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CHAPTER SIX

SPECIAL UNIFORMS

SECTION 1: CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

SECTION 2: SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

SECTION 3: RETIRED PERSONNEL

CHAPTER SIX

SPECIAL UNIFORMS

SECTION 1: CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

6101 COLOR GUARD TEAMS
6102 HONOR GUARDS AND OTHER CEREMONIAL PERSONNEL
6103 OFFICER DRESS WHITE UNIFORMS

  1. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

  2. COLOR GUARD TEAMS

    1. General. The prescribed uniform for color guards and drill teams will comply with the authorized uniforms in Chapter THREE. The following modifications can be made to those uniforms only while personnel are actually performing.

      1. Uniformity. Members' uniforms shall be as similar as feasible, keeping within the regulations, so as not to detract from the flags.

      2. Females. Female color guard and drill team members may wear the NSCC male cadet dress uniforms, with crew neck undershirt, matching trousers (bell bottoms), and oxford style shoes, while performing with the teams.

      3. NLCC Cadets. NLCC Cadets serving in color guard with NSCC Cadets may wear the NSCC male cadet dress uniforms, with crew neck undershirt, matching trousers (bell bottoms), and oxford style shoes, while performing with the teams.

    2. Accessories. The following accessories are the only authorized items to be worn by color guard team members in the performance of their duties:

      1. Aiguillettes
      2. Ascot
      3. Flag Harness
      4. Gloves
      5. Guard Belts
      6. Helmets
      7. Leggings
      8. Taps

    3. Manner of Wear. See Section 5300 for description and manner of wearing of uniform accessories.

  3. HONOR GUARD AND OTHER CEREMONIAL PERSONNEL

    1. General. The prescribed uniform for honor guards and other ceremonial personnel will comply with the authorized uniforms in Chapter THREE. Honor guard and other ceremonial duties include funeral details, sideboys, or escorts. The following modifications can be made to those uniforms ONLY while personnel are actually performing.

      1. Uniformity. Members' uniforms shall be as similar as feasible, keeping within the regulations.

      2. Females. Female members may wear the NSCC male cadet dress uniforms, with crew neck undershirt, matching trousers (bell bottoms), and oxford style shoes, while performing.

      3. NLCC Cadets. NLCC Cadets serving in honor guard and other ceremonial duties with NSCC Cadets may wear the NSCC male cadet dress uniforms, with crew neck undershirt, matching trousers (bell bottoms), and oxford style shoes, while performing with the teams.

    2. Accessories. The following accessories are the only authorized items to be worn by honor guard and other ceremonial personnel in the performance of their duties:

      1. Aiguillettes
      2. Ascots
      3. Gloves
      4. Guard Belts
      5. Leggings
      6. Taps

    3. Manner of wearing. See Section 5300 for description and manner of wearing of uniform accessories.

  4. OFFICER DRESS WHITE UNIFORMS

    1. General. Those NSCC officers requesting permission to wear the male or female NSCC Officer Dress White Uniform will contact National Headquarters for permission and wear guidance.

CHAPTER SIX

SPECIAL UNIFORMS

SECTION 2: SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

6201 QUARTERDECK CEREMONIES
6202 RECRUIT DIVISION STAFF
6203 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
6204 MATERNITY UNIFORMS
6205 RELIGIOUS HEADGEAR

  1. SPECIFIC SITUATION

  2. QUARTERDECK CEREMONIES

    1. Uniforms. The uniforms for quarterdeck personnel are as follows:

      1. Command Duty Officer. The Command Duty Officer on duty will wear the uniform of the day and "CDO" brassard as appropriate. Guard belt may be prescribed.

      2. Petty Officers-of-the-Watch. Personnel on duty as quarterdeck petty officer-of-the-watch wear the uniform of the day. Guard belt and/or boatswain’s whistle and lanyard may be prescribed.

      3. Messengers. Personnel on duty as quarterdeck messengers wear the uniform of the day. Guard belt may be prescribed.

      4. Sideboys. Sideboys wear uniform of the day.

    2. Manner of Wear. See Section 5300 for description and manner of wearing of uniform accessories.

  3. TRAINING CONTINGENT STAFF

    1. Uniforms. Staff members of recruit and advanced training contingents will wear the uniform of the day. The following uniform accessories are authorized for wear during the performance of their duties:

      1. Aiguillettes. Colored aiguillettes may be worn by staff members to denote position. Commanding Officers of Training Contingents (COTC) will dictate colors and billets authorized to wear.

      2. Brassard. A brassard or arm band may be worn to denote a duty position, such as CDO, POOW, MAA, etc.

      3. Guard Belt. Guard belts, white or olive drab in color may be worn in a duty status while standing a watch.

    2. Manner of Wear. See Section 5300 for description and manner of wearing of uniform accessories.

  4. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

    1. General. NSCC personnel may wear protective clothing with their uniform only while operating or riding as a passenger on motorcycle or bicycle, and while going between a parking area and muster point.

    2. Description. Protective clothing consists of such items as helmets, gloves, leather jackets, reflective vest, riding pants, and riding boots.

  5. MATERNITY CLOTHING

    1. General. The wearing of NSCC versions of maternity uniforms by female adult volunteers is not authorized. Members should shift to the Alternate Uniform as outlined in Chapter THREE, Section FIVE during pregnancy.

  6. RELIGIOUS HEADGEAR

    1. General. NSCC personnel may wear religious headgear while in uniform if the headgear meets the following criteria:

      1. It must be black or hair colored;

      2. It must be of a style and size that can be completely covered by standard military headgear;

      3. It cannot interfere with the proper wear or functioning of protective clothing or equipment;

      4. It cannot bear any writing, symbols, or pictures;

      5. It will not be worn in place of military headgear when military headgear is required (outdoors, or indoors when required for duties or ceremonies).

CHAPTER SIX

SPECIAL UNIFORMS

SECTION 3: RETIRED PERSONNEL

6301 UNIFORMS FOR NSCC RETIRED PERSONNEL

  1. RETIRED PERSONNEL

  2. UNIFORMS FOR NSCC RETIRED PERSONNEL

    1. General. Retired NSCC officers, who are not on actively enrolled, may wear the uniform, insignia, and qualifications corresponding to the rank indicated on the retired list while participating in approved NSCC activities.

    2. Regulations. All regulations regarding components, wear, care, etc. are the same for those members who are actively enrolled in accordance with these regulations.

    3. Grooming. Retired NSCC personnel must comply with the grooming standards outlines in Section 2200.