marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
tissue paper used to prevent shifting of the cap and to support the crown.
The chipboard cylinder should be placed flat (not on edge) within the crown
to afford additional support.
10111. SERVICE/DRESS SWEATERS. Dry cleaning sweaters is recommended.
However, the sweaters may be hand laundered following the guidance in
subparagraph 10102.1 for service uniforms.
10112. SWORD AND SCABBARD
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1. The sword blade and scabbard with chrome plating have been plated to
prevent rust; however, should the plating be removed by use of abrasives or
as a result of scratches or misuse, rust is likely. When not in use, the
blade and the scabbard should be kept in a dry place and should be coated
with a film of light oil.
2. Clean the grip by wiping it with a damp cloth and drying thoroughly.
3. The mountings on the sword and scabbard, including the hilt, are made of
solid brass, highly polished or anodized. For best results clean all
mountings with a cloth moistened with soapsuds to which a few drops of
household ammonia have been added. Do not use abrasives or polishing cloths
containing chemicals. Wipe with a cloth moistened with clear water and dry
thoroughly.
4. The scabbard of the noncommissioned officers' sword is covered with
leather and should be cleaned with saddle soap. The sword blade and the
gold-plated brass mountings should be maintained as indicated above.
10113. WHITE VINYL COVERS/CAPS. The white vinyl frame cap covers and the
women's white dress vinyl caps may be cleaned with a soft brush (for light
dirt/dust) or with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Brushing/
cleaning motion should be in the direction of the grain of the vinyl.
10114. MARTIAL ARTS UTILITY BELTS. These belts are 46 inches in length and
made of treated nylon. They come in five colors, tan, gray, green, brown,
and black, and as appropriate, have accompanying woven red or tan nylon
stripes indicating instructor qualification. The martial arts belt can be
hand or machine laundered without bleach.
10115. MATERNITY UNIFORMS. The maternity tunic, slacks, and skirt may be
dry cleaned or washed in warm water on the gentle cycle with mild detergent
and allowed to drip dry. Items may be tumble-dried if the dryer has an air
cycle with no heat. Do not bleach. The maternity uniform should not be
washed with other dark clothes. If touch-up pressing is desired, a cool iron
should be used. Maternity shirts and the camouflage work uniform will be
maintained in the same manner as the equivalent standard uniform items.
10116. CUTS IN CLOTH. For the utility uniform only, a clean cut in the
uniform can be repaired by being rewoven with threads drawn from the material
in another part of the garment. This must be done by an experienced tailor
and is an expensive process; however, a well re-woven cut cannot be noticed.
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