UNIFORM REGULATION

How far may the belt tip extend beyond the left edge of the buckle on the web belt? – 2 to 4in

Describe the positioning of cadet enlisted ranks on the shirt collar – Rank will be positioned ½ inch from either edge with the insignia bisecting the angle of the collar. The spout of the Lamp of Learning will face inboard.

Describe the positioning of cadet enlisted ranks on the Blue Dress uniform - Insignia of rank shall be placed ¾ inch from the shoulder’s edge and centered on the epaulet. The spout of the Lamp of Learning will face towards the front.

What is the Marine Corps policy regarding the length of a female’s hair while in uniform? - The hair may touch the collar, but will not fall 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.

What is the regulation for the placement of ribbons on the male uniform? - 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 marksmanship badge.

Describe the positioning of cadet officer ranks on the Blue Dress uniform - Cadet officer rank insignia will be placed in the manner prescribed for Marine Corps general officer insignia. Rank insignia will be worn equally spaced between the armhole seam and the shoulder strap button or edge of the collar. The long axis of the insignia will point fore and aft.

What is the regulation for placement of ribbons on the female uniform? – 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. Between 1st and 2nd button.

What is the regulation regarding the length of the trousers/slacks on the Blue Dress Uniform? – Trousers will be long enough to break slightly over the shoe in front and to reach the juncture of the welt of the shoe in the rear. A variation of ¼ inch above or below the welt of the shoe is acceptable.

Describe the positioning of the Marine Corps insignia on the (male/female) Blue Dress uniform - Insignia will be aligned vertically in the center of each side of the collar (males) or lapels with the wing span parallel to the bottom edge of the coat (females). The eagles on the insignia will face inboard.

Describe the regulations for male hair - Hair will be neat and closely trimmed, evenly graduated from zero length at the hairline. Sideburns will not extend below the top of the orifice of the ear and will not be flared or tapered.

What is the regulation regarding the wearing of earrings by females in the blue dress or service uniform? – Small, polished, yellow gold color, ball, or round stud earrings, not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter, may be worn in each earlobe provided the earring does not extend below the bottom of the lobe.

What is the regulation for placement of cadet enlisted ranks on the khaki shirt? – Rank will be positioned ½ inch from either edge with the insignia bisecting the angle of the collar. The spout of the Lamp of Learning will face inboard.