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An illustration of U.S. Marines in various uniform setups. From left to right: A U.S. Marine in a Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform with full combat load c. late 2003, a U.S. Marine in a (full) blue dress uniform, a U.S. Marine officer in a service uniform, and a U.S. Marine general in an evening dress uniform.
The belts are tan, grey, green, brown, or up to six degrees of black, depending on the Marine's proficiency. Uniform regulations still authorize a web belt for wear for Marines that have not qualified in MCMAP; however, the Commandant of the Marine Corps directed in 2008 that all Marines will qualify.
U.S. Marine Corps: MARPAT pattern, used for the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) in two variants, woodland and desert. The USMC's MARPAT pattern was the first digitalized (pixelated) pattern in the U.S. military, unveiled in mid-2001. [2] [3] [4] It was first available in January 2002 and was mandatory by late 2004. [5] [6] 2002 U.S ...
Often, most Marines receive simply a woolen liner and leather shell, however, those who require more specialized gloves are issued them (cold weather, hazmat, Mechanix brand, etc.). The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform has built-in slots for knee and elbow pads, but many Marines prefer to purchase their own pads. The Commandant has ...
Walking John – Nickname for a Marine marching in dress blues uniform that appeared on World War I-era recruiting posters. [98] [99] War Belt – A web belt used to carry canteens in pouches and other miscellaneous equipment. War Paint – Camouflage face paint. Watch – Formal tour of duty of prescribed length, usually a guard-related task.
Pants: Blue with same reflective stripes on the lower legs and same AF logo on the upper left leg. Jacket: Blue with same AF logo on the left chest, and same reflective stripes on the sleeves and upper back. Socks and Shoes: Athletic-style shoes with no color restriction, and white and black socks; small logos are authorized. Additionally, for ...
Civil Air Patrol cadets do not wear the U.S. Air Force mess dress uniform, but may wear the semi-formal uniform described above for U.S. Air Force enlisted members, consisting of the U.S. Air Force service dress uniform with the name-tag removed and with Civil Air Patrol distinctive insignia, a white dress shirt, and a U.S. Air Force satin blue ...
Full Dress White is worn for similar occasions by officers of the U.S. Coast Guard during the summer, or when in tropical environments. [40] The Dress White uniform is slightly different depending on the gender; with men wearing a high stand-collared white tunic, white trousers, and white shoes, while women wear a uniform similar to the dress ...