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- 01 MAY
- Chapter 1 GENERAL..............................................1- IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE
- General ..........1-
- Responsibility For Uniform Matters...................1-
- Uniform Of The Day...................................1-
- Restrictions On Wearing Uniforms.....................1-
- Personal Appearance..................................1-
- Civilian Attire......................................1-
- Uniform Procurement and Management Systems...........1-
- Materials, Findings, Patterns and Specifications.....1-
- Alternations.........................................1-
- Figure 1-1 Male Grooming Standards (Front/Side View)............1-
- Figure 1-2 Prohibited Male Hair Styles..........................1-
- Figure 1-3 Female Hair Length...................................1-
- Identification.......................................1- Figure 1-4 United States Marine Corps (USMC) Approval
- Chapter 2 DESIGNATED UNIFORMS AND OCCASIONS FOR THEIR WEAR.....1-
- Designation of Uniforms 1-
- Evening Dress Uniform................................1-
- Blue Dress Uniform...................................1-
- Blue White Dress Uniform.............................1-
- Service Uniforms.....................................1-
- Utility Uniforms.....................................1-
- Physical Training Uniforms...........................1-
- Maternity Uniforms...................................1-
- Types and Components of Authorized Uniforms..........1-
- Figure 2-1 Uniform Explanation Chart............................1-
- Officers.............................................1- Figure 2-2 Types and Components of Authorized Uniforms for Male
- Female Officer.......................................1- Figure 2-3 Types and Components of Authorized Uniforms for
- Enlisted Males.......................................1- Figure 2-4 Types and Components of authorized Uniforms for
- Enlisted Females.....................................1- Figure 2-5 Types and Components of Authorized Uniforms for
- Chapter 3 UNIFORMS ITEMS AND REGULATIONS FOR THEIR WEAR 1-
- General..............................................1-
- All-Weather Coat (AWC) ..............................1-
- Belts and Buckles....................................1-
- Boatcloak/Dress Cape.................................1-
- Brass Items..........................................1-
- Caps/Headgear........................................1-
- Coats................................................1-
- Collar, White Strip..................................1-
- Cuff Links Sets (Males) .............................1-
- Cummerbunds..........................................1-
- Earrings (Females)...................................1-
- 01 MAY
- and Trouser..........................................1- 3011. Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) Parka
- Footwear.............................................1-
- Gloves...............................................1-
- Handbag/purse (Females) .............................1-
- Jacket, Tanker.......................................1-
- Jackets, Evening Dress...............................1-
- Maternity Uniforms...................................1-
- Mourning Band........................................1-
- Nametags.............................................1-
- Necktabs/Neckties....................................1-
- Necktie Clasps.......................................1-
- Officers.............................................1- 3022. Optional Uniforms For Staff Non-Commissioned
- Physical Training Uniforms...........................1-
- Protective Motorcycle Clothing.......................1-
- Scarf................................................1-
- Shirts...............................................1-
- Skirts...............................................1-
- Slacks (Females).....................................1-
- Socks/Hose...........................................1-
- Suspenders (Male)....................................1-
- Sweaters.............................................1-
- Sword and Accessories, Officer.......................1-
- Tapes, Name/Service..................................1-
- Trousers.............................................1-
- Umbrellas (Females) .................................1-
- Undergarments........................................1-
- Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform..................1-
- WaistCoats...........................................1-
- Figure 3-1 Belt Keeper Position.................................1-
- Figure 3-2 officer’s Cap Components.............................1-
- Figure 3-3 Male Footwear........................................1-
- Figure 3-4 Female Footwear......................................1-
- Figure 3-5 Officer Sleeve Ornamentation.........................1-
- Figure 3-6 Male Officer Collar Ornamentation....................1-
- Figure 3-7 Necktie Clasp........................................1-
- Figure 3-8 Officer’s Sword......................................1-
- Chapter 4 INSIGNIA.............................................1-
- Aiguillettes.........................................1-
- Branch of Service Insignia...........................1-
- Breast Insignia......................................1-
- Buttons, Insignia....................................1-
- Insignia of Grade, Enlisted..........................1-
- Insignia of Grade, Officers..........................1-
- Marine Gunner Insignia...............................1-
- Service/Identification Badges........................1-
- Service Stripes......................................1-
- Slacks/Trousers Stripes (Officer/NCO) ...............1-
- Figure 4-1 Aide-De-Camp Accessories.............................1-
- Figure 4-2 Wearing Aiguillettes.................................1- - 01 MAY
- Insignia.............................................1- Figure 4-3 Placement of Branch of Service and Officers’ Grade
- Figure 4-4 Breast Insignia......................................1-
- Utility Uniform......................................1- Figure 4-5 Placement of Breast Insignia on Marine Corps Combat
- Figure 4-6 Enlisted Insignia of Grade...........................1-
- Stripes (Men) .......................................1- Figure 4-7 Placement of Enlisted Grade Insignia and Service
- Stripes (Women) .....................................1- Figure 4-8 Placement of Enlisted Grade Insignia and Service
- Officers Blue Dress Coat.............................1- Figure 4-9 Grade Insignia for Males Staff Non-Commissioned
- Figure 4-10 Enlisted Grade Insignia (Metal/Plastic)..............1-
- Shirt with Service Sweater)...........................1- (Utility Coat, AWC, Maternity Work Uniform and Khaki
- Figure 4-12 Officers’ Grade Insignia (Shoulder/Collar)............1-
- Figure 4-13 Placement of Collar Insignia (Officer)................1-
- Figure 4-14 Placement of Shoulder Insignia (Officer)..............1-
- Garrison Cap..........................................1- Figure 4-15 Placement of Rank Insignia on the Male Officer
- Figure 4-16 Marine Gunner Collar Insignia.........................1-
- Figure 4-17 Service/Identification Badges.........................1-
- Chapter 5 AWARDS................................................1-
- Authorization.........................................1-
- Definition of Terms...................................1-
- Precedence............................................1-
- Awards of Military Societies and Other Organizations..1-
- Seniority of Colors...................................1-
- Worn on Civilian Clothing.............................1- 5105. Decorations, Medals, Ribbon Bars, and Lapel Buttons
- General...............................................1-
- Mounted Medals........................................1-
- Wearing Large Medals..................................1-
- Wearing Miniature Medals..............................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Wearing Ribbons.......................................1-
- Fourragere............................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Stars.................................................1-
- Letters/Numerals......................................1-
- Clasps................................................1-
- Miscellaneous Devices.................................1-
- Precedence............................................1-
- Regulations for Wear..................................1-
- Figure 5-1 Wear of Lapel Buttons on Civilian Coats...............1-
- Figure 5-2 Mounted Large Medals..................................1-
- Figure 5-3 Mounted Miniature Medals..............................1- - 01 MAY
- Coat..................................................1- Figure 5-4 Placement of Multiple Rows of Medals the Male Dress
- Coat..................................................1- Figure 5-5 Placement of Multiple Rows of Medals the Male Dress
- Figure 5-6 Placement of Large Medals.............................1-
- Figure 5-7 Placement of Minature Medals..........................1-
- Figure 5-8 Placement of Ribbons..................................1-
- Figure 5-9 Wearing of Fourragere.................................1-
- Figure 5-10 Award Attachments.....................................1-
- Figure 5-11 Marksmanship (Competition) Badges.....................1-
- Figure 5-12 Marksmanship (Qualification) Badges...................1-
- Table 5-1 Wearing of Medals by Male Personnel...................1-
- Table 5-2 Wearing of Medals by Female Personnel.................1-
- Chapter 6 MUSICAL UNITS.........................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Uniform Designation...................................1-
- Regulations for Wear..................................1-
- Insignia..............................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Uniform Designation...................................1-
- United States (U.S.) Marine Drum Bugle Corps..........1-
- Organizational Clothing/Equipment.....................1-
- Regulations for Wear..................................1-
- Figure 6-1 Marine Band Enlisted Grade Insignia...................1-
- To The Drum & Bugle Corps Officers and Enlisted.......1- Table 6-1 Special Uniforms and Organizational Equipment Issued
- Chapter 7 ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.................1-
- Definition and Authorization..........................1-
- Brassards.............................................1-
- Breastcords...........................................1-
- Campaign (Service) Hat................................1-
- Combat Ear Plugs (CAE) ...............................1-
- Field Coat (Jacket) ..................................1-
- Flight Clothing.......................................1-
- Food Service Clothing.................................1-
- Food Service Clothing, Special Assignment.............1-
- Headgear, Special.....................................1-
- Honor Guard Equipment.................................1-
- Marine Security Guards................................1-
- Military Police Equipment.............................1-
- Physical Training Clothing............................1-
- Sam Browne Belt.......................................1-
- Service Belt..........................................1-
- Shore Party Designation...............................1-
- Sword Mourning Knot...................................1-
- Sword and Scabbard, Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)....1-
- Trousers or Skirt/Slacks, White.......................1-
- 01 MAY
- Organizational Clothing for Selected Enlisted Marines.1- IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE
- MCJROTC, AND CIVILIANS................................1- Chapter 8 UNIFORMS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL, RESERVE/RETIRED MARINES,
- General...............................................1-
- Navy Personnel Serving With Marine Corps Units........1-
- Reserve Personnel.....................................1-
- Reserve) .............................................1- 8003. Retired Personnel (Including Fleet Marine Corps
- Members...............................................1- 8004. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
- Civilians Serving With Marine Corps Units.............1-
- Device (Collar) ......................................1- Figure 8-1 Placement of Officers’ Grade Insignia/Staff Corps
- Insignia (Collar) ....................................1- Figure 8-2 Placement of Enlisted Branch of Service/Grade
- Figure 8-3 Enlisted Corps Devices................................1-
- Chapter 9 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS..................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Categories............................................1-
- Minimum Requirements for Male Officers................1-
- Minimum Requirements for Female Officers..............1-
- Officers..............................................1- 9104. Enlisted Uniforms and Accessories Authorized for
- Optional Uniform Articles.............................1-
- Effect of Uniform Changes on List of Required Items...1-
- Evenings Dress Uniforms...............................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Exceptions to Minimum Requirements....................1-
- Sources Other Than Marine Corps Supply System.........1-
- Optional Uniform Articles.............................1-
- Effect of Uniform Changes on List of Required Items...1-
- Figure 9-1 Minimum Requirements for Male Officers................1-
- Figure 9-2 Minimum Requirements for Female Officers..............1-
- Chapter 10 CARE AND MARKING OF UNIFORMS..........................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Dress Uniforms........................................1-
- Service Uniforms......................................1-
- Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) ..........1-
- All Weather Coat/Tanker Jacket........................1-
- Buttons and Insignia..................................1-
- Footwear..............................................1-
- Green Undershirts.....................................1-
- Khawi Web Belts.......................................1-
- Service/Dress Sweaters................................1-
- Sword and Scabbard....................................1-
- 01 MAY
- White Vinyl Covers/Caps...............................1- IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE
- Martial Arts Utility Belt.............................1-
- Maternity Uniforms....................................1-
- Cuts in Cloth.........................................1-
- Preventing Moth Damage................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Location of Name on Articles..........................1-
- Chapter 11 LAW AND DIRECTIVES....................................1-
- General...............................................1-
- Uniforms .............................................1- 11001. United States (U.S.) Navy Regulations Pertaining to
- Uniforms .............................................1- 11002. Department of Defense (DOD) Directives Pertaining to
- Secretary of the Navy Policy pertaining to Uniforms...1-
- Laws Pertaining to the Uniform........................1-
- APPENDIX A Uniform Figures/Graphics..............................1-
- APPENDIX B Tattoo Policy Graphics................................1-
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Chapter 1
General
- GENERAL
- The purpose of this Manual is to define Marine Corps uniform policies and provide regulations for the proper wear of the uniform.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
b. Good judgment will govern the application of this policy in the field environment.
c. The purpose of this policy is to ensure Marines present the best possible image at all times and continue to lead the way in military presence.
- Components of one uniform will not be worn with components of another except as authorized by these regulations.
- The commander may authorize Marines participating in athletics, range instructions, field exercises, and similar activities to wear clothing and equipment other than that prescribed in these regulations.
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- Chapter 1 of These Regulations Is A Punitive Order. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements in chapter 1 by Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve personnel, and those of other Services who wear the Marine Corps uniform, may result in prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNIFORM MATTERS
- Permanent Marine Corps Uniform Board (CMC (MCUB)). The President, Permanent Marine Corps Uniform Board acts as the principal advisor to CMC on all uniform matters, coordinates approval of all clothing allowances, and oversees development and coordinates testing of new and redesigned uniform items. The CMC (MCUB) implements the Commandant's guidance or "vision" in regard to uniforms. The Uniform Board functions as advocate for the individual Marine (user) and develops field concerns (as expressed in official correspondence) into decision issues for the Commandant. Also, the PMCUB sponsors this manual, which details uniform policies and prescribes how uniforms are worn.
- Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Logistics Policy and Capabilities Branch (DC I&L (LPC)). DC I&L (LPC) is responsible for individual uniform clothing policy and oversight of the Military Clothing Sales Stores (MCSSs) that stock, manage, and sell uniform clothing. DC I&L LPC sponsors MCO P10120.28, Individual Clothing Regulations, which provides regulations and guidance on the administration of individual clothing. Annually, DC I&L (LPC) publishes Marine Corps Bulletin (MCBUL) 10120, Individual Clothing Allowances, which contains all authorized allowances and minimum requirements lists, as approved by CMC (MCUB).
- Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (CO MARCORSYSCOM), Portfolio Manager, Ground Combat Element Systems (PfM GCES). CO MARCORSYSCOM (PfM, GCES) is responsible for research, development and acquisition of both individually retained and organizational items of individual field clothing and equipment as directed by the CMC and PMCUB. It coordinates with the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center as well as other Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories on all joint service tests of uniform items. CO MARCORSYSCOM (PfM, GCES) monitors quality control of uniform items through field submission of product quality deficiency reports (PQDRs), and manages the quality control program for optional items. CO MARCORSYSCOM (PfM, GCES) is responsible for preparation and maintenance of detailed specifications and drawings of all authorized uniform items. Also, CO, MARCORSYSCOM (PfM GCES) sponsors TM-10120-15/1, Technical Manual for Fitting and Alteration, which provides detailed guidance on the correct fitting of uniforms.
- Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, (DC M&RA). The DC M&RA, Business and Support Services (MR) administers all MCSSs that sell both standard issue and optional items, and assists with stock management of supply system items at the MCSSs. It administers all uniform shops co- located with Marine Corps Exchanges that sell optional or non-supply system items exclusively and ensures that sufficient quantities of optional uniform items (to include officer uniforms) are procured and stocked at both uniform shops. MCO P1700.27, MWR Policy Manual, details procedures for uniform clothing for all Exchange activities. Also, DC M&RA (MR) sponsors the Marine Corps Exchange Commercial Sources Manual for Approved Marine Corps Uniform Items, which lists all authorized optional uniform items and accessories with their Marine Corps approval identification serial numbers.
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a. Soliciting funds for any purpose from the public outside of a military base or establishment.
b. Participating in any type of show or event which is commercially sponsored for advertising purposes, where it could be implied or construed that the Marine Corps "endorses" the product advertised.
c. "Endorsing" commercial products in such ways as to involve the uniform, title, grade or rate, or in any way establish or imply their military affiliation with such products.
d. Appearing or participating in any event in public that would compromise the dignity of the uniform.
- Whenever any doubt exists as to the propriety of wearing the Marine Corps uniform under circumstances similar to those enumerated above, specific requests should be directed to the CMC (MCUB/PA). For further information on those laws and directives, which govern the authority to wear the uniform, refer to chapter 11.
1004. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
- Marines will present the best possible image at all times and continue to set the example in military presence. The Marine Corps uniform regulations for standards of personal appearance and grooming are as specific as practicable in order to establish the parameters with which Marines must comply. Marines are prohibited from:
a. Mutilation of the body or any body parts in any manner, and;
b. Attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to, through or under their skin, tongue or any other body part. Female Marines, however, may wear earrings consistent with paragraph 3010.
- Tattoos
a. Roles and Responsibilities
(1) The Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA) is the final adjudicating authority for any tattoo issues regarding retention, special duty assignment, tattoo content, etc. Review of a questionable tattoo(s) will be submitted to DC M&RA (MM) via the Total Force Retention System. The package will include a photograph(s) of the tattoo(s), measurement(s) of the size in inches, description of the location(s), and explanation as to why the tattoo(s) has been deemed questionable by the Commander.
(2) The Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command is the final adjudicating authority for any tattoo issue involving accessions (both officer and enlisted), to include enlisted Marines who may apply for a commissioning or Warrant Officer program. Exception to the above is any accession resulting from an officer retention board in which the adjudicating authority is the Director, Manpower Management Division (MM) for DC M&RA.
(3) Commanders Are Responsible For:
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(a) Ensuring all Marines comply with the tattoo standards set for in this Order.
(b) Ensuring all Marines are aware of the tattoo policy.
(c) Ensuring all requests for official determination of compliance are forwarded to DC M&RA (MM/RA) for all questionable tattoos.
(d) Ensuring all non-compliant tattoos have a properly documented NAVMC 118(11) form. This could include a NAVMC 118(11) prior to the 120 day base line period, a NAVMC 118(11) from the 120 day base line period, or a NAVMC 118(11) post the 120 day base line period. The 120 day baseline period was published in MCBul 1020 dated 2 June 2016, and gave Marines and commanders 120 days to document all non-compliant tattoos.
(e) Review all enlisted Marines for tattoos each time the Marine submits for retention. Any new non-compliant tattoos will be reported to DC M&RA (MM/RA) via the chain of command using NAVMC 10274. Retention interviews will be used as a periodic informal counseling and instruction period to reinforce the tattoo policies.
(f) Review Marine officer tattoos as part of the command height/weight screening certification each time an official promotion or selection board photograph is taken. Any new non-compliant tattoos will be reported to DC M&RA (MM/RA) via the chain of command using NAVMC 10274.
(g) Tattoo compliance will also be monitored for officer and enlisted Marines during the semi-annual height/weight verifications.
b. The following definitions are provided to aide in the interpretation of these regulations (see Appendix B for graphics):
(1) Content of Tattoos. Tattoos located anywhere on the body that are prejudicial to good order and discipline, or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the naval service, are prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to, tattoos that are drug-related, gang-related, extremist, obscene or indecent, sexist, or racist, as further defined below:
(a) Extremist. Extremist tattoos are those affiliated with, depicting, or symbolizing extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities. Extremist philosophies, organizations, and activities that are those which advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnicity, religion, or national origin; or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U. S. Constitution and federal or state law.
(b) Obscene or Indecent. Indecent tattoos are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, or propriety.
(c) Sexist. Sexist tattoos are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender.
(d) Racist. Racist tattoos are those that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
(2) Head or Neck Tattoos
