marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
3. Organizational clothing/equipment other than authorized above will not be
worn with musical unit uniforms unless specifically authorized by the CMC.
6203. REGULATIONS FOR WEAR
1. Except for the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, blue dress "A"/"B" or
blue-white dress "A"/"B" should normally be prescribed for off-station
functions. When the band is performing in the blue dress uniform, and in a
concert setting, it is appropriate for the conductors to wear the evening
dress uniform. The musical unit officer will determine which uniform is most
appropriate dependent upon the nature of the function.
2. The white military police belt may be prescribed with all service
uniforms. Except when prescribed by the commander for wear during Honor
Guard ceremonies, the white military police belt will not be worn with blue
dress/blue-white dress uniforms. Commanders may prescribe the wear of the
olive drab pistol/cartridge belts with the utility uniform by musicians
during the performance of musical duties.
3. The dress cap will be worn with dress blue or blue-white uniforms only.
The service cap or garrison cap will be worn with service uniforms.
Organizational or non-regulation headgear will not be worn.
4. Gauntlets will be worn by drum and bugle corps members and may be worn by
band drum majors and drummers.
5. Wearing gloves is not mandatory while performing musical duties; however,
white gloves may be prescribed with all uniforms except the utility uniform.
When white gloves are prescribed, woodwind instrumentalists may wear
sensitized gloves.
6. Band members may wear the music pouch with cover and sling with all
uniforms.
7. The sword may be prescribed for band officers and, when approved by the
commander, for drum majors. Drum majors may wear the sword with the blue or
blue-white dress "A" and "B" uniforms only. When worn, the sword will remain
in the scabbard at all times.
8. Musical units that require the women's floor length dark blue skirt will
submit a completed measurement form (DD Form 1111) and a funded
document (DD From 1348) citing O&M funds, with Routing Identifier Code MAU to
the Commanding General (855), MCLB, Albany, GA 31704. The floor length sky
blue and white split skirts are authorized for wear by members of the Marine
Band in lieu of the floor length sky blue and white skirts.
9. Unless authorized herein, modifying designated uniforms is prohibited.
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