marine corps uniform regulations - US

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
Marine Corps Supply System and Marine Corps exchange system, are urged to
report the purchase of defective clothing directly to the CG, MARCORSYSCOM
(PM, ICE). When desirable, forward a sample defective item by registered
mail. Ensure the following information is contained in the report: name and
address of authorized vendor from which the item was purchased, description
of the article, price, date purchased, name of manufacturer, USMC approval
serial number, and description of defects. After examination and evaluation,
the CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE) will return the article via registered mail,
annotated with the action taken on behalf of the individual.
c. Purchase Outside the United States
(1) Personnel ordered overseas for a normal tour of duty will possess
not less than the minimum required items of uniforms and accessories, unless
otherwise prescribed in the individual's orders or in the current edition of
MCO P3000.1.
(2) Marines are authorized to purchase uniforms outside the United
States, provided such uniforms are manufactured from materials and findings
purchased from the CG, MCLB Albany (Fleet Support (586-3)). Under this
authority enlisted Marines may purchase only those uniform items listed in
paragraphs 9202 and 9203.
(3) Commanders will ensure uniforms purchased conform to Marine Corps
specifications and these regulations. An appropriate entry will be made in
the individual's service record book.
1007. MATERIALS, FINDINGS, PATTERNS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. All uniform clothing, equipment, and accessories issued or sold by the
DoD Supply System are considered regulation. Non-supply system clothing
items are regulation if they contain a USMC approval identification serial
number, except as otherwise authorized in these regulations. Non-supply
system uniforms must have proper content labeling unless fabricated under the
provisions of subparagraph 1006.2(c)(2).
Figure 1-3.--USMC Approval Identification.
2. Figure 1-3 is a sample of the USMC approval identification label that all
commercial or non-supply system items must have. The serial number is issued
by the MARCORYSCOM (ICE) to the manufacturer, fabricator or wholesale
supplier after an item has been reviewed and approved per the latest edition
of MCO 10120.56. The serial number will be unique to the
manufacturer/wholesaler and uniform item or material fabricated. Retail