marine corps uniform regulations - US

3000. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3
UNIFORM ITEMS AND REGULATIONS FOR THEIR WEAR
1. Detailed fitting instructions for uniform items are contained in the
current edition of TM-10120-15/1, Technical Manual for Uniform Fitting and
Alteration.
2. All uniform items are standard as sold/issued through the DoD Supply
System. Items sold through the Military Clothing Sales Stores or approved
commercial sources are considered standard if properly labeled as described
in chapter 1. Uniform items that are not approved as conforming to Marine
Corps specifications are not authorized for wear and cannot be used to
satisfy minimum requirements, except as otherwise stated in these
regulations.
3. Detailed descriptions are omitted from this chapter for uniform items,
which are issued/sold through the DoD Supply System and are standard for
enlisted personnel. Brief descriptions are provided for officers' and
optional items that are sold through the Marine Corps Exchange System bearing
Marine Corps approval identification. Detailed descriptions of these items
are available from the CG, MARCORSYSCOM (PM, ICE).
3001. ALL-WEATHER COAT (AWC) (See figs. 2-36 and 2-37.)
1. The pewter gray AWC is a full-length, double-breasted, belted coat with
detachable liner and is made of polyester/cotton poplin fabric that has been
treated to be water-repellent/resistant.
2. The correct length of the AWC will be to a point midway between the knee
and mid-calf. The coat must be long enough to reach the bottom of the
kneecap for males, and 1 inch below for females. It must not extend below
the mid-calf. With the liner inserted, the coat will fit smoothly across the
chest and shoulder blades and will have a noticeable fullness on the back
waist, providing a pleated effect of the material under the belt. The belt
will be adjusted loosely enough to provide a smooth appearance, maintained in
a horizontal position and not sagging at center front or back. The tapered
end of the belt will pass through the buckle to the wearer's left and will
extend from 1 inch beyond the belt keeper to 1-1/2 inches beyond the left
belt loop on the coat. The buckle will be centered between the vertical rows
of buttons on the front of the coat.
3. The coat's top button may be worn buttoned or may be left open with the
collar neatly folded back to form lapels. The back of the collar will cover
all garment collars worn underneath the AWC. The sleeves and collar will be
roll-pressed, not creased. Creases in the skirt of the coat, except for the
center back pleat, are prohibited.
4. The design of the AWC does not include a sword slit. If the sword must be
worn with the coat, the service belt may be utilized. Commanders will not
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