Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed. Patches and stripes are sewn on properly. All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly positioned on the uniform. Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the uniform.
Unit crests are clean and properly positioned on the uniform. Footgear is in good repair and highly shined to include the edge of shoes and soles painted with sole dressing. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and heels are not worn down. Know why you were awarded each particular decoration. If your unit has citations, know what the the citation is and why the unit was awarded it.