The Uniform Regulations Handbook provides the requirements for proper wearing of the uniform

MCVA Uniform Handbook Content

Page 1 - Uniforms – Casual, details

Page 2 - Casual uniform (figures 1, 1a, 1b, 2)

Complete casual uniform, White polo shirt

Page 3 - Casual uniform (figures 3, 3a, 4)

Garrison cover, name tag placement

Page 4 - Casual uniform (figures 4a, 5, 6)

Name tag, belt, shoes

Page 5 - Casual uniform (figures 7, 7a)

Tanker jacket

Page 6 - Uniform – Ceremonial, details

Page 7 - Ceremonial uniform (figures 8, 8a, 8b)

Complete ceremonial uniform

Page 8 - Ceremonial uniform (figures 9, 9a, 10)

Garrison cover, khaki short sleeve shirt

Page 9 - Ceremonial uniform (figures 11, 12)

Khaki shirt emblem location, shirt stays

Page 10 - Ceremonial uniform (figures 13, 14)

Name tag, web belt

Page 11 - Ceremonial uniform (figures 15, 16)

Shoes & Trouser length, Tanker jacket

Page 12 - Ceremonial uniform (figure 17)

Award ribbon placement on khaki shirt,

special note regarding Honor Guard & Color

Guard, awarded ribbon requirement

(See Attachment “A”)

Page 13 - Information on shoulder patch placement,

MCVA emblems and embroidery

Page 14 - Patches (cont’d) (figures 18, 19)

MCVA patches, American flag patches

Page 15 - Embroidery (cont’d) (figure 20) Garrison cover

Embroidery, name tag details

Page 16 - Personal articles

Personal grooming

Final note

Attachment “A” (Awarded ribbons Order of Display/wear)

The Uniform Regulations Handbook provides the requirements for proper wearing of the uniform and grooming standards. Members are expected to comply to these regulations at all occasions where they will be viewed by the public; every effort must be made to present an image of professionalism and pride in our Marine Corps Veterans Association.

UNIFORMS:

(See Figures 1, 1a, 1b for Casual uniform)

Casual – White polo shirt (with MCVA official embroidering) (See Figure 2)

Navy blue garrison cover (with MCVA official embroidering) with anodized 1 ¼” eagle, globe and anchor emblem (See Figures 3 and 3a)

Proper placement of name tags. (See Figure 4)

Official MCVA name tag. (See Figure 4a)

Black ratchet leather belt with USMC Buckle, worn 3 1/2”– 5” past end of buckle. (See Figure 5)

Non-pleated navy blue cuff-less trousers, tailored to ¼” above top of heal same as ceremonial uniform (see figure 14)

(Also see Figures 1, 1a, 1b)

Plain Black dress socks (no image)

Plain black oxford dress shoes. See (Figure 6) for authorized shoes available. All shoes should maintain a highly polish appearance at all time.

The optional the USMC tanker jacket is the only authorized jacket to be worn by members. and will be form fitting. The tanker jacket will have the appropriate MCVA emblems positioned on shoulder straps ¾” from the armhole sleeve. (worn when weather conditions call for it) (See Figures 7, 7a)

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(See Figures 8, 8a, 8b for ceremonial uniform)

Ceremonial - Navy blue garrison cover (with MCVA official embroidering) with 1 ¼” anodized globe, eagle and anchor emblem (See Figures 9 & 9a)

Short sleeve khaki shirt with American flag and MCVA patches. (See Figure 10)

Official MCVA name tag worn centered ¼” above right pocket of khaki shirt. (See Figure 10)

MCVA collar emblems worn on left and right collars with anchors turned inboard. See (Figure 11) for proper placement.

Shirt stays (See Figure 12)

Official MCVA name tag. (See Figure 13)

Web belt with brass buckle worn with 2 ¾”– 3 ¾” between buckle and end of belt (See Figure 14)

White crew neck T shirt (no image)

Bates or other approved highly gloss plain

black oxford shoes (See Figure 15)

Dress blue trousers with NCO red stripe, tailored to ¼” above top of heal. (See Figures 8, 8a, 8b & 15)

Plain Black dress socks (no image)

(Optional) USMC tanker jacket with appropriate MCVA emblems positioned on shoulder straps ¾” from the armhole seam. (worn when weather conditions call for it) (See Figures 7, 7a and 16)

Authorized DoD or MCVA ribbons (optional)

(See Figure 17)

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Note: Personnel serving as Honor Guard or Color Guard must meet all of these prescribed ceremonial uniform regulations without exception. Additional accessories may be added to these Honor Guard/Color Guard uniform requirements as authorized by the MCVA.

AWARD RIBBONS - Ribbons awarded during active or reserve duty or authorized MCVA ribbons may only be worn on the ceremonial uniform. DoD and MCVA ribbons should never be worn together. DoD ribbons shall be worn over the left breast pocket of the khaki shirt and arranged in the Order of Precedence as prescribed in Attachment “A”. The most distinguished ribbons are to be first to the wearers right on the holding bar and others following in the prescribed sequence. (See figure 17)

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PATCHES - Marine Corps Veterans Association 3” authorized patch (left sleeve) American flag reversed field with white border 3” x 2” (right sleeve) (See Figure 18)

Patches are to be attached to the khaki shirt 3” below the shoulder seam. (See Figure 19)

EMBLEMS - GARRISON COVER:

1 ¼” Brass USMC globe, eagle and anchor worn on the left side at the grommet location. (See Figures 9, 9a)

EMBLEMS - KHAKI CEREMONIAL SHIRT:

Authorized MCVA collar emblems worn on left and right collars with anchors turned inboard. (See Figure 11)

EMBROIDERY - GARRISON COVER:

Marine Corps Veterans Association name in red on left side of cover. (See Figure 20)

EMBROIDERY - WHITE POLO SHIRT:

Marine Corps Veterans Association uniform logo in authorized colors and design on the left breast. (See Figure 3)

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Name tags - Name tags will consist of the members name with Marine Corps Veterans Association below. The name tag will have the MCVA lapel pin attached following the members name. Name tags shall be worn on the right breast of the white polo shirt and centered and level with the MCVA logo, ¼” and centered over the right pocket of the khaki ceremonial shirt and over the left breast of the tanker jacket. (See Figure 4 for casual uniform, Figure 17 for ceremonial uniform & Figures 7 or 16 for tanker jack

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PERSONAL ARTICLES - Personal articles are not to be worn exposed while in uniforms. (excluding watches and rings) Cellular phones and pagers, etc. are not to be worn with the authorized uniform. When sunglasses are worn the frames should be in keeping with Marine Corps standards and conservative in design.

Personal grooming - Hair should be kept neatly trimmed. Although hair length will not be stipulated it should be kept in a manner that would not detract from the appearance we whish to portray as former Marines. Any hair style which is eccentric and not keeping with the conservative Marine Corps mind-set is not acceptable while in uniform. Facial hair will be allowed but should be kept properly trimmed when in uniform. Chest hair should not protrude in an unsightly manner above the collar of the white polo or khaki shirt. Male Marine veterans are not allowed to wear any body piercing which are visible while in uniform. Women Marine veterans are permitted to wear studded earrings & makeup while in uniform but not to be eccentric and detract from the Marine Corps Veterans Association uniform. Active Marines must adhere to Marine Corps standards. Good judgment is the key to the enforcement of these standards.

Personnel serving as Honor Guard or Color Guard will be held to a higher standard of personal grooming then prescribed above.

FINAL NOTE REGARDING WEARING OF THE MCVA UNIFORM

MCVA uniforms are authorized for wearing only at MCVA sanctioned events, and while traveling to or from such events.

We should always attempt to portray an image of professionalism when conducting MCVA official business while in or out of uniform, with this in mind these regulations were written as a guide. When in uniform any inappropriate behavior would reflect adversely on the reputation of the Marine Corps Veterans Association.

We should wear our uniform with the same pride we had during our days of military service Always remember, we are the few, the proud, the Marine Corps Veterans Association.

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MARINE CORPS VETERANS ASSOCIATION ORDER OF DISPLAY/WEAR

Attachment “A”

This display represents the correct order of precedence of ribbons to be worn on the Marine Corps Veterans Association uniforms. Devices worn on these ribbons must be worn in a specific manner and are used to denote additional awards or participation

Medal of Honor

Navy Cross Medal

Defense Distinguished Service

Distinguished Service Medal

Silver Star Medal

Defense Superior Service

Legion of Merit

Distinguished Flying Cross

Navy and Marine Corps Medal

Bronze Star Medal

Purple Heart Medal

Defense Meritorious Service

Meritorious Service Medal

Air Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Navy/ Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Combat Action Ribbon

Presidential Unit Citation

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Navy Unit Commendation Medal

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Navy "E"

Prisoner of War Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal

Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal

Navy Expeditionary Medal

China Service Medal

American Defense Medal

American Theater Campaign Medal

Asia Pacific Medal

European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

World War II Victory Medal

Navy Occupation Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Korea Service Medal (United States)

Antarctica Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Southwest Asia Service

Kosovo Campaign Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terror Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Service Medal

Humanitarian Service

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Navy Sea Service Ribbon

Navy Arctic Service Ribbon

Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon

Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon

Presidential Unit Citation

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal

Vietnam Civil Actions Medal

United Nations Medal

NATO Medal

Inter-American Defense Board Medal

Multinational Force and Observers Medal

Vietnam Campaign Medal

Kuwait Liberation Medal

Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Korea Service Medal (Korea)

Marine Corps Veterans Association Awards

Awards are to be given for members in good standing in accordance with the By-Laws of the Marine Corps Veterans Association as amended. They are to be awarded on a yearly basis with the recommendations of a Awards committee. However, these recommendations may be overturned by a majority vote of the MCVA officers in a private session. All recommended awards must be submitted on the proper form for each award. Detachment awards shall be given at the detachment level. Detachments shall submit recommendations for State awards for approval by the State headquarters. State headquarters shall submit recommendations for National awards for approval by the National headquarters. The ribbons being chosen will only be awarded to regular members of the MCVA, associate members are not eligible.

Requirements for receiving awards and required forms can be found in MCVA Administrative Procedure MCVA AP-10. The specifics for wearing of awards can be found in the MCVA Uniform Regulations Handbook.

MCVA Ribbons

Membership awards will be represented by the following uninterrupted membership:

(2) years membership (1) bronze star

(5) years membership (2) bronze stars

(10) years membership (3) bronze stars

(20) years membership (1) gold star

(30) years membership (1) silver star

When multiple awards are given to an individual for the same category the following colored devices will be used:

Any award received after the 4^th will still be designated by a single silver device.

The following devices will be worn for multiple awards given to an individual:

National Marine of the year = globe/eagle/anchors

National Recruiter of the year = globe/eagle/anchor

State Marine of the year = globe/eagle/anchor

State Recruiter of the year = stars

Detachment CO award (per term) = stars

Detachment Marine of the year = stars

Detachment Recruiter of the year = stars

Detachment Honor Guard award = stars

Detachment Color Guard award = stars

Detachment Achievement award = stars

MCVA Ribbons Order of Precedence/wear

1. National Marine of the year

2. State Marine of the year

3. Detachment Marine of the year

4. National Recruiter of the year

5. State Recruiter of the year

6. Detachment Recruiter of the year

7. Honor Guard Award

8. Color Guard Award

9. Commanding Officer Award

10. Membership Award

11. Detachment Achievement

The wearing of ribbons will coincide with those prescribed by the Department of Defense with the exception of Order of Precedence.