marine corps uniform regulations - US

6100. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 6
MUSICAL UNITS
SECTION 1: UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
1. Except as prescribed in this chapter, uniforms worn by officers and
enlisted musicians of the Marine Band will be as designated in chapter 2.
2. Officers of the Marine Band will possess uniforms and accessories
prescribed in chapter 9, except that the white dress and utility uniforms are
not required. They may also be furnished additional organizational clothing
items as prescribed. (See table 6-1.)
3. Enlisted musicians of the Marine Band will maintain in good and
serviceable condition, uniforms and accessories listed in the current edition
of MCBul 10120, Individual Clothing Allowances for Enlisted Personnel, as
well as additional items of organizational clothing as prescribed. (See
tables 6-1 and 6-2.)
4. Organizational property allowances in tables 6-1 and 6-2 are the maximum
amounts that may be issued, dependent upon duties to be performed. Lesser
quantities may be issued as determined by the Director, U.S. Marine Band.
6101. UNIFORM DESIGNATION (See figs. 6-2 through 6-9)
1. The uniforms shown in figures 6-2 and 6-3 are designated "full dress" for
officers of the Marine Band.
2. The uniforms shown in figures 6-4 through 6-9 are designated "full dress"
or "special full dress" for enlisted Marine Band musicians.
6102. REGULATIONS FOR WEAR
1. Except as provided herein uniforms worn while performing musical duties
will be prescribed by the Director, U.S. Marine Band. Uniforms designated in
chapter 2 will be worn according to those regulations.
2. Band members will wear their awards according to regulations in chapter
5, except that on the full dress coat or jacket, large medals
and ribbons are worn on a line midway between the first and second buttons.
Medals are worn on the left and ribbons on the right of the front of the coat
or jacket. Awards will not be worn on special full dress coats or jackets.
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