Uniform Inspection Information
Uniform inspections are graded and count toward final grades. As a minimum, uniform inspections will be conducted on the designated uniform day. There are two types of inspections: formal and informal. A formal inspection is conducted in formation. An informal inspection may take place in the classroom with cadets at their seats. They will either be completed by the SASI/ASI’S or the cadet leadership staff. A detailed record will be kept of all inspections.
If a cadet is not in uniform on uniform or inspection day they receive a zero grade (0) for the inspection and a written excuse or explanation directly from a parent or guardian must be presented to the SASI/ASI’S.
Most common excuses and explanation:
1. “I forgot.” (POOREST EXCUSE) Response: You must learn responsibility for your actions and must plan ahead in order to meet your obligations.
2. “My parents forgot.” (NEXT POOREST EXCUSE) Response: Do not depend on anyone else to prepare your uniform. It is your responsibility. We don’t give grades to your parents; we give them to you.
3. “It’s in the cleaners.” (POOR EXCUSE) Response: Uniform day is once a week, therefore, after wearing, inspect it and ensure it is ready for the following week. If it needs cleaning or washing (shirt only), take care of it immediately so it will be ready for inspection day.
4. “The trousers or pants are torn.” Or, “The zipper is broke.” (Costly in terms of grade and money). (ANOTHER POOR ESCUSE) Response: Prior to the inspection (written excuse) advise an instructor when this happens. If it just happened, perhaps it was caused by last minute rushing or by not taking proper care of the uniform.
5. “No excuse, Sir.” (HONEST) Response: Take the poor results of your performance and most of all “care more.”
If a cadet is not in uniform on uniform or inspection day they receive a zero grade (0) for the inspection and a written excuse or explanation directly from a parent or guardian must be presented to the SASI/ASI’S.
Most common excuses and explanation:
1. “I forgot.” (POOREST EXCUSE) Response: You must learn responsibility for your actions and must plan ahead in order to meet your obligations.
2. “My parents forgot.” (NEXT POOREST EXCUSE) Response: Do not depend on anyone else to prepare your uniform. It is your responsibility. We don’t give grades to your parents; we give them to you.
3. “It’s in the cleaners.” (POOR EXCUSE) Response: Uniform day is once a week, therefore, after wearing, inspect it and ensure it is ready for the following week. If it needs cleaning or washing (shirt only), take care of it immediately so it will be ready for inspection day.
4. “The trousers or pants are torn.” Or, “The zipper is broke.” (Costly in terms of grade and money). (ANOTHER POOR ESCUSE) Response: Prior to the inspection (written excuse) advise an instructor when this happens. If it just happened, perhaps it was caused by last minute rushing or by not taking proper care of the uniform.
5. “No excuse, Sir.” (HONEST) Response: Take the poor results of your performance and most of all “care more.”
Uniforms are graded according to the checklist below:
To be completely prepared for inspection, cadets must be prepared to answer any of the Inspections Questions. Inspection questions cover the basic knowledge of what a every cadet should know.