Do you get uniforms in ROTC?

b. Uniforms: Non-‐scholarship students attending the Basic Course are not required to wear a uniform to their Army ROTC class. Basic Course students must wear uniforms to Physical Training sessions and Military Science labs. All uniforms are provided at no cost to the student.

Can ROTC cadets wear uniform in public?

JROTC cadets are generally allowed to wear their uniforms in public while traveling to and from school or to and from, and at, JROTC events outside of school like parades, and military balls.

What are ROTC uniforms called?

Army Service Uniform
ROTC and Junior ROTC units Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Junior ROTC (JROTC) cadets wear the Army Service Uniform, the Army Combat Uniform and the Physical Training Uniform with some differences in rank, insignia and headgear for the JROTC cadet ASU.

Can you have tattoos in ROTC?

Tattoos and body piercing. Cadets are strongly discouraged from getting tattoos, brands, or body piercing. The cadet must apply for a waiver to continue participation in ROTC.

Do you get paid while in ROTC?

A. The Army ROTC Scholarship covers FULL tuition or Room and Board up to $10,000/ year. ROTC Cadets will also receive a cadet stipend of $300-$500 dollars /month depending on class level. In addition, cadets receive a $1,200/year allowance for books.

Can you get tattoos while in ROTC?

Do ROTC cadets go to bootcamp?

You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to serve as Officers in the Army after graduation in order to go through the entire program, or if you have received an ROTC scholarship.

Are tattoos allowed in ROTC?

Can a male cadet wear an earring in uniform?

Grooming while IN UNIFORM: Male Cadets a) The hair will be neatly groomed so as not to present a ragged or unkept appearance. c) Males will NOT wear earrings, nose rings, eyebrow rings or studs, or any other body piercing jewelry while in uniform.

Can you have long hair in ROTC?

When wearing a military uniform or otherwise representing Army ROTC, cadets will conform to the following grooming standards: The hair length may not extend below the bottom edge of any uniform collar. Long hair may meet this standard by being pinned up using natural hair colored or transparent clips or barrettes.

Can you have dyed hair in ROTC?

Hair can be dyed as long as it is consistent with natural hair colors. Keep the overall appearance of hair neutral. When considering changing hair color, consult your JROTC instructor for approval before dying or bleaching. Do not wear clip-in hair streaks or extensions while in uniform.

Do ROTC cadets have to wear their uniforms every day?

Yes, assuming you’re asking about ROTC cadets in the different U.S. military service branches. The cadets are required at least one day of the school week to be in uniform for their training/lab day on or off campus. Some wear their uniform more depending what is happening during the week.

What happens to ROTC insignia when you graduate?

Insignia and awards and decorations are peculiar to ROTC. When a ROTC cadet graduates and is commissioned, he takes his uniforms with him and removes all ROTC insignia. Uniforms are only worn on ROTC class days and during ROTC events, like field training.

Where is the torch of knowledge on a ROTC uniform?

Class A – Torch of Knowledge Male Class A – Torch of Knowledge Male R.O.T.C. Initials. This insignia is worn by Advanced Course cadets centered on both lapels of the coat, parallel to the inside edge of each lapel. The lower edge of the insignia is positioned 5/8 inch above the notch of the lapel. Class A – ROTC Insignia Male

What will my son need to purchase for ROTC?

Congratulations to your son on his scholarship. Your son will not need to purchase anything for ROTC. All the uniforms and materials are provided. There are some battalions that don’t give full uniforms to 1st year non scholarship cadets, if they do not issue him some uniform items he will not be required to purchase any.