AR 670-1 Uniform Guide

Official Army JROTC uniform regulations and proper wear guidelines

Male Cadets & Cadet Officers
Army JROTC Class A and Class B Uniform Guide for Male Cadets showing proper insignia placement
Female Cadets & Cadet Officers
Army JROTC Class A and Class B Uniform Guide for Female Cadets showing proper insignia placement
Key Uniform Components - Male

Class A (Army Blue)

  • • ROTC insignia on both shoulders
  • • Rank insignia on shoulder loops (centered on shoulder loop)
  • • Torch of Knowledge insignia on right chest
  • • Ribbons above left pocket (bottom row aligned to left edge)
  • • Nameplate above right pocket (centered)
  • • Gray beret with insignia
  • • Black necktie or neck tab (mandatory with long sleeve shirt)
  • • Black belt with brass buckle
  • • ASU blue trousers
  • • Black socks
  • • Black low quarter shoes (polished)

Class B (Army Blue)

  • • Short sleeve shirt (no jacket)
  • • Shoulder marks with rank insignia
  • • Same trouser requirements as Class A
  • • Black belt with brass buckle
  • • Black socks
  • • Black low quarter shoes
  • • No beret or necktie required
Key Uniform Components - Female

Class A (Army Blue)

  • • Rank Insignia - Enlisted: 3" cloth shoulder sleeve slipped over shoulder loop
  • • Rank Insignia - Officer: 5/8" up from the shoulder seam & centered
  • • Torch of Knowledge - Enlisted: 5/8" above collar/lapel seam
  • • Torch of Knowledge - Officer: 5/8" below the collar/lapel seam
  • • Crest - Enlisted: centered 1/4" above the Honor Star
  • • Crest - Officer: centered between rank & button
  • • ROTC - Officer: 5/8" above collar/lapel seam
  • • Honor Star: centered 1/4" above the name plate
  • • Name Plate: centered on right side 1"-2" above 1st button (adjusted for individual form)
  • • Organizational Tabs: centered on right side seam between 2nd & 3rd button, 1/8" apart
  • • Ribbons: centered on left side, bottom row parallel to bottom edge of name plate
  • • Badges: 1/4" below bottom edge of ribbons
  • • Medals: 1/4" below bottom edge of badges

Class B (Short Sleeve Blouse)

  • • Crest - Officer & Enlisted: centered 1/4" above Honor Star
  • • Rank Insignia - Officer & Enlisted: 3" cloth shoulder sleeve slipped over shoulder loop
  • • Honor Star: centered 1/4" above the pocket
  • • Name Plate: centered on right side 1"-2" above 1st button (adjusted for individual form)
  • • Organizational Tabs: centered on right side seam between 2nd & 3rd button, 1/8" apart
  • • Ribbons: centered on left side, bottom row parallel to bottom edge of name plate
  • • Belt buckle: Belt tab on right; left edge of buckle aligned with shirt edge and slacks flap edge (gig line)

For complete uniform regulations and additional guidance, consult your JROTC instructors or refer to the official AR 670-1 manual.