Uniform Standards

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All Young Marines are expected to keep themselves clean and well-groomed whether in uniform or not. Other standards for Young Marines require:

Males

  1. Hair will be short enough so that it does not touch the ears or hang on the nape of the neck.
  2. Beards and/or mustaches will not be worn. Sideburns will be worn in accordance with current USMC appearance standards.
  3. The only jewelry permitted are watches and religious or medical items.

Females

  1. Short hair will not touch the bottom of the collar of the uniform. Long hair will be worn in a manner so that it does not touch the collar and will be braided or twisted up under the cover.
  2. The cover is worn square on the head the same as with the males and not positioned to the back or side of the head.
  3. Make-up will be subdued and shall harmonize with the uniform. Faddish cosmetics and colors will not be worn. Nail polish will either harmonize with the lipstick or be colorless. If you are unsure ask your senior adult female for guidance.
  4. The only jewelry permitted are watches, religious or medical items. Only small gold ear posts may used if ears are pierced and only one earring per ear in the lowest pierce of the lobe.


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