marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
badges will be vertically centered between the lower point of the flap and
bottom of the pocket, midway between the two sides. When both the PSB and
VPSB are worn, the PSB will be uppermost. If both OSD and JCS badges are
worn, the OSD will be uppermost. If an OSD or JCS badge is worn with a
command identification device, the OSD/JCS badge will be uppermost. On
women's coats and khaki shirts, the lower badge will be placed per the
regulations for a single badge with the second badge worn centered 1/8" above
the first. However, on women's uniforms, if the wear of two badges on the
same side presents an unsatisfactory appearance or cannot be accommodated
only the badge of the current assignment will be worn.
2. Regulations for Wear
a. Male Marines
(1) Presidential Service Badge (PSB). The PSB consists of a blue
enameled disc, 1-15/16 inches in diameter, surrounded by 27 gold rays
radiating from the center. Superimposed on the disc is a gold-colored device
taken from the seal of the President of the United States, encircled with 50
stars.
(a) Placement of the PSB. On the blue dress coat, service coat,
and khaki long/short-sleeve shirts, the PSB is centered on the upper right
pocket. On the evening dress uniforms, the PSB will be positioned in a
location that corresponds to that of the dress coat. On pockets that have
flaps, the badge will be centered between the lower point of the flap and the
bottom of the pocket and midway between the two sides.
(b) The PSB will not be worn on the AWC, tanker jacket, service,
ECWCS parka, blue dress sweaters, or utility uniforms.
(2) Vice-Presidential Service Badge (VPSB)
(a) The VPSB consists of a white enameled disc, 1-15/16 inches in
diameter, surrounded by 27 gold rays radiating from the center. Superimposed
on the disc is a gold-colored device taken from the seal of the Vice-
President of the United States.
(b) Placement of the VPSB. Marines authorized to wear the VPSB
will wear it according to the regulations for the PSB, above.
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(3) Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge (OSD ID
Badge). The OSD ID badge consists of an eagle with wings displayed
horizontally, grasping three crossed gold arrows, and having on its breast,
an enamel shield consisting of a blue upper portion and 13 alternating red
and white stripes on the lower portion; a gold annulet passing behind the
wing tips bearing 13 gold stars above the eagle and a wreath of laurel and
olive in green enamel below the eagle; all superimposed on a silver sunburst
of 33 rays, 2 inches in diameter.
(a) Only personnel assigned to duty in the OSD and who received a
certificate of eligibility may wear the badge.
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