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CHAPTER 6
UNIFORMS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE

6.1 Discussion

MMI cadets enjoy a reputation for high standards of personal appearance and demeanor. All
cadets are expected to maintain this reputation on and off campus. Cadets on pass or leave
within the city of Marion will wear the appropriate uniform (Class C Optional or more formal, as
appropriate). Cadets who visit Judson College, local eating establishments, places of business,
and private residences are expected to adhere to these standards at all times. Cadets who attend
classes at Judson College will be in the Class C uniform.

Cadets scheduled for physical therapy, or other types of medical appointments of a physical
nature will be authorized to travel to and from the medical facility in the Class E uniform. Cadets
are not authorized to patronize facilities or seek services other than those specific to their
medical needs when in the Class E uniform.

Uniforms will be clean and pressed each day, and shoes will always be buff shined with sole
dressing applied as necessary. Uniforms must be kept pressed, clean, and hemmed to provide a
proper fit at all times. Unserviceable (spotted, torn, or badly worn) uniforms will be replaced.
Regular cleaning will help preserve the life of the fabric and reduce unsightly stains and odors.
The service cap and garrison cap should be brushed regularly to remove dirt and lint. Remove
spots promptly with soap and water. All covers should be cleaned regularly.

Male cadets will be clean-shaven at all times while on campus or in uniform including weekends.
Specifically, cadets must be clean-shaven when signing in and out. Cadets are not granted a
grace period to shave upon return to campus. Goatees, mustaches, and beards are not authorized.
Any variation must be verified by medical documents from a dermatologist, not a general
medical doctor. Tuition includes the cost of two haircuts per month at the cadet barbershop. See
the Civilian Clothes section of this Manual for more information.

Uniforms are required on campus at all times. Wearing undergarments (e.g., tee-shirts issued for
wear with military uniforms) as outer garments is prohibited.

6.2 Composition and Purpose

With the exception of the Class E and Army Combat Uniforms (ACU), all uniforms require the
wearing of black oxford leather dress shoes (Corfam ® shoes with class A and B’s only), black
dress socks, white crew neck tee-shirts, and black web belt. Exceptions are discussed below.

a. Class A Dress Uniform. The Class A uniform is the formal dress uniform and is
authorized for year round wear. It is worn for all parades and many of the formal
functions which occur on and off campus. It consists of the Class A jacket with
mandarin collar secured about the neck and either black (for winter wear) or white
(for summer wear) dress trousers; commonly referred to as Black or White Ducs.
Care should be taken to ensure undergarments are modest and do not show through

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