USMC Blue Dress “B” 1970 - present

US Marine Corps Sergeant wearing Blues Dress “B” uniform Probably the most recognisable uniform in the world, the corps is identified by the globe and anchor device  worn on both the cap and collar, and the crossed rifles under the three rank chevrons worn on both sleeves. This style of uniform has changed very little since the second world war.

Occasions for wear include parades, ceremonies formal and semi formal and is also authorised for when on leave or liberty.

(this uniform is identical to the Blue Dress “A” uniform, the only difference is on Blue Dress “A”uniform full size medals are worn)

Blues Dress “B” consists of: Cap Dress - Coat blue with white belt - Trousers sky blue with web belt - Shoes and socks black - medal ribbons

USMC Sergeant Major Of the Marine Corps

US Marines, Sergeant Major Of the Marine Corps wearing Blues Dress “D” uniform.

 The post of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was established in 1957 as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps,.

Occasions for wear include parades, ceremonies and is also authorised for when on leave or liberty, and uniform of the day

Blues Dress “D” consists of: Cap Dress - Shirt khaki Short sleeved - Trousers sky blue with web belt - Shoes and socks black - medal ribbons - blue sweater and white under-shirt are optional optional but may be required for uniformity

USMC Service Dress “A” Alphas

US Marines Corps Service Dress “A” uniform of a Private 1st Class (PFC), shown wearing the overseas cap (garrison cap), a peak cap of the same colour can also be worn.

The rank is identified by the single chevron worn on both sleeves, all buttons and corps insignia worn with this uniform are black.

Occasions for wear include parades, ceremonies social events and is also authorised for when on leave or liberty, and uniform of the day

Service Dress “A” consists of: Cap green Framed or Garrison - Coat green with belt - Shirt khaki long sleeved - Trousers green with web belt - Tie khaki with clasp - Shoes and socks black - medal ribbons