USMC Uniform Changes Implemented

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Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Fleischman

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines can expect some new changes to the summer and winter uniform regulations and tighter restrictions when it comes to the use of the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform off base.

A Marine Corps Administrative Message scheduled for release this week modifies the current Marine Corps Order P1020.34G governing Marine Corps Uniform Regulations.

“Our Corps has been in a transition phase with regard to our utility uniforms. That period is now ended,” said the Commandant of the Marine Corps General James T. Conway in the message.

Of particular significance is the decision to make the desert MCCUU, with sleeves rolled up, the summer season uniform and to make the woodland MCCUU, with sleeves down, the winter season uniform.

During these seasons, the message says, all Marines will wear the prescribed uniform exclusively, with the exception of command-authorized uniforms for field and tactical environments, said Mary Boyt, program manager for the Marine Corps Uniform Board, Marine Corps System Command.

“The intent of this ALMAR is to create a standard for wear of the MCCUU for all Marines,” said Conway in the message. “However, it is recognized that uniform policies at certain joint headquarters, and climactic conditions at some of our bases or stations, may lead to requests for waiver to policy.”

In the message Conway also clarifies the new off-base use of the MCCUU.

Addressing both active and reserve forces, he emphasizes that the MCCUU is a field uniform and is not appropriate for wear in a civilian environment.

Although Marines will still be authorized to commute to work in their MCCUUs, they are not permitted to exit their vehicle at any time while enroute to base with the exception of bonafide emergencies, such as a medical reason, vehicle breakdown or a vehicle accident.

Marines are also forbidden to visit local military-affiliated establishments off base such as the USO, Navy or Marine Federal Credit Union and day care while in their field uniforms, said Boyt.

Drive-through establishments such as ATMs, fast food restaurants or dry cleaners are authorized as long as Marines do not leave their vehicle, said Boyt.

Conversely, under the new rules Marines are no longer authorized to wear their combat uniforms at official or unofficial functions and conferences held off government installations and facilities without explicit command authorization, said Boyt

The Commandant reiterated the Marine Corps’ penchant for excellence when it comes to uniform wear:

“As Marines, our uniforms and military appearance are an important part of our identity and have traditionally marked us as the nation’s most distinctive military service,” he said.

Source: Military

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Lots of regs regarding when/what one can do when using their uniforms - strangely there is no mention of not killing civilians!

At least the Iranians will know exactly who it is shooting them and blowing up their buildings/infrastructure (when the time comes).

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Lots of regs regarding when/what one can do when using their uniforms - strangely there is no mention of not killing civilians!

At least the Iranians will know exactly who it is shooting them and blowing up their buildings/infrastructure (when the time comes).

I am not quite sure where you have gotten that information. I am currently stationed in Iraq, I clear the road of IEDs on a daily basis. I also work very closely with the marines (I am in the Army).Rules of Engagement training starts as a series of classes during Basic Training. As part of the mobilization process in preparation for deployment all military personnel (Marines included) undergo hundreds of hours of training part of which includes how to deal with civilians on the battlefield. In addition to this, we also go through a weekly hour long class solely targeted on rules of engagement. Every soldier, sailor, and marine carries a card in their pocket with the ROE printed on it.

Our rules of engagement clearly state that no one can fire their weapon unless first fired upon AND have positive identification of the shooter. We cannot even fire at a muzzle flash, we actually have to see the person firing the weapon. If you don't think it suck to be hiding behind a vehicle while someone crouches under a window and fires an AK-47... and you can do NOTHING about it, well then you should probably have your head examined.

I must question your authority to even make a hard comment on this topic. How many Iraqis have you spoken to? What have you even read or found out through research about the Iraqi people? Do you have any credible source of information other than the news media?

When I came home on leave a few months ago I was amazed how old the video footage shown on the news was. They were showing footage from 2004 Fallujah and the news story was consisted solely of current events. Also interesting fact: news reporters spend an average of 5 days in country. Barely enough time for jet lag to wear off, much less a balanced story to be written.

ROE Regulations just in case you want to do some valid research

Link:

https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/JAGCNETInterne...0Engagement.htm

If you would like to further discuss this subject or any subject involving the war, feel free to PM me. If your in the mid-west, I will be presenting information about my experiences here in a few months. I have an Iraqi friend who will be presenting with me as he has just received his visa.