My daughter just started NROTC at Maryland. She has been issued uniforms, but to attend class she is is supposed to wear appropriate civilian clothes. Khaki pants, navy blue or black polo shirt, brown belt and “boat shoes”. My question is what constitutes “boat shoes”? Sperrys? She doesn’t want to ask her unit bc she doesn’t want to seem ignorant. : / thanks for any advice.
NROTC Uniform Question
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And always ask questions! 4/c are expected to be ignorant, it's up to the upperclassmen to teach them.
Honestly you could have googled it. I just did .
Per Wikipedia
Boat shoes (also known as deck shoes) are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with the application of oil, is designed to repel water; and the stitching is highly durable. Boat shoes are traditionally worn without socks. (yuck, that is my personal opinion about no socks)
Per Wikipedia
Boat shoes (also known as deck shoes) are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with the application of oil, is designed to repel water; and the stitching is highly durable. Boat shoes are traditionally worn without socks. (yuck, that is my personal opinion about no socks)
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guys be tolerant of honest questions - maybe?
sorry
I went to college on the east coast so I knew that boat shoes were sperrys. It just seems like such a casual shoe to wear even as part of the “appropriate civilian attire”. Additionally, a boat shoe seems to be a misnomer- the shoe with one of the most slippery soles is expected to keep you on the deck of a boat?! So it confused me. And, unfortunately, the mentor assigned to my daughter has actually done such a poor job at answering her questions and giving her guidance that he was reprimanded by his superior. So that was not a good resource. But to those of you that answered, I appreciate it!
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Wow! Sounds like the reprimand was deserved. I think they are "boat shoes" because they won't scuff up the deck... but then I'm a land lubber. I'm only guessing but I bet loafers would be fine... but then they might want everyone to look alike.
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Would you trust Wikipedia for a definition of an NROTC uniform clothing item? Try telling that source to the commander if you got it wrong.Honestly you could have googled it. I just did .
Per Wikipedia
Boat shoes (also known as deck shoes) are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with the application of oil, is designed to repel water; and the stitching is highly durable. Boat shoes are traditionally worn without socks. (yuck, that is my personal opinion about no socks)
I disagree, if the NROTC wanted a specific type of shoe or brand, then they would have told them. Instead they gave a generic style of shoe. Saying boat shoe is no different than saying pennyloafer or any type of shoe out there. My son did AF Rotc and I can tell you that "Khaki pants, navy blue or black polo shirt, brown belt" isnt probably official NROTC clothing but rather what they want the kids to wear as they dont have a proper uniformWould you trust Wikipedia for a definition of an NROTC uniform clothing item? Try telling that source to the commander if you got it wrong.Honestly you could have googled it. I just did .
Per Wikipedia
Boat shoes (also known as deck shoes) are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with the application of oil, is designed to repel water; and the stitching is highly durable. Boat shoes are traditionally worn without socks. (yuck, that is my personal opinion about no socks)
That makes sense!
Why does the unit care about what she wears to class? Are they going to do pre-class uniform inspections? I would just wear whatever. What they're describing (khaki pants, brown belt, polo, etc) is not prescribed by the Navy Uniform Regulations, https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-...tions/chapter3/MaleOfficer/Pages/default.aspx
I would wear whatever I like, if they don't like it then so be it. You really have to learn to stand up to people.
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I'm not sure that's going to work out for you so well but good luck with it
I appreciate your support.
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I'm not sure you're tracking my meaning but do report back how it works out for you
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This is probably in reference as to what to wear to Naval Science class on non-Lab days, because on Lab days one would be wearing their uniform. DS was required to be dressed this way whenever entering the ROTC building, which he did every single week day for various reasons. Whether one likes it or not, one represents the Navy and the US military wherever they are and whatever they are wearing. They have a right to tell you how to dress. So do civilian corporations, at least in some cases.