marine corps uniform regulations - US

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
e. Black pumps, dress flats, and oxfords will be worn with the blue
dress, blue-white dress, service and maternity uniforms per the following
guidance:
(1) When the skirt is worn as part of the blue dress, blue-white
dress, or service uniform, either black pumps or black dress flats will be
worn at the individual's option, except as follows:
(a) If the skirt is worn for drill, parades, and other occasions
that require functional uniformity, oxfords will be the prescribed footwear.
(b) Black pumps will be worn with the blue dress or blue-white
dress uniform with skirt for formal occasions. However, flats may be worn by
those engaged in ceremonial details on such occasions at the individual's
option, unless oxfords are prescribed by the Commander.
(c) Oxfords are authorized for wear when a duty involves prolonged
walking or standing, when pumps are considered unsafe, when prescribed for
medical reasons, or when otherwise deemed appropriate by the commander.
However, low-heeled pumps or flats are encouraged when skirts are worn for
duties involving moderate walking or standing.
(2) When slacks are worn as part of the blue dress or service uniform,
either black oxfords or black dress flats will be worn at the individual's
option, except that oxfords will be prescribed for drill, parades, and other
occasions which require functional uniformity. When slacks and oxfords are
worn, either dark hose or black socks will be worn at the individual's
option. Dark hose will be worn with slacks and dress flats.
(3) When the maternity service uniform with skirt is worn, pumps,
oxfords, or flats will be worn. Oxfords will be worn with the maternity
service uniform when slacks are worn.
3013. GLOVES
1. During the winter uniform period, Marines will wear/carry black leather,
vinyl, or cloth (females only) gloves when an outer coat is worn with the
service uniform. Black gloves may be worn/carried with the service "A"
uniform or service uniform with sweater or tanker jacket at the individual's
option; however, local commanders will designate whether gloves will be worn
by troops in formation.
2. Marines may wear black gloves with the utility uniform.
3. White gloves will be worn or carried with evening dress, blue-dress, or
blue-white dress during summer and winter uniform seasons. When an outer
garment is worn during the winter uniform seasons, black gloves are worn or
carried. During the summer season, black gloves or worn or carried when the
AWC is worn as the outer garment, and white gloves are worn or carried when
the boat cloak or dress cape is worn as the outer garment.