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Article 3603.1
Cap, Eight Point

a. Description

The eight-point cap has a two piece lined crown shaped with eight evenly spaced darts, ventilation eyelets, lined outside band and self-fabric sweatband and a flexible, quilted hinge type visor. The Anchor, USS CONSTITUTION, and Eagle (ACE) logo is embroidered above the visor (see Figure 3603.1-1).

b. Correct Wear
The cap will be worn squarely on the head so that the visor is straight, just above the level of the eyes and parallel with the deck. No rank insignia will be worn on the eight-point cap with the embroidered ACE logo centered above the visor.

c. Ownership Markings

Last name, first initial and middle initial (if applicable), on label provided inside the cap.

Figure 3603.1-1
NWU Type III Eight Point Cap
with ACE Logo