 7 February 1997
NSCC ACTION LETTER 2-97
1. Purpose: To issue
Change #2 to reference (a), NSCC/NLCC Uniform Regulations.
2. Background: Since reference (a) was
issued several changes to NSCC policy regarding uniforms have been approved. These changes
are now being consolidated into this single change to NSCC/NLCC
Uniform Regulations.
3. Discussion: NSCC personnel must set
and maintain the very highest standards of smartness in uniform appearance. The military
image reflected by attention to detail in wearing the uniform is a key element in the
public image of the entire Naval Sea Cadet Corps. NSCC personnel are authorized to wear
appropriately modified versions of the uniforms prescribed in U.S. Navy Uniform
Regulations, including those superseded Navy uniforms made available through the DRMO
system and other sources. The modifications will be such as to clearly identify the wearer
as a member of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. To the extent possible, NSCC personnel will
conform to the uniform policy established by the cognizant Navy Area Command Authority.
4. Action: The following pen and ink, and
page changes to reference (a) are effective immediately. Ensure the change is entered
promptly and recorded on the Record of Changes
inside the front cover of NSCC/NLCC Uniform Regulations.
Chapter 1,
Page 6: Insert enclosure (1), new Page 7 and re- number pages sequentially.
Chapter 2,
Section 2104 - NSCC SHOULDER FLASH: Insert the word "sweaters" in line 5,
after the word "coats" to read "........of all uniform coats, sweaters,
outer garments (except raincoats),........".
Chapter
4, Page 13: Insert the following new paragraph 2: SPECIAL UNIFORMS - "The only
special uniforms authorized for Naval Sea Cadet Corps personnel are utility greens/battle
dress uniforms (BDU)/Cammies for specified units and special circumstances as follows:
units designated NSCC Construction Battalion Units; units that consistently drill and
train with an active duty counterpart that normally wears this uniform; other units when,
and only when, actually participating in a field exercise. These units may authorize their
personnel to wear the utility uniform instead of dungarees. (See Table Page 20) Units will not wear this
uniform to public events or in parades unless marching in actual formation with an active
duty or reserve counterpart when this uniform is being worn". Battle dress uniforms
(BDU/Cammies) are not authorized for NLCC cadets.
Chapter 4,
Table of Authorized Naval Sea Cadet Uniforms, Pages 14, 15, 16 & 17: Under column
titled Summer Khaki, for black shoes, modify to read "black/brown"; in the notes
section where there is a reference to the Navy khaki garrison cap, modify to read
"The navy khaki/blue garrison cap as appropriate, is optional";
page 16, Note 3 under NSCC Enrolled Instructor
(Female), replace the comma with a period after optional, and delete the phrase
"instructors wear no insignia on the beret".
Chapter 4, Table of Authorized Naval Sea Cadet
Uniforms, Page 18: For NSCC Cadet (Male)
add Note (2) and for NSCC Cadet (Female)
add Note (3) referring to the hat as follows: "The navy blue garrison hat is optional
but uniformity of unit is paramount".
Chapter 4, Table of Authorized Naval Sea Cadet
Uniforms, Page 19: substitute enclosure (2)
as new page 19.
Chapter 4, Table of Authorized Naval Sea Cadet
Uniforms, Page 20: Delete
"Cadet" from the 3rd line of the page title; replace "Utility Green"
or "Olive Green/Drab" where shown with "Battle Dress Uniform
(BDU)/Cammies"; in column one under "Article" and just below "Rate
insignia" add "Officer rank device" with the description in column two of
"Bright metal devices except when in an operational status dictated by appropriate
authority"; delete the second line of Note 2 which states that Chief Petty Officers
are not authorized to wear the utility uniform.
Appendix 1, Page
1-4: in Figure 5 under illustration showing berets for female officers, warrant
officers, midshipmen and instructors, delete the phrase "instructors will not wear
device".
Appendix 1, page
1-6: substitute enclosure (3) as new Page 1-6.
Appendix 1: Insert enclosure (4), new Appendix 1,
Page 1-15 (civilian attire figure)
5. Cancellation: This Action Letter is
canceled upon entering the required changes in reference (a).
A. J. Kreiser
Distribution:
NSCC/NLCC Unit Commanding Officers
NSCC Regional/Associate Regional Directors
NSCC Headquarters Representatives
NSCC Committee Chairman |