Cadet Grooming
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Inspection: *MALES* |
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HAIR: |
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Neat, clean, trimmed, and present
a well-groomed appearance. Above the ears and around the neck: must be
tapered upwards 3/4-inch and outwards not greater than 3/4-inch. |
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No longer than 4 inches and the bulk shall not exceed 2 inches. One narrow part in the hair is authorized. This may be cut, clipped, or shaved. Plaited or braided hair is unauthorized. Hair may not show under the front brim of any uniform cap.
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SIDEBURNS: Neatly trimmed & tailored. Shall not extend below a point level with the middle of the ear. Shall be of even width (not flared). Shall end with a clean shaven horizontal line.
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MUSTACHES: |
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Neat and closely trimmed. No portion shall extend the upper lip. Shall not be below the horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth. Shall not be no more than 1/4-inch beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth. No other facial hair is permitted. |
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FINGERNAILS: Will not extend past the fingertips.
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WRISTWATCH/BRACELET: One of the each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets.
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SUNGLASSES: A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized in military formations. Retainer straps are not authorized.
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EARRINGS/STUDS: Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.
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RINGS: One per hand is authorized.
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Inspection: *FEMALES* |
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HAIR: |
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Clean, neatly shaped, and present a well-groomed appearance. Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical haircuts and hair styles are not authorized. Braids, if worn, must be neatly and inconspicuously secured at all points to the head and may not dangle free at and point. May touch, |
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but cannot fall below the horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. Must not show under the front brim of any cap. The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approx. 2 inches, nor interfere with the proper wearing of your cap.
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HAIR ORNAMENTS: Barrettes, must be similar to hair color. Conspicuous rubber bands, combs, and pins are not authorized. |
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EARRINGS/STUDS: One per ear, centered on the earlobe. Must be a small gold or silver ball (post or screw on). Studs are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.
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NECKLACES: Authorized, but shall not be visible.
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RINGS: One per hand is authorized, plus the engagement ring or the wedding ring if appropriate. |
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WRISTWATCH/BRACELET: One of each is authorized, but no ankle bracelets. |
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A conservative pair is permitted when authorized by the naval science instructor. Sunglasses are never authorized in military formations. Retained straps are not authorized. |
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COSMETICS: Applied in good taste and colors blend with natural skin tone. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetics are inappropriate. Lipstick should be conservative.
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FINGERNAILS: Shall not be excessive in length. Nail polish color shall complement the skin tone. |
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