MCO P1020.34G is the Marine Corps order on uniforms and appearance. Its purpose is to ensure Marines present the best possible image at all times and continue to lead the way in military presence. This brief will focus mainly on the common uniforms worn by marines in day to day activities, and the correct way they are to be procured, altered and worn.
Marine Corps combat utility uniform (MCCUU)
This uniform is the most commonly worn uniform worn by enlisted Marines. It is issued in two colors, green, or “woodland” and tan or “Desert”. The uniforms are worn in conjunction with daylight savings time (DST) During the spring and summer months, the tan or “Desert” uniform will be worn, and during the winter months the green or “woodland” pattern will be worn. The uniform consists of a blouse, trousers, cover and boots in serviceable condition. Serviceable condition is considered to be free of stains, rips or tears, and not severely faded. Any uniform item that is not within regulations is to be removed from the marines wardrobe and replaced. The blouse will have nametapes with “US MARINES” over the left breast pocket and the service members last name over the right breast pocket. Sleeves are to be worn down and buttoned, and all buttons on pockets will be properly fastened. The trousers will have the service members last name over the right rear pocket. ANY uniform item that does not have these markings will be considered not serviceable and may not be worn. The marines will have serviceable boots which are free of holes, tears, stitching separations or excessive fading. Marines may wear the temperate combat boots or Infantry combat boots (ICB) or the hot weather combat boots