marine corps uniform regulations - US
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7016 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS<br />
addition, they are authorized to issue female swimsuits to female water<br />
survival instructors.<br />
7014. SAM BROWNE BELT<br />
1. The Sam Browne Belt may be worn by officers when the sword is prescribed,<br />
or at such times as are deemed appropriate by the local commander. The Sam<br />
Browne Belt may be worn with the blue dress "A"/"B," blue-white dress<br />
"A"/"B," and service "A" <strong>uniform</strong>s. It will not be worn with the AWC.<br />
2. The belt is worn over the service or dress coats around the natural<br />
waist, shoulder strap over the right shoulder, and tightened with the buckle<br />
centered in front. The frog/carrier is attached to the belt at a point over<br />
the highest portion of the hipbone, generally along the seam of the left side<br />
of the coat.<br />
7015. SERVICE BELT<br />
1. The leather service belt is the standard sword belt for officers and may<br />
be issued to SNCOs and NCOs for ceremonies, parades, honor guards, and<br />
reviews when the sword is prescribed, and upon other occasions when an<br />
individual is actually or symbolically "under arms." The service belt may be<br />
worn with all <strong>uniform</strong>s.<br />
>Ch 3 a. The service belt may be work with the AWC according to subparagraph<br />
3001.4.<br />
b. The belt is worn over the <strong>uniform</strong> belt, or at the waist covering the<br />
waistband, or at the natural waist of the women’s coat, and is tightened with<br />
the buckle centered in front. The frog or carrier is attached to the belt at<br />
a point over the highest portion of the hipbone, generally along the seam of<br />
the left trouser/slack leg or side of the coat or skirt. When women wear the<br />
belt without a coat, the shirt will be tucked in.<br />
2. Synthetic leather service belts in semi gloss or high gloss finish are<br />
approved for optional purchase and wear. These belts are not available in<br />
the DoD Supply System, but may be purchased through the Marine Corps<br />
Exchanges and approved commercial sources.<br />
7016. SHORE PARTY DESIGNATION<br />
1. Landing support battalion Marines are authorized to wear red patches on<br />
the utility <strong>uniform</strong>. The patch will be made of red material which is<br />
available through the Marine Corps Supply System, sewn on with red thread,<br />
and will be of a temporary nature so that it may be removed without adverse<br />
affect to the <strong>uniform</strong>.<br />
2. Patches will be worn as follows:<br />
a. A 1-inch by 3-inch red patch will be worn on the outboard side of each<br />
utility trouser leg. It will be centered on the seam, positioned 2-1/2<br />
inches below the large side pockets with the three-inch edge parallel to the<br />
bottom side of the pocket.<br />
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Ch 3