Cosmetics:Standards regarding cosmetics are necessary to maintain uniformity and to avoid an extreme or unprofessional appearance. Males are prohibited from wearing cosmetics, except when medically prescribed. Females are authorized to wear cosmetics with all uniforms, provided they are applied modestly and conservatively, and that they complement both the cadet's complexion and the uniform. Females will not wear shades of lipstick that distinctly contrast with the natural color of their lips, that detract from the uniform, or that are faddish, eccentric, or exaggerated.
Fingernails:All personnel will keep fingernails clean and neatly trimmed. Males will keep nails trimmed so as not to extend beyond the fingertip unless medically required and are not authorized to wear nail polish. Females will not exceed a nail length of ¼ inch as measured from the tip of the finger. Females will trim nails shorter if the commander determines that the longer length detracts from a professional appearance, presents a safety concern, or interferes with the performance of duties. Females may only wear clear polish when in uniform.
Hygiene and body grooming:Cadets will maintain good personal hygiene and grooming on a daily basis and wear the uniform so as not to detract from their overall military appearance.
Uniform Appearance:
How to properly wear a beret:
Ensure the rim of the beret is worn one inch above the eyebrows and straight across the forehead.
Align the flash above the left eye.
Drape excess material towards the right side of your head.
Officers wear their rank centered on the flash. Enlisted soldiers wear their distinctive unit insignia on the flash.
Hair should not extend below the front bottom edge of the beret.
How to properly form a beret:
1. Wet the beret. Soak the beret in warm water. If your beret has a flash, keep it away from the water as much as possible. Note: Using hot water on the black rim will shrink the beret. If your beret is slightly too large, using hot water is a good idea. If your beret already fits your head snugly, be sure to avoid hot water.
2. Wring out the excess water. Get rid of all the extra water you can by gently wringing out the beret. It will still be damp, but make sure there is no more dripping water.
3. Shape the beret. Place the damp beret on your head. Pull the beret up to make it stand. Pull all excess fabric down on the right side of your head by folding it with your hands. Repeat this action several times, making sure the fabric on top is completely smooth.
4. Allow the beret to dry on your head. Doing this will keep the beret from shrinking too much and will form the beret more closely to the exact shape of your head. If necessary, you may need to hold the fold down with one hand until it becomes secure. You may take the beret off if it's still slightly damp after a few hours.
Males:
Enlisted
Officer
Note: Both ribbons and medals CANNOT be worn at the same time. Cadets can wear either all ribbons or all medals on their Class A uniform.
Belt Buckle
Haircut
Haircuts: The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair may not be excessive and must present a neat and conservative appearance. The hair must present a tapered appearance. A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the hair conforms to the shape of the head (see scalp line in "facial hair requirements" below), curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck. When the hair is combed, it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, twists, dreadlocks, or locks while in uniform.
Facial Hair
Sideburns: Sideburns will not extend below the bottom of the opening of the ear (see line A). Sideburns will not be styled to taper, flair, or come to a point. The length of the individual hairs of the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended. Facial hair: Males will keep their face clean-shaven when in uniform. Mustaches are permitted but must be neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy. Mustaches will not present a chopped off or bushy appearance, and no portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line, extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth (see lines C and D), or extend above a parallel line at the lowest portion of the nose (see line B). Handlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are not authorized. If appropriate medical authority allows beard growth, the maximum length authorized for medical treatment must be specific. For example, "The length of the beard cannot exceed 1/4 inch".
Females:
Uniform Requirements
Enlisted
Officer
Note: Arcs (found under the name plate) are placed 1/8" apart between the 2nd and 3rd buttons, not between the 1st and 2nd buttons. Additionally, female decorations can be adjusted according the the female's natural figure.
Note: Both ribbons and medals CANNOT be worn at the same time. Cadets can wear either all ribbons or all medals on their Class A uniform.
Belt Buckle
Hairstyle
Hairstyles: Hair will be styled so as not to interfere with the proper wear of all uniform headgear. All headgear will fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps. When headgear is worn, hair should not protrude at distinct angles from under the edges.