marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS 3019
centered between the ends of the service tape and with the top of the emblem
1 inch below the bottom of the tape.
5. When the maternity service uniform with skirt is worn, pumps, oxfords or
flats with hose will be worn. Oxfords, with either dark hose or black socks
at the individual's option, will be worn with service slacks. The maternity
work uniform will be worn with green or black hot weather tropical or black
leather combat boots and cushion sole socks.
>CH 4 6. Unless otherwise prescribed, other uniform items (i.e., headgear,
AWC, scarf, gloves, handbag) not specifically addressed will be worn with
maternity uniforms when and as prescribed by current regulations for wear
with service or utility uniforms, as applicable. The AWC may be worn
unbuttoned or with its buttons temporarily repositioned to the coat edge
during the latter stages of pregnancy. The service sweater and tanker jacket
are not authorized with maternity uniforms. The black maternity sweater
(cardigan style with epaulettes) is authorized for optional wear with the
maternity service sweater. Rank insignia will be worn with the maternity
sweater per the sweater (with epaulette) regulations detailed in chapter 4 of
these regulations. The green necktab will be worn when the maternity sweater
is worn. The sweater may be worn over the tunic and underneath the allweather
coat, but must be buttoned at all times. The sweater is authorized
for leave and liberty and for commuting to and from work.
3018. MOURNING BAND
1. The mourning band will be worn on the left sleeve of the outer garment,
midway between the shoulder and elbow.
2. Officers will only wear mourning bands approved for sale through the
Marine Corps Exchange System. Enlisted Marines will wear mourning bands
issued as organizational clothing by their unit. Mourning bands are not
available through the DoD Supply System and must be purchased via open
purchase. The officer’s mourning band may be used for this purpose.
3. Marines will wear mourning bands when serving as honorary pallbearers at
military funerals in an official capacity, and at such times as prescribed by
competent authority. Mourning bands may be worn for family mourning.
4. When directed by competent authority, Marines will wear mourning bands
while stationed in or officially visiting a foreign nation that is undergoing
a period of national mourning.
3019. NAMETAGS
1. No valid general requirement for nametags exists; however, the standard
black Marine Corps nametag may be prescribed at the option of local
commanders at schools, conferences, and related activities. Marines assigned
to non-Marine Corps commands or schools may wear nonstandard nametags,
without prior CMC approval, if they are similar in size and shape to standard
Marine Corps nametags and are required by the local commander.
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