Pants: Press inside out creating creases on the SIDES only. When you turn them right side out there are NO CREASES down the FRONT, only side creases going “inboard.”

Jumper: Press the front of the jumper with the center crease going “out-board” like the point of an arrow. The back of the jumper should be pressed with a center crease going “in-board.” Think of the prow of a ship or being shot with an arrow from the back to the front. That is how the creases should be pressed.

Flap of the Jumper: Needs three (3) creases going “out-board.” The center crease should be in the middle of the flap. The other two (2) creases should be equal distances from the center crease.

“Railroad Tracks”: These occur when the old crease is not pressed out completely and another crease is placed near the old one. This creates a “railroad tracks” effect. Example =============. This is an automatic “gig” against the cadet.

Pressing Cloth: If you have “railroad tracks” on your uniform, spray your uniform with clean water and place a pressing cloth (pillow case is fine) on top, and use high heat from an iron to press flat. Once the old crease is removed, you may press the new crease into the uniform.

White “Dixie Cup” Cover: Soak in a bucket of OxyClean for two days. Make sure the cover is completely submerged. Machine wash. Air dry by reshaping the cover on an upside-down bowl. Store in a zip lock bag with your name on it.

Black Neckerchief: Get the neckerchief soaking wet and spread out on an ironing board. Don’t wring out the neckerchief, just let the water drip on the floor. Move a hot iron quickly over the neckerchief. They are polyester and will burn easily. You can use a pressing cloth. DO NOT use spray starch. It makes the neckerchief too stiff.

Shorts – must be navy blue or black with no logos, or you may purchase USNSCC shorts at the link below. PT Shirts – Cadets receive one gold Dempster PT shirt at enrollment. Some trainings require USNSCC gold shirts which can be ordered at the link below. Sweatpants/shirt – must be navy blue with no logos, or you may purchase USNSCC sweats at the Vanguard Store.

• Male Hair: Hair above the ears and around the neck will be cut from the lower natural hairline no grater and no less than ¾ inch. Hair on the back of the neck will not touch the collar. Hair shall be no longer than 2 inches and groomed so that it does not touch the collar or ears, extend below the eyebrow when headgear is removed, show below the front edge of the headgear, or interfere with the proper wearing of the headgear. Sideburns will not extend past the middle of the ear and should be a clean horizontal line.
• Female Hair: when headgear is worn, hair will not show from under the front of the headgear, with the exemption of the beret. Hair (including bun) is not to protrude from the opening in the back of the ball cap. Lopsided or extremely asymmetrical hairstyles are not authorized. Angled hairstyles will have no more than a 1 – 1½ inch difference between the front and back length of hair. Layered hairstyles are authorized provided they show a smooth and graduated appearance. Hair length, when in uniform, may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. When bangs are worn they shall not extend below the eyebrows. Hair bulk (minus the bun) as measured from the scalp will not exceed 2 inches. The bulk of the bun shall not exceed 3 inches when measured from the scalp and the diameter of the bun will not exceed 4 inches. Hair extensions and wigs must look natural, tints and highlights must be similar to the base color of the hair and be a natural hair color. Styles with shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), those with designs cut, braided, or part into the hair, as well as dyed using unnatural colors are not authorized. Three-strand- and two-strand braids are permitted. Multiple braids (more than two braids, ex. Dreadlocks and cornrows) will look uniform, be no bigger than ¼ inch in diameter, and have no foreign objects (ex. beads) woven into the hair. Cornrows must be no larger than 1/4 inch in diameter and show no more than approximately 1/8 inch of scalp between rows. Cornrow ends shall not protrude from the head. Rows must end at the nape of the neck and shall be secured with rubber bands that match the color of the hair. Cornrows may end in a bun conforming to the guidelines listed herein if hair length permits. Hair accessories to secure buns must be completely concealed. Female cadets should only wear a wig if it is a medical necessity.
• Facial hair: No facial hair is permitted. Discretion should be used with younger cadets or those with religious convictions. For adults, if worn mustaches will be kept neat, closely trimmed and no portion shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip.
• Cosmetics: Cosmetics shall be applied in good taste so that colors blend with natural skin tones and enhance natural features. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles are not authorized. Lipstick colors shall be conservative and complement the individual. Long false eyelashes are not authorized. Male personnel is not authorized to wear cosmetics, unless for medical reasons.
• Male Fingernails: Fingernails will not exceed past the fingertips, and will be kept clean at all times.
• Female Fingernails: Fingernails will not exceed ¼ inch past the fingertips. Nail polish may be worn, but colors should be conservative and complement the skin tone. Acrylics and accessories are not authorized.
• One ring per hand and a wedding/engagement ring are permitted. No rings on the thumbs.
• Male Earrings: Earrings will not be worn under any circumstances.
• Female Earrings: One earring per ear. If you have multiple piercings, a placeholder can be worn but must be concealed. Earrings will be a 4-6mm ball. Gold for officers, midshipmen, instructors, and CPO’s, silver for any cadets under PO1.
• Body piercings: Body piercings will not be worn. If you have previous piercings, a placeholder can be worn but must be concealed.
• Necklaces: one single strand necklace, must not be visible. Chokers and large necklaces, etc. are not permitted.
• Wristwatch/Bracelets: Only one of each can be worn while in uniform. Ankle bracelets will not be worn and are not authorized.
• Tattoos, body art, brandings, mutilation, or dental ornamentation on a cadet are strictly prohibited.
• NSCC officers, midshipmen, or instructor applicants who have visible tattoos, body art, branding, or dental ornamentation that may be questionable, must request a waiver for enrollment purposes.