Northwestern CG Cup flag educators visit football kicks depot off Pg. 3 Pg. 8 HONOR PLATOON MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION Vol. 70 – No. 3 – COMPANY B FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 WWW.MCRDSD.USMC.MIL Commandant issues decisions on uniform recommendations By Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. of the utility uniform and 3/4 of Lamont an inch from the sides of the khaki Chevron staff shirt. Another uniform change Gen. James T. Conway, Com- affected placement of ribbons and mandant of the Marine Corps, has medals on the female dress service approved various uniform rec- coat without the faux pocket. Now ommendations that include the the top of the bottom row holding authorization of white synthetic the bar must be placed on a horizon- undershirts, cover options, as well as tal line, 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches above denying the motion to eliminate the the top of the first visible coat button use of the officer sword, according and centered. to a recently released Corps-wide “When the faux pocket was message, in Marine Administrative removed from the female dress and Message 704/09. service coats, female Marines lost After the most recent uniform their measurement point for align- board, which met in February 2009, ing ribbons, medals and badges,” more than 2,500 Marines and 15 said Boyt. “The regulations were units provided feedback on the 11 vague and most Marines ended up recommended items and the final ‘eyeballing it.’ The new regulations decisions are outlined in MarAdmin provide more concise measurement Depot Military and civilian personnel attend a memorial observance honoring the life and work 704/09, said Mary K. Boyt, the uni- instructions and better graphics.” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the depot theater. Chevron staff form board program manager. Although Gen. Conway did not Per MarAdmin 704/09, Marines approve the allowance request to are now authorized to wear white purchase medium blues for color synthetic undershirts, like the mois- guard and ceremonial details, he did Depot pays tribute to King ture-wicking Under Armour and approve two recommendations for Danskin, with the service “C” and the one-time allowance to purchase by Cpl. Matthew Brown of race, creed or color. We are the future.” blue dress “D” uniforms. The recruit additional uniforms for Marine Chevron staff all human,” said Lewis K. Shef- King and the positive depots recommended the uniform instructors at the Ranger School and field, human resource assis- changes he evoked were the alteration in hopes of accommo- for Marine Corps combat instruc- “I am happy to join with you tant lead for customer service highlight of the event. dating the drill instructors, who tors at the School of Infantry. today in what will go down in at the Consolidated Person- “Dr. King knew that Amer- are constantly active while on duty. Gen. Conway also declined history as the greatest dem- nel Administrative Center. ica could and should correct Not only did the board approve this requests to eliminate the use of the onstration for freedom in the “It highlights what King said: the injustice that was being request, but also “voted overwhelm- officer sword. There had been com- history of our nation.” — Dr. ‘Judge not by the color of their demonstrated by prejudi- ingly” in favor of expanding the rec- plaints about the sword being diffi- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Aug. skin, but by the content of their cial law and the treatment of ommendation to all Marines, Boyt cult to buy because there is only one 28, 1963, “I Have a Dream,” character.’” minorities at the time,” said said. certified manufacturer, a German speech at the Lincoln Memorial After the 38-minute film Master Sgt. Anthony J. Scrofne, “The synthetic undershirts are company called Weyersberg, in Washington, D.C. concluded, Sheffield took to the depot’s equal opportunity more beneficial for drill instructors Kirschbaum & Co., Boyt said. Depot active duty, civilian, the microphone and com- advisor. “King emulated our because it makes the white shirts Out of the Marines that provided retired and dependent person- menced his oration of King’s “I core values of honor, courage look sharper,” said Staff Sgt. Ethan feedback, half wanted to replace the nel came together in the depot have a Dream, speech.” and commitment through his J. Mahoney, chief drill instructor, olive green undershirt with a coyote theater, Jan. 15, to celebrate the “When Mr. Sheffield gave steadfast devotion to address- Company M. “Drill instructors try brown undershirt. Gen. Conway birthday of the late Dr. Martin the speech, it gave me chills up ing issues such as world peace to provide the sharpest image and decided to keep the olive green Luther King Jr., and his accom- and down my spine because it and poverty in a nonviolent the synthetic white shirts amplify undershirts, perhaps because a color plishments. sounded like the real thing,” fashion before his death.” that.” change from green to brown would The event began with open- said Lance Cpl. Rachel A. After Sheffield finished The board also authorized sev- require the Corps to re-examine ing remarks by Brig. Gen. McBay, administrative clerk reciting King’s speech, Felix eral cover options to go with the the color of the physical training Ronald L. Bailey, command- for 1st Recruit Training Bat- Giles of NightHawk Racing desert flight suit, which was first uniform items and Marines also ing general, Marine Corps talion. “It is good to be knowl- made closing remarks, empha- determined as a requirement in wouldn’t be authorized to wear the Recruit Depot and the Western edgeable about history, so as sizing the importance of King’s 2007. Previously, the green garrison service sweater with the utilities, Recruiting Region, followed not to repeat it−especially the work. cover was the only option available. Boyt said. closely by the viewing of the bad parts.” Reflecting on the obser- “Marines requested the option “I think its best we stay with the film, “A Time for Justice.” Although Sheffield has vance, Scrofne said he had to wear the seasonally appropriate olive green undershirts because The movie, winner of a delivered the same speech at noticed how much King has Marine Corps combat utility uni- it separates us from all other 1994 Academy Award for best different events for approxi- changed the way the country form cap, garrison or boonie, with branches,” said Mahoney. short documentary, depicts mately 12 years, he says it operates. the flight suits, as well as the garrison The Marine Corps Uniform the struggles of the civil rights doesn’t get old. “There are now laws stat- cap,” said Boyt. Board’s mission is to balance the movement and the heroism of “It’s an honor and a privi- ing businesses can not hire, According to the message, the individual Marine’s need for eco- those who risked their lives for lege to stand before an audi- fire, promote, or give privileges board voted to alter the placement of nomical clothing in terms of practi- the cause of equality. ence and remind them of how based on ethnicity, skin color the Marine gunner bursting bomb cality, quality and cost to ensure that “I think it’s important to life used to be,” Sheffield said. or creed,” Scrofne said. “This is collar insignia for infantry weap- the Marine Corps maintains func- show that if you cut some- “It is also good to remind them the same here as it is in the civil- ons officers. The insignia should tional, traditional and distinctive body—anybody, they are how life is today and how it will ian sector. He literally changed now be placed on the left collar of uniforms, according to the MCUB going to bleed red regardless continue to become better in the mindset of America!” khaki shirts and utility coats about website, https://www.marcorsys- 1/2 inch from the sides of the collar com.usmc.mil/sites/mcub. 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ JANUARY 22, 2010 Gamers’ Grub Video Release Lunch The video release lunch will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the depot Recreation Center, Bldg. 590. Newly-released video games of the month and free food will be offered. To register, call (619) 524-8083. Father and Daughter Dance A Father and Daughter Dance will be held Jan. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the depot fieldhouse. The event is open to active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD and their guests. Free Hors D’oeuvres, beverages and gifts for the girls will be offered. A photographer will be available for a small fee. Formal attire is the uniform of the day. Tickets are $10 for each father and daughter, and can be purchased at Bldg. 6E, or at the door. For more information, call (619) 524-0916. Volunteers needed for televised spots Marine Corps Community Ser- vices televises “What’s Happening at As recruit training dwindled down to an end, the new Marines of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion were MCCS,” a weekly segment on upcom- rewarded with the opportunity to attend a college basketball game at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the University of San ing events throughout the depot and Diego campus, where the USD Toreros battled against the University of Portland Pilots, Jan. 14. When the fans poured is looking for volunteers to narrate. into the stadium, it was evident the Marine Corps was there, upon walking in your eyes are drawn to a sea of khaki and Candidates can be active military, DoD civilians, or military dependants aboard the Marine Corps’ signature olive drab green.