Answers to those uniform "How do I ............" questions!
HOW DO I ROLL MY SLEEVES?
1. Lay the uniform on a flat surface, face up and sleeves extended out, with the
button at the end of the sleeve unbuttoned. 2. Flip the sleeves inside-out by folding the cuffs of the sleeve up towards the armpit area. Pull it up until it almost touches the inside seam of the armpit region. 3. Roll the bottoms of the inside-out sleeves in three inch rolls upwards until you reach the cuffs. 4. Fold the end of the cuff down over the rolled portion of the sleeve. 5. Secure the button and flap. Repeat on opposite sleeve. For more help; http://homeport.seacadets.org/download/attachments/3834052/nwu_sleeve_rolling.pdf |
1. Lay the uniform on a flat surface, face up and sleeves extended out. Button the button at the end of the sleeve to the largest setting.
2. Roll the sleeve inside-out in three inch rolls upwards for five to seven rolls, depending on arm length and roll is approximately 2 inches above elbow. Sleeves may be rolled, during times of warm weather on the Camouflage Utility and Navy Working Uniforms. |
DRESS WHITES
When the dress uniforms are pressed, make sure the uniforms are inside out so that the creases are inverted when you put it on. Jumper and trousers (whites and blues only) are NEVER creased from the outside. ALWAYS turn the jumper and trousers wrong-side out as shown below.
The JUMPER is folded down the middle with the collar flap extended. Lie the jumper back down and fold the right sleeve across the front and match it up with the left sleeve. Smooth the jumper out so the crease extends evenly from the top of the collar with the bottom of the waist band.
Use a damp piece of sheet between the hot iron and the fabric. The damp cloth creates steam that sets in a sharp crease. Begin ironing along the back of the jumper as seen in the picture (second on right), moving from the tip of the collar all the way down; then crease the sleeves while still folded in half.
Unfold the jumper so it lies flat on its back. You should see an inward crease extending from the V-neck down to the waist band. Make sure there are no multiple creases. Fold both sides of the collar flap in toward the center crease and using the dampened cloth, carefully iron the creases in on both sides (be careful not to iron out the center crease. There should now be three sharp creases in the collar flap with an equal distance between each crease.
TROUSERS: Fold the trousers wrong-side out and lie them flat on the ironing board seam to seam. When finished, the two creases will run along the outside edge of the pant leg, NOT THE FRONT, with the corresponding crease running along the inseam.
When ironing is completed, you can turn the uniform right-side out and you should see that all creases EXCEPT the front middle crease and the three creases on the collar flap are turned inward, not out.
DRESS BLUES
Male Dress Blues are done the same way. Females do not wear the dress blue jumper and trousers. Females do wear the dress white jumper and trousers though.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Sea Cadet Dress blues MUST be professionally dry-cleaned. Never wash your dress blues in a washing machine. Do not let the dry cleaners press your uniform. They will press it in incorrectly.
When the dress uniforms are pressed, make sure the uniforms are inside out so that the creases are inverted when you put it on. Jumper and trousers (whites and blues only) are NEVER creased from the outside. ALWAYS turn the jumper and trousers wrong-side out as shown below.
The JUMPER is folded down the middle with the collar flap extended. Lie the jumper back down and fold the right sleeve across the front and match it up with the left sleeve. Smooth the jumper out so the crease extends evenly from the top of the collar with the bottom of the waist band.
Use a damp piece of sheet between the hot iron and the fabric. The damp cloth creates steam that sets in a sharp crease. Begin ironing along the back of the jumper as seen in the picture (second on right), moving from the tip of the collar all the way down; then crease the sleeves while still folded in half.
Unfold the jumper so it lies flat on its back. You should see an inward crease extending from the V-neck down to the waist band. Make sure there are no multiple creases. Fold both sides of the collar flap in toward the center crease and using the dampened cloth, carefully iron the creases in on both sides (be careful not to iron out the center crease. There should now be three sharp creases in the collar flap with an equal distance between each crease.
TROUSERS: Fold the trousers wrong-side out and lie them flat on the ironing board seam to seam. When finished, the two creases will run along the outside edge of the pant leg, NOT THE FRONT, with the corresponding crease running along the inseam.
When ironing is completed, you can turn the uniform right-side out and you should see that all creases EXCEPT the front middle crease and the three creases on the collar flap are turned inward, not out.
DRESS BLUES
Male Dress Blues are done the same way. Females do not wear the dress blue jumper and trousers. Females do wear the dress white jumper and trousers though.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Sea Cadet Dress blues MUST be professionally dry-cleaned. Never wash your dress blues in a washing machine. Do not let the dry cleaners press your uniform. They will press it in incorrectly.
NECKERCHIEF
The black silk neckerchief is worn by NSCC male and female cadets with all jumper-style tops.
Wear the rolled neckerchief with a large square knot, tied at the bottom of the V-neck opening of jumper, with ends of the neckerchief even. The upper edge of the knot should be even with point where the collar opens
The black silk neckerchief is worn by NSCC male and female cadets with all jumper-style tops.
Wear the rolled neckerchief with a large square knot, tied at the bottom of the V-neck opening of jumper, with ends of the neckerchief even. The upper edge of the knot should be even with point where the collar opens
How do I get my cover clean?
http://www.ehow.com/how_5801383_wash-navy-sailor-hat.html
Soak it in Oxi-Clean over night, then washing in the machine. Do not use bleach it will cause the Dixie cup to yellow.
Boot, Combat, Black
a. Description. Plain steel-toed, laced 8 or 9 inch high top made of water resistant smooth leather with rubber outsoles.
b. Correct Wear. Keep clean, well blackened, and in good repair. Lace shoes from inside out through all eyelets and tie. Bootlaces will be tucked in a manner to present a well-kept appearance.
Shoe Shine
Dirt and other debris can easily embed into leather. Therefore, your shoes or boots need to be cleaned before polishing. Use a damp cloth to remove excess dirt and debris. To polish your shoes effectively, always remove the shoelaces from your shoe before you start polishing your shoes. This is the best way to get to clean the tongue of the shoe and avoid staining the laces. Shoe polish or creams should be applied evenly with a brush or soft cloth. Once the polish has properly dried, simply buff to a brilliant shine using a natural bristle brush. Note: it is important to use a separate brush and cloth for applying and buffing different colored shoes. Patent leather shoes should be cleaned with a damp cloth and buffed with a dry
"I found some really inexpensive black boots on eBay. They are black, but are a rough texture suede, the regulations say leather. Isn't suede a type of leather? Are these authorized for wear by the NSCC?"
No. These are the "rough out" boots authorized for wear with the NWU by USN personnel in certain shore duty billets. To minimize the the NSCC/NLCC seabag the only authorized boot is the Boot, Combat. (NSCC Uniform Regulations, Section 3904.1):
How do I clean my shoes/boots?
http://www.ehow.com/how_5213652_shine-shoes-military-style.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWk_icJBdA
"I found some really inexpensive black boots on eBay. They are black, but are a rough texture suede, the regulations say leather. Isn't suede a type of leather? Are these authorized for wear by the NSCC?"
No. These are the "rough out" boots authorized for wear with the NWU by USN personnel in certain shore duty billets. To minimize the the NSCC/NLCC seabag the only authorized boot is the Boot, Combat, Black (NSCC Uniform Regulations, Section 3904.1):
http://www.ehow.com/how_5801383_wash-navy-sailor-hat.html
Soak it in Oxi-Clean over night, then washing in the machine. Do not use bleach it will cause the Dixie cup to yellow.
Boot, Combat, Black
a. Description. Plain steel-toed, laced 8 or 9 inch high top made of water resistant smooth leather with rubber outsoles.
b. Correct Wear. Keep clean, well blackened, and in good repair. Lace shoes from inside out through all eyelets and tie. Bootlaces will be tucked in a manner to present a well-kept appearance.
Shoe Shine
Dirt and other debris can easily embed into leather. Therefore, your shoes or boots need to be cleaned before polishing. Use a damp cloth to remove excess dirt and debris. To polish your shoes effectively, always remove the shoelaces from your shoe before you start polishing your shoes. This is the best way to get to clean the tongue of the shoe and avoid staining the laces. Shoe polish or creams should be applied evenly with a brush or soft cloth. Once the polish has properly dried, simply buff to a brilliant shine using a natural bristle brush. Note: it is important to use a separate brush and cloth for applying and buffing different colored shoes. Patent leather shoes should be cleaned with a damp cloth and buffed with a dry
"I found some really inexpensive black boots on eBay. They are black, but are a rough texture suede, the regulations say leather. Isn't suede a type of leather? Are these authorized for wear by the NSCC?"
No. These are the "rough out" boots authorized for wear with the NWU by USN personnel in certain shore duty billets. To minimize the the NSCC/NLCC seabag the only authorized boot is the Boot, Combat. (NSCC Uniform Regulations, Section 3904.1):
How do I clean my shoes/boots?
http://www.ehow.com/how_5213652_shine-shoes-military-style.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWk_icJBdA
"I found some really inexpensive black boots on eBay. They are black, but are a rough texture suede, the regulations say leather. Isn't suede a type of leather? Are these authorized for wear by the NSCC?"
No. These are the "rough out" boots authorized for wear with the NWU by USN personnel in certain shore duty billets. To minimize the the NSCC/NLCC seabag the only authorized boot is the Boot, Combat, Black (NSCC Uniform Regulations, Section 3904.1):