Uniform Q & A

 

Why did I pay $ 20 dollars at the beginning of the year?
The one time $ 20.00 uniform maintenance fee is for any care and repair costs of the uniform upon return when completing the NJROTC program.

How do I get the perfect look from my uniform?
When choosing a uniform make sure it conforms to your body. A tailor can help it fit perfectly; using shirt stays, also helps maintain the uniform shirt in place. Military creases give a sharp look but are not required.

What can I use to clean my uniform?
Some uniforms may be hand washed whole others require commercial dry cleaning. Pay close attention to the care instructions on each item. Hat covers can be clean using soap and water. khaki uniforms and white t-shirt scan be washed with normal clothing at the same type. Use non-bleach chlorine on white shirts. Black uniform items must be washed on gentle cycle in cold water with mild detergent. All items must be dried on low heat with permanent press, but should be removed the end of the cycle. Occasionally professional cleaning of the uniform keeps it looking sharp.

Do any of the uniforms require pressing?
Yes. All uniforms should be pressed with an ordinary iron usually set to low heat. Black items should be pressed with a press cloth inorder to avoid a permanent shine; the cloth can be either a special lint free cloth or brown paper from a grocery bag, which is placed between the garment and the iron, sprinkling water lightly on top.



Each cadet is responsible for knowing and following the standards of grooming and uniform wear established here, and by the Chief of Naval Education and Training in the currant edition of the Cadet Field Manual. Since this chapter provides some special rules that are observed at Miami Beach Sr. High, it should be followed in the event of disagreement with the cadet field manual.


The public looks upon NJROTC cadets, when in uniform, as representatives of the U.S. NAVY and Miami Beach Sr. High. It is important therefore, that the reputation of the U.S. NAVY and Miami Beach Sr. High school not suffer because of poor cadet conduct or appearance in uniform. The following excerpt from the U.S. Navy uniform regulations applies to NJROTC cadets in uniform when they are in public view: " Public showing of affection "( hand holding, embracing, etc.), placing hands in pockets, smoking, eating and or drinking beverages while in uniform as pedestrians detracts from military smartness and as such is considered " inappropriate." The restriction on eating and drinking refers only to walking along or near public streets or in public places and does not refer to the school campus during mess. Uniform items are issued out to cadets with acceptable grooming standards at the beginning of each school year. All cadets are required to pay a $20 maintenance fee[at the beginning of the school year]. If an item requires tailoring the Cadet's uniform can be taken to our unit tailor.  Our tailor will make the required adjustments and charge our unit, not the cadet  nor his/her parents. 

The instructors will designate a standard "uniform day" for the inspection grade, normally Wednesday ("A" Day Periods 1/3/5/7) and Thursday ("B" Day Periods 2/4/6/8) . Any exchanges must be made days before inspection; cadets may not borrow or lend uniform items. If a special event changes the "uniform day" for the week, any changes will be announced well ahead of time. On the official uniform day, a cadet must wear a full and complete uniform from the time he or she leaves home in the morning, until he or she returns home after school, unless the cadet receives permission to change clothes from the instructors in advance. permission to change clothes from the instructors in advance. Permission may be granted to change after school for such things as varsity sorts practices or some jobs. The instructors must grant any deviation from the above in advance.