 24 May 1996 NSCC ACTION LETTER 3-96
1. Purpose: To authorize civilian attire for optional wear by NSCC non-uniformed instructors and officers during appropriate occasions. 2. Background: References (a) and (b) prescribe standard uniforms for NSCC officers and instructors The modified Navy officer uniform authorized for wearing by NSCC officers, midshipmen and instructors must be worn with pride and dignity, and present a sharp, neat, professional appearance. In order to provide a special identity for non-uniformed instnlctors who for one reason or another are unable to wear the officer style uniform, specific civilian attire as described below may be worn. The purpose in authorizing this civilian attire is not to replace the officer style uniform but to offer an additional alternative for wear under certain circumstances. Officer style unifbrms are not usually available through excess property disposal outlets and must be purchased by the individual at his or her own expense. Distinctive civilain attire provides a lower cost alternative and normally would be available immediately upon affiliation. 3. Action: The following civilian attire is authorized for non-uniformed instructors and officers during appropriate occasions. It is not intended to replace the NSCC Navy officer style uniform but is being authorized as distinctive civilian attire that will give a special identity to members of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Non-uniformed instructors are strongly encouraged to wear the prescribed civilian attire and officers may wear it for appropriate occasions. It shall not be worn in lieu of the Navy officer style uniform during drill periods, summer training or other occasions when the officer style uniform is prescribed. It may be worn during appropriate social occasions and at other times as determined by the Commanding Officer. The civilian uniform attire consists of the following:
4. Cancellation: This Action Letter remains in effect until incorporated into reference (a).
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