CHAPTER FOURTEEN

UNIFORMS, DOD/NSCC DONATION AGREEMENT, AND EQUIPMENT

Section 1: Uniforms

1410 - General

1410.1 NSCC cadets, officers and midshipmen are authorized to wear Navy uniforms appropriately modified by NSCC insignia, so as to clearly identify the wearer as a member of NSCC. Failure to wear the appropriate NSCC insignia is grounds for dismissal from the NSCC.

1411 - Uniform Regulations

1411.1 Regulations for the proper wearing of NSCC uniforms are contained in NSCC Uniform Regulations. Compliance with those regulations is mandatory.

1411.2 Cadets who willfully fail to comply with NSCC Uniform Regulations will be separated from the NSCC. Commanding officers may take this action without the concurrence of National Headquarters. An entry will be made on the NSCC Record of Advancement (NSCADM 009) stating the reason for disenrollment, and the NSCC Record of Advancement (NSCADM 009) is to be forwarded to National Headquarters.

1411.3 The appointments of officers and midshipmen who willfully fail to comply with NSCC Uniform Regulations will be revoked by the NSCC Executive Director. Reports of willful non-compliance will be made to the Executive Director citing the discrepancy and the date of observation. The report will be referred to the individual concerned for comment with revocation of appointment to follow unless extenuating circumstances are the determining factor in non-compliance. Reports of willful non-compliance may be originated by the following and must be submitted via the chain of command:

  • Unit Commanding Officers
  • NSCC Committee Chairmen
  • NSCC Regional/Associate Regional Directors
  • NSCC Commanding Officers of Training Contingents
  • Navy/Coast Guard supervisory personnel
  • NHQ Representatives

Section 2: Procurement of Uniforms/Accessories

1420 - NSCC Supply Facilities

1420.1 Surplus Navy uniforms are stocked at NSCC Supply Depot Great Lakes and occasionally other facilities strategically located to serve the Corps uniform supply needs. These uniforms are available to units, at nominal cost for handling and shipping, through National Headquarters. Commanding officers are encouraged to use this source of uniforms to the extent possible because of the savings to be realized. Prompt payment of uniforms received is expected. Units may not order additional uniforms if the unit has an outstanding uniform bill owed the NSCC Supply Depot.

1420.2 Orders for surplus uniforms will be sent to National Headquarters using NSCC Surplus Uniform Form (NSCSUP 002). Units will be billed for handling charges and shipping costs after the order has been filled. This invoice is on the outside of the shipping container as part of the shipping label on box #1. Do not send money with the order form. A unit has 45 days o pay the invoice from the time the order is shipped.

1420.3 Uniforms obtained from NSCC Supply Depot are for use of NSCC personnel only. Units may not order excess uniforms in anticipation of new enrollments. Uniform delivery after orders are received is expeditious which negates the need for excess uniform in unit.

1421 - Navy Exchange/Mail Out Centers

1421.1 NSCC adult leaders are authorized to purchase uniform items from Navy Exchange Uniform Shops, RTC Reclaim Stores, and from the Navy Uniform Mail-Out Center, Norfolk, Virginia. To ensure uniforms are distributed only to authorized personnel, a photo copy of the individual's NSCC ID card must accompany each order.

Section 3: Uniform Insignia

1430 - General

1430.1 NSCC insignia will be worn to modify Navy uniforms as prescribed in NSCC Uniform Regulations. Wearing of NSCC insignia is mandatory.

1430.2 Through agreement with the Board of Directors, Promotional Marketing (PROMO) Inc., is the sole authorized vendor of NSCC/NLCC insignia, NSCC accessories and selected related promotional materials. No unit or individual may contract for, or otherwise procure; these items from any other source except as may be specifically authorized by National Headquarters.

1430.3 The use of the NSCC/insignia/logo by units for fundraising purposes has been, and will be authorized, provided the items are not listed in the PROMO/NSCC Agreement and are not, therefore competing with PROMO sales. Authorization to use the NSCC insignia/logo for fund raising purposes must be granted by NHQ. Units desiring to do so must:

  • Submit a written application to NHQ describing in detail how the insignia/logo is to be used, i.e., Stadium Cushions, Can Huggers, etc. Units are to ensure that all items are tasteful and do not discredit the NSCC or the U. S. Navy.
  • National Headquarters will evaluate each application and will grant permission, if acceptable, for use of the insignia/logo. Authorization will be granted for a period of one year. Units must reapply each year for continuation. Items sold for fundraising purposes are not tax deductible, unless the unit or sponsor has been designated a 501(c)(3) organization under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code.
  • Use of NHQ's 501(c)(3) number is not authorized.

1431 - Navy Insignia

1431.2 The wearing of Navy uniform insignia, other than authorized rank insignia and earned Navy/Coast Guard/DOD ribbon awards, breast insignia and appurtenances, is not permitted.

Section 4: Equipment

1440 - General

1440.1 Commanding officers will ensure that adequate records are kept of all items of equipment/stores issued or loaned to individuals. Normally, the Supply Officer will accomplish this task.

1440.2 Units need to ensure their compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (40 CFR Part 390, et al) when the vehicle is unit owned, leased or borrowed. If the vehicles are:

  • Vehicle has a gross vehicle weight ration of 10,0001 or more pounds, and/or
  • Such vehicle is designated to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

A unit should assure itself that the vehicle and driver are in compliance with the regulations before accepting an offer to use a vehicle for transportation of unit members. These regulations apply to:

  • Drivers must be properly licenses and physically qualified.
  • Certified equipment must be used, vehicles must be registered and driver/vehicle must be properly marked with DOT number.
  • Drivers/vehicles are subject to roadside inspections.
  • Subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

All vehicles or watercraft owned by a unit must have been authorized by NHQ, must be licensed in the unit (sponsor) name, not the NSCC, insured by the unit (sponsor), and operated using unit (sponsor) funds. NSCC NHQ is not responsible for any land or watercraft owned and operated by units. There is no national insurance for these items. Accordingly, this unit owned equipment must be insured by the unit or sponsor for a minimum of $1 million. NSCC NHQ will be identified as an additional insured on unit owned watercraft/vehicles.