The Marine Military Academy established one of the first Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) in the nation. All cadets are members of the MCJROTC unit, unless they fail to qualify for full membership because of age or citizenship. In this case they receive the training as associate members.
Rank structure The cadet rank structure is based on the United States Marine Corps rank and billet system, with the addition of "Cadet" before the title. Eighth grade students cannot advance beyond Cadet Lance Corporal, and freshmen cannot exceed the rank of Cadet Corporal. However, eighth graders and freshmen more often serve as non-rates, those ranks up to c/Lance Corporal who are not
non-commissioned officers. As a sophomore, a cadet may be promoted to an NCO rank. Juniors make up most of the academy's staff NCOs. Seniors are generally promoted to officer rank. They hold positions of command responsibility, as Platoon Commanders, Company Executive Officers, Company Commanders, Battalion Executive Officers, and Battalion Commanders. There are also many other Battalion Staff and Company Staff positions available for seniors not in billets of command.
Uniforms Uniforms authorized for wear at the academy are parallel to those of the
United States Marine Corps. During school days, the uniforms worn on weekdays are the utility and U-1 uniform. Four days a week the prescribed uniform is utility, and on Mondays the cadets wear the U-1 uniform which consists of camouflage utility bottoms, boots, a company t-shirt with the name of the company and corresponding color, (red for echo, blue for alpha, etc.,) and the utility cover. Cadets holding rank above Cadet Corporal are authorized to display their rank centered in the middle of their cover. During periods of exercise PT gear is worn. The dress blue uniforms are often preserved for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and other formal events. Raincoats and letter jackets may also be worn when directed during cold or rainy weather. The Cadet rank insignias and
blood stripe are no longer sewn into cadet dress blue pants.
Usage Since there are many varying cadet uniforms, certain events dictate which uniform is appropriate. For example, Dress Blue "A" is rarely worn. The school holds two specific events that require Blue "A": the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and the HM Smith Foundation dinner. Both Dress Blue "A" and "B" may be worn to civilian occasions which dictate white tie or black tie. Green "C"s are issued at the QM during entrance into the school for events off campus, including liberty on weekends and special leave.
Class "A" Alpha and Class "B" Bravo The academy authorizes the class "A" and class "B" uniforms for events considered "black tie" and leave home during times of academy departure. The class "A" and "B" uniforms consist of: • A frame cap with a white cover and golden EGA devices • A white undershirt • A blue coat with red piping, gold buttons and gold EGA devices • Blue trousers • Black corfam dress shoes • Golden rank pins • A white belt with gold buckle • A black name tag with the cadet's last name on it over the left breast pocket Medals, ribbons (only worn with ribbons if in class “B” uniform) marksmanship badges, academic wreaths, pilots wings, NJHS torches and GPA stars may be worn above the right breast pocket. If the cadet has any activity specific pins (drill pin, rotary team pin, etc.) he may wear it on his right breast pocket.
Class “C” Charlie and Class "D" Delta The academy authorizes the class "C" and class "D" uniforms for events such as weekend liberty, special leave and leave home during times of academy departure. The class "C" and "D" uniforms consist of: • A brown garrison cap with a black EGA • A beige button-up shirt • Blue trousers (Class “D” Only) • Brown trousers • Black corfam dress shoes • Shirt stays (boot bands may be used in lieu of shirt stays) • A white undershirt • A MCJROTC patch on the upper left arm • A company letter on the left Breast Pocket flap • A black name tag with the cadet's name on it 1/8th of an inch above the left breast pocket • Rank pins (for cadet PFCs and above) on the collar • A tan web belt Ribbons, marksmanship badges, academic wreaths, pilots wings, NJHS torches and GPA stars may be worn above the right breast pocket. If the cadet has any activity specific pins (drill pin, rotary team pin, etc.) he may wear it on his right breast pocket.
Utility “U” and “U-1” Uniform The academy authorizes the Utility “U-1” and “U” Uniforms for wear during the school day. It cannot be worn during times of liberty, special leave, or leave home during times of academy departure. The Utility “U” and “U-1” Uniforms consist of: • A woodland MARPAT 8 point cover • A woodland MARPAT blouse with “MCJROTC” Branch style patch and a name tape with the cadet's last name on it • Woodland MARPAT trousers with a tape indicating the cadet's last name over the left back pocket • Brown socks • Boot bands • Coyote brown combat boots • A green undershirt • Company t-shirt (only worn with the Utility “U” Uniform on Mondays) • A company letter on the left breast pocket flap • Rank pins on collar Pilot wings can be worn on the Utility “U-1” uniform above the right breast pocket.
PT and PT-1 uniform The PT and PT-1 uniforms are authorized for times of physical activity, rest and relaxation and barracks liberty. The PT and PT-1 uniforms consist of: • A yellow dry-fit t-shirt with cadet's name and the seal of the school • Red dry-fit shorts with cadet's name and seal of school • White ankle socks • Issued PT shoes or personal tennis shoes • Black Camelbak with cadet's name and laundry number on front (worn with PT-1) • Red MMA ballcap with EGA and “Marine Military Academy” embroidered on the front (PT-1) PT-1 is the main uniform of summer campers for the summer camp. ==Iwo Jima monument==