marine corps uniform regulations - US
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8001<br />
8-4<br />
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS<br />
officers will procure UIM's with local operation and maintenance funds. The<br />
marks will reflect the short title at the major command level and will be<br />
worn per the guidance contained in U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations.<br />
2. Utility Uniforms. The Marine Corps issues the utility <strong>uniform</strong> to all<br />
Navy hospital <strong>corps</strong>men, dental technicians, or religious program specialists<br />
with Marine Corps units and to Navy counselors, yeomen, personnel men and<br />
disbursing clerks assigned to Marine units. The utility <strong>uniform</strong>, when it is<br />
issued by and at the expense of the Marine Corps, shall be worn in accordance<br />
with the provisions of this manual. There are two utility <strong>uniform</strong>s, as<br />
described by paragraph 2005. The camouflage utility <strong>uniform</strong> is a standard<br />
<strong>uniform</strong> authorized by the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps, but the Navy<br />
issues it only to Sailors in certain specialties. The combat utility <strong>uniform</strong><br />
is unique to the Marine Corps and may only be worn by Sailors when they are<br />
serving with Marine Corps units. The wear of the utility <strong>uniform</strong> by Navy<br />
personnel serving with Marine Corps units will be as follows:<br />
a. Officers. Navy officers do not receive a <strong>uniform</strong> allowance and<br />
therefore will not be mandated to wear the utility <strong>uniform</strong>, but they may<br />
purchase and wear the utility <strong>uniform</strong> at their option. When camouflage<br />
utilities are worn, Navy officers may elect abide by either Navy <strong>uniform</strong><br />
<strong>regulations</strong> or Marine Corps, as described by this manual. However, while<br />
serving with the Marine Corps embroidered insignia will not be worn on the<br />
camouflage utility <strong>uniform</strong>, regardless of whether Navy or Marine Corps<br />
<strong>regulations</strong> are being followed. When combat utilities are worn, Navy<br />
officers will abide by Marine Corps <strong>uniform</strong> <strong>regulations</strong>, as outlined below.<br />
b. Enlisted<br />
(1) Those Navy enlisted personnel who elect to wear Marine Corps<br />
service <strong>uniform</strong>s are also issued utility <strong>uniform</strong>s. When worn by these<br />
personnel, the utility <strong>uniform</strong> is considered to be a Marine Corps <strong>uniform</strong> and<br />
will be worn with the same required/optional components and in the same<br />
manner as prescribed for Marines, except as otherwise prescribed in this<br />
chapter. Marine Corps grooming and physical appearance standards will apply.<br />
(2) Those Navy enlisted personnel who do not elect to wear the Marine<br />
Corps service <strong>uniform</strong>, but are issued the utility <strong>uniform</strong> at the Marine Corps<br />
expense, shall wear the utility <strong>uniform</strong> in accordance with this manual, with<br />
the following exceptions:<br />
(a) Navy appearance standards may apply at the option of the<br />
individual.<br />
(b) Either Navy or Marine Corps <strong>uniform</strong> accessories (e.g., belt<br />
buckle, undershirt and outerwear) may be worn at the individual’s option,<br />
however, those Marine Crops items not issued must be purchased at the<br />
individual’s expense.<br />
c. General. The following <strong>regulations</strong> apply to the wear of utility<br />
<strong>uniform</strong>s worn by Navy personnel serving with Marine units:<br />
(1) Name and service tapes will be worn on utility <strong>uniform</strong>s. Tapes<br />
will be worn on the utility coat and trousers as prescribed for Marines in