USMC Uniforms

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MCCUU design

the mccuu is intended for wear in the field or for working parties, but has become the typical working uniform for all deployed and most garrison marines and sailors.
the variety worn depends on the environment and season: deployed marines wear whichever color is more appropriate to the climate and terrain, marines in garrison wear the woodland mccuu with long sleeves in winter months, and the desert mccuu with sleeves rolled up in summer months (the transition occurs simultaneously with daylight saving time).

when rolled, the sleeves of the blouse are tightly folded up to the biceps, exposing the lighter inside layer, and forming a neat cuff to present a crisper appearance to the otherwise formless uniform.
in the past, when marines wore the battle dress uniform, this served to distinguish them from the army and air force, who rolled their sleeves so that the camouflage outside of the cuff folded down over the completed roll.
unlike the previous bdu, the mccuu was designed to be used with body armor, which previously restricted access to front pockets.
to further distinguish the uniform, upon close examination, the eagle, globe, and anchor can be found within the pattern.
its use as a combat uniform has led to some strict regulations for wear in garrison: the mccuu may not be worn off base, although it may be worn when commuting to and from duty in a private vehicle.
dismounting for incidental stops en route off of a military installation is no longer permissible excepting legitimate emergencies only.

blouse

• two slanting chest pockets with velcro closure
• two shoulder sleeve pockets with button closure
• reinforced elbows
• internal pockets for elbow pads
• adjustable cuffs
• eagle, globe, and anchor embroidered on the left chest pocket

trousers

• two front slash style pockets
• two rear pockets with button closure
• two thigh level bellows cargo pockets with elastic closure
• button fly
• reinforced knees and seat
• partially elastic waistband
• internal pockets for kneepads

the trousers are worn bloused over the tops of the boots with the use of elastic bands (nicknamed "boot bands") or metal springs.

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