BPOA Uniform Rules

You must maintain the following listed aspects of appearance prior to presenting in your uniform during formation DAILY.

  • Academy uniform slacks & shirt pressed (military press)
  • Shirt and slacks neat and clean
  • Shirt must be buttoned up to the 1st button below the collar button
  • Shirt must be tucked in at ALL times
  • White crew neck T-shirt must be clean and worn under the khaki uniform shirt
  • TCC Academy patch must be 1” below the left sleeve seam & centered on the yoke
  • TCC Student ID badge must be worn on the left side; centered and clipped under the button
  • Black plastic nametag must be worn on the right side centered above the right pocket
  • Uniform belt must be worn and brass shined, it must be inside ALL the belt loops
  • Belt tip will extendto the left side from the buckle far enough to where no black shows
  • Theentire uniform must be free of strings, dust or lint
  • Nothing may be worn on or around belt or waist (keys, pagers, cell phones etc.)
  • Chains or necklaces are NOT permitted to show
  • Only neutral colored earrings are permitted to be worn (No big hoops)
  • Bracelets or any other wrist jewelry are not permitted (unless given permission)
  • Polo type uniform shirts(if earned) may only be worn on special occasions
  • All issued equipment will be properly worn at all times except when told to remove(i.e.-scenario role playing, off site lunch, etc.)

You must maintain the following listed aspects of appearance prior to presenting in formation for P.T.

  • Academy P.T. or white crew neck t-shirt only will be worn
  • T-shirt must be tucked in at ALL times
  • Plain Black athletic shorts(no stripes or large logos) must extend at least mid-way between the thigh and the knee (not too tight and not too loose). In other words, no compression shorts/tights, unless they are covered by other athletic style shorts
  • Plain White socks are required with P.T. uniform
  • Running shoes must be kept clean and free of mud and dirt
  • Additional items used for warmth in cold weather may be used only if the entire class wishes to purchase and wear the items

Cadets will be checked for proper wearing of all parts of the uniform on a daily basis.