Corps Allows Bags, Bracelets in Uniform

Corps Allows Bags, Bracelets in Uniform

December 19, 2011

Marine Corps News|by Lance Cpl. Lauren A. Kurkimilis

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., -- Marines are no longer restricted to wearing only issued bags in uniform.

Civilian backpacks officially can now be worn in uniform, according to the results of Uniform Board 212 which were released in MARADMIN 695/11 Dec. 6, 2011.

Backpacks may be black, brown, olive drab, tan or a combination of these colors, according to the MARADMIN. MARPAT- printed commercial and organizational bags are still authorized as well. Bags must be conservative and will be worn over both shoulders. Logos must be no larger than five-by-two inches big.