3002. BELTS AND BUCKLES
1. Belts for all uniforms will be worn at the natural waistline with the right edge of the buckle (wearer's right) on line with the edge of the fly or coat front.
2. Belts for all men's service coats and male officers' blue coats must match the color and material of the uniform with which they are worn. The buckle will cover the bottom button of the coat. The belt's tapered end will pass through the buckle to the wearer's left and will extend from 2-3/4 inches to 3-3/4 inches beyond the buckle. The free end of the belt will be held in place by a cloth keeper 1/2 inch wide and may be fitted with a snap fastener to secure the belt point. Buckles will be kept highly polished.
3. The 1-1/4 inch wide cotton khaki web belt with buckle will be worn by all Marines with the utility uniform. Male Marines will wear the khaki web belt with service and blue dress trousers and it may be worn with the white dress trousers. The tip end of the web belt will pass through the buckle to the wearer's left and will extend from two to four inches beyond the buckle. The metal belt tip and the buckle will be kept highly polished. The bucklewill be worn with the buckle tongue depressed into the buckle.
4. The optional white nylon web belt with buckle may be worn by men only with the white dress trousers.
5. Enlisted men will wear the white web coat belt with waistplate with the blue and blue-white dress "A"/"B" uniforms. This belt may also be worn with the male enlisted blue dress "C" and "D" uniforms when the sword is prescribed. Enlisted women will wear this belt with the blue dress uniform when armed with the NCO sword.
a. The plain waistplate has a highly polished, natural brass finish, is about two inches by three inches in size, and is worn centered on the coat front buttons.
b. The NCO waistplate will be the same as the plain except that it has a stamped Marine Corps emblem in the center. Currently, this waistplate is an optional item for NCO's when wearing the blue dress coat. Upon its availability as a supply system ite, a mandatory possession date will be established for those NCO's who maintain the blue dress coat. In the interim, NCO's may continue to wear the plain waistplate or the NCO waistplate.
c. The waistplate worn by SNCO's will be the same as the NCO waistplate except that it has an ornamental stamped design with the Marine Corps emblem in the center.

2003. BLUE DRESS UNIFORMS
(See figs. 2-7 through 2-16.)
1. The blue dress "A" uniform (or for officers, the blue-white dress "A" uniform when appropriate to the season) may be prescribed for parades, ceremonies and formal or semiformal social functions. The blue or blue-white dress "A" uniform, as appropriate, will be prescribed for the following official military/social occasions:
a. Parades, ceremonies, reviews, solemnities, and entertainments when the commander/senior officer present desires to pay special honors to the occasion.
b. Official visits of, or to, United States civil officials, officers of the United States Armed Forces, and officials/officers of foreign governments, according to chapter 12, U.S. Navy Regulations.
c. Receptions given by, or in honor of, officials/officers listed in chapter 12, U.S. Navy Regulations.
d. At daytime formal or semiformal occasions.
2. The dress "B" uniforms consist of the same items as the corresponding dress "A" uniforms, except that ribbons are worn in lieu of medals. The blue dress "B" uniform (or for officers, the blue-white dress "B" uniform when appropriate for the season) may be prescribed for parades, ceremonies, informal social functions, and as the uniform of the day. The blue or blue-white dress "B" uniform, as appropriate, will be prescribed for the following official military/social occasions:
a. Official visits of, or to, United States civil officials, officers of the United States Armed Forces, and officials/officers of foreign governments, according to chapter 12, U.S. Navy Regulations.
b. At informal daytime receptions to which a Marine is invited in an official capacity.
3. Blue dress uniforms are designated as follows:
a. The blue dress "A" uniform includes the blue dress coat with large medals. This uniform will not be worn for leave or liberty.
b. The blue dress "B" uniform consists of the same items as blue dress "A" except that ribbons are worn in lieu of medals. The blue dress "B" uniform may also be prescribed for parades, ceremonies, reviews, and at other such solemnities or entertainments as determined by the commander. This uniform is authorized for leave and liberty.
c. The blue dress uniform with long sleeve khaki shirt (without coat) is designated as blue dress "C." Commanders may prescribe blue dress "C" as the uniform of the day for specified occasions or duties. Commanders may prescribe this uniform for honors, parades, and ceremonies on and off the military activity. This uniform is authorized for leave and liberty. The blue dress sweater may be worn as part of the blue dress "C" uniform at the option of the individual except on those occasions when the wear of the blue coat would be more appropriate. The sweater may be worn as part of the duty uniform both on and off the military installation and for commuting to and from work. The sweater may be worn as the uniform of the day and on leave and liberty but will not be worn for inspections, ceremonial formations, or parades.
d. The blue dress uniform with short sleeve khaki shirt (without coat) is designated as blue dress "D." Commanders may prescribe blue dress "D" as the uniform of the day for specified occasions or duties. During the winter uniform period, commanders may, at their discretion when the weather requires, authorize blue dress "D" as the uniform of the day. Commanders may prescribe this uniform for honors, parades, and ceremonies where climatic conditions preclude the comfortable wear of the blue dress "A" or "B" uniforms. This uniform is authorized for leave or liberty.
4. Female Marines may wear slacks as part of the blue dress uniforms per paragraph 3026.
5. Individuals may wear either the all-season polyester/wool gabardine uniform or the all-wool blue uniforms on a year-round basis on all occasions for which the blue dress uniforms are prescribed or authorized.
6. Male field grade officers and below may continue to wear blue coats with blue trousers of different fabrics; however, the future purchase/sale of blue dress uniforms with coats and trousers of different fabrics is prohibited. For women personnel, the coat and skirt must be of the same material; however, if the coat is worn with slacks, the coat and slacks may be of different materials.

2007. CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM
(See figs. 2-33 through 2-35.)
1. The camouflage utility uniform is not authorized for wear except when in the field, for field-type exercises, or for those work conditions where it is not practical to wear the service uniform.
2. The utility uniform is a working uniform. Wear of the utility uniform is authorized while commuting to and from work to include all travel aboard DOD-owned/controlled aircraft. The utility uniform may also be worn for bried and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours or while commuting. In addition to emergency/maintenance stops, Marines are allowed to make brief, essential stops off-base during duty hours and while commuting to and from their place of duty, such as:
(1) when dropping off/picking up children from daycare centers or school;
(2) obtaining gas or other essential driving aids (wiper blades, snow chains, fuilds, lights, etc.);
(3) picking up/dropping off drycleaning;
(4) automatic teller machines;
(5) picking up vehicles at repair shops or gas stations;
(6) at drive-thru windoes wehre exiting the vehicle is not required; and,
(7) at a convenience store or drug store solely for the purchase of emergency childcare or health products (milk, diapers, medicine, etc.).
3. Marines are prohibited from wearing the utility uniform as a liberty uniform off-base or during inappropriate circumstances such as:
(1) at restaurants, pizza parlors, bars, lounges, etc.;
(2) when dealing with public officials (police, courthouse, attorneys);
(3) while attending classes or activities, or conducting business at education facilities;
(4) at commercial airports/bus stations for travel or entering pick/drop off passengers;
(5) at retail/rental stores, shopping malls, and shops for shopping or paying bills;
(6) at grocery stores/supermarkets'
(7) at movie theaters, mini-golf, or other similar entertainment/recreational or sporting activities.
4. Marines set the example. In any uniform we will maintain the highest standards of appearance -- at all times -- in all places. Exercise good judgment,it there's a doubt -- don't stop.
5. Regulations for wearing utility uniforms are detailed in paragraph 3037.

2006. SERVICE UNIFORMS
(See figs. 2-20 through 2-28, 2-31, and 2-32.)
1. The service "A" uniform may be prescribed for parades, ceremonies, social events, and as the uniform of the day. It will normally be worn when reporting for duty, unless otherwise prescribed by the commander. The service "A" uniform will be prescribed for the following official military occasions:
a. When assigned as a member of courts-martial or courts of inquiry.
b. Official visits and calls of, or to, United States civil officials, officers of the United States Armed Forces, and officials/officers of foreign governments per chapter 12, U.S. Navy Regulations.
c. When visiting the White House and the temporary White Houses at all times, except in a tourist capacity or when an individual is specifically invited either on a social or official occasion for which another uniform is indicated on the invitation.
2. Service uniforms are designated as follows:
a. The service "A" uniform includes the service coat. When the service "A" uniform is prescribed as the uniform of the day, it is appropriate to remove the coat in office buildings within the confines of a military activity or establishment. Women may wear either the long or short sleeve khaki shirt and green neck tab with this uniform. The service "A" uniform is authorized for leave and liberty.
b. The service "B" uniform (with long sleeve shirt and tie) is the same as the service "A" uniform except that the service coat is not worn. This uniform may be worn as the uniform of the day and for leave and liberty, unless otherwise prescribed by the commander, and may be prescribed for formations at parades or ceremonies on and off the military activity. This uniform will not be worn for formal or semi-formal social events.
c. The short sleeve khaki shirt with appropriate service trousers or skirt/slacks is designated as the service "C" uniform. During the winter season, commanders may, at their discretion, when the weather requires, authorize the service "C" uniform. This uniform may be worn as a uniform of the day and for leave or liberty, unless otherwise prescribed by the commander, and may be prescribed for formations at parades or ceremonies on and off the military activity. This uniform will not be worn for formal or semiformal social events. The green V-neck service sweater may be worn only as part of the service "B" uniform at the option of the individual. It will not be worn on those occasions when the wear of the service coat would be more appropriate. It may be worn as part of the duty uniform both on and off the military installation, for commuting to and from work, and on leave and liberty. It will not be worn for inspections, ceremonial formations, or parades. The sweater is authorized for wear, without insignia with civilian clothing.
3. The crew-neck service sweater may be worn at the individual's option as a component of the service "B"/"C" uniforms worn as the uniform of the day, unless the commander determines that the service "A" uniform is more appropriate. Commanders may prescribe the service uniform with crew-neck sweater for inspections; however, this uniform will not be worn for ceremonial formations or parades on or off the military installation. The service uniform with crew-neck sweater may be worn on leave or liberty.
4. Female Marines may wear slacks as part of the service "A," "B," or "C" uniforms per paragraph 3026.
5. Individuals may wear either the all-season polyester/wool gabardine service uniform or the phase-out summer weight service uniform on a year-round basis for all formations, inspections, and for duty, leave, or liberty. Individuals electing to wear the phase-out summer weight uniform will replace it with the all-season gabardine service uniform when it becomes unserviceable. Individuals may wear the phase-out winter weight service uniform on leave, liberty, and for duty when uniformity is not required.

4005. INSIGNIA OF GRADE, OFFICERS (See fig. 4-11.)
1. General. Officers will wear only the grade insignia prescribed for their grade. Insignia is made of metal with clutch-type fasteners except for the evening dress uniform, upon which full-size shoulder grade insignia will either be embroidered directly on the shoulder strap, or embroidered on dark blue cloth, stitched to the shoulder straps of the jacket.
2. Descriptions by Grade
a. General - Four silver-colored, five-pointed, pyramid-shaped stars. Shoulder stars are one inch in diameter and are either fastened together on a metal holding bar or placed individually with one point of each star in the same line; distance between the centers of adjacent stars will be 3/4 inch. Collar stars are 9/16 inch in diameter and will be fastened together on a metal holding bar in a straight line with one ray of each star pointing upward and at right angles to the holding bar.
b. Lieutenant General - Three silver-colored stars, of the same type and arranged in the same manner as for a general, except the distance between centers of adjacent shoulder stars will be one inch.
c. Major General - Two silver-colored stars of the same type and arranged in the same manner as for a lieutenant general.
d. Brigadier General - One silver-colored star (same type as above).
e. Colonel - A silver-colored spread eagle, made in pairs, right and left, talons of one foot grasping an olive branch, the other, a bundle of arrows. Shoulder insignia; slightly curved, with 1-1/2-inch wing span. Collar insignia; flat, with 31/32-inch wing span.
f. Lieutenant Colonel - A seven-pointed, silver-colored oak leaf, raised and veined. Shoulder insignia; slightly curved, one inch from stem tip to center leaf tip. Collar insignia; flat, 23/32 inch from stem tip to center leaf tip.
g. Major - A gold-colored oak leaf of the same type as for a lieutenant colonel.
h. Captain - Two smooth silver-colored bars, without bevel, attached at each end by a holding bar. Shoulder insignia; each bar slightly curved, 1-1/8 inches long by 3/8 inch wide, and 3/8 inch apart. Collar insignia; flat, each bar 3/4 inch long by 1/4 inch wide and 1/4 inch apart.
i. First Lieutenant - One silver-colored bar of the same type as for a captain.
j. Second Lieutenant - One gold-colored bar of the same type as for a first lieutenant.
k. Chief Warrant Officer, CWO-5 - One silver-colored bar of the same type as for a first lieutenant, with one scarlet enamel stripe superimposed lengthwise. Shoulder insignia; center enamel stripe is 1/8 inch wide and 1-1/8 inch long. Collar insignia; center enamel stripe is 1/8 inch wide and 3/4 inch long.
l. Chief Warrant Officer, CWO-4 - One silver-colored bar of the same type as for a first lieutenant, with three scarlet enamel blocks superimposed. Shoulder insignia; center enamel block is 1/4 inch wide, with 1/8 inch wide outer blocks, 1/4 inch from the edges of the center block. Collar insignia; center enamel block is 5/32 inch wide, with 3/32 inch wide outer blocks, 5/32 inch from the edges of the center block.
m. Chief Warrant Officer, CWO-3 - One silver-colored bar of the same type as for a CWO-4, with two scarlet enamel blocks superimposed. Shoulder insignia blocks are 3/8 inch wide and 1/4 inch apart. Collar insignia; blocks are 1/4 inchwide and 5/32 inch apart.
n. Chief Warrant Officer, CWO-2 - One gold-colored bar of the same type as for a second lieutenant, with three scarlet enamel blocks arranged in the same manner as for a CWO-4.
o. Warrant Officer, WO-1 - One gold-colored bar of the same type as for a CWO-2, with two scarlet enamel blocks arranged in the same manner as for a CWO-3.
3. Insignia Placement (See figs. 4-3, 4-12, and 4-13.)
a. Officers will wear only the insignia prescribed for their grade. Metal grade insignia will be worn on all uniforms except for the evening dress jacket. Evening dress jacket insignia will be embroidered, either directly on the shoulder straps, or on dark blue cloth stitched to the shoulder straps.
b. Shoulder grade insignia will be placed on each shoulder strap of dress jackets, dress/service coats, the AWC, the tanker jacket, the blue dress sweater, and field coat as follows:
(1) All officers will wear their insignia so that it is equidistant from the front and rear edges of the shoulder straps. Colonels and below will position their insignia so that the midpoint of the insignia's outer edge is 3/4 inch from the armhole seam.
(2) General officers' stars will be worn equally spaced between the armhole seam and the shoulder strap button or edge of the collar, whichever is closer. One ray of each star points toward the collar.
(3) Colonels' eagles will be worn with the wings at right angles to the center line of the shoulder strap with the eagle's head toward the collar and facing front.
(4) Field grade oak leaves will be worn with the stem toward the armhole seam.
(5) Company grade bars will be worn with the long axis of the bars at right angles to the center of the shoulder strap.
c. Collar grade insignia will be worn on both sides of the collar of khaki shirts, and the utility and camouflage maternity coats. When the service "A" uniform is worn by officers, the wear of the collar insignia is required at all times. Collar insignia is worn on women's white shirts only when it is anticipated that the blue dress coat may be removed in office spaces. The insignia will be centered between the top and bottom edge of the collar, with the outer edge of the insignia one inch from the front edge of the collar.
(1) General officers' stars will be worn with one ray of each star pointing toward the top edge of the collar.
(2) Colonels' eagles will be worn with the head toward the top of the collar facing to the front, with the wings perpendicular to the front edge of the collar.
(3) Field grade oak leaves will be worn with the stem toward the bottom of the collar and the line from the tip to the stem parallel to the front collar edge.
(4) Company grade insignia will be worn with the long axis of the bars parallel to the front edge of the collar.
d. Collar grade insignia will be worn on the right side of the garrison cap, opposite to the branch of service collar insignia used on the cap.
(1) Generals' stars will be worn with one ray of each star pointing toward the top of the cap, with the long axis horizontal.
(2) Colonels' eagles will be worn with the head toward the top of the cap. The right insignia for the garrison cap will have the head facing forward.
(3) Field grade oak leaves will be worn with the stem toward the bottom of the cap.
(4) Company grade bars will be worn so the long axis of the bar is essentially vertical.
e. Collar grade insignia will also be worn on the front of the ECWCS parka, centered on the zipper flap in the space provided. Colonel's eagles will be worn so that the eagle is facing to the wearer's right.

4003. BUTTONS, INSIGNIA
1. The nonglossy black plastic buttons and gold-plated buttons have the regulation USMC eagle and anchor design stamped on the front (high dome is on gold buttons only) with black or bright gold background, as appropriate, and a burnished rim on gold buttons.
2. Gold metal buttons are either small (22-line), medium (27-line), or large (40-line), and will be worn on the dress uniforms as follows:
a. Blue and white dress coat; 27-line on shoulder straps, enlisted cuffs, and men's pockets, 40-line on coat fronts.
b. Evening dress jacket; 27-line on shoulder straps (except female SNCO's), on the front of the jacket, and on officers' cuffs. Male SNCO's also have a 27-line chain-link closure button on the jacket front.
c. Waistcoats; 22-line on front.
d. Dress frame cap; 27-line with screw-type back.
3. The black plastic buttons are either medium (27-line) or large (40-line) and will be worn on the service uniform as follows:
a. Service coat; 27-line on shoulder straps and men's pockets, 40-line on coat fronts.
b. Service frame cap; 27-line with screw-type back.

3032. TAPES, NAME/SERVICE
1. Name/service tapes will be worn on the green and desert utility uniforms and the maternity camouflage work uniform. They will be of olive green cloth, one inch wide, with embroidered 3/4 inch high black block lettering, except that tapes for the desert utility uniform will utilize brown lettering on a tan background. If necessary to accommodate longer names the lettering may be in condensed print, 1/2 inch high. Nametapes will include the individual's last name only in upper case letters. Service tapes will be inscribed with "U.S. MARINES" in upper case letters, with a space before "MARINES."
2. Tapes for utility coats will be long enough to align with the edges of the pocket flaps when the ends of the tape are turned under and stitched down. Tapes for utility trousers and the maternity camouflage work uniform will not exceed six inches in length when sewn on. For the maternity camouflage work uniform both the name and service tape will be the same length. Tapes will be sewn on uniforms with the ends of the tape turned under and using a plain straight stitch with thread that matches the tape fabric.
3. On the utility coats, the nametape will be worn over the right breast pocket and the service tape will be worn over the left breast pocket. Tapes will be sewn with the bottom of the tape immediately above and parallel to the top of the pocket flap, with the ends of the tape aligned with the edges of the pocket flap. On coats with slanted breast pockets, a horizontal line tangent to the highest point of the pocket will be considered as the top of the pocket. On the utility trousers, a nametape will be worn above the right rear trouser pocket. Name/service tapes may be worn on utility uniforms which already have the "USMC"/emblem decal affixed as long as these uniforms are serviceable. However, only the emblem portion (eagle, globe and anchor) of the decal, centered on the left breast pocket, is required.
4. Tapes will be worn on the desert utility uniform at the commander's discretion only if it is expected that the individual will retain the uniform for at least 60 days. The Marine Corps emblem may be ironed on the pocket at this time. The emblem will not be placed on the desert sun hat. Prior to recovery of the uniform the individual Marine will be responsible for removing name/service tapes from desert utilities.
5. On the maternity camouflage work uniform tapes will be vertically centered, with the top of the tape placed approximately on line with the second buttonhole from the top of the coat. Placement may be adjusted to the individual as necessary to ensure proper appearance and comfort. On uniforms which have the complete "USMC"/emblem decal affixed the service tape will be worn with the bottom of the tape 1/2 inch above the emblem and the nametape will be worn in a corresponding position on the right side.
6. Marines who experience name changes will replace nametapes with tapes bearing their new names as soon as possible. The wear of tapes with minor deviations, such as the use of some lower case letters in certain names, is authorized as long as the tapes are serviceable. Marines are responsible for ensuring that replacement tapes meet guidelines.

3033. TROUSERS (MEN)
1. General
a. Service and dress trousers will be full cut, straight hanging, zipper fly front, and without cuffs. Trouser legs will provide easy fit and will be long enough to break slightly over the shoe in front and to reach the juncture of the welt of the shoe in the rear. A variation of 1/4 inch above/below the welt is acceptable. Hems will be from two inches to three inches wide.
b. Trousers will be pressed to present a smooth vertical crease at about the center front and rear of each leg. The crease will extend from the bottom of the hem to about two inches above the trouser crotch.
c. Enlisted service and dress trousers are standard as issued/sold through the Marine Corps Supply System. Optional high-waisted blue dress trousers with approval identification labels, as sold through Marine Corps exchanges or commercial sources, are authorized for optional purchase and wear by staff NCO's with the evening dress uniform. Officers' service trousers, of any authorized material, may be worn by SNCO's.
2. Officers' Blue and Evening Dress Trousers
a. Blue dress trousers for colonels and below are sky blue with a 1-1/2 inch wide scarlet stripe down the outer seam of each leg. Blue dress trousers for general officers are dark blue with a 2-inch wide scarlet stripe down the outer seam of each leg.
b. Field and company grade officers are authorized to wear blue dress uniforms with coats and trousers of different fabrics.
c. Evening dress trousers are made of dark blue broadcloth and will have a long waist, high in back, fitting snugly and without wrinkles, without hip or side pockets, buckle straps or belt loops; suspender buttons will be inside the waistband. An ornamented gold lace stripe of tarnish resistant gold thread or gold-plated braid is sewn down the outer seam of each leg.

3029. SWEATERS
(See figs. 2-23 and 2-24.)
1. Green Crew-neck Service Sweater
a. The olive green crew-neck service sweater is of 100 percent wool, in a heavy ribbed knit crew-neck design with shoulder and elbow patches. An acrylic knit sweater of the same design may be purchased and worn at the individual's option in lieu of the wool sweater. The crew-neck service sweater may be worn as a component of the service "B"/"C" and utility uniforms only. When the service uniform is worn, the long sleeve khaki shirt may be worn with the sweater on a year-round basis at the individual's option. The short sleeve khaki shirt may be worn with the service sweater at those locations and during those periods when the service "C" uniform is authorized.
b. When the sweater is worn with the service uniform, the shirt collar will be worn outside the sweater without necktie/necktab and the shirt collar button will be unbuttoned. The sleeves of the sweater may be turned up; however, the sleeves should be long enough to cover the shirt cuff. The waistband of the sweater may be turned under; however, the sweater should cover the trousers/skirt/slacks waistband. When worn with the camouflage utility uniform, the sweater will be worn under the utility coat. It may also be worn under the AWC and tanker jacket.
c. Insignia of grade will be worn on the khaki shirt collars according to paragraphs 4004 and 4005.
d. Commanders may prescribe the service uniforms with sweater for inspections; however, it will not be worn in ceremonial formations or parades on or off the military installation. The sweater will not be worn on occasions for which the commander determines the service "A" uniform more appropriate. The sweater may be worn with the service uniform for leave and liberty and commuting to and from work.
2. Green V-neck Service Sweater
a. An olive green sweater with V-neck, shoulder straps, and elbow patches has been adopted for optional wear with the service "B" uniform. This sweater will be available in both 100 percent wool and 80 percent wool 20 percent nylon versions at post exchanges and commercial vendors. It will not be available through the Marine Corps supply system.
b. The fit and sizing of the V-neck sweater will be comparable to that of the crew-neck green service sweater (wooly pully). When the V-neck service sweater is worn, only the long sleeve khaki shirt will be worn, fully buttoned and with the necktie/green necktab, as applicable. The sleeves of the sweater may be turned up and the waistband turned under in the same manner as prescribed for the green crew-neck and blue dress V-neck sweater. The all-weather coat or tanker jacket may be worn over the sweater.
c. In addition to collar-size grade insignia worn on the shirt collar, officers will wear dark green embroidered slip-on grade insignia on each shoulder strap of the sweater. Until they are available, officers will wear shoulder-size grade insignia on the shoulder straps of the sweater. Metal grade insignia placement on the shoulder strap will be as prescribed for all uniforms per the ref, para 4005.3.
d. When the V-neck service sweater is worn, enlisted Marines will not wear insignia on shirt collars but will wear their subdued pin-on insignia on each shoulder strap of the sweater. The insignia will be worn vertically, with the point towards the neck, centered on the shoulder strap with the bottom of the insignia 3/4 inch from the armhole seam.
3. Blue V-neck Dress Sweater
a. The dark navy blue dress sweater is of 100 percent wool in a heavy ribbed knit V-neck design with shoulder straps and shoulder and elbow patches. It may be worn at the individual's option as a component of the blue dress "C" uniform on a year-round basis.
b. When the sweater is worn, the long sleeve shirt with necktie/necktab will be worn with the shirt collar inside the sweater. The sleeves of the sweater may be turned up but will be long enough to cover the shirt cuff. The sweater waistband may be turned under but should cover thetrousers/skirt/slacks waistband. It may also be worn with the AWC and tanker jacket.
c. Insignia of grade will be worn on the khaki shirt collars by officers and on the sweater shoulder straps by officer and enlisted personnel according to paragraphs 4004 and 4005. Blue embroidered slip-on grade insignia have been approved for wear by officers with the blue dress V-neck sweater. Upon their availability, officers will replace the standard shoulder grade insignia worn on the shoulder straps of the blue dress V-neck sweater with the blue embroidered slip-on insignia.
d. The dress sweater will not be worn for ceremonies or other occasions for which the wear of the blue coat would be more appropriate. It may be worn as part of the duty uniform both on and off the military installation. It may be worn for commuting to and from work and for leave and liberty.
4. Blue Crew-neck Sweater
a. an optional blue crew-neck sweater is authorized for all Marines, to be worn in the same mannera s the green service sweater, and with enlisted Marines wearing the currentl black insignia on the collar. The blue crew-neck sweater will be of a blue color identical t that of the previously approved blue V-neck seater.