6101. Marking Of Uniforms

1. Markings.

   Articles of clothing issued by or purchased from the USNA Store shall be legibly marked with the owner's last name, alpha code and company number. Markings shall be made with a black clothing marker in neat block letters. If garment labels are provided, the name, alpha and company number shall be legibly printed.
   NOTE:Midshipmen should label uniforms with their Academic Year Company (Plebe Summer Platoon).
   
   

2. Marking Placement.

   Clothing and accessories shall be marked as indicated below. Where the words “right” and “left” appear, it shall be taken to mean the wearer's “right” or “left.” The name, alpha number, and company on all articles when properly rolled or laid out for sea bag inspections will appear upright to the inspecting officer.

   1. Belt.

      Alpha code inside near clip.

   2. Cap, Combination.

      Name, alpha code, and company number will be written on the name plate in the top of the cap for the male cover and on the fabric tab for the female cover.

   3. Cap, Garrison.

      Name, alpha code, and company number will be written on the fabric tab.

   4. Coveralls.

      Name, alpha code and company will be on the waistband inside front at the right of center line.

   5. Bag, Sea Bag, Green.

      Name, alpha code, and company number will be along the short strap on the outer side and on the opposite side from the carrying strap, centered one from the top.

   6. Gloves.

      Alpha code only on the inside near the top, parallel to the edge of the glove.

   7. Jacket, Relaxed Fit, Black.

      Name, alpha code, and company number will be on designated name plates on both the coat and lining.

   8. Coat, All Weather, Blue.

      Name, alpha code, and company numbers will be on designated name plates on both the coat and lining.

   9. Shirt, Summer and Winter Working Blue.

      Name, alpha code, company number will be on name plate in collar and base of front shirt panel.

   10. Shirt, SDB, Summer White, Service Khaki.

       Name, alpha code, company number will be on name plates in collar and base of front shirt panel.

   11. Necktab.

       Center back, inside.

   12. Necktie.

       Center last name in white ink on the center back, inside.

   13. NWU Blouse.

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on name plate in collar.

   14. Trousers (Male).

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on name plate in rear pocket and internal waistband.

   15. Trouser (Female).

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on internal label and waistband.

   16. Trouser (NWU).

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on name plate in rear pocket and internal waistband.

   17. Socks.

       Initials and alpha code will be on foot, when worn should be towards the ground.

   18. Sweatshirts.

       Name and alpha code will be on back, internal, parallel and 1 inch from top.

   19. Sweatpants.

       Name and alpha code will be on internal waistband, parallel and 1 inch from top.

   20. Undershirts.

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on inside of the front, along the internal hem at waist and at right of the center.

   21. Blue Rims.

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on inside of the front, along the internal hem at waist and at right of the center.

   22. Shorts.

       Name, alpha code, and company number will be on the internal waistband.

   23. Undershorts/Underpants.

       Alpha code will be on the outside of the right half of the waistband, or immediately underneath the waistband.

   24. Accessories.

       Name, alpha code and company on label.
       
       

3. Brigade Linen Exchange Program.

   Do NOT mark items that are a part of the Brigade Linen Exchange Program. The purpose of this Program is to meet the daily towel and bed linen needs of the Brigade of Midshipmen, and facilitate WEEKLY exchange of linens. These items are NOT MARKED with identifying information (wash clothes are not part of the linen exchange). The following items are a part of the Brigade Linen Exchange Program: Blankets, Flat Sheets, Pillow Cases, Spreads and Towels.