Uniformity is paramount. NSCC/NLCC personnel will wear the appropriate uniform for the occasion. It is unprofessional to wear working uniforms to ceremonies, parades, public appearances, or when Cadets are in dress uniforms. All efforts should be made to contact the responsible authority for ceremonies of other service branches to determine the uniform of the day for the ceremonies and wear the appropriate equivalent NSCC/NLCC uniform. United States Naval Sea Cadet personnel must set and maintain the high standards of smartness in uniform appearance. The military image reflected by attention to detail, while wearing your uniforms, is a key element in the public image of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Uniforms shall be kept clean, and properly pressed.

Demeanor in Uniform. It is the responsibility of all NSCC personnel to exhibit a professional demeanor while in uniform. Hands in pockets, the use of any tobacco or vaping products, or wear headphones while walking in uniform all detract from military smartness. The use of mobile phones should never interfere with the ability to render a proper salute or interfere with personal safety.