marine corps uniform regulations - US

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UNIFORM COMBINATION
Evening Dress ("A"/"B")
Blue Dress "A" or “B”
Blue-White Dress “A” or
“B”
Blue Dress "C"
Blue Dress "C" with Blue
Sweater
Blue Dress "D"
Service "A"
Service "B"
Service "C"
Service with Sweater
Utility Uniform
DESCRIPTION
Table 2-1. Uniform Explanation Chart
Dark blue w/black or dark blue
trousers/skirt
Blue coat and blue trousers/skirt/slacks
w/medals (“A”) or ribbons (“B”)
Blue coat and white trousers/skirt/slacks
w/medals (“A”) or ribbons (“B”)
Khaki long-sleeve shirt and tie w/blue
trousers/skirt/slacks
Blue sweater and khaki long-sleeve shirt
and tie w/blue trousers/skirt/slacks
Khaki short-sleeve shirt w/blue
trousers/skirt/slacks
Green coat and trousers/skirt/slacks
w/ribbons (badges optional)
Khaki long-sleeve shirt w/green
trousers/skirt/slacks (badges optional)
Khaki short-sleeve shirt w/green
trousers/skirt/slacks (badges optional)
Green sweater and khaki long-sleeve or
short-sleeve shirt w/green
trousers/skirt/slacks
Camouflage coat and trousers (sweater or
sweatshirt may be worn underneath)
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR
Year-round for white tie/black tie social
functions
Parades, ceremonies, formal or semiformal
social functions (winter season only unless
uniformity required)
Parades, ceremonies, formal or semiformal
social functions (summer season only)
Parades, ceremonies, and uniform of the day
Uniform of the day
Parades, ceremonies, and uniform of the day
Parades, ceremonies, social events and
uniform of the day
Parades, ceremonies, and uniform of the day
Parades, ceremonies, and uniform of the day
Uniform of the Day
Working uniform only
LEAVE/
LIBERTY
No
“A” No
”B” Yes
“A” No
”B” Yes
Accessory/Optional Uniform Items: All-Weather Coat (AWC) may be worn/prescribed for wear with all uniforms. Occasions for wear
and liberty are the same as for the basic uniform with which it is worn. Black gloves always worn or carried with the AWC in
winter. The tanker jacket may be worn with the blue dress "C"/"D," service "B"/"C," or blue dress and service with sweater. When
worn, occasions for wear and leave/liberty are the same as for the basic uniform with which it is worn. The jacket will be worn
zipped up to at least the top of the side slash pockets. Green wool scarf and black gloves may be worn with service or utility
uniforms during the winter uniform period. The AWC and tanker jacket may be worn, without insignia, with civilian clothing.
Organizational Equipment: Field jackets may be issued/prescribed for wear with utilities. Unless otherwise prescribed, the ECWCS
parka may be worn with utilities at the individual’s option, or as designated when issued for wear. Sam Browne belts may be
issued/prescribed to officers only for wear with blue dress "A"/"B," blue-white "A"/"B," and service "A." Service Belts may be
issued/prescribed for wear with the service "B"/"C," blue dress "D" and AWC for officers and with the service uniforms and AWC
for SNCO’s and NCO’s. Both belts are worn only for parades, ceremonies and reviews when the sword is prescribed, or at such
times as are deemed appropriate by the local commander.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS