Lakewood High School

Each cadet is issued a complete set of uniforms as shown in the above posters. They each will wear, when assigned and for a grade, the Operational Combat Pattern (OCP) uniform and the Army Service Uniform (ASU). Each item of the uniforms is listed on the student's individual hand receipt, which is signed by the cadet and parent/guardian. The cost of each item is also included on that hand receipt. The total cost of uniforms comes to almost $700 per student. Any items that are lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen is the responsibility of the cadet and is paid for before a replacement can be issued. Cadets are expected to keep the uniforms clean and serviceable. Failure to return all uniforms may be reported to authorities as larceny of government property.

Cadets are taught to properly wear and care for their uniforms. When worn, the complete uniform is to be worn, unless otherwise directed. Jackets and shirts are fully zipped and buttoned. Ties are tied and shoes and boots are laced and tied.

The cadet chain of command has authority to make corrections on other cadets and to direct them to properly wear their uniforms. It is insubordination to disobey the direction of a cadet leader acting on behalf of the JROTC program and instructors.

Each cadet is issued a complete PT uniform as pictured above. It is a tee-shirt and shorts. This is the only PT uniform to be issued at all during their time as a cadet. It may be either a long or short sleeved shirt. Cadets provide and wear their own running shoes to PT.