marine corps uniform regulations - US
marine corps uniform regulations - US
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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS 3019<br />
centered between the ends of the service tape and with the top of the emblem<br />
1 inch below the bottom of the tape.<br />
5. When the maternity service <strong>uniform</strong> with skirt is worn, pumps, oxfords or<br />
flats with hose will be worn. Oxfords, with either dark hose or black socks<br />
at the individual's option, will be worn with service slacks. The maternity<br />
work <strong>uniform</strong> will be worn with green or black hot weather tropical or black<br />
leather combat boots and cushion sole socks.<br />
>CH 4 6. Unless otherwise prescribed, other <strong>uniform</strong> items (i.e., headgear,<br />
AWC, scarf, gloves, handbag) not specifically addressed will be worn with<br />
maternity <strong>uniform</strong>s when and as prescribed by current <strong>regulations</strong> for wear<br />
with service or utility <strong>uniform</strong>s, as applicable. The AWC may be worn<br />
unbuttoned or with its buttons temporarily repositioned to the coat edge<br />
during the latter stages of pregnancy. The service sweater and tanker jacket<br />
are not authorized with maternity <strong>uniform</strong>s. The black maternity sweater<br />
(cardigan style with epaulettes) is authorized for optional wear with the<br />
maternity service sweater. Rank insignia will be worn with the maternity<br />
sweater per the sweater (with epaulette) <strong>regulations</strong> detailed in chapter 4 of<br />
these <strong>regulations</strong>. The green necktab will be worn when the maternity sweater<br />
is worn. The sweater may be worn over the tunic and underneath the allweather<br />
coat, but must be buttoned at all times. The sweater is authorized<br />
for leave and liberty and for commuting to and from work.<br />
3018. MOURNING BAND<br />
1. The mourning band will be worn on the left sleeve of the outer garment,<br />
midway between the shoulder and elbow.<br />
2. Officers will only wear mourning bands approved for sale through the<br />
Marine Corps Exchange System. Enlisted Marines will wear mourning bands<br />
issued as organizational clothing by their unit. Mourning bands are not<br />
available through the DoD Supply System and must be purchased via open<br />
purchase. The officer’s mourning band may be used for this purpose.<br />
3. Marines will wear mourning bands when serving as honorary pallbearers at<br />
military funerals in an official capacity, and at such times as prescribed by<br />
competent authority. Mourning bands may be worn for family mourning.<br />
4. When directed by competent authority, Marines will wear mourning bands<br />
while stationed in or officially visiting a foreign nation that is undergoing<br />
a period of national mourning.<br />
3019. NAMETAGS<br />
1. No valid general requirement for nametags exists; however, the standard<br />
black Marine Corps nametag may be prescribed at the option of local<br />
commanders at schools, conferences, and related activities. Marines assigned<br />
to non-Marine Corps commands or schools may wear nonstandard nametags,<br />
without prior CMC approval, if they are similar in size and shape to standard<br />
Marine Corps nametags and are required by the local commander.<br />
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