Which belt threading is correct for male and female uniforms?

• A. Female: Threaded Left; Male: Threaded Right
• B. Female: Threaded Left; Male: Threaded Left
• C. Female: Threaded Right; Male: Threaded Left
• D. Female: Threaded Right; Male: Threaded Right

Answer: (C)

How a belt is threaded determines where the buckle sits and how the belt end lies across the torso. In standard cadet uniforms, the goal is a neat, centered front line with a flat belt tail that doesn’t peek or snag. The chosen threading directions—females from the right and males from the left—achieve that balance with the way the belt loops and jacket placket are designed for each gender. If the threading direction is swapped, the buckle tends to shift off-center and the belt end can ride up or show, breaking the clean, uniform look. The arrangement described keeps the buckle in the proper position and the belt end comfortably aligned, which is why that option is the best choice.