THE WHITE BOOK

CHAPTER 7

I. Purpose: The Corps of Cadets is an organization where discipline is judged, in part, by the manner in which the

individual wears the uniform as prescribed. Therefore, a neat and well-groomed appearance by cadets is

fundamental to The Corps of Cadets and contributes to building the pride and esprit essential to an effective

organization.

A. Only uniforms, accessories, and insignia prescribed in this regulation or as approved by the

approved leave, unless an exception has been granted by the Commandant.

ii. Cadets are required to wear all authorized badges, ribbons, and medals they have

earned.

Prohibited: The wearing of combinations of uniform items not prescribed in this regulation or

other authorizing documents is prohibited.

B. Civilian Clothes

i. http://www.citadel.edu/uniformmap/map.aspx

b. After crossing the IOP connector into Isle of Palms, Ben Sawyer bridge into

Sullivan's Island, and the Folly Bridge into Folly Beach.

c. When approved by the RCO, classified as a C4 in the spring semester within the

10-mile radius but must still depart and return to campus in the appropriate

seasonal uniform. The required attire is:

i. Males: Khaki slacks with collared shirt; appropriate jackets or sweaters

and footwear; NO jeans, tee shirts, or sweatshirts.

ii. Females: Khaki style slacks or skirt with collared shirt or dress; minimum

ii. If a shirt or outer garment is desired, only Citadel PTs are authorized.

a.

D. Broke Uniform

cadet uniform and move about freely, so long as they comply with normal expectations

of proper decorum. This is referred to as “broke uniform”. Wearing civilian attire of any

type, to include ball caps, pajama bottoms and tops is expressly prohibited. Cadets may

wear Citadel specific clothing items from the book store and cadet store while in broke

uniform.

the left hand. The only book bags authorized for cadet use include:

a. The standard-issue Cadet Store book bag.

b. Backpacks will be permitted to be carried (not worn) in the left hand in the PT

uniform, but must be Black, Gray, or Citadel Blue in color.

c. Backpacks will be permitted to be carried (not worn) by the handle in the Left

hand when in leave uniform.

ii. Cadets on approved medical orders from the Citadel Infirmary that prevent them from

carrying a book bag (crutches/knee carts) may wear a backpack.

iii. Athletes may wear Team issued backpacks only when moving to and from one Athletic

facility to another Athletic facility (ex., locker room to practice field).

be worn or visible when traveling to and from sporting events.

ii. Must be black, military style with or without a shoulder strap. The purse must be no

larger than 8.5 X 11 inches.

belt loops, or waste band of the uniform. Only one electronic device may be worn,

and the case must be black; no other colors will be authorized. Cell phones will not be

carried IN the waist band or tucked in the stash.

authorized.

iii. Religious/medical tags may be worn if they are covered by the undershirt and are not

visible.

a. PT or athletic uniform - NO earrings permitted.

b. OCP uniform - gold, silver, or diamond studs permitted, NO pearls.

c. Duty or trash uniforms - gold, silver, or diamond studs permitted, NO pearls.

d. Dress or leave uniforms - gold, silver, diamond, or pearl studs permitted.

e. Earrings may be screw-on, clip-on, or post-type in gold, silver, or diamond.

i. Examples of gold, silver, diamond, and pearl studs:

the ears or eyebrows or touch the collar of the dress blouse. The hair at the back of the

paragraph xi below.

greater than ½ inch. Each must be spaced the same.

v. Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below the edge of the duty collar at any

time during normal activity or when standing in formation. Graduated haircuts will not

exceed 1” in difference between the front and back.

vi. Long hair that falls naturally below the bottom edge of the collar, to include braids, will

be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned, so that no free hanging hair is visible

and not to exceed 2” in bulk and no more than 3” from the scalp. The hair at the top of

the head will also not exceed 2”height as measured from the scalp. This includes styles

from the head are prohibited with the following exceptions:

a. Female cadets are authorized to wear their hair in a ponytail or single braid if:

i. Wearing the cadet physical fitness uniform.

ii. While wearing a distinctive Cadet Athlete or Club Squad athletic uniform

or when wearing the blazer uniform.

x. Extensions, weaves, wigs, and hairpieces are authorized; however, these additions must

have the same general appearance as the individual’s natural hair and comply with all

the grooming policies of these paragraphs.

xi. Females will ensure that hairstyles do not interfere with proper wear of the military

the cadet’s hair as possible.

c. A maximum of four may be used.

d. Devices that are conspicuous, excessive, or decorative are prohibited. Some

examples of prohibited devices include, but are not limited to; large, lacy

scrunchies; beads, bows or claw clips; clips, pins, or barrettes with butterflies,

flowers, sparkles, gems, or scalloped edges; and bows made from hairpieces.

e. Cadets may not wear hairnets unless prescribed by the Citadel Surgeon.

a. Upper-class females are authorized to wear cosmetics applied conservatively

and in good taste. Lipstick, eye make-up and rouge may be worn with all

c. Cadets are not permitted to wear false eye lashes.