New League Cadet Uniforms

If you are a new League Cadet recruit, start here.

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

We have a Supply Officer. If your uniform does not fit properly, please work with the Supply Officer for alterations. 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 immediately. You might consider purchasing these iron-on name labels.

NWU Type III (Navy Working Uniform Type III)

• Provided by division - trousers (pants), blouse (shirt), recruit cover (ball cap), black web belt with silver buckle, black rigger belt, USNLCC tape, NLCC flashes, 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 Navy League Orientation, 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

  • Optional: Woodland camo BDU boonie hat

PTU (Physical Training Uniform)
When you join, you pay a one-time fee for new PTU.

• 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)

When you outgrow these items, you may choose to purchase new PTU or trade your PTU in to supply to receive pre-worn replacements at no charge.

Dress Uniform (Salt & Peppers) (Worn yearround)

• Provided by division - name tag, cover (dixie cup/hat), NLCC flashes

• Provided by cadet -

  • short-sleeved, white button down oxford-style dress shirt

  • black dress pants with belt loops

  • tall black dress socks

  • black oxford dress shoes

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

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 trainings, such as Recruit Training, they may need additional quantities of some of these standard uniform items.
As well as, training-specific items like bedding and towels.