marine corps uniform regulations - US

3037 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
hand salute can be properly rendered. Umbrellas may not be used/carried in
formation nor will they be carried with the utility uniform.
3036. UNDERGARMENTS
1. Undershirts
a. Standard undershirts will be made of cotton with quarter length
sleeves and have an elliptical (crew-neck) collar. White V-neck undershirts
are optional.
b. The white crew-neck or the V-neck undershirt is authorized with male
service and dress uniforms at the individual's option. Whether an undershirt
is worn is at the individual's option except that the crew-neck undershirt
will be worn when required by the commander at such times when uniformity is
considered essential such as at formations, ceremonies, or parades.
>Ch 3 c. The issue utility uniform undershirt is a plain cotton olive
green, short-sleeve, crew-neck shirt. Marines may wear optional plain, olive
green long- or short-sleeve undershirts of any material, as long as the
shirts meet the command's minimum safety standards and have a Marine Corps
approval identification number. Optional shirts (long- or short-sleeve) will
meet the minimum requirement, however, commanders may dictate the wear of
only short-sleeve shirts when uniformity is required. Wearing the undershirt
with the utility uniform is at the individual's option, except that the
undershirt will be worn when the utility coat is removed. An undershirt may
be required by the commander at such times when uniformity is considered
essential such as at formations, ceremonies, or parades.
2. Drawers (Males). The standard drawers (boxer or jockey style) are made
of plain white cotton. White drawers (same style/design as the standard
drawers), as sold through commercial sources, may be purchased, worn, and
used to satisfy minimum requirements.
3. Undergarments (Females). Females will wear adequate undergarments,
(e.g., slip, bra, camisole, girdle, etc.) to ensure the proper fit,
appearance, and opaqueness of the uniform. Undergarments will be worn so
that they are not conspicuously visible. The white v-neck undershirt is
authorized for wear with service and dress uniforms at the individual’s
option.
3037. CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM
1. Woodland style camouflage pattern and poplin style camouflage utilities
are authorized for wear at the individual's option. No items of woodland and
poplin uniforms will be mixed with the exception of the utility cap per
subparagraph 3037.7.
2. The camouflage utility uniform is designed for field wear and should be
loose fitting and comfortable. Items should be fitted loosely enough to
allow for some shrinkage without rendering the garment unusable. Utility
uniforms may be starched or sized at the option of the individual but
starching/sizing will not be mandated by commanders. See paragraph 10103 for
laundering instructions for camouflage utility uniforms.
3. The emblem decal will be placed on the left breast pocket of the
camouflage utility coat centered horizontally and vertically. To apply the
decal, use a dry iron set at 300 degrees (synthetic). Press over the decal
for 3 to 4 seconds. Do not use steam. Utility coats marked with the
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