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6.6 Civilian Clothes

Civilian clothes are sometimes referred to as Appropriate Civilian Attire (ACA). Cadets may
wear civilian clothing while off-campus on leave and for passes outside the town of Marion.
Cadets may retain civilian clothing in their individual hanging space. Amounts are limited to
those contained in a two-suit hanging bag (approximately four inches thick). Cadets on
liberty/pass in the town of Marion will be in uniform.

When signing out in civilian clothes, cadets will wear appropriate attire. When returning from
leave cadets will arrive on campus in proper attire. Male cadets are to be clean-shaven and have
proper haircuts when signing in and out. Cadets wearing civilian clothing may only go from the
barracks to the Guard House (or return) and must be changed into a proper uniform within fifteen
minutes of returning to campus.

Authorized civilian attire for males consists of a dress or polo shirt (no tee-shirts), slacks or
shorts (not cutoffs), blue jeans, and khaki pants. Jackets and pullovers are allowed, but are not to
be worn in lieu of polo shirt. Any outer garment should not display wording and/or graphics
prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the Corps. If a cadet purchases designer clothing
that is considered not in keeping with MMI dress standards, the cadet will not be permitted to
wear the clothing when departing or returning to campus. Females must wear similar apparel.
The acceptable hem line for all shorts, skirts, and dresses requires that when the arms are
extended downward, the hemline will be no higher than the ends of the extended fingertips
pressed against the side of the torso. Leather sandals and open toe shoes are acceptable. Shower
shoes/flip flops/slides are not permitted for wear by either males or females outside the barracks.

Athletic suits or jogging suits are not acceptable for wear off campus except when traveling as
part of an MMI athletic team and the suit is considered the official school uniform for the event.

All clothes should be clean and wrinkle free. There can be no holes or frayed items. Pants
should be pulled up on the hips. Shirts will be tucked into the pants as appropriate. Nails should
be trimmed and clean. Females may paint their nails, but nail color must be complimentary to
the skin tone (i.e., approximately the same color as the skin or clear).

The Commandant of Cadets reserves the right to refuse any cadet from officially departing
campus if it is deemed the cadet is not adhering to both the letter and intent of the MMI dress
code. Cadets departing campus not in compliance with policies outlined above will be held
accountable through appropriate disciplinary action(s) upon returning to campus.

6.7 Miscellaneous

Shirt Stays. Shirt stays will be used with Class A, B, and C (standard and midnight) uniforms.
Shirt stays are used to keep a sharp, professional appearance to the uniform shirt.

Bandoliers. Worn with the Class A jacket for all parades unless otherwise directed by the
Commandant of Cadets. Bandoliers cross in the back, as well as the front coupled with the brass
breastplate centered between the two breast pockets. For events other than parades (where the

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