Oregon state university rotc standards- sy 2014/2015 memorandum for oregon State University Cadets subject

2) No jewelry, watch chains, thermometers, or similar items will appear exposed on uniforms. Authorized exceptions are pen or pencils that may appear exposed on the arm of the ACU.

3) Earrings and Body Piercing. Female Cadets may wear earrings. No other piercings are allowed, including male earrings at any time. Cadets, whether male or female, are strongly recommended against getting any other piercings, regardless of how acceptable or common in college environment.
4) Female Cadets may not wear earrings with the ACU o r physical fitness uniforms.
5. Tattoo, Branding, and Body Mutilation Policy
Tattoos and brands are permanent markings that are difficult to reverse (in terms of financial cost, discomfort, and effectiveness of removal techniques). Before obtaining either a tattoo or a brand, Soldiers should consider talking to unit leaders to ensure that they understand the Army tattoo and brand policy. The words tattoo and brand are interchangeable in regards to this policy. IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT YOU CONSULT WITH THE PMS PRIOR TO GETTING A NEW TATTOO. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING TATTOOS CONTINUE TO CHANGE AND AN UNAUTHORIZED TATTOO WILL PREVENT YOU FROM CONTRACTING OR COMMISSIONING.
b. The following types of tattoos or brands are prejudicial to good order and discipline and are, therefore, prohibited anywhere on a Soldier’s body:

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   Extremist. Extremist tattoos or brands are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities are those which advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance; advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnicity, religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S. Constitution, and Federal or State law (see AR 600–20).
   
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   Indecent. Indecent tattoos or brands are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, propriety, or professionalism.
   
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   Sexist. Sexist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender.
   
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   Racist. Racist tattoos or brands are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
   

1) Soldiers are prohibited from having tattoos or brands on the head, face (except for permanent makeup, as provided in paragraph 3–2b(2)), neck (anything above the t-shirt neck line to include on/inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears), wrists, hands, or fingers. Accessing applicants must adhere to this same policy.

2) Soldiers may have no more than four visible tattoos below the elbow (to the wrist bone) or below the knee. The tattoos in these areas must be smaller than the size of the wearer’s hand with fingers extended and joined with the thumb touching the base of the index finger. The total count of all tattoos in these areas may not exceed a total of four.

a) A single tattoo is defined as one or multiple tattoos spaced apart that can still be covered by a circle with a diameter of five inches. Tattoos spaced apart that cannot be covered by a circle with a diameter of five inches are

considered separate tattoos.

b) A band tattoo is a tattoo that fully encircles the circumference of the body part. Band tattoos may be no more than two inches in width. Each band tattoo counts as one authorized tattoo (see para 3–3c(2)). Soldiers may have a total of one visible band tattoo on the body. The band tattoo may either be below one elbow (above the wrist bone) or below one knee.

c) A sleeve tattoo is a tattoo that is a very large tattoo or a collection of smaller tattoos that covers or almost covers a person’s arm or leg. Sleeve tattoos are not authorized below the elbow or below the knee.

3) Cadets who have tattoos that were compliant with previous tattoo policies, but are no longer in compliance with paragraph 3–3c(1) through (2)(a) through (c) may be grandfathered depending on their current contract status. Cadets who have unauthorized tattoos that were not in compliance with previous policies, are not grandfathered. Tattoos on the face or head (to include on/inside the eyelids, mouth, and ears) are not grandfathered because these locations were never authorized locations for tattoos. Cadets with these tattoos cannot contract.

a) If a Cadet has one or more tattoos that were required to be grandfathered (on 31 March 2014), then he or she may not obtain any more tattoos or add on to any current tattoo(s) in areas with tattoo limitations. Grandfathered tattoos include: any tattoo on the neck (see glossary), on the wrists, hands, or fingers; any tattoo below the elbows (to the wrist bone) or below the knees which exceed the size of the wearer’s hand (with fingers extended and joined with the thumb touching the base of the index finger); any tattoos below the elbows (to the wrist bone) or below the knees that exceed the total number of authorized tattoos; any other tattoo(s) for which the Soldier received a waiver or exception to policy.

b) If a Soldier has no tattoos or only tattoos that meet the current policy, then he or she may only obtain tattoos that continue to comply with the current policy.

c) Soldiers may not cover tattoos or brands with bandages or make up in order to comply with the tattoo policy.

d) To protect Soldiers with tattoos authorized prior to 31 March 2014 (grandfathered tattoos), the PMS and unit commanders were required to document each tattoo/brand in an official memorandum (with a picture of each tattoo/brand appended as a separate enclosure to the memorandum) and ensure the memorandum and enclosures were uploaded to the Soldier’s Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). If this did not occur for you, contact the PMS immediately

e) The PMS will perform an annual check for new tattoos or brands above the neckline, below the elbows, or below the knees. If any new unauthorized tattoos are found, the Cadets will not be able to continue in the program.

f) Further information concerning the Army tattoo policy is found in AR 670-1.

1) Cadets will not walk while talking on a cell phone in uniform.

Cadets will stop walking until conversation is completed. Any use of a hands free cell phone listening devices (e.g. Bluetooth) while in any uniform is prohibited. Only exception is while operating a motor vehicle to comply with local and federal traffic regulations.
2) Corded headphones or ear buds may be used while in uniform when listening to audio or video recordings that are applicable to classes while seated only. This does not include listening to recreational music.
7. Wearing of Religious Apparel, Articles and Jewelry

1) Religious apparel is defined as articles of clothing worn as part of the observance of the religious faith practiced by the Cadet. Religious articles include, but are not limited to, medallions, small booklets, pictures, and copies of religious symbols or writing carried by individuals in wallets or pockets. Except as noted below, personnel may not wear religious items if they do not meet the standards of this regulation. Requests for accommodation will not be entertained (see AR 600–20, Paragraph 56g [2][d]).

2). Cadets may wear religious apparel, articles, or jewelry with the uniform, to include the physical fitness uniform, if they are neat, conservative, and discreet. In other words, when religious jewelry is worn, the uniform must meet the same standards of wear as if the religious jewelry were not worn. For example, a religious item worn on a chain may not be visible when worn with the ACU or ASU. When worn with the physical fitness uniform, the item should be no more visible than identification (ID) tags would be when wearing the same uniform. The width of chains worn with religious items should be approximately the same size as the width of the ID tag chain.
8. APPEARANCE WHEN IN MCAF.

Cadets are expected to dress appropriately whenever conducting business in McAlexander Fieldhouse. This does not require Cadets to be in military uniform in MCAF; civilian attire is acceptable. The same grooming standards in uniform are expected in civilian attire. We are a professional organization. Your appearance and conduct reflects on the program and the Army. Specifically, Cadets will not wear ‘flip flops’, cut off shorts, tank tops or any other unprofessional looking attire when in MCAF.

The manner in which you conduct yourself represents the ROTC program and the Army. Every member is an ambassador to the program. High standards of appearance should carry over into your selection of civilian attire. Wear of appropriate attire avoids public embarrassment and promotes a sense of community. Clothing with obscene, slanderous, or vulgar words or drawings on clothing, or makes disparaging comments concerning the US Government is not authorized.

The Utility Uniform consists of the ACU and Physical Fitness Uniform. The utility uniforms are designed to fit loosely; alterations to make them form fitting are not authorized. Keep uniforms free of holes and tears; keep all pockets properly closed. Cadets will not place their hands in pockets except to momentarily retrieve items.

Functions off campus such as memorial services, funerals, weddings or inaugural ceremonies etc. therefore will not be worn.

The ASU or civilian dress is appropriate in these circumstances.
2) The wearing of a combination of civilian and military clothing is generally prohibited. If you want to mix and match your military uniforms with civilian uniforms, read AR 670-1 for specific guidance. Generally, boots are okay to wear with civilian clothes, but that is about it.

5. 
   The Army Combat Uniform consists of the coat and trousers, Army
   

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  Cadets will keep uniforms buttoned, zipped, and fastened.
  
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  They will ensure metallic devices such as metal insignia and belt buckles are free of scratches and corrosion and remain properly subdued.
  
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  Personnel will keep boots clean
  
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  Cadets will NOT starch the ACU under any circumstances.
  
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  Pressing of the ACU is not required. Wash the ACU in detergent with no optical brighteners and dry ACU’S on no heat cycle in dryer or hang dry to prevent fading of the uniform.
  

Only authorized detergents for ACUs:

Bold Powder
Cheer Liquid (all versions)
Cheer Powder (all versions)
All Powder (all versions)
Surf Powder (all versions)

Woolite (all versions)

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  Cadets will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or
  

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  When bloused, the trousers should not extend below the third
  

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  ACU will be kept clean and serviceable at all times. If the
  

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  Cadets are required to possess at least one pair of Army combat
  

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  The boots are laced diagonally with the excess lace tucked into
  

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  Cadets may wear commercial boots of a design similar to that of the
  

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  Patrol Cap (PC). The PC is the primary headgear for Cadets while
  

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  Personnel wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap
  

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   Commercial running shoes are required.
   
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   Plain white socks with no logos are the only socks allowed.
   
3. 
   Gloves will be either the ROTC issued inserts, or all black with no
   

4. 
   Soldiers are authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or
   

5. 
   Yellow Reflective Safety Belt. All Cadets will wear the yellow
   

Wear the strap horizontally across the waist (without IPFU jacket) and diagonally from right shoulder to left hip (with IPFU jacket). While foot marching place the reflective strap horizontally across the back of the rucksack.

6) The Cadet Chain of Command will put out when the winter PT

uniform will be worn. Cadets will bring the entire uniform to PT and downgrade as necessary. The winter PT uniform consists of grey fleece cap, gloves, jacket, pants, shorts, and short sleeve t-shirt.

7) Soldiers may not roll or push up the sleeves of the IPFU jacket.

8) Soldiers may not cuff the IPFU jacket sleeves.

9) The zipper will reach to the top of the sternum, and the collar will

be folded down.

10) IPFU Wear Restrictions. The physical training uniforms are for

physical training and are not authorized for wear except during PT or ROTC lab requiring the uniform.

11) NO WATER BOTTLES IN PT FORMATION. Place water bottles,

marked with the Cadet’s name, in a discrete location away from formation.

12) THE IPFU WILL NOT BE WORN TO CLASS OR ANYOTHER NON-ROTC EVENT AFTER PT, THIS INCLUDES SHOPPING OR BREAKFAST. While traveling to and from PT, Cadets may momentarily stop at an establishment but will not linger. The intent is to ensure that Cadets that just completed physical training and who are dirty and/or sweaty are not leaving the impression of an unclean/unkept Cadet corps that cannot clean up prior to going to run errands. The cadet will go immediately to their final destination following the stop.
9. FIELD UNIFORM

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   Fighting Load Carrier (FLC)all items will be secured to the FLC with gutted 550 cord. The ends will be tied with a square knot or surgeons knot with the ends burned. Cadets are not authorized to alter the configuration of the FLC in anyway, for any reason.
   

1) ITEMS WORN ON MOLLE FLC:

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  Ammo Pouch-3 Worn on front (2 on the left, 1 on the right)
  
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  1 QT Canteen w/ Cover-2 (worn on hips)
  
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  1 Canteen Cup -Worn inside left canteen cover
  
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  1-First-aid case w/ dressing-Front right of vest above grenade
  

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  Flashlight w/ red lens-left ammo pouch next to canteen, dummy
  

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  2-Grenade pouch’s, stacked between right ammo pouch and
  

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  MSIIIs and when issued, the compass is stored in right top
  

compass pouch is the first aid pouch attached above the grenade

pouch secured to the vest with the opening facing up.

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  Nothing will be attached to the shoulder harness of the FLC.
  

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   Ballistic Helmet
   

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  The elastic helmet band is worn parallel to the marching surface, with the reflective strips centered on the rear of the helmet and secured on both sides above the ear protection and rear center with gutted 550 cord laced through the cover and secured to webbing inside the helmet.
  

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  Eye pro will be worn with the helmet in the field
  

1. 
   POSITION OF ’ATTENTION’
   

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   Heels are together, and toes are pointing out at a 45 degree angle.
   
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   Legs are straight, but not locked.
   
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   Arms are straight, but not locked.
   
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   Fingers are curled so that the thumb is pointing straight down.
   
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   Thumb is touching first joint of first finger.
   
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   Shoulders are square.
   
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   Head and eyes are straight forward.
   

Any of the rests positions can be commanded and executed from the Position of Attention.

in charge of the formation. At Ease or Rest may be executed from

this position. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise

directed.
3. AT EASE. The command for this movement is AT EASE.

On the command ATEASE, the soldier may move; however must

Cadet may relax their arms with the thumbs interlaced. Rest may be

executed from this position.
4. REST. The command for this movement is REST.

On the command REST, the Cadet may move, talk, or drink

unless otherwise directed, must remain standing with the right

foot in place. AT EASE must be executed from this position to allow

the Cadet to secure equipment.
11. SAFETY.

Cadets are expected to conduct themselves properly on and off-duty and abide by all laws and safety procedures.