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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - The hotter it gets, the less clothes people seem to wear. Regardless of the heat over the summer months, Marines and Sailors have orders regulating their style of dress which can be enforced through disciplinary action.
According to Air Station Order 1020.3E, it defines appropriate civilian attire as meeting “common sense standards of safety, decency, neatness and cleanliness.”
Inappropriate attire is defines as “torn, ripped, ragged, excessively dirty, revealing or closely related with drugs, extremist/racist groups or other illegal activities.” Other unauthorized clothing is described as obscene, suggestive, anti-military, or cut-off. Revealing clothes and undergarments are also not permitted.
“[Civilian attire] should be professional and conservative in nature,” said Gunnery Sgt. Don Ketcham, acting first sergeant of Military Police Company. “It should present a neat and orderly appearance. If a Marine has doubts about it being appropriate, then it probably isn’t.”
While there are a few items that are never acceptable under any circumstance, most articles of clothing are permitted given they are being worn in the proper environment. Swim gear can be worn at the pool or beach, but is not appropriate for the any place of business.
Tank tops are also allowed at beaches and can be worn during exercise, but are not considered suitable for business establishments on or off the air station.
The general guidance, according to Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, paragraph 1005, is civilian attire should reflect the service “C” uniform. A buttoned-up collared shirt and slacks are not necessary, but whatever is worn should look similar in decency. A belt must be worn with trousers possessing belt loops and the waist of the trousers will not hang below the wearer’s waist.
Establishments like the MCX, the Commissary, the station movie theater and any institution that provides any form of service can deny service to improperly dressed Marines, sailors or civilians. For service members who fail to adhere to rules of dress can be prosecution under article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or refused service.
“If you see something wrong as a Marine, correct it. It’s that simple,” said Lt. Col. Eric Weissberger, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. “It could be from the non-commissioned officer mentorship to the staff NCO or the officer. If something is out place, make a correction.”
Marine Corps Order P1020.34G, paragraph 1005 states, “Marines are readily identified with the Marine Corps in and out of uniform, when on or off duty. Therefore, when civilian clothing is worn, Marines will ensure that their dress and personal appearance are conservative and commensurate with the high standards traditionally associated with the Marine Corps.”
“Whether or not any of us want to admit it, we’re on duty 24/7,” said Weissberger. “While that’s something that may be more re-inforced aboard the air station, we’re also good stewards to the local community. If someone looks like a bag of trash in the local community, they’re still a Marine and it’s up to fellow Marines to let them know that it’s inappropriate.”
| Date Taken: | 07.28.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 07.28.2011 13:23 |
| Story ID: | 74462 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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