New Cadet Guide
Contents
Part One
General Information
1-1. Purpose
1-2. References
2-1. The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
2-2. The Bayonet Battalion Department of Military Science
Chapter 3: Military Science Curriculum
3-1. Curriculum
3-2. Military science instruction
3-3. Military science classes
3-4. Military Schools
Part Two
Scholarships and Obligations
4-1. General description of scholarships
4-2. Scholarship packages
5-1. Academic plan
Chapter 6: Service Obligations
6-1. Active duty service obligations
6-2. Guaranteed reserve forces duty
6-3. Non-scholarship student obligations
Part Three
The Cadet Battalion
7-1. Organization of the cadet battalion
7-2. Color guard
7-3. Ranger Challenge team
8-1. General
8-2. Battalion commander
8-3. Deputy commander
8-4. Executive officer
8-5. Staff officers
8-6. TAC officers
8-7. Company commander
8-8. Company executive officer
8-9. First sergeant
8-10. Platoon leaders, platoon sergeants, and squad leaders
9-1. MS IV rank
9-2. MS III rank
9-3. MS II rank
9-4. MS I rank
Chapter 10: Conduct and Courtesy
10-1. Honor code
10-2. Terms of address
10-3. Saluting
Part Four
Wear and Appearance of the Cadet Uniforms and Insignia
Chapter 11: Grooming Standards
11-1. Hair standards
11-2. Fingernail standards
11-3. Earrings
11-4. Tattoos and body piercing
Chapter 12: Cadet Uniforms and Insignia
Section One - Description of Cadet Uniforms
12-1. Categories of Army uniforms
12-2. Cadet uniforms
12-3. Description by uniform class
12-4. Wear of the uniform
12-5. Mixing uniforms items and civilian clothes
Section Two - Description of Cadet Insignias and Badges
12-6. Basic course cap insignia
12-7. Basic course collar insignia
12-8. Advanced course collar insignia
12-9. Distinctive unit insignia
12-10. Shoulder sleeve insignia
12-11. Academic achievement insignia
12-12. Distinguished military student badge
12-13. Insignia of grade for cadet officers
12-14. Insignia of grade for cadet noncommissioned officers
12-15. Insignia of grade for cadet enlisted personnel
12-16. Nameplate
12-17. Nurse cadet badge
12-18. Ranger Challenge tab
12-19. Ranger Challenge shoulder cord
12-20. Color guard shoulder cord
12-21. Recondo badge
12-22. Physical fitness badge
12-23. Parachutist badge
12-24. Air Assault badge
12-25. Marksmanship qualification badges and bars
13-1. General
Section One - Department of the Army Awards
13-2. Department of the Army Cadet Command Medal for Heroism
13-3. Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award
Section Two – Special Awards
13-4. The Simultaneous Membership Program Activation Award
13-5. Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) Ribbon
Section Three – National Advanced Leadership Camp Awards
13-6. Camp Commander’s Leadership Award
13-7. Platoon Leadership Award
13-8. Military Proficiency Award
13-9. One-Shot-One-Kill Award
Section Four – Leader’s Training Course Awards
13-10. Leader’s Training Course Certificate
13-11. Bold Challenge Participation Ribbon
Section Five – Cadet Command Cadet Awards
13-12. Recruiting Awards
13-13. Academic Awards
13-14. Athletic Awards
13-15. Military Awards
13-16. Miscellaneous Awards
Section Six - Fraternal Associations and Service Organizations Awards
13-17. Fraternal associations and service organizations awards
Chapter 14: Preparing Uniforms for Wear
Section One - The Class A Service Uniform
14-1. Shoulder sleeve insignia
14-2. Collar insignia
14-3. Garrison cap insignia
14-4. Army green coat and black all weather coat shoulder loop insignia
14-5. Nameplate
14-6. Academic achievement insignia
14-7. Nurse cadet badge
14-8. Distinguished military student badge
14-9. Medals, awards, and decorations
14-10. Special skill badges
14-11. Marksmanship qualification badges and bars
14-12. Recondo badge
14-13. Black web belt with brass buckle
14-14. Green service cap
14-15. Color guard shoulder cord
14-16. Ranger Challenge shoulder cord
14-17. Ranger Challenge tab
14-18. Officer's coat sleeve and trouser leg ornamentation
Section Two - The Class B Service Uniform
14-19. Uniform Shirt
14-20. Nameplate
14-21. Insignia of grade
14-22. Black web belt with brass buckle
14-23. Garrison cap insignia
14-24. Academic achievement insignia
14-25. Nurse cadet badge
14-26. Distinguished military student badge
14-27. Medals, awards, and decorations
14-28. Special skill badges
Section Three - The Woodland Camouflage Battle Dress Uniform
14-29. U.S. ARMY distinguishing insignia, name tape, and shoulder sleeve
insignia
14-30. Battle dress uniform coat collar insignia
14-31. Battle dress uniform cold weather coat shoulder loop insignia
14-32. Battle dress uniform cap insignia
14-33. Black leather combat boots
Section Four - The Physical Fitness Uniform
14-34. Physical fitness uniform
Appendix A - References
Appendix B – University of Central Arkansas Campus Map
Appendix C – Cadet Awards
Appendix D – Height and Weight Standards
Appendix E – APFT Scorecard
New Cadet Guide – July 2002
Part One
General Information
1-1. Purpose
This guide is designed to introduce new students to the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at the University of Central Arkansas (host school) and its associated partnership schools Arkansas Tech University, Central Baptist College, Harding University, Henderson State University, Hendrix College, Ouachita Baptist University, Philander Smith College, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It provides a general orientation to acquaint students from all central Arkansas area colleges and universities with the program in order to promote their assimilation into the corps of cadets. The guide is not a single-source reference for all military science operations and therefore refers to other sources when applicable.
1-2. References
Required and related sources are listed in appendix A.
2-1. The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) produces over 80% of the officers for the active Army and its reserve component, the Army National Guards and the Army Reserve. Admission is open to all college men and women who meet mental, moral, and physical qualifications. Education goes beyond the classroom as it is designed to provide students with the basic concepts and principles of military art and science while developing the student's leadership, personal integrity, honor, responsibility, and appreciation for national security. These objectives establish a sound basis for future professional development and effective performance as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.
2-2. The Department of Military Science for the Bayonet Battalion
a. The department is headed by the Professor of Military Science at the University of Central Arkansas. This officer along with the cadre of officers, noncommissioned officers, and a university staff member provide all instructions, as well as administrative and logistical support, to the students enrolled in the program. The instructors are assigned responsibility for one class e.g. freshman, sophomore, etc., and also act as the military science advisor for the students in that class.
b. The department produces leaders – men and women who will assume roles of responsibility both in the military and civilian sectors. Students of most of the central Arkansas area colleges and universities are eligible to participate in the training conducted by the department. This broad base of students provides an experience that increases an individual's self-confidence while stressing teamwork and personal responsibility. In the end, each student understands the importance of integrity and subscribes to a professional ethic of competence, candor, courage, and commitment. The student who is commissioned in the United States Army has truly challenged him or herself while in college, and has become a better person and a better citizen in the process.
c. The offices and classrooms are located on the University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University, Henderson State University, and University of Arkansas at Little Rock campuses. See campus map at appendix B. Inquires regarding the Army ROTC program should be made to the Department of Military Science at (501) 450-3145 or (800) 288-7682 (ROTC).
Chapter 3: Military science curriculum
3-1. Curriculum
a. General. The four year military science curriculum is divided into two, two-year courses – the basic course and the advanced course.
b. Basic course. The basic course is designed for the freshman and sophomore academic years. The course introduces the student to the profession of arms, responsibilities of the officer corps, organization of the Army, military history, weapons, field craft, land navigation, and other soldier skills. This introduction enables the student to make an informed decision concerning participation in the advanced course. It is a prerequisite for the advanced course. The freshman classes are generically called MS I, for military science year one, and the sophomore classes are called MS II. These terms are oftentimes used to refer to the students as well.
c. The professor of military science may grant partial or full placement credit for the basic course if a student has completed Army basic training or another Service's equivalent training, the six-week summer basic camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, or junior ROTC in high school.
d. Advanced course. The advanced course covers the junior and senior years and includes the mandatory five-week summer advanced camp at Fort Lewis, Washington. The MS III on-campus portion of the advanced course prepares students for advanced camp by emphasizing technical and tactical skills and leadership development. During the school year MS III students rotate through various company level leadership positions and are evaluated on their performance. During the senior year MS IV students assist with MS III instruction, conduct leadership development assessments, and complete MS IV classes.
3-2. Military science instruction
a. General. Instruction consists of classroom work, leadership laboratories, physical fitness training, and field instruction, which provide a solid foundation for the junior officer's values, skills, and attributes.
b. Classroom instruction. Classes focus on developing individual military skills, small unit tactics, organizational leadership and management techniques, U.S. military history, professional ethics, oral and written communications skills, military justice, and other professional knowledge subjects required for effective performance of duty as a commissioned officer. Classes meet once a week.
c. Leadership Laboratories. Leadership laboratories place students in leadership positions, teach and provide practical experience in military drill and ceremonies, troop leading procedures, small unit tactical operations, rappelling, and water survival. Leadership laboratories are held once a month.
d. Physical fitness training. Physical fitness is of the utmost importance to all cadets regardless of career or ambition. Leaders must be physically fit in order to set the examples for their subordinates. Therefore, our program places a heavy emphasis on physical training (PT). PT is conducted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, throughout the year. Attendance is mandatory for all scholarship and contracted cadets and is highly encouraged for all cadets regardless of status. PT starts sharply at 0630 hours and lasts approximately one hour. Progress in physical fitness is measured through the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Each cadet will be tested in the push-up, sit-up, and two mile run events. At a minimum, 60 points in each event for a combined score of 180 points is required (See appendix D for scorecard). The test will be given three times each semester, and is mandatory for all cadets. Your MS instructor will inform you of the PT site. Attendance at PT sessions will reflect in each cadet’s laboratory grade. Your MS instructor is the approval authority for all missed training.
e. Field instruction. Field training
exercises reinforce classroom and laboratory instruction by placing students
in realistic tactical situations under field conditions. Field training
exercises are conducted once a semester for three days at Camp Robinson,
Arkansas.
3-3. Military science classes
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) students register for military science classes through the UCA homepage using the class codes shown in table 3-1. Non-UCA students use their school's coding system, which is generally a variant of UCA’s coding system. Academic credit varies by university and college.
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Table 3-1
Military Science Course Codes
|
MS I: Freshman |
MS II: Sophomore |
MS III: Junior |
MS IV: Senior |
|
MSL 1101. Foundations of Officership (Fall Semester) |
MSL 2201. Individual Leadership Studies (Fall Semester) |
MSL 3301. Leadership and Problem Solving (Fall
Semester) |
MSL 4401. Leadership and Management (Fall Semester) |
|
MSL 1102. Basic Leadership (Spring Semester) |
MSL 2202. Leadership and Teamwork (Spring Semester) |
MSL 3302. Leadership and Ethics (Spring Semester) |
MSL 4402. Officership (Spring Semester) |
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3-4. Military schools
Qualified students have the opportunity to attend selected Army schools during the summer months in a non-pay status. These schools include the basic airborne course at Fort Benning, Georgia, and the Air Assault course at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Ordinarily priority for selection goes to students who have completed MS II.
Part Two
Scholarships and Obligations
4-1. General description of scholarships
Students can earn merit-based ROTC scholarships in several ways.
a. High school seniors and graduates compete for four-year and three-year scholarships that are determined by local competition among applicants. Although determined locally, the application process is centrally managed and this process closes on November 15th of the year prior to admission.
b. College sophomores not enrolled in military science may enter the program by attending the five-week basic camp course after their sophomore year. Although under no obligation for attending, these students are then eligible to compete at the national level for two-year scholarships.
c. Enlisted members of the U.S. Army are eligible for Green-to-Gold scholarships that are determined by national competition or granted by the commanding generals of Army divisions and corps.
d. Enlisted members of the Army Reserve or Army National Guard or outstanding students who are interested in joining the Army Reserve or Army National Guard may be eligible for two-year scholarships. They must have successfully completed 54 college credit hours to apply.
4-2. Scholarship packages
The amount of Army ROTC scholarships is a function of the actual tuition costs and differs from school to school. Contact MAJ Gortimiller at (479) 498-6069 for information on scholarship packages.
Chapter 5: Academic Plan
5-1. Academic plan
Scholarship students are required to prepare a Planned Academic Program Worksheet (104-R), which outlines their course of study. This plan, developed in conjunction with the student's academic advisor and the military science advisor, assists the student by providing a guideline for completing all degree requirements within a reasonable amount of time. The professor of military science must approve the plan and any revisions.
Chapter 6: Service Obligations
6-1. Active duty service obligations
Scholarship cadets incur a service obligation of eight years, which may be met by four years of active duty service and four years in the in-active reserve component, i.e. the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.
6-2. Guaranteed reserve forces duty
In order to adequately man the reserve force a limited number of scholarship students may receive a guarantee for reserve force duty. This option requires the student to enter the simultaneous membership program by joining a local reserve component unit while in school.
6-3. Non-scholarship student obligations
Contracted students without scholarship have a four-year active duty service obligation.
Part Three
The Cadet Battalion
7-1. Organization of the cadet battalion
Cadets are organized into a battalion comprised of a battalion headquarters and as many cadet companies as the enrollment requires. The headquarters includes the battalion commander, the deputy commander, the executive officer, the TAC officers, and the staff officers. The professor of military science appoints MS IV cadets to fill these positions at the start of each year. The MS III instructor appoints MS III cadets to the company leadership positions, which are rotated among the MS III cadets throughout the year. The cadet chain of command assigns MS I and MS II cadets to squads and platoons within the company. See figure 7-1.
7-2. Color guard
The color guard represents the U.S. Army and the corps of cadets in various events by presenting the National, State, and Army colors during ceremonies, parades, and athletic events. A color guard consists of four members picked from members of the team, which is open to all military science students.
7-3. Ranger Challenge team
Ranger Challenge is an intercollegiate competition among all ROTC departments. The three-day competition includes patrolling, rifle marksmanship, team orienteering, weapons assembly and disassembly, a ten kilometer road march, one rope bridge, hand grenade assault course, and the Army physical fitness test. The ten member team trains during normal physical fitness training periods and is open to all military science students.
8-1. General
The purpose of any organizational structure is to facilitate the functioning of the organization by delegating the workload through the chain of command. The military follows this concept and like any civilian organization, each position in the structure has its set of duties and functions combined with the inherent responsibility and authority of that position.
8-2. Battalion commander
The senior cadet officer of the cadet battalion. Duties include supervision of all operations assigned to the cadet battalion and its leaders which include sponsorship of basic course students, MS III leadership development, planning, preparation, execution of the leadership laboratories, physical fitness training, field training exercises, dining-in, and military ball.
8-3. Deputy commander
Primary duty is the execution of MS III leadership development program.
8-4. Executive officer
Primary duty is supervision of the staff to support cadet operations
8-5. Staff officers
a. S1. Organizes the cadet battalion by assigning personnel to squads and platoons, maintain attendance records for leadership laboratories, physical fitness session, and field training. Assists cadre with cadet award system. Assists cadre with recruiting operations.
b. S2. Responsible for all intelligence and weather reports.
c. S3. Responsible for training conducted by cadets.
d. S4. Responsible for issue of cadet uniforms and all other equipment.
8-6. TAC officers
Primary duty is leadership development of MS III assigned to designated leadership positions. The acronym TAC is derived from the functions of Train, Advise, and Counsel.
8-7. Company commander
Primary duty is preparation of the cadet company for training.
8-8. Company executive officer
Primary duty is coordination of necessary resources and scheduling support.
8-9. First sergeant
Primary duty is personnel accountability and implementation of the commander's orders.
8-10. Platoon leaders, platoon sergeants, and squad leaders
Duties include command and control of assigned personnel, personnel accountability, uniform, equipment maintenance, training, preparation and issuance of implementing orders.
9-1. MS IV rank
The professor of military science appoints MS IV cadets to duty positions shown in figure 9-1. Cadet officer rank commensurate with each position is conferred upon the cadets at the same time. See paragraph 12-13 for description of insignia used in figure 9-1.
9-2. MS III rank
The MS III instructor prepares a year long leadership rotation plan before the start of the academic year. This plan assigns the company leadership positions of company commander, first sergeant, platoon leaders, platoon sergeants, and squad leaders. Cadet officer and noncommissioned officer rank commensurate with each position is temporarily conferred upon the cadets according to the rotation plan.
9-3. MS II rank
All MS II students are appointed to cadet corporal or sergeant rank upon recommendation of the MS II instructor.
9-4. MS I rank
All MS I cadets are appointed to cadet private first class rank upon recommendation of the MS I instructor.
Chapter 10: Conduct and Courtesy
10-1. Honor code
Integrity is the foundation of the honor codes of the participating colleges and universities as well as the U.S. Army. Additionally, cadets are expected to do what is legally and morally right at all times.
10-2. Terms of address
a. For cadets. Cadre members address cadets as
"Cadet" or "Mister/Miss Last Name". Cadets address one another in the same
manner while in uniform.
b. For cadre. Cadets address cadre members as indicated in table
10-1.
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Table 10-1
Terms of address
|
Rank |
Male |
Female |
|
Colonel |
Colonel Brown or sir |
Colonel Brown or ma'am |
|
Lieutenant colonel |
Colonel Jones or sir |
Colonel Jones or ma'am |
|
Major |
Major Smith or sir |
Major Smith or ma'am |
|
Master sergeant, sergeant first class, staff sergeant, and sergeant |
Sergeant Smith or sergeant |
Sergeant Smith or sergeant |
Note. Officers are not addressed by rank only – use rank and name or
sir/ma'am.
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10-3. Saluting
All cadets salute their senior cadet officers and all cadre officers when both parties are in uniform.
Part Four
Wear and Appearance of the Cadet Uniforms and Insignia
Chapter 11: Grooming Standards
11-1. Hair standards
a. General. There are many hairstyles that are acceptable. So long as the hair is kept in a neat, clean manner, the acceptability of the style will be judged solely by the criteria described below. If dyes, tints, or bleaches are used, colors used must be natural to human hair. Styles of hair and texture differ for the different ethnic groups, and these differences affect the length and bulk of the hair as well as the style worn by each soldier. Haircuts, without reference to style, will conform to the following standards.
b. Male.
(1) The hair on top of the head will be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair will present a tapered appearance and, when combed, it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. The blockcut fullness in the back is permitted in moderate degree as long as the tapered look is maintained. In all cases, the bulk or length of hair will not interfere with the normal wear of all standard headgear.
(2) Sideburns will be neatly trimmed. The base will not be flared and will be a clean-shaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior opening of the ear.
(3) The face will be clean-shaven except for authorized styles of mustaches. If a mustache is worn, it will be kept neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy and will not present a chopped-off appearance. No portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth.
c. Female.
(1) Hair will be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below the bottom edge of the collar. Hairstyles will not interfere with the normal wear of all standard headgear. Hair holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, and clips), if used, must be unadorned and plain, must be transparent or similar in color to the hair, and will be inconspicuously placed. Beads or similar ornamental items are not authorized.
(2) Females are authorized to wear cosmetics applied conservatively and in good taste. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles are not authorized. Lipstick and nail polish may be worn with all uniforms as long as the color is conservative and compliments the uniform. Extreme shades of lipstick and nail polish such as purple, gold, blue, and white are not authorized.
11-2. Fingernail standards
All personnel will keep fingernails clean and neatly trimmed so as not to interfere with performance of duty, detract from the military image, or present a safety hazard.
11-3. Earrings
Female cadets are authorized optional wear of screw-on, clip-on, or post-type earrings with the service and dress uniforms but not with the utility uniforms. See explanation of these in table 12-1. Earrings will not exceed 6mm or 1/4 inch in diameter. They will be of gold, silver, white pearl, or diamond; unadorned and spherical; worn as a matched pair with one earring per ear lobe. Male cadets are not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform.
11-4. Tattoos and body piercing
Tattoos and brands that are visible while wearing the class A uniform are prohibited. The wear of body piercing devices while in uniform is prohibited except for the wear of earrings as defined in paragraph 11-3.
Chapter 12: Cadet Uniforms and Insignia
Section One - Description of Cadet Uniforms
12-1. Categories of Army uniforms
a. The Army has three uniform categories and
these are dress uniforms, service uniforms, and utility/organizational
uniforms. Common examples of these are shown in table 12-1 with those issued
to cadets highlighted.
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Table 12-1
Common Examples of Army Uniforms
|
Dress |
Service |
Utility/Organizational |
|
Army green dress uniforms |
Army green service uniforms |
Battle dress uniforms |
|
Army blue uniforms |
Army green maternity uniform |
Physical fitness uniform |
|
Army blue mess uniforms |
|
Combat vehicle crewman uniform |
|
Army white uniforms |
|
Flight uniform |
b. The Army blue uniform has the longest lineage with most items dating back to the 1800s. The Army green service uniform has been in the inventory since 1954 although the shirt was changed to the current color and style in the early 1980s. The battle dress uniform has been in the inventory since the early 1980s although it's design origin can be traced to the paratrooper uniform of World War II. The physical fitness uniform was adopted in the early 1990s and is undergoing an upgrade.
12-2. Cadet uniforms
a. Dress Uniforms. Although not issued, seniors may wear the Army blue uniform at the dining-in and/or the military ball. All other cadets wear the Army green dress uniform described in paragraph 12-3.a. to these functions.
b. Service Uniforms. This category is further divided into two classes – class A and class B. Cadet issue includes both classes of the Army green service uniform. The cadet uniforms are the enlisted personnel's version of the service uniform with cadet insignia.
c. Utility/Organizational Uniforms. Uniforms in this category are classified as the class C uniforms. Cadet issue includes battle dress uniforms (BDU) and the physical fitness uniform.
d. Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE). In additional to the uniforms, cadets receive an issue of OCIE which includes individual field equipment such as helmets, rucksacks, wet weather gear, etc.
e. Temporary Issue. Cadets are financially responsible for uniforms issued to them on a temporary basis. These are returned upon graduation or withdrawal from the ROTC program.
12-3. Description by uniform class
a. The class A service uniform consists of the Army green coat and trousers or skirt, the long or short sleeve AG 415 shirt, black tie or neck tab, the Army green garrison cap, and authorized accessories including the black all weather coat, black web belt with solid brass buckle, shoes, and socks or hose. When worn with a white shirt and black bow tie or neck tab it becomes the Army green dress uniform. Plate 1 depicts the male and female class A uniform with garrison caps.
b. The class B service uniform is the same as
the class A service uniform except the Army green coat is not worn. The
class B uniform may be worn with the long sleeve shirt with the black tie or
neck tab or it may be worn with short sleeve shirt with or without the black
tie or neck tab. Females may wear trousers or skirts. Plate 2 depicts two
versions of the B uniform. The male wears the AG 415 short sleeve shirt
without tie and the female wears trousers and the AG 415 short sleeve shirt
with neck tab.
c. The Class C uniform consists of battle dress uniform and the physical fitness uniform.
(1) The woodland camouflage battle dress uniform consists of the coat and trousers, cap, and authorized accessories including the cold weather coat, boots, socks, brown T-shirts, black web belt with open-faced black buckle, and black leather gloves with liners. Plate 3 depicts the battle dress uniform and the cold weather coat.
(2) The physical fitness uniform consists of the black ROTC T-shirt, gray trunks, gray sweat pants, gray sweat shirt, and accessories including the reflective belt and knit cap.
12-4. Wear of the uniform
Uniforms are worn on the following occasions:
a. During military science classes, leadership labs, and physical training.
b. During military social functions, Ranger Challenge training, and color guard details.
c. During field training exercises.
d. When appearing before or serving as a member of a board of officers.
12-5. Mixing uniforms items and civilian clothes
Although there are exceptions, generally no part of the uniform may be worn with civilian attire and no civilian attire may be visible when worn with the uniform. The exceptions include the black all weather coat which may be worn with civilian clothing provided all insignia is removed.
Section Two - Description of Authorized Cadet Insignias and Badges
12-6. Basic course cap insignia
The insignia is a gold color metal wreath 1 3/8 inches in height, containing the letters R.O.T.C. on a panel inside the wreath. See figure 12-1.
12-7. Basic course collar insignia
The insignia is a metal Torch of Knowledge on disk 1 inch in diameter in gold or black color. See figure 12-2.
12-8. Advanced course collar insignia
The insignia consists of the letters R.O.T.C., 3/8 inch in height in cutout form made of metal in gold or black color. See figure 12-3.
12-9. Distinctive unit insignia
The insignia is a metal and enamel crest with a UCA bear superimposed in the center.
12-10. Shoulder sleeve insignia
The insignia is the Cadet Command unit patch, which consists of a shield with four quadrants and words "LEADERSHIP" and "EXCELLENCE" scrolled across the top and bottom. It comes in two versions – full color, which is gold and black worn on the service coat or subdued, which is green and black worn on the BDU and cold weather coats.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
12-11. Academic achievement insignia
The insignia is a gold color metal wreath 7/8 inch in height. It is worn by cadets in the top 10 percent of each ROTC class based a grades earned in ROTC subjects as determined by the professor of military science. A felt background centered beneath the wreath so as not to protrude beyond its edges indicates subsequent awards. For the second award, a red background is used, for the third award, a silver-gray background, and for the fourth award, a gold background. See figure 12-4.
12-12. Distinguished military student badge
The insignia is a metal and enamel device consisting of the coat of arms of the United States 1/2 inch in height superimposed on a red-bordered silver rectangle 3/8 inch by 1 3/4 inches. It is worn by MS IV cadets that are ranked in the top 25 percent of their ROTC class as determined by the professor of military science. See figure 12-5.
12-13. Insignia of grade for cadet officers
The insignia for cadet second lieutenants, first lieutenants, and captains consists of one, two, or three flat circular disks, 3/4 inch in diameter. The insignia for cadet majors and lieutenant colonels consists one or two flat lozenges 3/4 inch wide by 1 1/4 inch long. Each insignia has three versions: bright metal, subdued metal, and embroidered on shoulder marks.
12-14. Insignia of grade for cadet noncommissioned officers
The insignia is a pair of devices consisting of chevrons, bars, and diamonds arranged to indicate the different noncommissioned grades. Each insignia has three versions: bright metal, subdued metal, and embroidered on shoulder marks.
12-15. Insignia of grade for cadet enlisted personnel
The insignia is a pair of devices of consisting of chevrons arranged to indicate the different grades. The insignia has three versions: bright metal, subdued metal, and embroidered on shoulder marks.
12-16. Nameplate
The nameplate is 1 inch by 3 inch black plastic plate engraved with the last name in white block letters.
12-17. Nurse cadet badge
The badge is a gold caduceus with a black "N" superimposed on a white enameled Maltese cross with gold edge 7/8 inch in height. Advanced course cadets majoring in nursing wear it. See figure 12-6.
12-18. Ranger Challenge tab
A cloth tab with the words "RANGER CHALLENGE" embroidered one word above the other. It has two versions: full color and subdued. Members or past members of the Ranger Challenge team wear it after completing a brigade-level competition. See figure 12-7.
12-19. Ranger Challenge shoulder cord
The shoulder cord is a black colored cord formed by a series of interlocking square knots around a center strand. It is worn by members or past members of the Ranger Challenge team as determined by the team advisor. Only one cord may be worn at any one time.
12-20. Color guard shoulder cord
The shoulder cord is a gold colored cord formed by a series of interlocking square knots around a center strand. It is worn by members and past members of the color guard as determined by the team advisor. Only one cord may be worn at any one time.
12-21. Recondo badge
The badge consists of a gold torch superimposed on a black metal inverted arrowhead. Cadets who meet Recondo qualification requirements at advanced camp wear it. See figure 12-8.
12-22. Physical fitness badge
The badge is a multi-color cloth patch embroidered with the words "PHYSICAL FITNESS EXCELLENCE". It is authorized for wear by cadets who score 270 or better on the Army physical fitness test and meet the weight control requirements.
12-23. Parachutist badge
The basic badge consists of a parachute framed by gull wings. It is authorized for wear by cadets who complete requisite training in accordance with AR 600-8-22.
12-24. Air Assault badge
The badge consists of a front silhouette of a helicopter framed by gull wings. It is authorized for wear by cadets who complete requisite training in accordance with AR 600-8-22.
Basic Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
12-25. Marksmanship qualification badges and bars
See AR 670-1 for description. Authorized for wear by cadets who qualify with weapons in accordance with AR 600-8-22 as determined by the professor of military science. Badges may have up to three bars or clasps.
13-1. General
A wide variety of cadet awards are available in several broad categories. This chapter introduces the most common of these in their order of precedence. A detailed explanation with a full listing may be found in Cadet Command Regulation 672-5-1.
Section One – Department of the Army Awards
13-2. Department of the Army Cadet Command Medal for Heroism
Awarded to cadets for acts of courage performed on or off-campus. Approval authority is the region commander.
13-3. Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award
Awarded annually to most outstanding cadet in each military science class. Approval authority is professor of military science.
Section Two – Special Awards
13-4. The Simultaneous Membership Program Activation Award.
The Brigade Commander, or
his designated representative, will present this award to cadets who serve
with their Reserve Component unit for 30 or more days during a presidential
Reserve Unit call-up. This is a cadet award and may not be worn with active
duty awards.
13-5. Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) Ribbon.
This ribbon is awarded to those ROTC cadets who successfully participate in CTLT.
Section Three – National Advanced Leadership Camp Awards
13-6. Camp commander's leadership award
Awarded to the number one cadet in each company.
13-7. Platoon leadership award
Awarded to members of the number cadet platoon in each regiment.
13-8. Military Proficiency Award.
Criteria is minimum of 90 points per event on APFT score; 80 percent on written, day, and night Land Navigation; and Go for BRM.
13-9. One-Shot-One-Kill Award.
A perfect BRM Score 40 of 40.
Section Four – Leader’s Training Course Awards
13-10. Leader’s Training Course Certificate.
Presented to all cadets who successfully complete Camp Challenge.
13-11. Bold Challenge Participation Ribbon.
Presented to all cadets who successfully complete the end of camp field training exercise.
Section Five – Cadet Command Cadet Awards
13-12. Recruiting Awards
Refer to Appendix C.
13-13. Academic awards
Refer to Appendix C for name, criteria, and ribbon codes.
13-14. Athletic awards
Awards are based Army physical fitness test (APFT) scores. Refer to Appendix C for name, criteria, and ribbon codes.
13-15. Military awards
Refer to Appendix C for name, criteria, and ribbon codes.
13-16. Miscellaneous Awards
Refer to Appendix C for name, criteria, and ribbon codes.
Section Six – Fraternal Associations and Service Organizations Awards
13-17. Fraternal associations and service organizations awards
This final category of awards includes all those sponsored by fraternal organizations and service associations such as Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of World Wars, Association of the United States Army, and Reserve Officers' Association. The complete listing and selection criteria can be found under paragraph 4-3 of Cadet Command Regulation 672-5-1. In order of precedence, this category comes last and within the category the order of precedence is determined by date of presentation with the most recent taking precedence.
Chapter 14: Preparing Uniforms for Wear
Section One - The Class A Service Uniform
14-1. Shoulder sleeve insignia
The class A coat is issued with the Cadet Command shoulder sleeve insignia sewn on the upper left sleeve ½ inch from the shoulder seam.
14-2. Collar insignia
Collar insignia are worn according to the cadet's basic or advanced
course status. Refer to table 14-1 for instructions on collar insignias.
Table 14-1
Army Green Coat Collar Insignia
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Basic course cadets |
Basic course collar insignia – the Torch of Knowledge insignia |
Gold color insignia is centered on both collars of the coat with the center line parallel to the inside edge of each collar and with lower edge of insignia one inch above the notch of the lapel. See figure 14-1. |
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Advanced course collar insignia – the ROTC cut-out insignia |
Gold color insignia is centered on both collars of the coat with the center line parallel to the inside edge of each collar and with the lower edge of the insignia one inch above the notch of the lapel. See figure 14-2. |
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After branching, branch insignia is worn centered on the both collars 5/8 inch below the notch with the centerline bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the collar. |
14-3. Garrison cap insignia
Cap insignias are worn according to the cadet's course and rank. Refer to
table 14-2 for instructions on garrison cap insignias.
Table 14-2
Garrison Cap Insignia
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Basic course cadets |
Basic course cap insignia – the ROTC in wreath insignia |
Centered on left curtain, one inch from the front crease. |
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Cadet noncommissioned officers |
The distinctive unit insignia – the Vanderbilt crest |
Centered on left curtain, one inch from the front crease |
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Cadet officers |
The cadet officer insignia of grade |
Centered on left curtain, one inch from the front crease |
14-4. Army green coat and black all weather coat shoulder loop insignia
The shoulder loop insignias are worn similarly by basic and advanced course cadets. Refer to table 14-3 for instructions.
Table 14-3
Army Green Coat and Black All Weather Coat Shoulder Loop Insignia
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Description |
How Worn |
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Basic and advanced course cadets |
Insignia of grade
Distinctive unit insignia (Not worn on the black all weather coat.) |
Insignia of grade: Bright metal insignia of grade on the shoulder loops 5/8 inch from the shoulder seam. See figure 14-3. DUI: On the shoulder loop of the Army green coat centered between the insignia of grade and the bottom edge of the button. See figure 14-3. |
14-5. Nameplate
a. Males. Worn centered left to right on the right breast pocket midway between the top of the button and top of the pocket flap.
b. Females. Worn between 1 to 2 inches above the top button centered left to right on the right coat front.
14-6. Academic achievement insignia
a. Males. Worn centered left to right 1/8 inch above the right pocket flap.
b. Females. Worn centered left to right 1/4 inch above the nameplate.
14-7. Nurse cadet badge
Worn in the same manner as the academic achievement insignia. They may be worn side by side.
14-8. Distinguished military student badge
a. Males. Worn centered left to right 1/8 inch above the right pocket flap or 1/8 inch above the academic achievement insignia or nurse cadet badge.
b. Females. Worn centered left to right 1/4 inch above the nameplate or 1/8 inch above the academic achievement insignia or nurse cadet badge.
14-9. Medals, awards, and decorations
a. General. Ribbons representing medals, awards, and decorations bestowed on an individual while serving on active duty cannot be mixed with cadet ribbons. The cadet has the option of wearing one set or the other.
b. Order of precedence. Refer to AR 600-8-22 for order of precedence for active duty ribbons and to chapter 13 for order of precedence for cadet ribbons. The order of precedence is a rank ordering of ribbons. Ribbons are worn according to their order of precedence from highest to lowest arranged right to left, top to bottom. If a cadet is authorized four ribbons with #1 having precedence over #2, and #2 over #3, and so forth, they would be arranged as illustrated in figure 14-4.
c. Limitation on number of cadet ribbons. A maximum of 12 cadet ribbons may be worn arranged in a 3 by 4 arrangement as illustrated in figure 14-5. There is no limitation on the number of active duty ribbons. Ribbons are mounted on ribbon bars with either no space between rows or 1/8 inch between rows.
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14-4. Figure
14-5.
Order of precedence
diagram 3 by 4 ribbon arrangement
d. Males. Ribbon bars are worn centered 1/8 inch above the left pocket flap.
e. Females. Ribbon bars are worn centered on the left coat front with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
14-10 Special skill badges
a. General. Parachutist and air assault badges are worn centered ¼ inch above the top edge of ribbons. If both badges are worn, they are stacked one above the other with 1/8 inch between them. There is no order of precedence for these two badges.
b. Special note. If worn with any other special skill badges, refer to AR 670-1.
14-11. Marksmanship qualification badges and bars
a. Males. One marksmanship qualification badge with bar(s) may be worn centered on the left pocket flap approximately 1/8 inch below the top of the pocket.
b. Females. One marksmanship qualification badge may be worn 1/4 inch below the ribbon row or in a similar location on the left coat front if ribbons are not worn.
14-12. Recondo badge
a. Male. Centered on the left breast pocket.
b. Female. Centered on the left side of the service coat and parallel to the waistline on the coat in a comparable position on the coat. Placement of the badge may be adjusted to conform to individual figure differences.
14-13. Black web belt with brass buckle
The belt is worn with the tipped end passing through the buckle to the wearer's left without extending beyond the end of the buckle. When properly worn, no fabric is visible between the buckle and tip.
14-14. Green service cap
Worn by members of the color guard when performing color guard duties and when traveling to and from those duties. Worn with the issued cap device and gold chinstrap or hatband.
14-15. Color guard shoulder cord
Worn on the left shoulder affixed underneath the shoulder loop by the shoulder loop button
14-16. Ranger Challenge shoulder cord
Worn on the left shoulder affixed underneath the shoulder loop by the shoulder loop button.
14-17. Ranger Challenge tab
Worn on the upper left shoulder sleeve ½ inch from the shoulder seam. The SSI must be moved to ½ inch below the tab.
14-18. Officer's coat sleeve and trouser leg ornamentation
MS IV cadets who will graduate in the spring may wear the officer's coat sleeve and trouser leg ornamentation after the George C. Marshall Seminar that is normally conducted in March. These are the black stripes worn on the officer's uniform.
Section Two
The Class B Service Uniform
14-19. Uniform Shirt
The AG 415 long sleeve or short sleeve shirt may be worn with the class B uniform. The neck tie or neck tab must be worn with the long sleeve shirt. The name plate, insignia of grade, and belt with buckle are mandatory for wear with the class B uniform. All other items are optional.
14-20. Nameplate
a. Males. Worn centered left to right on the right breast pocket midway between the top of the button and top of the pocket flap.
b. Females. Worn in a position comparable to its location on the class A service coat.
14-21. Insignia of grade
Shoulder marks with embroidered insignia of grade are worn on the shoulder loops of the AG 415 shirts.
14-22. Black web belt with brass buckle
Same as described for the class A uniform in paragraph 14-11.
14-23. Garrison cap insignia
Same as described for the class A uniform in paragraph 14-3.
14-24. Academic achievement insignia
Same as described for the class A uniform in paragraph 14-4.
14-25. Nurse cadet badge
Same as described for the class A uniform in paragraph 14-5.
14-26. Distinguished military student badge
Same as described for the class A uniform in paragraph 14-6.
14-27. Medals, awards, and decorations
a. General. Ribbons bars are the same as described in paragraph 14-7.
b. Males. Ribbon bars are worn centered 1/8 inch above the left pocket flap.
c. Females. Ribbon bars are worn centered on the left shirt front with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
14-28. Special skill badges
Parachutist and air assault badges are centered ¼ inch above the top edge of ribbons. If both badges are worn, they are stacked one above the other with 1/8 inch between them. There is no order of precedence for these two badges.
Section Three - The Woodland Camouflage Battle Dress Uniform
14-29. U.S. ARMY distinguishing insignia, name tape, and shoulder sleeve insignia
The battle dress uniform coat and cold weather coat are issued with these items.
14-30. Battle dress uniform coat collar insignia
Collar insignias are worn according to the cadet's rank. Refer to table
14-4 for instructions on battle dress uniform coat collar insignias.
Table 14-4
Battle Dress Uniform Coat Collar Insignia
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Worn By |
Description |
How Worn |
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Cadet noncommissioned officers and enlisted personnel |
Subdued metal insignia of grade |
Worn one inch from the collar point of both collars with the center line of the insignia bisecting the collar points. See figure 14-6. |
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Cadet officers |
Subdued metal insignia of grade
Advanced course subdued metal collar insignia – the ROTC cut-out insignia |
Worn one inch from the lower edge of the left collar with the center line of the insignia parallel to the lower edge of the collar. See figure 14-7. Worn one inch from the lower edge of the right collar with the center line of the insignia parallel to the lower edge of the collar. See figure 14-7. |
14-31. Battle dress uniform cold weather coat shoulder loop insignia
The subdued metal insignias of grade are worn on the shoulder loops 5/8 inch from the shoulder seam as shown in figure 14-3.
14-32. Battle dress uniform cap insignia
The subdued metal insignia of grade is worn centered on the front of the cap, left to right and halfway between the visor and crown of the cap.
14-33. Black leather combat boots
Issued boots are worn with the battle dress uniform. Trousers are worn tucked into the tops of the boots in a manner that presents a uniform cuff. An alternate method is to use blousing bands which when installed form a sweat pant cuff-like appearance. The excess portions of the bootlaces are tucked into the boot top to prevent dangling.
Section Four
The Physical Fitness Uniform
14-34. Physical fitness uniform
The uniform is worn as prescribed by the chain of command. The reflective belt is worn at all times with this uniform.
Appendix A
References
Army Regulation
600-8-22
Military Awards
Army Regulation
670-1
Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
Cadet Command Regulation
670-1
Uniform Wear and Appearance
Cadet Command Regulation
672-5-1
Decorations, Awards, and Honors
Field Manual
21-20
Physical Fitness Training
Appendix B - University of Central Arkansas Campus Map
Precedence of Wear for Awards
Ribbons will be worn as authorized in AR 670-1 and this regulation in the order listed below:
1. Active Duty Awards
Active duty awards are worn in accordance with AR 670-1. Cadet awards (below) may not be mixed with active duty awards. If individuals have received both active duty and cadet awards, they must choose which category to wear.
2. Cadet Awards
a. DA Awards to Cadets
(1) DA Cadet Command Medal for Heroism
(2) DA Superior Cadet Award
b. Special Awards
(1) SMP Activation Award
(2) CTLT Ribbon
c. Camp Awards
(1) National Advanced Leadership Camp
(2) Leader’s Training Course
d. Cadet Command Cadet Awards
(a) Recruiting Awards
(b) Academic Awards
(c) Athletic Awards
(d) Military Awards
(e) Miscellaneous Awards
e. Fraternal/Association Cadet Awards. Awards will be worn in alphabetical order by title of organization.
ROTC Cadet Awards
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Appendix D – Height and Weight Standards
If a cadet does not meet the height/weight screening standard, the cadre will perform a body-fat measurement using the tape test method. According to Army Regulation 600-9, only the tape test method is authorized to determine body-fat percentage. The maximum body fat ratio by age and sex is as follows.
Males- Age 17-20 20% body fat
Age 21-27 22% body fat
Females- Age 17-20 30% body fat
Age 21-27 32% body fat
Age 28-39 34% body fat
Age 40+ 36% body fat