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Department of Defense: U.S Marine Corps Uniform Regulations
« on: January 13, 2014, 08:48:57 am »
The United States Marine Corps has 4 different uniform classes, each for different occasions. The Combat Uniform (MCCU), is to be worn at all times when inside the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, and is considered the day-to-day uniform of all active Marines. The Marine Corps Ceremonial Dress Uniform (MCDU), is worn at all ceremonial occasions, including events such as a Meritorious Mast or a service held by a Chaplain. The Marine Corps Evening Dress Uniform (MCEDU), is worn at all formal occasions in an event setting such as a formal dinner. The Marine Corps Sword Dress Uniform (MCSDU), is to be worn at all outdoor activities, when a formal uniform is required.

Section I. - Uniforms
Sub-Section I -Marine Corps Combat Uniform (MCCU)
The Marine Corps Combat Uniform, is the uniform worn on a day-to-day basis by all Marines . All Marines are to wear a cover in this uniform when outdoors, or when holding a post of importance (e.g. when acting as sentry). The photographic representation indicates which Habbo VIP colors may be used with these uniforms. In the case of VIP black, a dark grey may be used by all individuals who do not have VIP. Ties may be worn by both VIP and those who lack it. The female shoe articles for those wearing an authorized skirt may wear high heels or flat shoes.

Article A - Enlisted (E-1 to E-3)
U.S. Marine Corps Enlisted Marines - Male Enlisted Marines wear a khaki short sleeved pocketed shirt with sky blue non-pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The male alternate is a khaki tie and the shirt is changed to a khaki long sleeve pocketed shirt. Female Enlisted Marines wear a short sleeve khaki Asian swirl shirt with sky blue non-pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The female alternate is an sky blue skirt, and black high heel shoes removing the service belt. The uniform is authorized a beige cover when necessary, as outlined by Sub-Section I.

Article B - Non-Commissioned Officers & Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (E-4 to E-9)
 U.S. Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officer Marines - Male Non-Commissioned Officer Marines wear a khaki short sleeved pocketed shirt with sky blue non-pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The male alternate is a khaki tie and the shirt is changed to a khaki long sleeve pocketed shirt. Female Non-Commissioned Officer Marines wear a short sleeve khaki Asian swirl shirt with sky blue non-pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The female alternate is an sky blue skirt, and black high heel shoes removing the service belt.

Article C - Warrant Officers & Commissioned Officers (W-1 to O-10)
U.S. Marine Corps Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Marines - Male Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Marines wear a khaki short sleeved pocketed shirt with sky blue pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The male alternate is a khaki tie and the shirt is changed to a white long sleeve pocketed shirt. Female Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Marines wear a short sleeve khaki Asian swirl shirt with sky blue pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and an khaki service belt. The female alternate is an sky blue skirt, and black high heel shoes removing the service belt.

Article D - Headquarters of Marine Corps & Directorate of the Joint Staff (HQMC/DJS)
U.S. Marine Corps HQMC Marines - Male HQMC Marines wear a navy blue tunic with gold buckles and navy blue pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and a navy blue service belt. Female HQMC Marines wear a navy blue Asian buckle shirt with golden buckles and navy blue pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and a navy blue service belt. The female alternate is a navy blue skirt and black high heel shoes removing the service belt. HQMC members need to wear HQMC uniform at all times during HQ.

Article E - Drill Instructors - (DI)
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Marines - Male DI Marines wear a khaki short sleeve pocketed shirt with army green pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and a khaki service belt. The male alternate is a tie and the shirt is changed to a khaki long sleeve pocketed shirt. Female DI Marines wear a short sleeve Asian swirl shirt with army green pocketed pants. They wear dark grey combat boots and a khaki service belt. The female alternate is a army green skirt and black high heel shoes removing the service belt.

Article F - Photographic Representations


Enlisted (E-1 to E-3)


Non-Commissioned Officers & Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (E-4 to E-9)


Warrant Officers & Commissioned Officers (W-1 to O-10)


Headquarters Of the Marine Corps (HQMC)


Drill Instructors (D.I's)


Section II - Grooming Standards
Sub-Section I - Skin Tones
Red - Indicates that the skin tone is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.


Sub-Section II - Hair


Article A - Female Hair
Red - Indicates that the hair is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Green - Indicates that the hair is permitted to be worn in all Department of Defense facilities, by female personnel.



Article B - Male Hair
Red - Indicates that the hair is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Green - Indicates that the hair is permitted to be worn in all Department of Defense facilities, by male personnel.



Article C - Facial Hair
Red - Indicates that the facial hair is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Green - Indicates that the facial hair is permitted to be worn in all Department of Defense facilities, by all personnel.
Blue - Indicates that the facial hair is permitted to be worn in all Department of Defense facilities, by only male personnel.



Section III - Accessories
Sub-Section I - Chest Accessories
Red - Indicates that the chest article is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Green - Indicates that the chest article may be worn by all U.S. Department of Defense personnel.
Blue - Indicates that the chest article may be worn by all male U.S. Department of Defense personnel.
Teal - Indicates that the chest article may be worn by all Drill Sergeants. (Dark Grey and Grey Only)
Orange - Indicates that the chest article may be worn by personnel who have been awarded with the Medal of Honor. (Gold Only)
Yellow - Indicates that the chest article may be worn by personnel who have received a medal/decoration while enlisted at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Maroon - Indicates that the chest article may be worn with the evening dress uniform.



Sub-Section II - Eye Wear
Red - Indicates that the eye wear is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Green - Indicates that the eye wear may be worn by all U.S. Department of Defense personnel. (Black and White Only)
Purple - Indicates that the eye wear may be worn by personnel awarded with one or more Purple Heart



Sub-Section III - Ear Accessories
Red - Indicates that the ear wear is not permitted in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Pink - Indicates that the ear wear may be worn by all female U.S. Department of Defense personnel. (White Only)

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