Existing Sea Cadet Uniforms

If you have graduated from Recruit Training, start here.

Click the images on this page to see a larger version of the uniforms. These pictures show you the exact (and only) way to wear and prepare your perfect uniform.

We have a Supply Officer. If your uniform does not fit properly or you have outgrown it, please work with the Supply Officer for alterations or for a new size. These uniforms are property of the U.S. Navy. Never cut or permanently alter a uniform. Never use hem tape, glue or other adhesives on uniforms. Lost or damaged uniforms will result in a fee for replacement.

All cadet gear must be labeled with their last name. You might consider purchasing these iron-on name labels.

YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR UNIFORM PIECES IN ORDER TO BE ISSUED A NEW SIZE.

NWU Type III (Navy Working Uniform Type III)

• Provided by division - trousers (pants), blouse (shirt), 8-point cover, black web belt with silver buckle, black rigger belt, USNSCC tape, NSCC flashes, rank insignia (as earned), name tapes, blousing straps

• Provided by cadet (click items for links to recommended items)

  • black crew socks

  • 8” or 9” tactical boots

  • coyote brown undershirts (qty 3)

• Note: Upon completion of Recruit Training, cadets will turn in their recruit cover/ball cap, to receive their 8-point cover.

NWU Type I (Navy Working Uniform Type I) - “Blueberries”
This uniform is used as an alternate when NWU Type III uniform is unavailable or more than one uniform is needed for an activity.

• Provided by division - same as NWU III above

• Provided by cadet

  • navy blue undershirt (qty 2)

Woodland Camo BDU (Battle Dress Uniform)
These are only worn when directed for special field operations.

• Provided by division - same as NWU III & NWU I above

• Provided by cadet

  • Woodland camo BDU boonie hat or 8-point cover

PTU (Physical Training Uniform)
When you outgrow the PTU that you received when you joined, you may choose to purchase new PTU or trade your PTU in to supply to receive pre-worn replacements at no charge.

• Provided by division - 2 gold/yellow t-shirts with Sea Cadet logo, 1 navy blue shorts with Sea Cadet logo

• Provided by cadet

  • running sneakers (not fashion, basketball/hightops, skate, etc)

  • white crew socks

  • navy blue sweat pants and navy blue sweat shirt

    • Sea Cadet-logoed items may be purchased from Vanguard

      or

    • Plain navy blue sweats (no logos of any kind)

  • Optional: Extra shorts

    • Sea Cadet-logoed items may be purchased from Vanguard

      or

    • Plain navy blue athletic shorts (no logos of any kind)

  • Optional: Extra tshirts

    • Sea Cadet-logoed items may be purchased from Vanguard

      or

    • Gold cotton tshirt (no logos of any kind)

Service Dress Blues (SDB) (Worn October-April)

• Provided by division - jumper (top/blouse), trousers (pants), name tag, neckerchief, cover (dixie cup/hat), NSCC flashes, rank insignia (as earned), ribbon rack with ribbons (as earned)

• Provided by cadet -

  • tall black dress socks

  • black oxford dress shoes

  • white crew neck cotton undershirt (no logos or writing of any kind, not a v-neck)

• Notes:

  • Never unroll the neckerchief

  • SDB must be dry-cleaned only. Never machine wash at home.

  • Follow care guide explicitly (ADD LINK/BUTTON)

Service Dress Whites (SDW) (Worn April-September)

• Provided by division - same as SDB above, white web belt (silver buckle comes from the black web belt worn with NWU)

• Provided by cadet -

  • same as SDB above

  • white underwear (no logos or writing of any kind, other than on waistband)

• Notes:

  • Ironing must never be direct heat. See care guide for further instructions.

  • Follow care guide carefully (ADD LINK/BUTTON)

Other Issued Items

• Green sea bag (duffle)

• Black fleece parka liner

Cadets needs to provide these additional items

• Canteen with belt (Regular water bottles are permitted at most unit activities)

• Extra blousing straps (easy to lose, only one set is issued)

• Black winter gloves (no logos of any kind)

• Black winter watch cap or black behind-the-ear ear-warmers

• Compass

• Tent, sleeping bag, thin sleeping mat (for occasional overnight camping drills)

• Navy blue swim trunks for males, one-piece navy blue swim suit for females

Final Note: When cadets attend national advanced trainings, they may need additional quantities of some of these standard uniform items. As well as, training-specific items like bedding and towels.