JROTC Drill Commands and Uniform Regulations

Vocabulary flashcards covering the JROTC 23 drill command sequence, uniform specifications, wear regulations, and cadet officer and enlisted insignia of grade.

What does the ACSU stand for?

Army Cadet Service Uniform.

What type of shirt is worn under the Army Cadet Service Uniform Coat?

A gray long sleeve or short sleeve shirt

The black necktie/neck tab is optional when wearing what type of uniform?

Class B uniform with short sleeves

What color t-shirt is worn with the Army Cadet Uniform?

White

What uniform is worn during ceremonies and social functions?

The Class A uniform, Class B uniform, or ACSU.

What uniforms is worn at summer camps and for participants on special teams?

OCPs

OCP Undershirt (Color)

A tan or sand t-shirt

Cadet Officer Gray Beret Insignia

Grade or rank insignia worn centered on the beret flash.

Cadet Enlisted Gray Beret Insignia

ROTC insignia worn centered on the beret flash.

Male Ribbon Placement (Class A)

Ribbons centered on the left side, $\frac{1}{8}\text{ inch}$ above the left pocket.

Female Ribbon Placement (Class A)

Ribbons placed parallel to the nametag, which is positioned between $1$ and $2\text{ inches}$ above the top button.

Male Nameplate Placement

Centered on the right pocket between the top of the pocket and the top button.

Female Nameplate Placement

Positioned $1$ to $2\text{ inches}$ above the top button and centered horizontally on the right side of the coat.

Uniform Wear Frequency

The requirement that cadets must wear their uniform at least once per week.

Male Cadet Earring Regulation

Male cadets are strictly not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform.

Female Cadet Earring Regulation

Small silver, gold, white, or diamond earrings not exceeding $\frac{1}{4}\text{ inch}$ in diameter.

AR 670-1 and CCR 145-2

The official regulations that govern the wear of the cadet uniform.

ACSU Socks

Black socks worn with the Army Cadet Service Uniform.

Drill Command 22

Left Face; a movement during which the leader faces the unit and commands Left Face while the platoon sergeant posts to the rear and center of the formation one step behind the last squad.

Cadet Colonel

Cadet officer rank represented by three diamonds.

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

Cadet officer rank represented by two diamonds.

Cadet Major

Cadet officer rank represented by one diamond.

Cadet Captain

Cadet officer rank represented by three circles or discs.

Cadet First Lieutenant

Cadet officer rank represented by two circles or discs.

Cadet Second Lieutenant

Cadet officer rank represented by one circle or disc.

Cadet Command Sergeant Major

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons, three bars, and a star surrounded by a wreath.

Cadet Sergeant Major

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons, three bars, and a star.

Cadet First Sergeant

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons, three bars, and a diamond.

Cadet Master Sergeant

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons and three bars.

Cadet Sergeant First Class

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons and two bars.

Cadet Staff Sergeant

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons and one bar.

Cadet Sergeant

Cadet enlisted rank represented by three chevrons.

Cadet Corporal

Cadet enlisted rank represented by two chevrons.

Cadet Private First Class

Cadet enlisted rank represented by one chevron and one bar.

Cadet Private

Cadet enlisted rank represented by one chevron.

Cadet Insignia of Grade Chart

The visual chart illustrating shoulder and sleeve rank insignia for cadet officers and cadet enlisted personnel.