Marines Get New Uniform Regulations
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Vol. 1-1, No. 17 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii April 25, 1985 They're home! Tugboats (I) welcome the USS Tarawa to after being deployed for more than five Pearl Harbor as the LHA ends its last Western months. Sgt. Kay Dunavan (r) searches for Pacific Deployment from Hawaii. Marines of her boyfriend HM3 Mike McGuire. See story the 37th MAU returned home, Wednesday, on A-5. Marines get new uniform regulations below the stenciled Marine serving with Marine Corps the collars of the white shirt, shirts. Some changes Corps emblem, and Navy units, will wear their black worn with the blue dress Approved swords of any are rank insignia will be centered miniature cap device/black "A/B" uniforms, when they length may be purchased and below the miniature cap rank insignia in the area anticipate removing the blue used by officers, provided currently in effect device worn instead of the where the Marine Corps coat within office spaces. they meet the current Marine Corps emblem. emblem is normally sten- Local commanders may regulation that the tip of the Washington,. D.C. (MC- Bulletin 1020, published by Colonels and Navy captains ciled. prescribe nametags on blue sword, when at the carry will use News) - Effective immedi- the Marine Corps Uniform the left collar Other changes include: dress uniforms when they are position, falls not more than ately, Marines will wear rank Board on March 25, and insignia. one inch above or below Officer insignia designated as the uniform of eye insignia on camouflage includes other uniform items. on the the day. However, only the level. utility covers and utility Marine officers, and Navy Enlisted Marines may long-sleeve khaki shirts will The mandatory be worn on the collar at all standard Marine Corps possession coats at all times, to include officers serving with Marine wear either the metal or nametag, described in MCO date for the olive times, whether the service green garrison, field and combat Corps units, will wear the plastic rank insignia on their P1020.34D, will be used is 1, 1985. coat is or isn't and it undershirt July environments. small grade insignia on their covers, centered directly worn. will be worn in the same Effective that date, only the The change was an- 'utility covers. Marines will below the stenciled emblem. Women Marine officers will manner as the nametag worn green undershirt will be worn nounced in Marine Corps center their insignia directly Enlisted Navy personnel. only wear grade insignia on on service coats and khaki with the utility uniform. Critical shortage Volunteers needed for MSG Duty Washington, D.C. (MC- officials, will be given serious scheduled to convene on May beginning May 1986. News) - There is a critical reconsideration. 14 and July 30, respectively. Company D, Panama City, .hortage of volunteers for Marines currently serving Contact your Career Panama - one corporal for Marine Security Guard duty, in "B" billets, such as Marine Planner or call SSgt. Pfister, 24-month tour, beginning according to HQMC Man- Barracks duty, will not Marine Security Guard June 1985. power officials. normally be assigned back-to Monitor, HQMC, at (Auto- Company F, Nairobi, The shortage poses serious back tours of "B" duty. von) 224-1079/1539 or (202) Kenya - one corporal for 12- problems for Marine Security While every Marine on 694-1079/1539. month tour, beginning Guard Battalion, whose MSG duty must be a October 1985. mission has been recently volunteer, great responsibili- Admin clerks Marines volunteering for expanded by a State ty rests on each commander this duty must be U.S. Marine clubs reward Department decision to to make sure the word gets Marine Security Guard citizens and meet require- activate several new out as each command is Battalion has the followinng ments for a Top Secret detachments earlier than assigned a quote on the vacancies for administrative security clearance. They non-drinking drivers expected. number of volunteers it must clerks (MOS 0151) during must also be single and Washington, D.C. (MC- alcohol for me tonight." If the battalion is to meet raise. Calendar Years 1985-1986: agree to remain un married News) - Saying "No A "No Thanks" button will its increased staffing If you are an unmarried Company A, Frankfurt during their tour. Thanks" can mean a lot -a be presented to the Desig- requirements, the next two male Marine, sergeant or Germany - One corporal for Requests should be made free button, free coffee and nated Driver, as well as a scheduled classes (4-85 and 5- below, consider the benefits a 24-month tour, beginning by administrative action soft drinks, a discount free, special nonalcholic. 85) at MSG school must be tour of duty as a Marine April 1985; and one corporal forms submitted to Com- coupon and a safe trip home. beverage. For the rest of the tilled. To do so, some Security Guard to offer, has for 24-month tour, beginning mandant of the Marine Corps The new program, to be evening the "No Thanks" .estrictions on volunteer like increased promotion (Code MMEA-83A), Head- November 1986. used at Marine Corps clubs, is person can enjoy an eligibility requirements have opportunities, travel, and Company B, Casablanca, quarters, U.S. Marine Corps, unlimited supply of free been waived. designed to keep intoxicated responsibility. Morocco - one corporal for Washington, D.C. 20380- people from getting behind coffee and soft drinks. In the past, Marines Marine Security Guard 18-month tour, beginning 0001. the wheel of a car. Instead, a The driver will also receive serving in a short MOS were School is a six-week course May 1985. For more information Designated Driver, as the a discount coupon which can routinely disapproved for the provided by a joint team of Company C, Manila, contact MGySgt. Rossell, program is called, who has be applied toward food program; but now, these Marines and State Depart- Philippines - one corporal Marine Security Guard enjoyed an evening of purchases at the club during individuals are being urged ment personnel at MSG Bn for 15-month tour, beginning Battalion, at (AUTOVON) nonalcoholic beverages on the next visit. to volunteer. Each request, headquarters at Quantro. January 1986; and one 278-3267/3268 or (703) 640- the house will chauffeur your Taking turns saying "No according to Manpower Classes 4-85 and 5-85 are corporal for 15-month tour; 3267/3268. group home. thanks" can ensure that you and your friends won't be That Designated Driver charged with DWI violations. may be your friend, your Better yet, it means that you spouse or your date, or it will get home safely with less Law Day to be might be you. celebrated risk of accidents or serious If you visit your Marine injury. Law Day, to be celebrated hower established Law Day Maurice Daniel, legal laws of public interest. Corps club in groups of three Your club wants to keep its i4ay 1, has been set aside to by Presidential Proclamation assistance officer at the Joint In addition to the or more, you can select one patrons, and the rest of the make Americans more in 1958. On this occasion he Legal Services Center here. pamphlets, notarizing number of your group to serve conununity, safe from harm. knowledgeable of the said: "It is fitting that the "In addition," said Daniel, services for wills, powers of as the Designated Driver Do your part by saying "No principles and practices of American people should "it's an ideal opportunity for attorney and other docu- for the evening. That person thanks" the next time you American law and justice. remember with pride and active duty personnel, ments will be provided. simply tells the bartender or and your friends visit your The theme for this year's Law vigilantly guard the great retirees and their families to serve "No thanks. No club. Day is "Liberty and Justice. heritage of liberty, justice be reminded of the local and for All." and equality under law ... It national effort to provide Law Day USA was is our moral and civic liberty and justice for all. conceived in 1957 by Charles obligation as free men and as There is a need to relate to the Brigade to "Keep America Beautiful S. Rhyne, a Washington, Americans to preserve and local community, on a legal planning a "police call" Center. D.C., lawyer, who was then strengthen that great basis as well as a social one," A community work day along H-3 from the main gate For more information on president of the American heritage," the proclamation said Daniel. this Saturday will highlight to the turn-around point and how to help keep America Bar Association, the national stated. A booth will be set up at the the Windward community's back, in conjunction with beautiful, call Glenna Marti voluntary organization of the "It's an opportunity to Air Station exchange from 1 contribution to the "Keep civilian community projects. at 262-0217. Camp Smith legal profession in the United reflect on the legal traditions to 4 p.m., May 1, to provide America Beautiful Cam- Volunteers are being Marines should call Fi..st. States. that have made this country information pamphlets to paign '85." sought for various projects at Sergeant D.L. Beckner at 47 7. President Dwight D. Eisen- what it is," said Major assist personnel in general The 1st Marine Brigade is the Kailua Recreation 5071. Published by RFD Publications, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the the Department of the Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. The appearance of Department of the Navy or the U.S.