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CHAPTER SEVEN

CIVILIAN CLOTHING

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2: GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE WEARING OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES BY NSCC/NLCC PERSONNEL

CHAPTER SEVEN

CIVILIAN CLOTHING

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

7101 CIVILIAN CLOTHING
7102 CASUAL CIVILIAN ATTIRE
7103 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADVOCATION PROHIBITED
7104 SEXUAL PROMISCUITY ADVOCATION PROHIBITED
7105 EARRINGS
7106 BODY PIERCING
7107 TATTOOS/BODY ART/BRANDS
7108 MUTILATION
7109 DENTAL ORNAMENTATION

  1. CIVILIAN CLOTHING

  2. GENERAL INFORMATION

    1. Civilian Clothing. Officers and cadet personnel are permitted to have civilian clothing in their possession at naval activities ashore and afloat while attending advanced training. Personnel aboard ship and shore stations may have civilian clothing when authorized by the Commanding Officer or Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent. Such clothing may be authorized for wear while leaving or returning to ships or stations, while awaiting transportation after permission to leave the ship has been given, while on authorized liberty, or in any off-duty status. COs/COTCs are authorized to suspend the wear of civilian clothing for individuals who fail to wear civilian clothing as outlined in this section. Civilian clothes privilege may also be suspended for those whose appearance may bring discredit upon the NSCC or the Navy, or who fail to maintain adequate uniforms or seabag requirements properly. Regional Directors and the senior officers present may suspend the privilege of wearing civilian clothing to meet local conditions.

    2. Casual Civilian Attire. NSCC personnel shall ensure that their dress and personal appearance are appropriate for the occasion and will not discredit the NSCC or the Navy. Current styles and fashions which are conservative and in good taste are authorized, tank-top shirts, white undershirts worn as outer-garments, cut-off shorts and shower sandals are appropriate civilian attire for occasions such as picnics, athletic events, and other casual daytime activities, otherwise the above items are not acceptable within the confines of a military installation.

    3. Drug and Alcohol Advocation Prohibited. Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., depicting alcohol advertisement, marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug or alcohol abuse is prohibited at all times on any military installation or under any circumstance which is likely to discredit the NSCC and the Navy.

    4. Sexual Promiscuity Advocation Prohibited. Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., depicting nudity, any other sexual message/image or advocating sexual promiscuity is prohibited at all times on any military installation or under any circumstance which is likely to discredit the NSCC and the Navy.

    5. Earrings. Earrings are prohibited for male personnel in civilian attire when in a duty status or while in/aboard any ship, craft, aircraft, or in any military vehicle, or within any base or other place under military jurisdiction or while participating in any organized NSCC or military recreational activities.

    6. Body Piercing. Refer to Section 2207.

    7. Tattoos, Body Art & Branding. Refer to Section 2208.

    8. Mutilation. Refer to Section 2209.

    9. Dental Ornamentation. Refer to Section 2210.

CHAPTER SEVEN

CIVILIAN CLOTHING

SECTION 2: GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE WEARING OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES BY NSCC/NLCC PERSONNEL

7201 WEAR OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
7202 WEARING UNIFORM ARTICLES WITH CIVILIAN CLOTHES
7203 GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION

  1. CIVILIAN CLOTHING

  2. GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE WEARING OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES BY NSCC/NLCC PERSONNEL

    1. Wear of Civilian Clothes in Foreign Countries. Personnel traveling in a foreign country on an authorized foreign exchange may wear civilian clothes when authorized. Wearing civilian clothes shall not conflict with Section 3100 of this manual. Prescribing authorities are responsible for setting civilian clothes guidelines appropriate for foreign countries.

    2. Wearing Uniform Articles with Civilian Clothes. Military personnel may wear the military uniform articles listed below with civilian clothing.

      1. All-Weather Coat/Raincoat (w/o insignia)
      2. Belts with civilian buckles
      3. Cap, Knit Watch
      4. NSCC/NLCC Ball Cap
      5. Gloves
      6. Handbag
      7. Jacket, Black (w/o insignia)
      8. Jacket, Khaki Windbreaker (w/o insignia)
      9. Necktie, Four-in-Hand
      10. Peacoat (w/o insignia)
      11. Shoes
      12. Sweater, Pullover Jersey
      13. Sweater, Black V-Neck Pullover (w/o nametag)

    3. Government Transportation. NSCC personnel traveling aboard any military aircraft, bus or van, may wear civilian clothing when traveling to or from training activities. NSCC Personnel on authorized NSCC orders may travel in civilian clothing unless otherwise directed by proper authority; those who wear a uniform will observe regional travel requirements. NSCC personnel must ensure that their dress or personal appearance is appropriate for the occasion and conforms to required standards. Members wearing civilian clothing will ensure it is warm enough for in flight operations, in route travel and destination. Personnel traveling overseas should consult the International Exchange Program Guide or Senior Escort Officer for any particular uniform or civilian clothing requirements for their destination.