MCO P1020.34G W CH 1-5 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM ...

1000. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
1. The purpose of this Manual is to define Marine Corps uniform policies and
provide regulations for the proper wear of the uniform.
2. Commanders may interpret the provisions of this Manual to address
specific concerns whenever necessary. However, authority for local
interpretations does not extend to the institution of policies or practices,
which are in contradiction to the provisions of this Manual. Exceptions to
this Manual are only granted in writing by the Commandant of the Marine Corps
(MCUB).
3. The Marine Corps uniform, with appropriate insignia, is designed
primarily to show at a glance the branch of service and grade of the
individual authorized to wear it. The uniform represents visual evidence of
the authority and responsibility vested in the individual by the United
States Government.
4. The title "commander," as used in these regulations, includes those
Marine officers titled as commanding general, commanding officer, director,
officer-in-charge, or inspector-instructor.
5. When official references are made to the uniform by any person in the
Marine Corps, or its official publications, the terms in these regulations
will be used.
>Ch 5 6. Wearing the uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all
Marines. Marines will maintain their uniforms and equipment in a neat and
serviceable condition and will, by their appearance, set an example of
neatness and strict conformity with these regulations. (ALMAR 299/97 and
MARADMIN 322/05)
>Ch 5 a. Marines are not known just for their battlefield prowess, but for
their unparalleled standards of professionalism and uncompromising personal
conduct and appearance. It is a Marine’s duty and personal obligation to
maintain a professional and neat appearance. Any activity which detracts
from the dignified appearance of Marines, is unacceptable. The use of
chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes or the consumption of food while
walking in uniform or while in formation are examples of activities that
detract from the appearance expected of a United States Marine. (ALMAR 299/97
and MARADMIN 322/05)
>Ch 5 b. Good judgment will govern the application of this policy in the
field environment. (ALMAR 299/97 and MARADMIN 322/05)
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