Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniforms (MCCUU)
Commonly referred to as MARPAT or "cammies". DO NOT wear this uniform off base.
Camo garrison cover will be worn when not in the field. Do not wear the cover when the blouse is not worn. A field "boonie" cover is authorized when marines are in the field.
ENLISTED GRADE INSIGNIA Metal/plastic insignia of grade shall be worn on each side of the collar, placed vertically with the single point up and bisecting the angle of the point of the collar. The lower outside edge will be 1/2 inch from either side of the collar.
OFFICER GRADE INSIGNIA are placed one inch form the bottom of the collar, parallel to the edge.
BREAST INSIGNIA is worn centered of the left breast pocket, 1/8 inch above the highest corner of the pocket. Not more than two insignia will be worn.
Sleeves: rolled inside facing out during summer months (daylight savings time). During winter, sleeves down and cuffs buttoned.
BOOT BLOUSING BANDS "when combat boots are worn, trousers will be bloused in a uniform manner." That is all the order states. Tuck your boot laces in and place the boot blousing band on the top of the boot so that no gap exists between boot and pants. The purpose is to protect your legs from critters.
BELTS: you may wear the same service web belt that is on your service uniforms, or, more commonly, wear a web belt. Recommend the riggers belt with the snap buckle below, as it will not loosen and is much cheaper than those sold at the MCX.
BOOTS: The Marine Corps is constantly updating the list of authorized boots. If they were issued or sold in the uniform section at the MCX, they are authorized. The current list of models is:
a. Danner Style No. 26025 (TW)
b. Danner Style No. 26027 (HW)
c. Belleville Style No. 50 (TW)
d. Belleville Style No. 590 (HW)
e. McRae Style No. 8286 (TW)
f. McRae Style No. 8187 (HW)
g. Bates Style No. E50501 (HW)
h. Bates Style No. E30501 (HW)
6. Authorized RAT boots:
a. Danner Style No. 15670X (HW)
b. Danner Style No. 15660X (TW)
Or any previously issued boots, i.e. RAT boots.
From the order:
When the MCCUU is worn during the summer season the woodland Marine Pattern (MARPAT) with the sleeves rolled up will be worn. When the MCCUU is worn during the winter season the woodland MARPAT will be worn with the sleeves down.
The MCCUU is a working uniform and not appropriate for wear in a civilian environment. Wear of the MCCUU is authorized while commuting to and from work via privately owned vehicles. However, en-route stops while off-base are not authorized except for bonafide emergencies, such as medical emergencies, vehicle breakdown, or vehicle accidents. Marines and Sailors may only wear the MCCUU at off base establishments when using drive-thru services such as ATMs, fast food restaurants, or dry cleaners when they do not exit the vehicle.
1. The MCCUU should be loose fitting and comfortable. Items should be fitted loosely enough to allow for some shrinkage without rendering the garment unusable. No items of desert and woodland MARPAT MCCUU will be mixed. Care of the MCCUU will observe guidance provided in paragraph 10104.
2. Name/service tapes will be worn on the MCCUU as prescribed in paragraph 3033, with the exception that name/service tapes will be placed immediately above and slanted parallel with the top of the slanted chest pockets flaps. The background of the name/service tapes is of the same fabric and print as the uniform itself.
3. The MCCUU coat will be worn outside the trousers, except that commanders may direct the MCCUU coat be tucked into the MCCUU trousers in a neat manner,
when doing so will enable Marines to deploy/employ mission critical equipment (e.g. MP belt, duty belt, pistol belt, etc.). During the summer season the woodland MARPAT coat sleeves will be rolled with the inside out, forming a “snug to the arm” roll about three inches wide, with the bottom of the rolled (folded) sleeve slightly above to no more than half the distance between the top of the shoulder and the top of the elbow. At the local commander’s discretion, sleeves may be rolled down in combat and field environments. During the winter season, woodland MARPAT utility sleeves will be worn down. When combat boots are worn, the trousers will be bloused in a neat uniform manner. When utility uniforms are prescribed for parades, reviews, and ceremonies, the helmet with the appropriate MARPAT cover may be prescribed.
4. The MCCUU garrison cap will be worn in garrison. The MCCUU field (boonie) cap may be worn during field-type exercises and operations only, and may not be prescribed during parades, reviews or other ceremonies. When worn, the MCCUU field cap brim will be worn straight or angled slightly down.