Uniform Insignia

Class Collar Insignia

Collar devices indicate both the cadet’s major/company and their standing in the corps.

Collar by class

  • Fourth Class - 4/C (Freshman): No collar devices.
  • Third Class - 3/C (Sophomore): One Major Collar Device on the left collar.
  • Second Class - 2/C (Junior): Major Collar Devices on both collars.
  • First Class - 1/C (Senior): Major Collar Device on the left collar and a Single Bar on the right collar.

Collar devices will be centered 1 inch from either edge of the respective collar. 

Collar insignia placement

Corps leaders wear bar devices to signify their rank, in addition to their major collar device. Members of the Corps Executive Leadership Team, however, wear bar devices on both collars. Only those in leadership positions within the Corps of Cadets are authorized to wear bar devices with more than one bar (one bar is designated for 1/C's). Rank assignments are subject to change and are determined by the Director of Cadet Leadership and Development (CLD).

  • 6-Bar: Corps Commander
  • 5-Bar: Corps Executive Officer, Corps Operations Officer, Company Commanders, Cadet Chief Mate, Cadet Chief Engineer.
  • 4-Bar: Company Executive Officers, Company Operations Officers, Division Commanders, Cadet 2nd Mate, Cadet First Assistant Engineer, Cadet Second Assistant Engineer, Engine Company Executive Training Officer.
  • 3-Bar: Divisional Executive Officers, Cadet 3rd Mate, Cadet Third Assistant Engineer, MPM Professional Development Officer.
  • 2-Bar: Divisional Operations Officers, Academic Training Officers, Engine Company Instructional Officer.
  • 1-Bar: 1/C Cadets.
  • Section Leader Bar: Section Leaders.
  • Squad Leader Bar: Squad Leaders.

Name Tags and Tapes

  • All uniforms require cadets to wear name tags or name tapes (this includes all working uniforms). Name tapes will be sewn onto the uniform. 
  • Cadet name tags will be centered and placed 1/4 inch above right chest pocket.  
  • If a cadet needs a new name tag or name tape they must get them from the Cal Maritime Bookstore. 

Chest Insignia & Ribbons

  • Cadet ribbons are optional for wear with cadet uniforms. Cadets with prior military service can wear their military insignia and awards.
  • Refer to the Cadet Rules & Regulations for approved Ribbons & Chest Insignia. Chest insignia will be placed 1/4 inch above any ribbons or 1/4 inch above the left chest pocket when worn without any ribbons. If worn, the second chest insignia will be placed 1/4 inch below the left chest pocket fold.  

Ribbon and nametag placement