U.S. Marine Corps Dress uniform

a united states marine enlisted member s dress blues uniform.

the marine corps has dress blue uniform, in addition green service uniform part of long line of historical marine corps uniforms dating american revolution. formal of marine s uniforms outside of elaborate evening dress uniforms of officers , senior enlisted, referred dress blues , due color (as distinguished green , khaki service uniforms), , can worn in many forms. uniform of united states military use of colors of nation s flag , incorporates button designs oldest military insignia still in use in united states armed forces day.

dress blue has long sleeve choker-collar midnight blue outer blouse, white barracks cover, medals , ribbons. enlisted coats have red trim , more buttons down middle of coat officers.
dress blue b same , ribbons , marksmanship badges worn instead of medals. dress blue (with medals worn) strictly reserved official ceremonies, while dress blue b may worn on leave or liberty.
dress blue c dress blue uniform worn long sleeve khaki shirt (without coat). ribbons , badges may worn.
dress blue d dress blue uniform worn short sleeve khaki shirt (without coat). ribbons , badges may worn

all blue uniforms have same trousers, cover, , black shoes, exception of general officers wear dark blue trousers in same color coat. officers, staff noncommissioned officers, , noncommissioned officers wear blood stripes on trousers. blood stripes 1.25 in width ncos , sncos, 1.5 officers, , 2 general officers.

a sword may worn when individual in command of troops in formation—the mameluke sword officers, nco sword ncos , sncos. when wearing sword , dress blue coat, officers wear sam browne belt. enlisted, sword worn white waistbelt , brass buckle when wearing dress blue coat. marine corps branch of united states military regularly allows ncos carry sword. enlisted marines, earn right carry nco sword , wear scarlet blood stripe on blue trousers when achieve rank of corporal.

prior 1998, ceremonial marine units, such silent drill platoon, wore blue/white dress uniform in white trousers substituted blue while performing ceremonial functions. blue/white version authorized summer uniform officers, sncos, , on functions, ncos. marine corps mounted color guard wears blue dress coat white riding breeches , polished black knee-high riding boots although in past have worn blue riding breeches red blood stripe.

another uniform, obsolete dress white uniform, white version of standard dress coat , trousers, authorized officers, , resembled navy s officer/cpo dress whites. no blood stripes authorized, , white shoes worn. uniform superseded blue/white dress uniform in 2000.