marine corps uniform regulations - US

2005 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
2. The utility uniform is a working uniform. Wear of the utility uniform is
authorized while commuting to and from work to include all travel aboard DODowned/controlled
aircraft. The utility uniform may also be worn for brief
and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours or while commuting. In
addition to emergency/maintenance stops, Marines are allowed to make brief,
essential stops off-base during duty hours and while commuting to and from
their place of duty, such as:
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a. when dropping off/picking up children from daycare centers or school;
b. obtaining gas or other essential driving aids (wiper blades, snow
chains, fluids, lights, etc.);
c. picking up/dropping off dry-cleaning;
d. off-base financial institutions; to include automatic teller machines;
(ALMAR 107/96)
e. picking up vehicles at repair shops or gas stations;
f. at drive-thru windows where exiting the vehicle is not required; and,
g. at a convenience store or drug store solely for the purchase of
emergency childcare or health products (milk, diapers, medicine, etc.).
3. Marines are prohibited from wearing the utility uniform as a liberty
uniform off-base or during inappropriate circumstances such as:
a. at restaurants, pizza parlors, bars, lounges, etc.;
b. when dealing with public officials (police, courthouse, attorneys);
c. while attending classes or activities, or conducting business at
education facilities;
d. at commercial airports/bus stations for travel or entering pick/drop
off passengers;
e. at retail/rental stores, shopping malls, and shops for shopping or
paying bills;
f. at grocery stores/supermarkets;
g. at movie theaters, mini-golf, or other similar entertainment/
recreational or sporting activities.
4. Regulations for wearing combat utility uniforms are detailed in paragraph
3038. Commanders will, as much as practicable, exercise a balanced rotation
of wear between desert and woodland combat utility uniforms.
5. Regulations for wearing utility uniforms are detailed in paragraph 3037.
6. Commanders will prescribe utility uniforms according to the following: