NEW ORLEANS --
MARADMIN 143/16 authorizes female Marines
to wear white crew-neck undershirts in the dress and service uniforms at their
discretion.
Paragraphs 3036.1.b and 3036.3 have
been changed to allow females the option of now wearing the white crew-neck or
V-neck undershirt. The Marines may wear short
sleeve shirts of any material as long as it meets the command’s minimum safety
standards and have the Marine Corps approval identification number. Female Marines will continue to wear adequate
undergarments to ensure proper fit, appearance and opaqueness of the uniform as
well.
It is the Marine’s option to wear
the undershirt. However, if the commander requires uniformity for formations,
ceremonies, or parades, female Marines are now required to wear it.
For more information and guidance see
MARADMIN 143/16.