Which cord is used for JROTC?

[Wiiman741]

On parade store, there are many different cords. Does anyone know which one is the one used for JROTC? Many look similar. Like the drill team cord and such. I would post links, but I'm not sure I'm allowed.

[TruBlu]

There really isn't a specific set of cords that anyone uses, it's mostly dependent on the uniform you are wearing. That said, what is the uniform you are wearing? Is it a coat or shirt? Does it have epaulets to attach a cord to, or do you not and need a pin to fasten it to the shoulder?

[Drill for life]

Every unit uses differnet cords/colors for various things. Most unit's in my region use citation cord's but we only use citation cords for Officers,staff.BNCO, adn the XO. The rest of your cords are just regular cords(Ex, the infantry Blue cord). It varies between schoo/uniform.

[ColorGuardFreak]

Cadets, there is a regulation that governs the cords that are worn by Cadets. No more. Find the regulation and cite the information that is provided. I just looked it up, and it took about 5 minutes to find the answer to what the OP asked.

[Billyd]

I was wondering how long it would take before someone advised taking a gander at the governing directives. Thank you CGF!

[TruBlu]

Originally Posted by Cadet Command Regulation 145-2,

Shoulder cords. Shoulder cords may be procured at Government expense (subject to funding availability). Solid, single color, or multi-colored shoulder cords may be designed and authorized to designate a host institution, unit, activity or cadet position. Shoulder cords must be approved by USACC. No more than one cord may be worn on each shoulder as shown in figure 10–16.
(Figure 10-16 DUI Shoulder Cords)
(1) Shoulder cords will be used to designate participation in extra-curricular activities including but not limited to -
(a) Color Guard - white (Cable #65005).
(b) Drill activity - red (Cable #65006).
(c) Musical activity - blue (Cable #70147).
(d) Marksmanship activity - tan (Cable #65015).
(e) Honor organizations, such as national and local honor societies - gold (Cable #70157).
(f) Orienteering activity - green (Cable #70063).
(g) Adventure type activity - black (Cable #65018).
CCR 145-2 • 1 July 2007
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(h) Honor Guard - orange (Cable #65004).
(2) Shoulder cords will be awarded only to bona fide team, squad, or other group members, not cadets participating in training.
(3) The above cords may be designated for other purposes at the discretion of the DAI/SAI if a cord is not needed for the designated activity.

Now because that still leaves part of it unanswered, as in the type of fastener which would certainly fall under the which cord is used question, what type of uniform are you placing the cord on? Official regulations can answer most questions, but not all, all of the time.

[ColorGuardFreak]

Looking at the figure in the CCR, it shows the cord being attached to the button that holds the epaulet closed. It also shows it on the "issue" uniform, which is either the Class A or B uniform. Which makes sense, because wearing a bright red or white cord on a field uniform doesn't make a lot of sense.

[JROTCdudett]

It really doesn't matter as I was told. Depends on your unit.

[armysc_25b]

Originally Posted by ColorGuardFreak

Looking at the figure in the CCR, it shows the cord being attached to the button that holds the epaulet closed. It also shows it on the "issue" uniform, which is either the Class A or B uniform. Which makes sense, because wearing a bright red or white cord on a field uniform doesn't make a lot of sense.

Unfortunately, the regulation doesn't spell out that that style cord is the only one authorized, or that the colors they recommend in the section describing cords are the ones required for use by every school.

That being said, most schools will use the standard, no bells and whistles cord for general use, then have "fancier" cords for other uses. At least, that's what my experience in JROTC proved.

[Drill for life]

Well in my region every school besidesmy unit uses some fancy cord and has 15 different cords. It is confusing and just complicated. We do mix it up a bit though.
White-Flag Detail
Dark Blue-Color Guard
Tan-Raider
We do not use black.