Marines/uniforms

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"Great Works are performed, not by strength but rather by perseverance." Dr. Samuel Johnson. "Perspiration is the result of determination, so let's see you ladies sweat!" Gunnery Sergant K'Ringe, MFIMC Boot Camp

We signed up knowing the risk. Those innocent people in New York didn't go to work thinking there was any kind of risk. Pvt. Mike Armendariz-Clark, USMC; Afghanastan, 20 September 2001 As reported on page 1 of the New York Times

Marines know how to use their bayonets. Army bayonets may as well be paper-weights. Navy Times; November 1994

I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world! General of the Armies Douglas MacArthur; Korea, 21 September 1950

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps! Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat. RAdm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995

One of the many things MFI Marine members enjoy the most is making their uniforms to wear. Wheither wearing to a cell meeting/function or to the convention, the uniform regulations were made to allow MFI Marines to have 'standards' while still allowing enough room for creative individualization and recognitation of success.

There are many different uniforms, and many different insigneas, awards and accessories you can wear on them. The Marine Corps has several 'unique' things about it, including some of our patches, awards and ribbons. However, remember one thing. It is **NOT** mandated that you wear a uniform, or any of the things on it. We only ask, that you adhere to our guidelines if you so chose to wear one. Uniforms are optional, but are still a highly enjoyed 'right' of MFI membership. We always use the term 'authorized' to wear an award, because it is always that situation. MFI and the MFI Marine Corps do not provide you with the actual award ribbon itself (except in highly unique circumstances) either purchasing it, or making it is the responsibility of the member. We'll point you to sources for the 'example' items we've authorized, and we'll even tell you step-by-step how to fabricate them... but in the end it's YOUR responsibility.The Maquis themselves only were in 'uniform' once during the Star Trek show DS9. Even on Voyager, while they had unique rank insignea, they wore Starfleet uniforms. THerefore, both the 'Maquis' uniforms made and authorized by FADM (ret) Gary Davis are authorized, as are any and all Starfleet uniforms.

Cell CO's set the 'Uniform of the Day;' standards for your cell.

GENERAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES

RANK INSIGNIA Both the Maquis rank pins, and the USMC style rank pins are authorized for MFI Marines. The Maquis style ones are preferred, but we realize that access to the USMC ones is greater. Both may be worn in a matte or subdued finish for BDU and mess 'working' uniforms, but are mandated in polished color for Mess Dress and 'Formal' uniforms. Rank insignea are authorized to be worn on the tunic, undershirt or jacket's right collar. OR they may be worn on the MFIMC beret, centered on the Corps patch. Pins are to be centered top-to-bottom on the collar/patch and spaced 1 inch back from any leading vertical edge.

TRIMMING Gold trimming of both Duty and Dress uniform tunic collars and cuffs is authorized for officers holding rank of Force Colonel and above. Red trimming of Collars and cuffs is hereby authorized for any Marine officer who is also a Cell CO.

DEPARTMENT COLORS On 'canon' Trek uniforms, the Departmental color for the Marines is preferred to be Kelly (Dark) Green. Black and/or Grey undertunics are also authorized for Marines per MFI guidelines, but only Officers may wear white undertunics or blouses.

COMBADGE The MFI approved Maquis combadge may bear a 'Marine' fouled anchor logo or a MFIMC logo. It is worn centered above the 'award row' on the left breast. Aviator or MEKK 'wings' are worn centered directly below this, and the Award ribbons are centered 4 wide below the combadge.

MFI JCS PIN May be worn centered on the right breast. Additional wreaths/insginia to it are hereby authorized, depending on the MFI ruling.

SHOULDER CORDS/ AIGUILLETTES May be added to the left shoulder. A plain black button may be added to this shoulder, for this purpose.

FEMALE VARIANTS Any female MFI Marine may replace Dress Trousers with a Dress Skirt, if they so wish. This is a plain black skirt Hemmed so that the edge falls within a range of 1 inch above or below the knee, with a one inch vertical Blood-Red stripe wunning fromt he waistband to the bottom edge of the skirt. The Skirt can be with, or without side hip pockets. All Headgear, neckties and footwear may be switched to a more feminine style, if desired.Duty trousers may be replaced with a Duty Skirt, if so desired. All skirts are to be worn with plain black pumps, highly polished and without bows or decorations; with a hell on no more than 3 inches. Stockings or pantyhose may be flesh-toned, without visible decorations or lace or seams. Female Marines are authorized to wear a white US NAVY Women's Service Hat, if they so wish.

Uniforms

CLASS A- Formal Dress The Dress Uniform is always comprised of a Dress Jacket, Dress Trousers, and and under tunic in Marine colors; plus the accessories and accoutrements the wearer is authorized to bear. The Dress jacket, regardless of style is trimmed with 1/16 inch piping around the collar, cuffs, and the closure if desired. The Dress trousers should be black, straight legged without flares or cuffs, low waisted and have side hip pockets. There is a wide range of acceptable materials, but every effort should be to use the same material as used in the Dress Jacket. A one inch wide Blood-Red vertical stripe is authorized for the Dress Trousers, if desired, on the outside seam of each trouser leg, running from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the trouser leg. The Dress Trousers may be worn bloused, or unbloused with Dress Shoes or combat boots.

CLASS A- Mess Whites This low-cost alternative is a bit dressier than the Formal Dress Uniform. it consists of a longsleeved white shirt or blouse, Dress Trousers, the black Four-In-Hand necktie and the accessories/accoutrements the wearer is authorized to bear. The shirt is longsleeved and the preferred style has two chest pockets which button down, with shoulder epaulettes. This is called often an 'aviator' shirt and is easy to find is stores that sell to policemen and security officers. The shirt is worn tucked in, so that the front row of buttons lines up with the belt buckle and the closure of the pants. The Dress Trousers are described above in the Formal Dress Uniform. The Four-In-Hand necktie should be black in color and without adornment or design. If a tie clasp is used to secure it, the clasp must be small, gold in color and plain in style. A black web belt or leather belt is authorized for wear with this uniform, with a gold buckle, lined up with the buttons on the shirt and the pants closure. Dress shoes or boots are authorized for wear on the feet.

CLASS B- Duty Uniforms This is the biggest area of variation. Any and all StarFleet uniforms are hereby approved, as are the 'Maquis' uniforms approved by the MFI. Duty Uniforms usually consist of a Duty Jacket, Duty Trousers and the Duty Undertunic, as well as accessories/accoutrements the wearer is authorized to bear.