I have that strategy guide, and looking at page 6 right now, it looks like the blue cadet uniform to me. It's discolored a little because of the "Renzoken" lighting effects, but the trim on the collar and shoulders is silver, and the patterns look like the cadet style as opposed to the SeeD uniform. Granted, I had to stare at it for a minute, so I can understand your double-take, but I think it is the cadet uniform, the lighting just makes it look weird. It makes more sense that way game-wise as well.