marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
l. Insignia of grade, standard gold on scarlet
3023. PHYSICAL TRAINING CLOTHING.
1. General Purpose Trunks. The standard issue general purpose trunks are
fabricated from a polyester twill fabric, are olive green in color, are of
thigh length, have an elastic waist with a draw cord, and have a bound Vnotch
at the outer leg seams.
a. When worn with the standard green undershirt, the trunks comprise the
standard Marine Corps-wide physical training (PT) uniform and will be worn
according to paragraph 2006.
b. Olive green trunks of any material, similar in design to the standard
issue trunks, may be worn at the option of the individual on all occasions
for which the PT uniform is authorized/prescribed. Optional trunks may be
purchased through Marine Corps Exchanges or commercial sources and are not
required to contain Marine Corps approval identification.
2. The required cold weather PT uniform is of olive green knit fabric and
consists of a pull-over crew-neck sweatshirt and elastic waist sweatpants.
The shirt and pants will have "USMC" in 3-inch block lettering and the Marine
Corps emblem imprinted on the left breast of the shirt and upper left leg.
The crew-neck sweatshirt may be worn under the utility uniform coat when
sleeves are not rolled.
3024. PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING
1. An unornamented protective helmet which meets the standards of the Snell
Memorial Foundation, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z90.1-
1971, or the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218; eye
protection consisting of impact-resistant goggles or full-face shield
attached to the helmet; and a high-visibility reflective vest are authorized
for wear by Marines in uniform while operating or riding as passengers on a
motorcycle, MOPED, motorscooter, or similar two- or three-wheeled vehicle.
The vest must have two vertical or horizontal retro reflective stripes at
least 1 1/2 inches wide front and back such as the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation black vest or vests of international orange, lime green, or bright
yellow with retro reflective stripes."
2. The safety equipment described will be worn whenever directed by Marine
Corps safety regulations. When helmets are worn, chin-straps/eye protection
will be properly fastened and in place. Reflective vests must not be covered
or concealed.
3025. SCARF
3025
1. During the winter uniform period, Marines may wear the green wool scarf
when the AWC/tanker/ECWCS parka/field coat is worn with the service or
utility uniform, at the individual's option. The scarf will not be
prescribed for wear.
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