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Cadet Regulation 1-8Cadet Uniforms and InsigniaState of California-Military DepartmentJoint Force HeadquartersSacramento, California1 December 2013UNCLASSIFIEDCR 1-8 1 December 201311

SUMMARY of CHANGECR 1-8Cadet Uniforms and InsigniaThis revision of 1 December 2013-* Aligns the skirt lengths with those authorized by the US Army, correcting an errorin the previous edition of the regulation.* Extends the Khakhi Service Uniform wear out date to 30 June 2015.* Adds wear of the Cadet Medic Skill Badge.* Adds language allowing the ASU shirt (short or long sleeve) as an acceptablealternative to the current dress shirt.* Changes the position of wear of cadet rank on the utility uniform.* Adds a khaki sun hat/boonie as an option in sunny weather.* Authorizes wear of tan military “rigger belts” with the Class C uniform.* Authorizes wear of distinctive uniform items for cadets at military academiesenrolled in the CACC program, but prohibits wear of such items at brigade or statelevel CACC events.* Authorizes gold or silver finish belt buckles.* Clarifies that future shoulder marks will be purchased in black material with goldthread for cadet and C/NCO ranks, including the addition of full color (gold orsilver) cadet officer shoulder marks. Also clarifies that the C/1SG shoulder markspurchased henceforth with change the triangular shape to that of a diamond.* Clarifies that male and female versions of the blue and black service caps areauthorized.* Makes other minor editorial changes.CR 1-8 1 December 201322

State of California – Military DepartmentJoint Force HeadquartersHeadquarters, California Cadet CorpsSacramento, CaliforniaEffective 1 December 2013Cadet Regulation 1-8Cadet Uniforms and Insigniaof this regulation is the Executive Officer, CaliforniaCadet Corps. The proponent has the authority to approveexceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistentwith controlling law and regulations.DAVID S. BALDWINMajor GeneralThe Adjutant GeneralThe proponent may delegate this approval authority, inwriting, to a field-grade HQCACC staff officer or StateProjects Officer. Activities or units may request a waiverto this regulation by providing full justification thatincludes a full analysis of the expected benefits. Allwaiver requests will be endorsed by the seniorcommandant officer of the requesting activity or unit andforwarded through their higher headquarters to the policyproponent.Official:LARRY K. MORDENColonel, CACCExecutive OfficerHistory. This publication is a minor update to the 1January 2008 edition of this regulation. Significantrevisions are listed in the summary of change.Summary. This regulation prescribes the authorizeduniforms, insignia, accessories, accouterments and properwear of the uniforms by all cadet personnel within theCalifornia Cadet Corps.Applicability.This regulation applies to allcommandant and cadet personnel in active service orenrollment with the California Cadet Corps. It applies toall units organized within the California Cadet Corps.Proponent and exception authority. The proponentSupplementation. Supplementation of this regulationand establishment of command and local forms areprohibited without prior approval, in writing, from theExecutive Officer, California Cadet Corps. Send a draftcopy of each supplement to Youth Programs, CaliforniaCadet Corps, ATTN: Executive Officer, Building 1301,Camp San Luis Obispo, CA.Suggested improvements. Users are invited to sendcomments and suggested improvements in memorandumform directly to the address listed above.Distribution. This publication is available in electronicmedia only and is intended for all levels of the CaliforniaCadet Corps organization and is authorized for publicdistribution. Printed copies of this publication may beprovided, within budget limitations, at the discretion ofthe Joint Force Headquarters, California (HQ CACC).Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)Chapter 1, Introduction1-1. Authority, page 11-2. General, page 11-3. Common abbreviations, page 1CR 1-8 1 December 2013ii

Chapter 2, Black Service Uniform (Class B)2-1. General, page 22-2. Trousers, black, page 22-3. Shirt, white, long- and short-sleeved, page 32-4. Items normally worn with the class B black service uniform, page 3Chapter 3, Black Service Uniform—Male (Class A)3-1. General, page 53-2. Coat, black, page 53-3. Trousers, black, page 63-4. Shirt, white, long- and short-sleeved, page 63-5. Items normally worn with the male class A black service uniform, page 6Chapter 4, Black Service Uniform—Female (Class A)4-1. General, page 74-2. Coat, black, page 74-3. Trousers, black, page 84-4. Slacks, black, page 84-5. Skirt, black, page 84-6. Shirt, white, long- and short-sleeved, page 84-7. Items normally worn with the female class A black service uniform, page 8Chapter 5, Khaki Service Uniform5-1. General, page 105-2. Trousers, blue, page 115-3. Shirt, khaki, page 115-4. Items normally worn with the khaki service uniform, page 11Chapter 6, Cadet Utility Uniform6-1. General, page 126-2. Coat, utility, page 136-3. Trousers, utility, page 136-4. Items normally worn with the cadet utility uniform, page 13Chapter 7, Headgear7-1. General, page 157-2. Beret, red, page 157-3. Cap, utility, page 157-4. Garrison cap, black, page 167-5. Garrison cap, blue, page 167-6. Service cap, black, page 177-7. Service cap, blue, page 177-8. Baseball-style cap, various colors, page 17Chapter 8, Uniform Accessories8-1. General, page 188-2. Belt, brass, page 188-3. Belt, utility, page 188-4. Boots, page 198-5. Buttons, California, page 198-6. Coats, black, all weather, male and female. page 208-7. Cover, cap, rain, page 20CR 1-8 1 December 2013iiii

8-8. Neck tabs, female, page 208-9. Neckties, page 208-10. Shoes, page 218-11. Socks, page 218-12. Sweaters, page 218-13. Undershirts, white, crewneck, page 228-14. Windbreaker, page 228-15. Color guard and drill team distinctive items, page 228-16. Military academy distinctive items, page 23Chapter 9, Wear of Insignia and Accoutrements9-1. General, page 249-2. Grade insignia for cadet commissioned officers, page 249-3. Grade insignia for cadet warrant officers, page 249-4. Grade insignia for cadet enlisted personnel, page 259-5. Insignia, collar, California Cadet Corps, page 279-6. Insignia, collar, CAL, page 279-7. Insignia, distinctive unit, page 289-8. Leaders identification tabs, page 299-9. Insignia of candidacy, cadet officer candidate, page 319-10. Patch, California Cadet Corps, page 319-11. Patch, unit, page 329-12. Insignia, distinguishing, page 329-13. Cords, shoulder, page 339-14. Scarves, neck, page 349-15. Nameplate, page 349-16. Oakland Military Institute Class Unit Insignias, page 34Chapter 10, Decorations, Awards, and Medals10-1. General, page 3510-2. Decorations, page 3510-3. Medals, page 35CR 1-8 1 December 2013iiiiii

LIST OF FIGURES2-1 . Black Service Uniform (Class B), page 23-1. Male Black Service Uniform (Class A), page 54-1. Female Black Service Uniform (Class A), page 75-1. Khaki Service Uniform, page 106-1. Cadet Utility Uniform, page 129-1. Insignia of Grade, Metal Pin-On, Cadet Commissioned Officers, page 269-2. Insignia of Grade, Metal Pin-On, Cadet Warrant Officers, page 269-3. Insignia of Grade, Shoulder Marks, Cadet Enlisted and Recruits, page 269-4. Insignia of Grade, Metal Pin-On, Cadet Enlisted, page 279-5. Corps Collar Insignia, page 289-6. CAL Collar Insignia, page 289-7. Distinctive Unit Insignia, page 299-8. Wear of Insignia on Black Uniform Coat Lapels, page 309-9. Wear of Collar Insignia on Khaki Service Uniform and Cadet Utility Uniform, page 309-10. Wear of Shoulder Insignia, page 309-11. Insignia of Candidacy, Cadet Officer Candidate, page 319-12. California Cadet Corps Patch (Organizational), page 329-13. Wear of Shoulder Cords, page 3410-1. Ribbons, Bars, Medals, and Badges, Manner of Wear, page 36CR 1-8 1 December 2013iviv

Chapter 1Introduction1-1. Authority.Sections 502.2 and 510, California Military and Veteran's Code provide that members of the California CadetCorps shall wear such uniforms as prescribed by the Adjutant General of the State of California.1-2. General.a. As funding allows, the California Cadet Corps (CACC) will provide sufficient quantities of all appropriateuniforms to outfit all enrolled cadets at all duly authorized CACC units.b. If for any reason an authorized uniform item is not available for issue using the Headquarters, CaliforniaCadet Corps (HQCACC), units and individuals may purchase the items from their own funding (district, school,personal or other local funding sources). Units and individuals shall make every effort to secure identical orfunctionally similar uniform items. Specifications and vendor assistance will be made available as needed.1-3. Common abbreviations.a. “Cadet Regulation” abbreviated as “CR”.b. “Army Regulation” abbreviated as “AR”.CR 1-8 1 December 201311

Chapter 2Black Service Uniform (Class B)2-1. General.a. This chapter specifies the rules of wear for the Class B version of the black service uniform.b. The Class B black service uniform is authorized for year-round wear by all male and female cadets, and is ofa unisex design.2-2. Trousers, black.a. Issue. Provided by the HQCACC as an item of issue.b. Specifications. The design is the certified Army low-rise trouser pattern for a plain-front trouser. Sidepockets are on the side seam. Two back pockets, slit style. Enough fabric is on the back seam to allow let out ofup to 3 inches on the waist and hips. French fly. Non-roll waistband, 1-1/2 inches wide, with 3/8" wide beltloops, and with rubberized shirt-stay material on the inside band. Cloth: Gabardine weave, Black, 65% polyester,35% Rayon. Color: Official shade of Navy Dress Uniform Black.CR 1-8 1 December 201322