Marine Corps Uniform History
This year marked the adoption of the dress blues.
What is 1859?
The Marine Corps emblem worn on the uniform.
What is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
This badge indicates a Marine has completed recruit training.
What is the Recruit "Eagle, Globe, and Anchor" badge?
Marines must wear this on all dress uniforms to indicate rank.
What are service ribbons and insignia?
The uniform worn during the Battle of Iwo Jima is known for this distinctive feature.
What is the iconic "dress blue" uniform?
The first Marine uniform was based on this nation's navy.
What is the British Navy?
The red stripe on dress trousers is called this.
What is the "Blood Stripe"?
The badge worn on the uniform to denote aviation achievements is called this.
What is the Aviation Badge?
The official size and placement of medals and ribbons are regulated by this.
What are uniform regulations or orders?
The uniform famously worn by Marine recruits during basic training.
What is the Recruit Uniform?
The modern utility uniform was introduced in this decade.
What is the 1980s?
This piece of equipment is worn on the helmet to signify rank.
What are the Service Stripes?
This badge signifies marksmanship proficiency.
What is the Expert Badge?
Marines are required to keep their uniforms in this condition
What is clean, neat, and unwrinkled?
The Marine Corps mascot mascot, "Chesty," is depicted wearing this uniform.
What is the dress blues?
This Marine Corps uniform was worn during WWII and is also called "the frock coat."
What is the Service Dress Blue?
The Marine dress uniform includes this type of footwear.
What are black dress shoes or boots?
The ribbon worn above the left pocket indicates this.
What is awards or decorations?
The USMC uniform regulations specify the proper wear of this item on the dress coat.
What is the cap or cover?
This Marine was awarded the Medal of Honor while wearing a standard combat uniform.
Who is Sgt. Major John L. Levitow?
This Marine uniform was officially retired in 1941 but remains iconic.
What is the "Crackerjack" uniform?
The Marine camouflage utility uniform features this pattern.
What is MARPAT?
This badge is awarded for service in the Marine Corps Force Recon.
What is the Recon Badge?
the length of the skirt on the female dress uniform should be no shorter than this.
What is the top of the knee?
This uniform style is commonly seen during Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades.
What is the Dress Blue or Service Dress uniform?