marine corps uniform regulations - US

3039 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
parades, reviews and ceremonies, the helmet with camouflage cover may also be
prescribed.
>CH 1 4. The combat utility field cap may be worn during field type
exercise only, and may not be prescribed for parades, reviews or other
ceremonies. When worn, the combat utility field cap brim will be worn
straight or angled slightly down.
5. No woodland or poplin fabric items of the camouflage utility
uniform will be mixed with the combat utility uniform. (ALMAR 15/02)
3039. WAISTCOATS
1. The white pique waistcoat is backless with adjustable neck and back
straps; single-breasted with shawl-type lapels, and V-shaped opening. The
front fastens with three detachable small gold uniform buttons set closely
together on the right side, with corresponding buttonholes on the left. It
has two welted outside pockets, one on each lower part of the front. The
front edges of the waistcoat, from bottom of lower button to bottom of
waistcoat are cut away to form an inverted "V." Previously authorized white
waistcoats with back panel may continue to be worn.
2. The white waistcoat is worn by all male officers with the evening dress
"A" uniform. It will be adjusted so that no part extends below the bottom of
the evening jacket.
3. The scarlet waistcoat made of wool tropical fabric will be worn only by
male general officers with the evening dress "B" uniform and by female
generals with the evening dress "A"/"B" uniforms. The standard design
scarlet waistcoat is available CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE). A backless
version is authorized for sale through approved sources.
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