marine corps uniform regulations - US

6200. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 6
Musical Units
Section 2: Regular Establishment
1. Regular establishment musical units include the U.S. Marine Drum and
Bugle Corps and all field bands/drum and bugle corps. Except as otherwise
prescribed in this chapter, uniforms worn by officers and enlisted members
assigned to musical units will be as designated in chapter 2.
2. Officers will possess uniforms prescribed in chapter 9. Enlisted members
will possess uniforms and accessories prescribed in the Minimum Requirements
List, and in addition are authorized the dress blue supplementary clothing
allowances listed in MCBul 10120, Individual Clothing Allowances for Enlisted
Personnel.
3. Except as provided herein:
a. Uniforms worn while performing musical duties will be as designated
in chapter 2 and will be prescribed by the commander.
b. Appropriate insignia will be worn on all uniforms according to
chapter 4.
c. Personnel will wear their awards according to chapter 5.
6201. U.S. MARINE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS (See figs. 6-10 and 6-11.)
1. In addition to those items listed in subparagraph 6202.1, items of
organizational clothing/equipment as prescribed herein may be worn by members
of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.
2. A full dress uniform consisting of a scarlet coat, frame cap with white
vinyl crown, blue or white trousers/slacks, and high gloss dress shoes may be
worn. Blue or white trousers/slacks will be prescribed dependent upon
climatic conditions.
3. Blue all-weather coats are authorized for members of the U.S. Marine Drum
and Bugle Corps.
4. Medals will be worn on the scarlet coat as prescribed for full dress
coats for U.S. Marine Band musicians.
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