If you must be hospitalized, you usually may continue academic studies. If medically able, you'll receive instruction either at your bedside or in a hospital classroom. You may not refuse necessary medical treatment because of religious or personal beliefs. You'll wear various uniforms depending upon the occasion and the weather. Men wear a blue shirt and trousers during the academic year.
Women wear a blue blouse with a skirt or slacks.
You'll be able to wear a jacket in cool weather and a parka in cold weather. For dress occasions, you'll wear a blue uniform, with a skirt or slacks matching the jacket for women and trousers for men. Other uniforms are the mess dress for formal or social functions, parade dress for formal ceremonies, battle dress uniform for field training, flight suits for flying activities, and athletic uniforms. Fourth-class cadets are not permitted to wear civilian clothing until approved by the Commandant. Graduation Week Graduation completes an extremely challenging program.