MCO P1020.34GMarine Corps Uniform Regulations
Comprehensive guide to Marine Corps uniform standards, grooming requirements, and professional appearance regulations.
MCO P1020.34G Overview
MCO P1020.34G establishes the uniform regulations for all Marine Corps personnel. This order ensures the highest standards of appearance, maintains Marine Corps traditions, and projects a professional military image reflecting the Corps' values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Effective Date
Current version effective 1 February 2019
Applicability
All Marine Corps personnel: Active, Reserve, and retired
Core Values
Honor, Courage, and Commitment
Order Structure
MCO P1020.34G is organized into comprehensive chapters covering all aspects of Marine Corps appearance standards.
Chapter 1
General Information
Purpose, scope, and responsibilities
- Order purpose and applicability
- Command responsibilities
- Individual Marine responsibilities
Chapter 2
Responsibilities
Chain of command and enforcement
- Command responsibilities
- Individual compliance requirements
- Enforcement procedures
Chapter 3
Personal Appearance
Grooming and appearance standards
- Hair and grooming standards
- Tattoo and body modification policies
- Personal hygiene requirements
Chapter 4
Authorized Uniforms
Service and utility uniforms
- Dress Blue uniforms
- Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform
- Physical Training uniform
Recent Updates
Key changes and updates to Marine Corps appearance standards in recent years.
Hair Standards Revision
Updated hair length and style requirements for all Marines
Tattoo Policy Update
Revised tattoo policies and approval processes
Uniform Updates
New Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform implementation