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Army Service Uniform (Blue) - Male The new blue uniform is required for all active duty officers to be worn on appropriate occasions. This Army Service Uniform (ASU) is optional for enlisted personnel. Dress Blue ASU The following comprises the "Dress Blue ASU:" blue Army coat and trousers, a long-sleeved white shirt, and bow tie. Both the black beret and service cap are permitted. When worn for evening social occasions, commanders may direct that headgear isn't required. Combat boots and organization items (distinctive unit insignia (DUI), Military Police accessories, and brassards) are not authorized for the dress blue ASU. Otherwise, any items permitted with the Class A uniform are permitted for the Dress Blue. Class A ASU The following comprises the "Class A ASU:" blue coat and trousers, a short- or long-sleeve white shirt, and four-in-hand necktie. Class B ASU The following comprises the "Class B ASU:" blue trousers and a short- or long-sleeve white shirt. When wearing the long-sleeve shirt without a coat, the four-in-hand necktie must be worn. Coat The coat for the ASU is a single-breasted, peak-lapel, four-button coat which extends below the crotch. It should fit easily over the chest and shoulders, with a slight draped effect in the front and back. The waist should be slightly fitted to indicate the shape of the body, but shouldn't be tight or cause a flaring of the bottom of the coat. Officers should wear shoulder straps and enlisted personnel should have shoulder loops. Ornamental braids are to be worn on both sleeves. Gold bullion, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braid is authorized for officers. Only the gold-colored nylon or rayon braid is allowed for enlisted personnel.
The trouser leg ornamentation depends on rank. General officers have two, half inch, two-vellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braids. Other officers have one 1 1/2 inch braid of the same material. Enlisted personnel's 1 1/2 inch braids are gold-colored nylon or rayon. Shirt Any commercial white long-sleeved shirt with barrel or French cuffs and a standard turndown collar can be worn. Headgear The primary headgear for the ASU is the beret. The service cap can also be worn and may be required at the commander's discretion. When worn, the beret is positioned so that the headband goes straight across the forehead, parallel with the ground, about one inch above the eyebrows. The flash patch should be positioned over the left eye. Excess material is draped over the right ear and should extend to between the top and middle of the ear. Soldiers may not have hairstyles that distort the shape of the beret. Soldiers are to wear the black beret unless assigned to units or positions authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets. Officers and warrant officers wear non-subdued grade insignia centered on the beret flash and enlisted personnel wear their distinctive unit insignia centered on the beret flash.
The new blue uniform is required for all active duty officers to be worn on appropriate occasions. This Army Service Uniform (ASU) is optional for enlisted personnel. Dress Blue ASU The following comprises the "Dress Blue ASU:" Army blue coat, skirt, and a long-sleeved white shirt with black neck tab. If in Army bands, honor guards, or if serving as a chaplain, then Army blue slacks are permitted while performing these duties. Both the black beret and service cap are permitted. When worn for evening social occasions, commanders may direct that headgear isn't required. Combat boots and organization items (distinctive unit insignia (DUI), Military Police accessories, and brassards) are not authorized for the dress blue ASU. Otherwise, any items permitted with the Class A uniform are permitted for the Dress Blue. Class A ASU The following comprises the "Class A ASU:" blue coat and skirt, a short- or long-sleeve white shirt, and neck tab. Class B ASU The following comprises the "Class B ASU:" blue skirt and a short- or long-sleeve white shirt. When wearing the long-sleeve shirt without a coat, the neck tab must be worn. Coat The new coat is a single-breasted, four-button, hip-length coat with two slanted front pockets, long sleeves, and an easy-fitting, open collar. Ornamental braid is worn on both sleeves. Officers can choose between gold bullion, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braid. Enlisted can only wear gold-colored nylon or rayon braid. General officers have a 1 1/2 inch gold braid on each sleeve. Other officers have a 3/4 inch braid that is comprised on two 1/4 inch gold braids with a gap of 1/4 inch between them. Enlisted personnel wear a 1/8 inch soutache braid of gold-colored nylon or rayon on each sleeve.
The ASU skirt is cut to knee length. It has a three-piece front and three-piece back. The skirt is slightly flared and the zipper closure is on the left side. The slacks will not be worn to social functions. They are only approved for wear by the individuals listed at the top of this page during the performance of their duties when the skirt isn't appropriate. The slacks are straight-legged with slightly flared bottoms. There are two side pockets and a zipper centered in the front. The leg ornamentation varies based on rank. General officers have two 1/2 inch two-vellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braids, which are about half an inch apart from each other. Other officers wear a single inch-wide two-vellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braid. Enlisted personnel have a single inch-wide gold-colored nylon or rayon braid on their slacks. Headgear The primary headgear for the ASU is the beret. The service hat can also be worn and may be required at the commander's discretion. Centered between top of the button and top of flap 1/8” above right breast pocket centered 1/4” below ribbons, centered or equally spaced left/right 
1/4” above ribbons, badge is centered Centered between top of the button and top of flap 1/8” above right breast pocket and centered 5/8” below notch, centerline and parallel 1” above notch, on centerline and parallel 
Chapter 5: Battalion Organization Chain of Command Each Cadet is responsible for two separate and distinct chains of command: the military chain and the Cadet chain. The first is the official military chain of com mand which includes (in this order) the cadre instructor/advisor, the Comman dant of Cadets and the Professor of Military Science. The second chain of com mand begins with each Cadet's immediate Cadet superior and culminates with Cadet Battalion Commander. The Cadet Battalion Commander is directly re sponsible to the Commandant of Cadets and the Professor of Military Science. The Corps of Cadets is organized into an Army ROTC Cadet Battalion. The Cadet Battalion is subdivided into a Battalion Staff and two or Cadet com panies (A Company is CSU and B Company is UNC). Generally, MS-IVs are Cadet officers holding positions from Platoon Leader through Battalion Commander; MS-IVs are noncommissioned Officers holding positions from Squad Leader through Sergeant Major; MS-IIs are junior NCOs holding ranks of Corporal to Sergeant (three stripes) whereas MS-Is are Privates to Private First Class. a. Battalion Staff: This element is composed primarily of MS IV cadets serving in the principal positions relating to Battalion Command and Staff. These posi tions include the Cadet Battalion Commander, Executive Officer, S-I, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5 and their respective subordinate staff members. The Cadet Sergeant Major is also a Senior Cadet. b. Cadet Company: Each Cadet Company consists of at least 2 platoons. MS III/IVs will be assigned as Company Commanders, Executive Officers, and Pla toon Leaders. MS IIIs will be assigned as ISG, PSG's and squad leaders. Out standing MS I and II Cadets will be assigned as team leaders. c. The organization at UNC mirrors CSU as much as possible. Battalion Organization 
Cadet Battalion Position Descriptions
(7) Cadet Battalion S-4 (Logistics) (Cadet Captain): Secures and allocates sup ply and transportation assets. In coordination with the S-3 determines logistics requirements for Cadet activities. The S-4 prepares the Service Support para graph of OPORDs and works closely with the detachment logistics technician.
Company Positions Note: Some years, MSIIIs will serve in these positions but will maintain senior NCO rank.
Promotion Policy Leadership experience in ROTC instruction is one of the most important by-products of the program. The number of leadership positions each Cadet occupies during the four years of ROTC instruction, combined with under standing of the rank structure, greatly enhances one's ability and compre hension of leadership problems. The promotion system is an integral part of the Cadet organization and the manner in which it is handled by the Cadets will provide still another facet of leadership training. During the four-year program, a Cadet will be rotated through several positions within the Cadet battalion. This will permit the maximum opportunity for a Cadet to demonstrate leadership ability and promote its development. Initial MS IV Cadet ranks will be determined by the Commandant of Cadets and the Cadet Battalion Commander prior to the start of the fall semester. This deter mination will be based upon overall ROTC performance, academic grades, per formance at advanced camp, and demonstrated leadership potential. Promotions during the MS IV year will be based on these same criteria. Military Cadre and Civilian Staff Professor of Military Science (PMS): The Professor of Military Science is responsible for the overall conduct of the Army ROTC Program at Colorado State University and the University of North ern Colorado. The PMS is the highest ranking cadre member (normally a Lieuten ant Colonel) and, as such, is the one link in the chain of command which all Cadets and cadre alike are responsible to. Commandant of Cadets (COC): The Commandant of Cadets is the cadre Sergeant Major and responsible for the overall conduct of the activities pertaining to the Corps of Cadets. The COC en sures that all Cadet activities are properly planned, supervised, and executed. Ad vises the PMS. This cadre member is usually a Master Sergeant. Assistant Professors of Military Science and Instructors: APMS's teach classes MS I, II, III and IV. They also are there to assist Cadets with any problems they may have personal or otherwise. Most APMS's also have bat talion staff positions and should be the point of contact for Cadet staff. These cadre are extremely experienced and can advise the Cadet staff on matters concern ing the operation of the Battalion. Civilian Staff: Department of the Army, contractors, and state civilian staff employees assigned to the Army ROTC Instructor Group conduct the administration and logistics of the detach ment activities. These personnel perform a number of duties to include records maintenance, enrollment management, contracting, test control, mail operations, publications control, scholarship supervision, property book control, telephone control, security clearances and disbursements operations. 
When in formation: Chapter 6: Transition From Cadet to Lieutenant—The MS IV Year MS-IV Year — Finally! MS-IV is the capstone of Army ROTC. Like anything else in life, you can get as much out of MS-IV year as you like. If you put a lot of effort into your final year, you can learn, teach, and gain all the skills needed to become a high-speed second lieutenant. Get involved in the planning of battalion training and activities. Don't let this excellent opportunity go to waste! The Distinguished Military Graduate Program Prior to the start of the second year of the Advanced Course (MS IV), the PMS with the concurrence of the CSU ROTC Coordinator, will appoint outstanding cadets as Distinguished Military Students. Those Distinguished Military Students who continue to demonstrate outstanding qualities and who maintain a high academic standing may be designated Distin guished Military Graduates (DMG) on the date of their graduation. Branch Assignments After Advanced Camp and before the end of your senior year, students apply for a specific branch assignment in which they desire to serve on active duty as a commissioned officer after graduation. It is the policy of the Department of the Army to assign each graduating Cadet to the basic branch indicated by his/her personal preference, academic major, ROTC training, and demonstrated abili ties. However, overall personnel requirements limit the maximum number of individuals assigned to any one branch. Students apply for specific branch assignments by completing an accessions packet, stating her/his preference for a Active Duty Commission (3 years), or a Reserve Forces Commission (3 months active duty for training). Each student may list up to ten branches as her/his branch preferences. The PMS will submit the packet, an official photograph, and various other re quired forms. Branches and Regular Army, Active Duty, or Reserve Component Duty selection will be made by the Department of the Army. The PMS will an nounce selections to the MS IV Cadets in the fall of each school year. Commissioning Students who simultaneously complete their ROTC requirements and attain a baccalaureate degree will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in either Reserve or Regular Army, as appropriate, on graduation day. Military Service Obligations The Reserve Forces Act of 1955 prescribes the basic military responsibility of every man and women in the United States and contains several important references to the ROTC graduate. This law prescribes a minimum of eight years of military service obligation for every ROTC graduate. This basic eight year commitment is divided into three parts: Active Service, Ready Reserve, and Stand-by Reserve.
Army ROTC graduates awarded Reserve Officer Commissions as second lieutenants are subject to three years of active duty and five years in a Reserve status, or for a period of approximately three months of active duty and a Re serve status for seven years and nine months (other combinations are also possible). Distinguished Military Graduates accepting commissions in the Regular Army are obligated to no less than three years active service. Scholarship stu dents (if accepted for active duty) must serve a minimum of four years of ac tive service. Chapter 7: Awards General ROTC Cadets are eligible to earn a number of medals, badges, awards, decorations, ribbons, and shoulder cords. These awards have different orders of importance and are worn at various places on the Army green uniform. In the case of ribbons, the most important ribbon is worn on the top row, closest to the heart (center), over the top of the other ribbons. When medals are awarded, there is generally a ribbon awarded with the medal. The Cadet will normally wear the ribbon on her/his green uniform, since the medals themselves are not normally worn. Sunset Salute Awards (In order of prestige)
10. Reserve Officers' Association (ROA) Award. Presented to the MS II and MS III Cadet who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character, and high aptitude for military service.
18. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. Presented to an MS IV Cadet for outstanding military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC train ing.
Academic Awards
Athletic Awards
Military Awards
Miscellaneous Awards
Recruiting Awards
Other Awards
Chapter 8: Extra-Curricular Activities Ranger Challenge Ranger Challenge is a group of Cadets with an interest in Army field train ing and Infantry skills. They train for rigorous competitions; there they compete with other schools in physical fitness, weapons assembly, a hand grenade assault course, land navigation, one Rope Bridge, and a 10 kilometer foot march with equipment. Qualifying members will earn the distinctive Ranger Challenge Tab. Pershing Rifles The Ram Battalion Drill Team was established in the fall of 2008 to promote sprite de corps, teamwork, leadership, discipline and attention to detail. The team meets once a week based on Cadet schedules and practices both regulation and exhibition drill. The goal for the team is to compete at the national level. Color Guard In the military the color guard carries the National Color and other colors appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a departmental flag (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard). In addition to the bearers, who are positioned in the center of the color guard, there are two individuals who carry rifles. Qualified members receive a color guard ribbon for active participation. Public Affairs Staff Members of the PAO staff assist the Cadre Recruiting Officer in recruiting, administrative, and social tasks. Recruiting Officers prepare advertisement booths, attend social functions, and volunteer for high school visitation out ings along with several other duties necessary to interest students in ROTC. The PAO S-5 staff publishes the ROTC webpage for CSU and UNC. Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF) OCF is an organization of Christians united by a vision of reaching the Armed Forces for Christ. OCF objectives are to build up members to spiri tual maturity in their walk with God and their friends, to be a channel to lead others in the military society to Christ, and to exercise their spiritual gifts. Cannon and Push-Up Crew The cannon and push-up crew are jointly staffed by both the Army and Air Force ROTC in support of the Ram, and Bear Football team. The cannon is fired after every touchdown scored by the Rams, and Bears as the crowd chants the repetitions of the push-up crew. This highly visible group has been a tradition at CSU, and UNC for decades. Scabbard and Blade The National Society of Scabbard and Blade (NSSB) allows the Profes sors of Military, and Aerospace Science (PMS/PAS) throughout the nation the opportunity to recognize outstanding ROTC Cadets and mid shipmen through active, lifetime membership in the 90-plus-year-old Mili tary Honor Society. Active membership into the NSSB is based on PMS/PAS nomination and is limited to the top 10 percent of the Cadet corps/wing who are of outstanding ethical and moral character. The pri mary purpose of Scabbard and Blade is to raise the standard of military education in American colleges and universities; to unite in closer rela tionship their military departments; to encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers; and to promote friendship and good fellowship among the Cadet officers. Bataan Memorial Death March Cadets have the opportunity to participate in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico which commemorates the 75,000 U.S. and Phillipino military men and women who were captured by the Japanese during World War II. The Memorial March is held in the desert where hundreds of teams march 26.2 miles through sandy hills with at least 35 pounds on their backs (different categories). The teams march for time and every member in the team must finish together or the team is disqualified. Participants then have the opportunity of a lifetime to meet some of the remaining survivors of the original Bataan Death March. Orienteering The Ram Battalion Orienteering Team was started with the intent of providing Cadets another opportunity to practice land navigation skills by competing in various orienteering meets sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club. There is no experience required, meetings are kept to a minimum (usually one meeting before an event), and the team usually competes once a semester Chapter 9: Army Physical Readiness Training Refer to FM 3-21.5; AR40-501: Standards of Medical Fitness FM 3-21.5 Directory: Media Media -> Applications to Drill Media -> Unicef voices of Youth Chat Theme: Children and aids nigeria and Zimbabwe 13 October 2006 Background Media -> Tsunami Terror Alert: Voices of Youth Media -> Biblical Eschatology Presentation by: D. 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