Service Bravos
COVER: he green garrison cap (depicted) or the green barrack's cover may be worn
BADGES: Marksmanship badges are centered above the left east pocket with the bottom edge of the holding bar ⅛ inch above the pocket’s edge. When two badges are worn, they are symmetrically placed on a line with about ¾ inch between holding bars. Women’s uniform may be as little as ¼ inch in between bars. When three badges are worn, ¼ inch spacing and ⅛ spacing for women.
RIBBONS: Centered ⅛ inch above the left pocket and parallel to the top edge. When shooting badges are worn, ⅛ inch above the widest holding bar of the marksmanship badge. Normally worn in rows of three, but rows of 4 may also be worn. All rows must be the same number of ribbons except for the top row.
BREAST INSIGNIA (Wings) Centered left/right ⅛ inch above the ribbons.
NECKTIE Marines will wear a 3 1/8 inch khaki necktie of any approved cloth with the service "A/B" and blue dress "C" uniforms. It will not be worn with the crew-neck service sweater. Neckties may be tied with any type of standard necktie knot which presents a neat military appearance.
Approved hook-on (pre-tied) khaki neckties may be worn with the service and dress uniforms at the individual's option and may be used to satisfy minimum requirements.
- The necktie will be tied so that the tip of the bottom of the tie is between 1/2 inches above the belt buckle and 1/2 inches below the belt buckle.
ENLISTED GRADE INSIGNIA: 4 inches below shoulder seam, centered on the seam. (3 inches below for E8 and above)
OFFICER GRADE INSIGNIA:
BELT: Belts for all uniforms will be worn at the natural waistline with the right edge of the buckle (wearer's right) on line with the edge of the fly or coat front.
From the Order:
The service "B" uniform is the same as the service "A" uniform except that the service coat is not worn. The long-sleeve khaki shirt is worn with the appropriate necktie and necktie clasp/necktab. This uniform may be worn as the uniform of the day and for leave and liberty, unless otherwise
prescribed by the commander, and may be prescribed for formations at parades or ceremonies on and off the military activity. This uniform will not be worn for formal or semi-formal social events.