marine corps uniform regulations - US
marine corps uniform regulations - US
marine corps uniform regulations - US
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3000. GENERAL<br />
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS<br />
CHAPTER 3<br />
UNIFORM ITEMS AND REGULATIONS FOR THEIR WEAR<br />
1. Detailed fitting instructions for <strong>uniform</strong> items are contained in the<br />
current edition of TM-10120-15/1, Technical Manual for Uniform Fitting and<br />
Alteration.<br />
2. All <strong>uniform</strong> items are standard as sold/issued through the DoD Supply<br />
System. Items sold through the Military Clothing Sales Stores or approved<br />
commercial sources are considered standard if properly labeled as described<br />
in chapter 1. Uniform items that are not approved as conforming to Marine<br />
Corps specifications are not authorized for wear and cannot be used to<br />
satisfy minimum requirements, except as otherwise stated in these<br />
<strong>regulations</strong>.<br />
3. Detailed descriptions are omitted from this chapter for <strong>uniform</strong> items,<br />
which are issued/sold through the DoD Supply System and are standard for<br />
enlisted personnel. Brief descriptions are provided for officers' and<br />
optional items that are sold through the Marine Corps Exchange System bearing<br />
Marine Corps approval identification. Detailed descriptions of these items<br />
are available from the CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE).<br />
3001. ALL-WEATHER COAT (AWC) (See figs. 2-36 and 2-37.)<br />
1. The pewter gray AWC is a full-length, double-breasted, belted coat with<br />
detachable liner and is made of polyester/cotton poplin fabric that has been<br />
treated to be water-repellent/resistant.<br />
2. The correct length of the AWC will be to a point midway between the knee<br />
and mid-calf. The coat must be long enough to reach the bottom of the<br />
kneecap for males, and 1 inch below for females. It must not extend below<br />
the mid-calf. With the liner inserted, the coat will fit smoothly across the<br />
chest and shoulder blades and will have a noticeable fullness on the back<br />
waist, providing a pleated effect of the material under the belt. The belt<br />
will be adjusted loosely enough to provide a smooth appearance, maintained in<br />
a horizontal position and not sagging at center front or back. The tapered<br />
end of the belt will pass through the buckle to the wearer's left and will<br />
extend from 1 inch beyond the belt keeper to 1-1/2 inches beyond the left<br />
belt loop on the coat. The buckle will be centered between the vertical rows<br />
of buttons on the front of the coat.<br />
3. The coat's top button may be worn buttoned or may be left open with the<br />
collar neatly folded back to form lapels. The back of the collar will cover<br />
all garment collars worn underneath the AWC. The sleeves and collar will be<br />
roll-pressed, not creased. Creases in the skirt of the coat, except for the<br />
center back pleat, are prohibited.<br />
4. The design of the AWC does not include a sword slit. If the sword must be<br />
worn with the coat, the service belt may be utilized. Commanders will not<br />
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