marine corps uniform regulations - US

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
officers will procure UIM's with local operation and maintenance funds. The
marks will reflect the short title at the major command level and will be
worn per the guidance contained in U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations.
2. Utility Uniforms. The Marine Corps issues the utility uniform to all
Navy hospital corpsmen, dental technicians, or religious program specialists
with Marine Corps units and to Navy counselors, yeomen, personnel men and
disbursing clerks assigned to Marine units. The utility uniform, when it is
issued by and at the expense of the Marine Corps, shall be worn in accordance
with the provisions of this manual. There are two utility uniforms, as
described by paragraph 2005. The camouflage utility uniform is a standard
uniform authorized by the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps, but the Navy
issues it only to Sailors in certain specialties. The combat utility uniform
is unique to the Marine Corps and may only be worn by Sailors when they are
serving with Marine Corps units. The wear of the utility uniform by Navy
personnel serving with Marine Corps units will be as follows:
a. Officers. Navy officers do not receive a uniform allowance and
therefore will not be mandated to wear the utility uniform, but they may
purchase and wear the utility uniform at their option. When camouflage
utilities are worn, Navy officers may elect abide by either Navy uniform
regulations or Marine Corps, as described by this manual. However, while
serving with the Marine Corps embroidered insignia will not be worn on the
camouflage utility uniform, regardless of whether Navy or Marine Corps
regulations are being followed. When combat utilities are worn, Navy
officers will abide by Marine Corps uniform regulations, as outlined below.
b. Enlisted
(1) Those Navy enlisted personnel who elect to wear Marine Corps
service uniforms are also issued utility uniforms. When worn by these
personnel, the utility uniform is considered to be a Marine Corps uniform and
will be worn with the same required/optional components and in the same
manner as prescribed for Marines, except as otherwise prescribed in this
chapter. Marine Corps grooming and physical appearance standards will apply.
(2) Those Navy enlisted personnel who do not elect to wear the Marine
Corps service uniform, but are issued the utility uniform at the Marine Corps
expense, shall wear the utility uniform in accordance with this manual, with
the following exceptions:
(a) Navy appearance standards may apply at the option of the
individual.
(b) Either Navy or Marine Corps uniform accessories (e.g., belt
buckle, undershirt and outerwear) may be worn at the individual’s option,
however, those Marine Crops items not issued must be purchased at the
individual’s expense.
c. General. The following regulations apply to the wear of utility
uniforms worn by Navy personnel serving with Marine units:
(1) Name and service tapes will be worn on utility uniforms. Tapes
will be worn on the utility coat and trousers as prescribed for Marines in