marine corps uniform regulations - US

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
1001. RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNIFORM MATTERS
1. 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.
2. Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Logistics Capability
Center (DC, I&L (LPC)). DC, I&L (LPC) is responsible for individual uniform
clothing policy and oversight of the Retail Clothing Outlets (RCOs) and
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 MCBUL 10120,
Individual Clothing Allowances, which contains all authorized allowances and
minimum requirements lists, as approved by CMC (MCUB).
3. Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command (CG, MARCORSYSCOM),
Program Manager, Infantry Combat Equipment (PM, ICE). CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM,
ICE) 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 DoD
laboratories on all joint service tests of uniform items. CG, MARCORSYSCOM
(PM, ICE) monitors quality control of uniform items through field submission
of product quality deficiency reports (PQDRs), and manages the quality
control program for optional items. CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE) is
responsible for preparation and maintenance of detailed specifications and
drawings of all authorized uniform items. Also, CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE)
sponsors TM-10120-15/1, Technical Manual for Fitting and Alteration, which
provides detailed guidance on the correct fitting of uniforms.
4. Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, (DC, M&RA). The (DC,
M&RA (Fiscal Branch (MRF)) administers all Military Clothing Sales Stores
(MCSSs) that sell both standard issue and optional items. DC, M&RA (MRF)
assists with stock management of supply system items at the MCSSs. The DC,
M&RA (Retail Operations Branch (MRX)) administers all uniform shops colocated
with Marine Corps Exchanges that sell optional or non-supply system
items exclusively. DC, M&RA (MRX) 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 (MWX)
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.