Patches / NameTapes

Nametapes

Last Name

  • The embroidered name tape with last name sewn over right breast pocket on NWU Type III or Type I,
  • A nametape shall be worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the NWU Type III or Type I Parka and sewn over right rear pocket on all working trousers shall be approximately 1/2 inch blocked letters.
  • Nametapes may also be affixed to uniforms with hook and loop fastening.

NSCC

  • Working uniforms are required to have "USNSCC" a tape worn, centered side to side, sewn over the wearer's left breast pocket of NWU Type III or Type I uniforms. A "USNSCC" branch tape shall be worn on the left shoulder pocket flap of the NWU Type III or Type I Parka.
  • Nametapes may also be affixed to uniforms with hook and loop fastening.

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General

Rating badges recognize the accomplishments and advancement of NSCC Cadets as they progress through the program. NSCC Cadets will wear the earned rating badge as authorized on all uniforms.

Description

  1. Petty Officers

    Rating badges consist of a yellow perched eagle with expanded wings pointing upward and its head facing right over crossed anchors atop either, one, two, or three gold chevrons, indicating the wearer’s rate, on a black background.

  2. Non-Petty Officers

    Cadets in grades NSCC E-2 and E-3 have badges consisting of either two or three yellow chevrons on a black background. Cadets in grade E-1 do not wear rating chevrons.

  3. Rating Badge Sizes

    Rating badges are unisex and are available in small and large sizes. Rating badge size utilized shall be at the discretion of the unit Commanding Officer and shall be based on best proportional fit to the size of the cadet.

Manner of Wearing

Rating badges shall be worn centered on the right sleeve of uniform shirts, coats, sweaters, outer garments (except raincoats, parkas and Navy Working Uniforms Type I & Type III).

  1. Petty Officers

    Badge will be worn 1/8 inch below the NSCC Shoulder flash, measured from the top of the badge to the bottom of the shoulder flash.

  2. Non-Petty Officers

    Chevrons will be worn 3 1/8 inch below the NSCC shoulder flash, measured from the valley of the chevron to the bottom of the shoulder flash.