USMC Uniform Regulations Study Guide
Test.
How far may the belt tip beyond the left edge of the buckle be on the web belt? - CORRECT ANSWER 2
to 4 inches
Describe the position of the cadet enlisted ranks on the shirt collar - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch from
either edge of the insignia, bisecting the angle of the collar. The spout of the Lamp of Learning will face
inboard.
Describe the position of the cadet enlisted ranks on the Dress Blue uniform - CORRECT ANSWER Insignia
of rank shall be placed 3/4 inch from the shoulder's edge and centered on the epaulet. The spout of the
Lamp of Learning will face towards the front
Marine Corps regulation for female hair while in uniform - CORRECT ANSWER The hair must not touch
the edge of the collar, but not fall far below the collar's lower edge. Hair that would fall naturally below
the collar's lower edge will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned
Regulation for the placement of ribbons on the Male uniform - CORRECT ANSWER Ribbon bars will be
centered 1/8 inch above and parallel to the top edge of the left pocket or 1/8 inch above the top of the
marksman badge
Regulation for the placement of ribbons on the Female Khaki shirt - CORRECT ANSWER Ribbon bars will
be placed even with or up to 2 inches above the first visible button and centered on the left side of the
shirt
Regulation regarding the length of the Trousers/slacks on the Blue Dress uniform - CORRECT ANSWER
Trousers will be long enough to break slightly over the shoe in front and to each the juncture of the welt
of the shoe in the rear. A variation of 1/4 inch above or below the welt of the shoe is acceptable
Describe the position of te marine corps insignia on the Male Blue Dress uniform - CORRECT ANSWER
Insignia will be aligned vertically in the center of each side of the collar or lapels with the wing span
parallel to the bottom edge of the coat
Test.
How far may the belt tip beyond the left edge of the buckle be on the web belt? - CORRECT ANSWER 2
to 4 inches
Describe the position of the cadet enlisted ranks on the shirt collar - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch from
either edge of the insignia, bisecting the angle of the collar. The spout of the Lamp of Learning will face
inboard.
Describe the position of the cadet enlisted ranks on the Dress Blue uniform - CORRECT ANSWER Insignia
of rank shall be placed 3/4 inch from the shoulder's edge and centered on the epaulet. The spout of the
Lamp of Learning will face towards the front
Marine Corps regulation for female hair while in uniform - CORRECT ANSWER The hair must not touch
the edge of the collar, but not fall far below the collar's lower edge. Hair that would fall naturally below
the collar's lower edge will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned
Regulation for the placement of ribbons on the Male uniform - CORRECT ANSWER Ribbon bars will be
centered 1/8 inch above and parallel to the top edge of the left pocket or 1/8 inch above the top of the
marksman badge
Regulation for the placement of ribbons on the Female Khaki shirt - CORRECT ANSWER Ribbon bars will
be placed even with or up to 2 inches above the first visible button and centered on the left side of the
shirt
Regulation regarding the length of the Trousers/slacks on the Blue Dress uniform - CORRECT ANSWER
Trousers will be long enough to break slightly over the shoe in front and to each the juncture of the welt
of the shoe in the rear. A variation of 1/4 inch above or below the welt of the shoe is acceptable
Describe the position of te marine corps insignia on the Male Blue Dress uniform - CORRECT ANSWER
Insignia will be aligned vertically in the center of each side of the collar or lapels with the wing span
parallel to the bottom edge of the coat
