbons earned with prior military service may be worn with the uniform, taking precedence over University-earned ribbons.

 

NOTE:  Ribbon precedence is established from right to left. (the terms “left” and “right” refer to the wearer’s left or right).  Precedence of ribbons can be found in the awards section of this manual.

 

b)      Breast Insignia:  The Breast Insignia (if authorized for wear), i.e., Naval Reserve Merchant Marine Insignia, if worn without ribbons, will be centered and ¼ inch above the left breast pocket.

 

c)      Nametags:  Shall be worn with all uniforms.  Nametags shall be worn at social functions and at all official functions, including functions away from the University.  Standard nametag will be worn (i.e., plastic clutch type).  Nametags will be worn centered over the right breast pocket with the bottom edge of the tag ¼ inch above the pocket.  The nametag will be maroon with the University seal and the Cadet’s last name.

 

 

VI)              Personal Appearance (Men) (Figure 800-2)

 

Men will be well groomed at all times and meet the following minimum standards:

 

a)      Hair:  Keep hair neat, clean, and well groomed.  Hair will not touch the ears.  Hair around the neck and sides shall be tapered from the lower hairline upwards.  Individual hairs on the back of the neck will not extend outward greater than ¼ inch and must not touch the collar.  Hair shall be no longer than 3 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head.  Sideburns are neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut.  Sideburns are styled without flair and extend no lower than the middle of the ear.  Individual hairs may not exceed ½ inch when fully extended.  Eccentric hair cuts are not authorized, i.e., Mohawks, layered, shaved, braided, plaited, or adding of any unnatural hair coloring, etc.

 

b)      Facial Hair:  the face is to be clean-shaven.  No mustaches or beards shall be grown ashore or aboard ship, unless authorized by the Master of the Ship or the Commandant.

 

c)      Fingernails:  Fingernails will not extend past fingertips and shall be kept clean.

 

d)      Jewelry: 

 

1)      Rings:  While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, excluding the wedding ring.

 

2)      Earrings:  Not authorized while in uniform (this includes the relaxed uniform).  Nose and tongue rings are not permitted.

 

3)      Necklaces/Neck Chains (with or without medals or crosses:  Shall not be visible when in uniform.

 

4)      Wristwatches:  While in uniform, only one wristwatch may be worn of the conservative type, (eccentric or colors that clash with the uniform are not authorized).  Rope, cloth or string type friendship bracelets are not permitted in uniform.  Ankle bracelets are not authorized in uniform.

 

 

VII)           Wearing of the Uniform (Women)