marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
2. The above items, unless otherwise noted with an asterisk (*), must bear
the USMC approval identification. Items purchased outside the Marine Corps
Supply System that do not bear the USMC approved identification are
prohibited, unless otherwise specified herein.
9106. EFFECT OF UNIFORM CHANGES ON LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS
1. Unless otherwise specified, changes made in officers' uniforms/
accessories will not become effective until it is necessary to replace that
particular uniform item.
2. Limited standard uniform items procured from the Marine Corps Supply
System will satisfy the requirement for any standard item until replacement
is required or until the item is officially declared obsolete and no longer
authorized.
9107. EVENING DRESS UNIFORMS
1. Evening dress uniforms are required for the following officers:
a. All officers assigned duty as naval attaches or assistant naval
attaches.
b. All category 1 officers in the grade of major or above.
2. The following officers are not required to possess evening dress
uniforms:
a. All company grade officers except those assigned duties outlined
above. Captains who are selected for major will be granted a 120-day grace
period after the effective date of their promotion in which to purchase the
required uniforms.
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b. Officers stationed outside the continental United States, except when
assigned duties outlined in subparagraph 9106.1a, above (upon transfer to a
duty station within the continental United States, majors will be granted a
120-day grace period in which to procure the uniforms).
3. All Regular and Reserve officers are authorized and encouraged to possess
the evening dress uniform.
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