Prepare for inspection, describe the proper wear of all the Marine Corps
uniforms without error, correct discrepancies from a personnel inspection
without omission. - ANSWER Kill Kill Kill
What is the service "A" uniform? - ANSWER Includes the garrison cap or
service cap, service coat (green) long sleeve khaki shirt with tie, service trousers
(green), belt, black socks and black dress shoes
What is a garrison cap? - ANSWER A cover worn by Marines with the service
uniform. Black service insignia on the left front of the cover and the officers
collar grade insignia pinned on
the right side of the cap
What is the universal service and dress cap? - ANSWER Also called the
barracks cover, item consists of the cap frame, black chinstrap, two black
uniform screw buttons, large black branch of service insignia and service cap
crown with quatrefoil design
What are the requirements of the service coat? - ANSWER Semi-formal and
will not be fitted. Approximately 2 inches of freedom is allowed through the
chest and 1 inch through the waist
How far can the belt's tapered end be on the uniform? - ANSWER From 2 3/4
inches to 3 3/4 inches beyond the buckle and to the first loop
Requirements for the sleeve cuff bottom? - ANSWER Extend about 1 inch
above the second/large joint of the thumb
, When can the "A" uniform be worn? - ANSWER For parades, ceremonies,
social events and as the uniform of the day. Also when assigned a member of
courts marital or courts of inquiry and when visiting the White House
What are long and short sleeve khaki shirts? - ANSWER Male wool and
polyester blend shirts that will be pressed with military creases
What is the service "B" uniform? - ANSWER Same as the service "A" but the
service coat is not present so the tie clasp must be worn and places horizontally
on the lower half of the necktie
Where should the necktie be placed on the uniform? - ANSWER Between the
third and fourth buttons from the top for males and not for females
When can the "B" uniform be worn? - ANSWER For the uniform of the day
and for leave and liberty. Will not be worn during formal or semi-formal social
events
What is the "C" uniform? - ANSWER Short sleeve khakis with appropriate
trousers. 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
What are the requirements for the necktie? - ANSWER The necktie will be
worn with the service "A" and "B" uniforms. Neckties may be tied with any
type of standard necktie knot which presents a neat military appearance
Where will the necktie be placed? - ANSWER Tied so that the tip of the
bottom is between 1/2 inches above the belt buckle and 1/2 inches below the
belt buckle
What color is the officer's tie clasp? - ANSWER Silver colored
Requirements for service trousers? - ANSWER A variation of 1/4 inch
above/below the welt. Hem will be from 2 inches to 3 inches wide
uniforms without error, correct discrepancies from a personnel inspection
without omission. - ANSWER Kill Kill Kill
What is the service "A" uniform? - ANSWER Includes the garrison cap or
service cap, service coat (green) long sleeve khaki shirt with tie, service trousers
(green), belt, black socks and black dress shoes
What is a garrison cap? - ANSWER A cover worn by Marines with the service
uniform. Black service insignia on the left front of the cover and the officers
collar grade insignia pinned on
the right side of the cap
What is the universal service and dress cap? - ANSWER Also called the
barracks cover, item consists of the cap frame, black chinstrap, two black
uniform screw buttons, large black branch of service insignia and service cap
crown with quatrefoil design
What are the requirements of the service coat? - ANSWER Semi-formal and
will not be fitted. Approximately 2 inches of freedom is allowed through the
chest and 1 inch through the waist
How far can the belt's tapered end be on the uniform? - ANSWER From 2 3/4
inches to 3 3/4 inches beyond the buckle and to the first loop
Requirements for the sleeve cuff bottom? - ANSWER Extend about 1 inch
above the second/large joint of the thumb
, When can the "A" uniform be worn? - ANSWER For parades, ceremonies,
social events and as the uniform of the day. Also when assigned a member of
courts marital or courts of inquiry and when visiting the White House
What are long and short sleeve khaki shirts? - ANSWER Male wool and
polyester blend shirts that will be pressed with military creases
What is the service "B" uniform? - ANSWER Same as the service "A" but the
service coat is not present so the tie clasp must be worn and places horizontally
on the lower half of the necktie
Where should the necktie be placed on the uniform? - ANSWER Between the
third and fourth buttons from the top for males and not for females
When can the "B" uniform be worn? - ANSWER For the uniform of the day
and for leave and liberty. Will not be worn during formal or semi-formal social
events
What is the "C" uniform? - ANSWER Short sleeve khakis with appropriate
trousers. 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
What are the requirements for the necktie? - ANSWER The necktie will be
worn with the service "A" and "B" uniforms. Neckties may be tied with any
type of standard necktie knot which presents a neat military appearance
Where will the necktie be placed? - ANSWER Tied so that the tip of the
bottom is between 1/2 inches above the belt buckle and 1/2 inches below the
belt buckle
What color is the officer's tie clasp? - ANSWER Silver colored
Requirements for service trousers? - ANSWER A variation of 1/4 inch
above/below the welt. Hem will be from 2 inches to 3 inches wide
