CHAPTER 4

INSIGNIA

SECTION 1: OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, MIDSHIPMEN, AND UNIFORMED INSTRUCTORS

4101 - General

4101.1 - A description of each insignia is provided, along with what uniform items they should be worn on and how positioned. When reference is made to left or right, it is to the wearer's left or right.

4102 - Cap Insignia - Officers and Warrant Officers

4102.1 COMBINATION CAP INSIGNIA. Consists of an NSCC cap device, gold chinstrap and NSCC retaining buttons. (Figure 3, Appendix 1, Page 1-3; Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. NSCC Cap Device. A fouled anchor with a spread eagle, in gold color, perched on the top with the eagle facing the wearer's right, and with a burnished silver color shield below the eagle. The device should be attached to the mount of the combination cap band (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2).
  1. Chin Strap. A ½-inch wide strap, faced with gold lace. It shall be secured at each side of the cap by NSCC gold buttons (Buttons, Figure 1, Appendix 1, Page 1-1)

4102.2 GARRISON CAP INSIGNIA. Consists of a small version of the NSCC cap device on the right side and the wearer's miniature rank insignia on the left side. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. A metal insignia of the same design and color as the cap device prescribed for wear on the combination cap, except that, the overall size is reduced by approximately one half. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Miniature Rank Insignia. Miniature size metal collar rank insignia is of the same design as metal shoulder insignia.
  1. Position. Cap device is worn on the left side and the rank device is worn on the right side of the garrison cap. Devices are attached in an upright position with the center of each 2 inches from the front seam and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

4102.3 BERET (Females) INSIGNIA. Insignia on the beret consists of a small version of the NSCC cap device. No miniature rank insignia is worn on the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. A metal insignia of the same design and color as the cap device prescribed for wear's on the combination cap, except that the overall size is reduced by approximately one half. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. The garrison cap device is centered over the grommet hole on the face of the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

4103 - Cap Insignia - Midshipman

4103.1 COMBINATION CAP INSIGNIA. Consist of NSCC Midshipman cap device, gold chinstrap and NSCC retaining buttons. (Male, Figure 3, Appendix 1, Page 1-3; Female, Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. Cap Device. A gold pin-on fouled anchor. The length of the anchor, including the fouling, should be 1-13/16 inches, width at the flukes is 1-1/8 inches and the stock with other dimensions proportionate. The device shall be attached to the mount of the cap band; the unfouled arm of the stock shall be on the wearer's right (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Chin Strap. A 3/8-inch wide strap faced with gold lace and secured to each side of the cap by NSCC gold buttons. (Buttons, Figure 1, Appendix 1, Page 1-1)

4103.2 GARRISON CAP INSIGNIA. Consists of a small version of the NSCC cap device and the midshipman garrison cap device. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

  1. NSCC Garrison Cap Device. A metal insignia of the same design and color as the NSCC cap device prescribed for wear on the combination cap, except that, the overall size is reduced by approximately one half. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)
  1. Midshipman Garrison Cap Device. A gold metal foul anchor like that worn on the Combination cap but 1-1/16 inches in length with other dimensions, proportionate
  1. Position. The NSCC Garrison Cap device is worn on the left side and the Midshipman Garrison Cap Device is worn on the right side of the garrison cap. Devices are attached in an upright position with the center of each 2 inches from the front seam and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

4103.3 BERET (Females) INSIGNIA. Insignia on the beret consists of the garrison cap device. No miniature rank insignia is worn on the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. A gold metal foul anchor like that worn on the Combination cap but 1-1/16 inches in length with other dimensions, proportionate
  1. Position. The garrison cap device is centered over the grommet hole on the face of the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

4104 - Cap Insignia - Uniformed Instructor

4104.1 COMBINATION CAP INSIGNIA. Consist of the NSCC officer cap device, black chinstrap and retaining buttons. (Male, Figure 3, Appendix 1, Page 1-3; Female, Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. NSCC Cap Device. A fouled anchor with a spread eagle, in gold color, perched on the top, with the eagle facing the wearer's right, and with a burnished silver color shield, below the eagle. The device should be attached to the mount of the combination cap band. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Chin Strap. A 1/2 inches wide, black patent leather chin strap (identical to Navy CPO chin strap). It shall be secured to each side of the cap by NSCC gold buttons. (Button, Figure 1, Appendix 1, Page 1-1)

4104.2 GARRISON CAP INSIGNIA. Consists of a small version of the NSCC cap device on the left side. No rank insignia is worn on the right side. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. A metal insignia of the same design and color as the cap device prescribed for wear on the combination cap, except that, the overall size is reduced by approximately one half. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. Cap device is worn on the left side, of the garrison cap. The device shall be attached in an upright position with the center 2 inches from the front seam and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

4104.3 BERET (Females) INSIGNIA. Insignia on the beret consists of a small version of the NSCC cap device, no miniature rank insignia is worn on the beret. Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. A metal insignia of the same design and color as the cap device prescribed for wear's on the combination cap, except that, the overall size is reduced by approximately one half. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. The garrison cap device is centered over the grommet hole on the face of the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

4105 - NSCC Officer/CPO Shoulder Flash

4105.1 The NSCC officer shoulder flash, embroidered gold lettering on either black, white or khaki field, will be worn on all NSCC officers, warrant officers, midshipmen, uniformed instructors and cadet CPO uniforms. For the camouflage utility uniform, the embroidered cadet black on olive drab shoulder flash will be worn.

  1. Shoulder Flash. Shall be worn on each sleeve (background field color matching the uniform item color, with the eagles facing forward) of all uniform coats, sweaters, outer garments (except raincoats), and on all uniforms not having a coat prescribed.
  1. Position. The flash will be centered on the outer face of each sleeve, with the top edge of the flash 1-inch below the shoulder seam, and the eagle facing forward. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4106 - NSCC Officer Sleeve Insignia

4106.1 The NSCC Sleeve Insignia is an embroidered gold eagle over a silver NSCC crest on a black field. (Figure 7, Appendix 1, Page 1-7)

  1. Officers, Warrant Officers and Midshipmen. Shall wear the embroidered NSCC sleeve insignia.
  1. Position. Worn on the outer face of the Service Dress Blue Coat sleeve, centered midway between the front and the rear crease and 1/4 inch above the uppermost gold rank sleeve stripe. For Midshipmen it is centered midway between the front and rear crease and 3-3/8 inches above the sleeve cuff. (Figure 7, Appendix 1, Page 1-7).
  1. Uniformed Instructor. Does not wear the NSCC sleeve device.

4107 - NSCC Officer Gold Rank Sleeve Stripes

4107.1 The NSCC sleeve gold rank sleeve stripes shall consist of stripes of gold lace indicating rank (except midshipmen and instructors). (Figure 7, Appendix 1, Page 1-7)

  1. Position. Officer and Warrant Officer rank shall be indicated by a single stripe or various combinations of stripes of 1/2 or 1/4 inch widths, encircling the sleeves; the stripes to be of gold lace. The lower edge of the first stripe shall be 2 inches from the edge of the cuff with 1/4-inch interval between stripes.
  1. Configuration. The sleeve stripe configuration for the NSCC officer ranks is as follows:
  1. Lieutenant Commander. Shall wear two 1/2-inch stripes with one 1/4-inch stripe between them.
  1. Lieutenant. Shall wear two 1/2-inch stripes.
  1. Lieutenant (junior grade). Shall wear a 1/2-inch stripe with one 1/4-inch stripe above it.
  1. Ensign. Shall wear one 1/2-inch stripe.
  1. Warrant Officer. Shall wear one l/2 inch stripe of gold lace with 1/2 inch breaks of bright blue silk thread with breaks 2 inches apart, three breaks centered symmetrically on the outer face of the sleeve (similar to CWO2, USN).
  1. Midshipmen. There is no midshipmen sleeve rank insignia.
  1. Uniformed Instructor. There is no uniformed instructor sleeve rank insignia.

4108 - NSCC Officer Shoulder Board Insignia

4108.1 SHOULDER BOARDS, HARD

  1. Hard Board. A combination of insignia, embroidered eagle with NSCC shield and stripes of gold lace indicating rank on a black field, which indicates the wearer's grade and NSCC status. (a smaller size is available and appropriate for females). (Figure 8, Appendix 1, Page 1-8)
  1. Officers. Grade shall be designated by stripes of gold lace of the same width, number, and spacing as specified for stripes on the sleeves of the blue coat, except that the outer edge of the first stripe shall be 1/4 inch (1/2 for ensigns) from the squared end of the shoulder board.
  1. Warrant Officers. The outside surface shall be covered with black cloth, the stripe to be the same as specified for the sleeves of the blue coat except that the blue silk breaks shall be 1/2 inch apart instead of 2 inches apart. The outer edge of the stripe is to be 1/2 inch from the squared end of the shoulder board.
  1. Midshipmen. An embroidered NSCC sleeve device is positioned with its center 2 inches from and with its base pointed toward the squared end of the shoulder board.
  1. Uniformed Instructor. Uniformed instructors do not wear shoulder boards.
  1. Position. The tab on the bottom of the shoulder board is slipped through the two epaulets on each shoulder and secured in place with the gold button supplied with the board. The eagles should face forward.

4108.2 SHOULDER BOARDS, SOFT

  1. Soft Board. A combination of insignia, and stripes, which indicate the wearer's grade and NSCC status. They are 3/4 the size of, and of the same design as, the male hard shoulder board for lieutenant commanders and below. Males and females wear the same soft shoulder boards. Uniformed instructors do not wear shoulder boards.
  1. Position. The shoulder strap on the shirt slips through the soft shoulder board and is buttoned back down. The eagles should face forward.

4109 - Metal Grade Insignia – Shoulder

4109.1 FULL SIZE

  1. Position. Regular size metal grade insignia shall be centered on the shoulder straps of Navy blue raincoats, khaki jackets and blue jackets. The outer edge of each device shall be placed 3/4 inch from the squared end of the shoulder end of the shoulder strap. (Figure 9 (bottom illustration), Appendix 1, Page 1-9)
  1. Lieutenant Commander. A gold color oak leaf worn with the top tip of the leaf toward the collar, stem toward the shoulder.
  1. Lieutenant. Two silver color bars, attached near the ends, shall be placed on the centerline of each shoulder strap with the longer dimension of the bars in a fore-and-aft line.
  1. Lieutenant (junior grade). A silver color bar placed on the centerline of each shoulder strap with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore-and-aft line.
  1. Ensign. A gold color bar placed on the centerline of each should strap with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore-and-aft line.
  1. Warrant Officer. A metal bar of blue background with two, 1/4-inch, gold breaks separated by 1/4 inch of blue background in center (similar to CWO2, USN).
  1. Midshipmen. No metal shoulder insignia will be worn.
  1. Uniformed Instructor. No metal shoulder insignia will be worn.

4110 - Metal Insignia – Collar

  1. Grade. Miniature size metal grade insignia is worn on the right collar points of khaki and blue shirts. The collar grade insignia shall be of the same design as metal shoulder insignia. Midshipmen and Uniformed instructors do not wear miniature metal grade insignia.
  1. NSCC Miniature Insignia. Miniature size, 1-1/16 inch version of the NSCC Combination Cap Insignia shall be worn on the left collar points of khaki and blue shirts. Uniformed Instructors wear this insignia on both collar points (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. NSCC Midshipman Miniature Insignia. Miniature gold pin-on anchor of a size to be inscribed in a circle 5/8 inch in diameter size and shall be worn on the left collar point of khaki and blue shirts.
  1. Manner of Wearing. NSCC officers, warrant officers and midshipmen shall wear the grade insignia on the right collar only, with the NSCC miniature insignia on the left collar point. Midshipman and uniformed instructors will wear as noted in items a., b. and c. above, in the locations noted below. Each insignia is worn at identical points on their respective collar points. (Figure 9, Appendix 1, Page 1-9)
  1. Long Sleeve Khaki and Blue Shirts. The insignia shall be centered as per the measurements on the left hand illustrations of Figure 5, on the collar. This procedure applies regardless of whether the collar is worn open or closed. (Figure 9, Appendix 1, Page 1-9)
  1. Short Sleeve Khaki Shirt. The insignia shall be centered as per the measurements on the right hand illustrations of Figure 5, and positioned with the vertical axis of the insignia along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point. (Figure 9, Appendix 1, Page 1-9)

SECTION 2: NSCC MIDSHIPMEN COAT INSIGNIA - MALE AND FEMALE

4201 - Coat and Collar Anchor Insignia

4201.1 GENERAL. Coat collar insignia is a plain gold anchor 1-7/16 inches in length, with a stock 3/4-inch in width and l/16 inches wide at the flukes. The stock is inclined eight degrees from the horizontal (right and left). This insignia is worn on the service dress blue uniform. (Figure 10, Appendix 1, Page 1-10)

  1. Manner of Wearing. The lower end of the stock shall be outboard and the stock shall be approximately horizontal. (Figure 10, Appendix 1, Page 1-10)
  1. MALE. Shall be pinned on each collar tip of the coat so that the crown of the anchor is 1/2 inch above the notch of the lapels, and the centerline of the shank is parallel to and approximately 3/4 inch from the outer edge of the collar.
  1. FEMALE. Shall be pinned on each collar tip of the coat so that the crown of the anchor is 1 inch from the bottom and midway between the two sides, and the centerline of the shank is parallel to and approximately 3/4 inch from the outer edge of the collar.

SECTION 3: NSCC CHIEF PETTY OFFICER INSIGNIA - MALE AND FEMALE

4301 - Cap Insignia - Chief Petty Officer and Female Cadets

4301.1 COMBINATION CAP. Consists of a NSCC Female Cadet and Chief Petty Officer cap device; black chinstrap and NSCC retaining buttons. (Male - Figure 3, Appendix 1, Page 1-3; Female - Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. NSCC Cap Device. Is a 1-1/2 inch emblem, gold (matte/satin finish) circular device with the NSCC crest inscribed thereon. The device should be attached to the mount of the combination cap band. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Chin Strap. Is 1/2-inch wide, black patent leather strap, and shall be secured at each side of the cap by NSCC gilt buttons (Buttons, Figure 1, Appendix 1, Page 1-1)

4301.2 GARRISON CAP. Garrison cap insignia will consist of the NSCC Female Cadet small cap device on the left side. (Figure 2, Appendix 1 Page 1-2)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. Consists of the miniature version NSCC Female Cadet Cap Device that is a 1-1/16" emblem, gold (matte/satin finish) circular device with NSCC crest inscribed thereon (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. Cap device shall be worn on the left side of the garrison cap. Device shall be attached in an upright position with the center 2 inches from the front seam and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

4301.3 BERET (Female). Insignia on the beret will consist of the NSCC Female Cadet Cap Device, no miniature rank insignia is worn on the beret. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4)

  1. Garrison Cap Device. Shall consist of the miniature NSCC Female Cadet Cap Device that is a 1-1/16" emblem, gold (matte/satin finish) circular device with NSCC crest inscribed thereon. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. The small cap device is centered over the grommet hole on the face of the beret. The beret is worn to place the small cap device over the left eye. (Figure 4, Appendix 1, Page 1-4).

4302 - Rating Badge - Chief Petty Officer

4302.1 RATING BADGE

  1. Badge. A gold embroidered eagle sitting on an arch, that passes over a star, and connects to the outer points of the upper most of the three chevrons, on a background that matches the uniform being worn, blue, khaki, or white. For the camouflage utility uniform, the embroidery is black on an olive drab cloth.
  1. Position. Is worn on the right sleeve, with the top of the badge 1/8 inch below the bottom edge of, and centered on, the NSCC Shoulder Flash. The background color of the badge shall match that of the uniform being worn (Figure 12, Appendix 1, Page 1-12)

SECTION 4: CADET INSIGNIA - MALE AND FEMALE

4401 - NSCC/NLCC Shoulder Flash

4401.1 NSCC

  1. Flash - Pair. The NSCC cadet shoulder flash consists of an embroidered yellow border, with yellow lettering and eagle, on a blue field for both blue and white uniforms. They can also be worn on the Utility and Coverall uniforms. For the camouflage utility uniform, the embroidered cadet black on olive drab shoulder flash will be worn. There is only one size for both males and females.
  1. Position. Will be worn on the outer face of each sleeve of all uniforms, jumpers, blouses, shirts, coats and all other outer garments except raincoats, and it can also be worn on the front of the blue working cap. The flash will be centered on the front immediately above the bill, with the eagle pointing toward the right shoulder. The flash will be centered on the outer face of each sleeve with, the top edge of the flash 1-inch below the shoulder seam, with the eagles facing forward. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4401.2 NLCC

  1. Flash - Single. The NLCC cadet shoulder flash consists of an embroidered white border, with white lettering and a yellow fouled anchor, on a blue field. There is only one size for both males and females.
  1. Position. Will be worn on the left sleeve of all uniform, blouses, shirts, coats and all other outer garments except raincoats, and it can also be worn on the front of the blue working cap, the flash will be centered on the front immediately above the bill. The flash will be centered on the outer face of the left sleeve, with the top edge of the flash 1-inch below the shoulder seam. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4402 - Cadet Rating Chevron/Petty Officer Rating Badge

4402.1 NSCC CADET RATING CHEVRONS

  1. Chevrons. The E-2 and E-3 rating chevrons (two or three chevrons respectively), consist of yellow embroidered chevrons on a blue field for the blue and white uniform. They can also be worn on the Utility and Coverall uniforms. Black embroidered on an olive drab field will be worn on the camouflage utility uniform. E-1, recruit cadets, do not wear any Cadet Rating Chevrons. There are different sizes for males and females.
  1. Position. The rating chevrons will be worn centered under the NSCC shoulder flash on the right sleeve of all uniforms, jumpers, blouses, shifts, coats and all other outer garments except the raincoat. The chevrons measured from the center of the "V" to the lower edge of the NSCC Shoulder Flash, will be 3-1/8 inches. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4402.2 NLCC CADET RATING CHEVRONS

  1. Chevrons. The E-2 and E-3 rating chevrons (two or three chevrons respectively) consist of a white embroidered chevron on a blue field. The E-1, recruit cadet, does not wear any Cadet Rating Chevrons. There is only one size for both male and female cadets
  1. Position. The chevron is only supplied as a single chevron, so for E-2 and E-3 ratings, the appropriate multiples will be affixed on the right sleeve, centered between the shoulder seam and the elbow. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4402.3 NSCC PETTY OFFICER RATING BADGE

  1. Badge. The petty officer rating badge consists of yellow embroidered eagle over crossed anchors and the appropriate number of chevrons for the cadet's rate on a blue field for the blue and white uniforms. They can also be worn on the Utility and Coverall uniforms. Black embroidered on an olive drab field will be worn on the camouflage utility uniform. There are different sizes for the male and female cadets. There are two versions available. The first is the NSCC Cadet Rating Badge with no chevrons attached. The appropriate number of Cadet Rating Chevrons, 4402.1, will be attached under the badge for the cadet's rate. The second version is the NSCC Cadet Rating Badge with the appropriate number of chevrons attached for E-4, E-5 or E-6.
  1. Position. The petty officer rating badge will be worn centered under the NSCC Shoulder Flash on the right sleeve of all uniforms, jumpers, blouses, shifts, coats and all other outer garments except the raincoat. The badge's top edge will be 1/8 inch below the NSCC Shoulder Flash bottom edge. (Figure 12, Appendix 1, Page 1-12)

4402.4 NLCC PETTY OFFICER RATING BADGE

  1. Badge. The petty officer rating badge consists of a white embroidered eagle over crossed anchors on a blue field. The appropriate number of Cadet Rating Chevrons, 4402.2, will be attached under the badge for the cadet's rate
  1. Position. The petty officer rating badge, with the appropriate number of chevrons, 4402.2, for LC-4, LC-5 or LC-6, will be worn centered on the right sleeve of all uniforms, jumpers, blouses, shifts, coats and all other outer garments except the raincoat. The rating badge and its chevrons are centered between the shoulder seam and the elbow. The upper edge of the chevrons will touch the bottom edge of the rating badge and there shall be no space between chevron patches. (Figure 12, Appendix 1, Page 1-12)

4403 - NSCC Iron-On Insignia

4403.1 GENERAL. NSCC cadets, on the Utility and Coverall working uniforms, may wear iron-on flashes, rating chevrons and petty officer rating badges, instead of the embroidered insignia. The standard embroidered flashes, rating chevrons, and petty officer rating badges may be used if the iron-on is not available. There is only one size for male and female cadets. As has been stated before, unit uniformity should be paramount and all cadets should wear the either the embroidered or iron-on insignia on the working uniform.

4403.2 SHOULDER FLASHES. The iron-on shoulder flashes must be worn as prescribed in 4401.1. If the flash has not been trimmed to match the flashes boarder, it should be done before application, leaving no more than 1/4 inch outside the boarder. Application of the iron-on flashes can be reinforced, by sewing around the flashes boarder.

4403.3 CADET RATING CHEVRON/PETTY OFFICER RATING BADGE . The iron-on rating chevrons and petty officer rating badge must be worn as prescribed in 4402.1 and 4402.3 respectfully. Each iron-on Petty Officer / Rate Chevron comes as a PO1 assembly. It must be trimmed to each cadet's rate. Application of the iron-on chevrons and petty officer rating badge can be reinforced, by sewing around its outer perimeter.

4404 - NSCC Unit Sleeve Identification Insignia (Optional)

4404.1 GENERAL. NSCC Cadets are authorized to wear a unit sleeve insignia as an optional item only on uniforms, on which the NSCC shoulder flash is worn, except for working uniforms. Units opting to wear the unit sleeve identification insignia will ensure that it is worn by all cadets, for uniformity within the unit.

  1. Insignia. The unit sleeve insignia will be rectangular in shape, approximately 3/4 inch high and 3-1/2 inches across, of black background material with yellow embroidered lettering. Only the unit name will appear on the insignia, as size will not permit the inclusion of the words: Division, Squadron, Battalion, etc.
  1. Position. The unit sleeve insignia will be worn only on the left sleeve. It is centered on the shoulder flash with its upper edge 1/2 inch below the bottom edge of the shoulder flash. (Figure 11, Appendix 1, Page 1-11)

4405 - NLCC Female Cadet Cap Device

  1. Device. A gold (matte/satin finish) 1-1/16 inch circular device with the NLCC crest inscribed thereon. (Figure 2, Appendix 1, Page 1-2)
  1. Position. The cap device will be worn on the garrison cap. It will be worn on the left side with the center 2 inches from the front edge of the cap and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom edge. (Figure 5, Appendix 1, Page 1-5)

4406 - Other Insignia and Awards

  1. Cadets will wear only those NSCC/NLCC ribbons and appurtenances specified in the NSCC Awards Manual. They may not wear DOD/DOT ribbons and awards, nor ribbon and awards from other military oriented youth programs (CAP, JROTC, Sea Explorers, etc.) on NSCC uniforms, unless specifically authorized in writing by Sea Cadet National Headquarters.