marine corps uniform regulations - US

9100. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1: OFFICERS
1. Officers will procure and maintain, in good and wearable condition at all
times, the uniform items prescribed in paragraph 9102. This list represents
an absolute minimum; specific assignments may require additional uniforms.
2. Unless otherwise prescribed for a particular duty assignment, officers
will have their full requirement with them at all times.
3. Items listed as required for category 1 officers only may be worn as
optional uniform items by category 2 officers.
9101. CATEGORIES. For the purpose of prescribing minimum requirements, the
following officer categories are established:
1. Category 1. Officers of the Regular Marine Corps; officers of the Marine
Corps Reserve who are retained on, or ordered to, active duty for periods in
excess of two years, and temporary limited duty officers.
2. Category 2. Reserve officers in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve;
Reserve officers ordered to active duty for periods of two years or less; and
temporary officers having permanent enlisted status (except temporary limited
duty officers). Unless otherwise indicated, the mandatory quantity for
Category 2 officers is the same as for Category 1 officers.
9102. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MALE OFFICERS. Male officers, based on the
categories above, will possess all items as described in table 9-1.
9103. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FEMALE OFFICERS. Female officers, based on
the categories above, will possess all items as described in table 9-2.
9104. ENLISTED UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES AUTHORIZED FOR OFFICERS
1. To satisfy minimum requirements, officers may purchase and wear enlisted
uniform items as sold through the Marine Corps Supply System that are similar
to like items listed in paragraphs 9102 and 9103. The following men's items
are not authorized unless modified as indicated:
a. Coat, blue, dress
b. Crowns, cap, service, and dress
c. Insignia, branch of service
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