PERMANENT MARINE CORPS UNIFORM BOARD (PMCUB)
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CHANGES TO MCO P1020.34G; MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS |
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MARADMIN 704/09 Change 6 (Not published
in Publication website version yet, but the change is effective immediately) |
Change to Marine Gunner Insignia Placement |
Change
paragraph 4017.6 to read: “>CH6 6. The
miniature service insignia will be worn on the left collar point of khaki
shirts and utility coats. The insignia
will be placed on the collar in a line bisecting the angle of the point of
the collar with the lower edge of the bob equally spaced ½ inch from the
sides of the collar of the utility uniform and ¾ of an inch from the sides of
the collar of the khaki shirt. MARADMIN
704/09” |
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MARADMIN 704/09 Change 6 (Not published
in Publication website version yet, but change is effective immediately) |
Change to Ribbon/Medal/Badge Placement Guidance on Female Coats w/o Faux Pockets |
Change
paragraph 5202.2.b to read: “…On coats without the faux pocket, the top of the bottom row holding bar
will be placed on a horizontal line 1 ½ to 3 ½
inches above the top of the first visible coat button and
centered…” Change paragraph 5301.8 to
read: “>CH6 8. On women’s coats with horizontal pockets…On
women's khaki shirts ribbon bars will
be placed even with or up to 2 inches above the top of the first visible
button and centered. On coats without the
faux pocket, ribbon bars will be placed
on a horizontal line with the bottom edge of the ribbon bar 1 ½ to 3 ½ inches
above the top of the first visible coat button and centered so that they are in about the same
position as when worn on the shirt…MARADMIN 704/09” Change paragraph 5501.5 to read: “>CH6 5. On women's coats with horizontal pockets,
ribbons will be worn as prescribed above.
To determine the proper location for marksmanship badges on women's
coats with slanted upper pockets, a horizontal line tangent to the highest
point of the pocket is considered the top of the pocket. On women's khaki shirts badges will be placed even with or up to 2 inches above the top of the first
visible button and centered. On coats without the faux pocket, badges will be placed on a horizontal line 1 ½ to 3 ½ inches above the
top of the first visible coat button and centered so that they are in about the same
position as on the shirt (see figure
5-8). On the khaki maternity
shirt, badges are worn in the same manner as on the standard khaki shirt,
except they are placed 1/2 to 1 inch above the horizontal yoke seam stitching
and may be adjusted to the individual to present a military appearance. MARADMIN 704/09” |
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MARADMIN 361/08 Change 5 (published) |
Change Maximum Allowable Height of Female Dress Pump |
Change
paragraph 3012.4.a to read: “>CH
5 b. Black suede or fabric pumps will be worn
with evening dress uniforms. Heels will
measure from 1-1/2 inches to 3 inches
in height. The base of the heel will
measure from 3/8 by 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 by 1-1/2 inches.” >CH 5 c. Black pumps (except evening dress) will be smooth leather or synthetic leather. Any elastic binding around the throat of the pump will match the color of the shoe. Heels will measure from 1 inch to 3 inches in height. The base of the heel will measure from 3/8 by 3/8 inch to 1-1/2 by 1-7/8 inches. MARADMIN 361/08 |
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MARADMIN 361/08 Change 5 (published) |
Command Identification Badges on Utilities and wear of CSEL Badge
by Sailors |
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ALMAR 019/08 Change 5 (published) |
Change to PT uniform paragraphs (intro of MC Running Suit) |
Change
paragraphs 1005.2.e.1-2 to read: >Ch 5
(1) Items authorized for wear with civilian clothing by men are restricted
to the gold cuff links, studs, tie bar, mourning band, footwear, socks,
gloves, undergarments (the green
undershirt may only be worn for PT), black bow-tie, green wool scarf,
general purpose trunks, and crew neck-
1005 >Ch 5
(2) Uniform items authorized for wear with civilian clothing by women
are restricted to the white shirt without insignia of grade, footwear,
gloves, green undershirt (for physical
training only), handbag, clutch purse, mourning band, crew-neck service
sweaters, green wool scarf, general purpose trunks, the all-weather coat,
extreme cold weather jacket (gortex) tanker jacket or the dress blue
sweater without insignia of grade (with or without epaulettes), watch
caps, and cold weather physical training and Marine Corps running suits (only worn as a set for PT situations,
for non-PT situations, only the sweatshirt or running suit jacket maybe worn
as an outergarment or as a layering garment).
Change
paragraph 2006 to read:
>CH 5
4. The standard, Marine Corps running suit or cold weather PT uniform will be
prescribed for all command PT activities except on those specific occasions
when the commander determines that the wear of shirts with unit distinct
markings, or when the modified wear of another uniform or other clothing is
more appropriate to the respective unit’s physical training objective. >CH 5 a. Except for the conduct of physical
training, PT gear is not authorized for wear during leave and liberty (to
include green undershirt and shorts), with the below two exceptions. >CH 5 (1) The sweatshirt may be worn during
leave and liberty as an outergarment or as a layering garment (e.g. under a
jacket). >CH 5 (2) The running suit jacket may be worn
during leave and liberty as an outergarment.
When worn on leave and liberty, the jacket must be zipped at least
halfway to the top of the zipper. >CH 5 b. The running suit can be worn in any
combination with the green general purpose trunks and green undershirt, but
is not authorized for wear in any combination with the sweat suit. Change
paragraph 3023 to read: >CH 5 3. Marine Corps running suit. The running suit is comprised of a green
jacket and trousers with reflective piping material and inserts, a silver
Marine Corps emblem on the left breast of the jacket and upper left thigh of
the trousers. There is a scarlet and gold “USMC” on the
front of the lower right trouser leg and a scarlet and gold “MARINES” on the
upper back portion of the jacket. The
uniform is meant to be worn in combination with the existing physical
training (PT) uniforms, except as outlined in paragraph 1005.2.and 2006. ALMAR 019/08 |
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Change 5 (published) |
Synchronized Seasonal Uniform Change |
Change
paragraph 1002.1 to read: >CH 5 1. The uniform of the day will be as
prescribed by the commander, per guidance provided in chapter 2 of this
manual. The seasonal uniform change will coincide with Daylight
Saving Time. One day after the fall Daylight Saving change the Marine
Corps will transition to the winter season uniforms (Marine Corps combat
utility uniform (MCCUU), woodland Marine Pattern (MARPAT) with the sleeves
rolled down in garrison, service "A"/"B", dress blue
"A"/"B"/"C"...). One day after the spring
Daylight Saving change the Marine Corps will transition to the summer season
uniforms (MCCUU, desert MARPAT with the sleeves rolled up in garrison,
service "A"/"C", dress blue
"A"/"B"/"D", blue-white dress "A"/"B"
for SNCOs and officers...). |
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CMC Decision of 30 Jan 08 (ALMAR 04/08) Change 5 (published) |
Civilian wear of the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform |
Change
paragraph 8005.1 & 2 to read: >CH 5 1. When
authorized by CMC, U.S. civilian technicians and contractors serving with the
Marine Corps may wear the Marine Corps service uniform and the DoD
tactical uniforms (such as the three-color utility uniforms or flight suits)
uniforms except that no... >CH 5 a. Breast insignia will be worn... The
insignia will be placed on a 3-1/4 -inch square background material of the
same color as the coat or shirt, except on utility uniforms, which will
utilize an olive drab fabric as background material for the emblem (for both
the desert and woodland camouflage utilities). When requisitioned, the breast insignia
patch will already include the olive drab background and will be placed so
that the eagle’s wings are parallel to the deck. >CH 5
b. Cap insignia...inscription " |
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CMC Decision of 25 Jan 08 (MARADMIN 065/08) Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Cellular phones and other electronic equipment on Marine Corps Uniforms. |
Change
paragraph 1004.4 to read: >CH 5 c. Change paragraph
7000.4 to read (text has been deleted): >CH 5 4. Organizational clothing and equipment other
than listed in this chapter, such as cartridge belts, pistol belts, lanyards,
helmets etc., may be worn with the uniform when and as prescribed by the
commander. |
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CMC Decision of 15 Oct 07 (MARADMIN 065/08) Change 5 (published) |
Change to the Officer White Collar Strip Wear Regulations |
Change
paragraph 3007 to read: |
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CMC Decision Memo of 11 Jul 07 (MARADMIN 504/07) Change 5 (published) |
Grooming Regulations/Civilian Attire Regultions |
Change
paragraph 1004 and 1005 as indicated here. |
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ALMAR 035/07 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of the MCCU (Seasonal standardization and restrictions on wear out in town) |
Change
paragraph 2005.1-2 to read: |
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ALMAR 014/07 and MARADMIN 198/07 Change 5 (published) |
Tattoo Policy Change (Prohibits Tattoo Sleeves) |
Change paragraph
1004.1c to read: >CH 5 c. Tattoos or brands on
the head and neck. Sleeve tattoos are likewise prohibited. A sleeve tattoo
is a very large tattoo, or a collection of smaller tattoos, that covers or
almost covers a person’s entire arm or leg. Half-sleeve or quarter-sleeve
tattoos that are visible to the eye when wearing standard physical training
gear (t-shirt and shorts) are likewise prohibited. A half-sleeve or
quarter-sleeve tattoo is defined as a very large tattoo, or a collection of
smaller tattoos that covers, or almost covers the entire portion of an arm or
leg above or below the elbow or knee. Tattoos or brands that are prejudicial
to good order, discipline and morale, or are of a nature to bring discredit
upon the Marine Corps are also prohibited. "Prejudicial to good order,
discipline and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit to the Marine
Corps" may include, but are not limited to, any tattoo that is sexist,
racist, vulgar, anti-American, anti-social, gang related, or extremist group
or organization related. >CH 5 (1)
Marines who currently have a sleeve tattoo(s) will be grandfathered. The
Marine’s command will insert a photograph(s) of the respective tattoo(s)
along with a measurement(s) of the size in inches and of the location(s) on
the body and the date the tattoo(s) was documented, on the Page 11 of the
Marine’s service record book. The Marine will sign the Page 11 entry
verifying the information is correct. >CH 5 (2)
The Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA) is
designated as the adjudicating authority for any tattoo issue involving
retention or special duty assignments. Review of a questionable tattoo(s)
will be submitted to DC M&RA (MM) via the reenlistment, extension,
lateral move system (RELMS). The package will include a photograph(s) of the
tattoo(s), measurement(s) of the size in inches, description of the
location(s) and explanation as to why the tattoo(s) has been deemed
questionable by the commander. |
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CMC Decision Memo of 29 Nov 05, MARADMIN 072/06 and MARADMIN 509/03 Change 5 (published) |
Authorize Continued Wear of the Women’s Ruffled Evening Dress Shirt |
Change paragraph
3026.2.b to read: >CH 5 b. the female white
ruffled or pleated tuck-in dress shirt… |
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Uniform Board No. 208 Change 5 (published) |
Accessories for Sailors wearing Combat utilities |
Change Paragraph
8001.2.b.2(B): >CH 5 (b) Either Navy or Marine
Corps uniform accessories (e.g., belt buckle, undershirt and outerwear) may
be worn with the camouflage utility uniform at the individual’s
option, however, those Marine Corps items not issued must be purchased at the
individual’s expense. When the combat utility uniform is worn Marine Corps
components will be worn, except as described below… Paragraph
8001.2.c(1): >CH 5 (1) Name and service
tapes will be worn on all utility uniforms… |
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MARADMIN 072/06 Change 5 (published) |
Combat Arms Ear Plug |
Add >CH 5 7004. Combat Arms
Earplugs (CAE) >CH 5 1. Marines in a training/combat
environment are required to carry double-ended CAEs (NSN 6515-01-466-2710) as
part of their tactical combat utility uniform. When not in use, CAEs should
be maintained inside their protective case inside their utility uniform
pockets, or attached to their outer tactical vest or flak jacket while in a
training or tactical environment (to include combat). >CH 5 2. Marines, especially
forward deployed Marines serving in combat environments shall be trained in
the proper use and maintenance of CAE. Commands shall provide hearing
readiness training annually. Training should emphasize the total risk
reduction associated with the proper use of available CAE and other state of
the art protective hearing equipment. * RENUMBER ALL
OTHER PARAGRAPHS ACCORDINGLY |
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PMCUB Decision of 23 Sep 05 MARADMIN 072/06 Change 5 (published) |
Change to the Size of the Miniature Ribbon Bar |
Change paragraph
5201.6 to read: >CH 5 6. For men, the maximum width
of the holding bar for miniature medals will be 4-1/4 inches, and the
length of the medals from the top of the holding bar to the bottom of medals
will be 2-1/4 inches. A maximum of five miniature medals side by side will
fit on a 3-5/8 inch holding bar; however, a maximum of 10 medals will
fit on the holding bar if overlapped. |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Headgear in POVs |
Change paragraph
3005.1.E to read: >CH 5 E. Headgear is normally removed
indoors... Headgear will be worn in government vehicles on military
bases and installations except when doing so would present a hazard to safe
driving. Wear of headgear in privately owned vehicles is not
required. |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Necktab in Dress Blue Uniforms (Female Officer) |
Change paragraph
3020.1.D to read: >CH 5 (1) The red necktab will
be worn with the blue dress and blue-white dress "A"/"B"
uniforms (when the coat is worn, regardless of whether the skirt or
trouser is worn). |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Diamond Earrings in Evening Dress Uniform |
Change paragraph
3010.1 to read: >CH 5 c.
Small diamond or diamond-like earrings (post, screw-on, or clip), not to
exceed 6 millimeters (about 1/4-inch) in diameter may be worn with the
evening dress uniform (an officer/SNCO uniform). |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Combat Utilities by All Enlisted Sailors |
Change paragraph
8001.2 to read: >CH 5 2. Utility Uniforms. The
Marine Corps issues the utility uniform to all enlisted Sailors
permanently or temporarily attached to Marine Corps units (see MCBul 10120
for specific item/quantities). The utility uniform… |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Headgear Indoors |
Change paragraph
1005.2.A to read: >CH 5 A. Marines are associated
and identified... no eccentricities of dress will be permitted. When
onboard a military installation, civilian headgear will be removed indoors,
except that women may wear headgear indoors in accordance with social norms... |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Motorcycle Protective Clothing in Uniform |
Change paragraph
3024 to read: 3024. Protective
motorcycle clothing >CH 5 1. A Department of
Transportation (DoT)-approved protective helmet (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVAA) number 218), eye protection consisting of
impact-resistant goggles or full-face shield attached to the helmet; a
protective jacket designed for motorcycle safety (may include impact
resistant shoulder and elbow pads), and a high-visibility reflective vest
are authorized for wear by Marines in uniform while operating or riding as
passengers on a motorcycle, MOPED, motor scooter, or similar two- or
three-wheeled vehicle. >CH 5 2. The safety equipment
described will be worn whenever directed by Marine Corps safety regulations.
When helmets are worn, chin-straps/eye protection will be properly fastened
and in place. Reflective vests must not be covered or concealed.
Protective riding gear will contain minimal visible organizational insignia,
reference to manufacturer/motorcycle brands, graphics or wording. All gear
will be removed immediately upon dismounting the motorcycle. |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Cosmetics in Uniform (fixing a typo) |
Change paragraph
1004.7.C.5 to read: >CH 5 Cosmetics, if
worn... If worn, nail polish and non-eccentric lipstick in shades of
red (the red spectrum) …" |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Personal Appearance (erroneously left out of order) |
Change paragraph
1000.6 to read: >CH 5 6.
Wearing the uniform should be a matter of personal pride to all Marines.
Marines will maintain their uniforms and equipment in a neat and serviceable
condition and will, by their appearance, set an example of neatness and
strict conformity with these regulations. >CH 5 a.
Marines are known not just for their battlefield prowess, but for their
unparalleled standards of professionalism and uncompromising personal conduct
and appearance. It is a Marine's duty and personal obligation to maintain a
professional and neat appearance. Any activity, which detracts from the
dignified appearance of Marines, is unacceptable. The use of chewing gum,
chewing tobacco, cigarettes or the consumption of food while walking in
uniform or while in formation, ARE examples of activities that detract from
the appearance expected of a United States Marine. >CH 5 b.
Good judgment will govern the application of this policy in the field
environment. >CH 5 c.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure Marines present the best possible
image at all times and continue to lead the way in military presence. |
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MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Breast Insignia on Utilities |
Change paragraph
4002.3.b to read: >CH 5 b. Anodized breast
insignia... when breast insignia is worn on the utility uniform, shiny or
oxidized/antique breast insignia may be worn at the individual's option with the
exception that subdued... >CH 5 c. When worn on the
dress coat... On women's coats and combat utility uniform coats with the
slanted pockets, a horizontal line tangent to the highest point of the pocked
is considered the top of the pocket (see figure 4-15). |
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ALMAR 144/95 and ALMAR 059/01/ Change 5 (published) |
Blue White Uniform for SNCOs |
Change paragraph
2003 to read: 2003. BLUE-WHITE
DRESS UNIFORMS (See figs. 2-17 and 2-18.) >CH 5 1. The officer/staff
noncommissioned officer blue-white dress "A" and
"B" uniforms will be prescribed when appropriate to the season for
the same types of official military/social occasions for which the equivalent
blue dress uniform is prescribed per subparagraphs 2003.1 and 2003.2. The
blue-white dress uniform will not be worn in ceremonies with enlisted Marines
who are not authorized white trousers as part of an organizational property
issue. On such occasions, the prescribed uniform will reflect what the junior
enlisted personnel wear (in most cases that will be the service uniform). The
Dress blue-white "a" uniform may only be prescribed for official
parades, ceremonies, and reviews, and formal/ >CH 5 2.
The blue-white dress "A" uniform consists of the same items as the
blue dress "A" except the trousers/skirt/slacks will be white.
Female Marines will wear black pumps, black oxfords, or black dress flats
(per the guidance at subparagraph 3012), black handbag/purse (if desired),
skin-tone nylon hose (with coat and skirt) or either dark hose or black socks
(with coat and slacks), optional gold or pearl earrings as authorized with
the equivalent blue dress uniform (when desired) and white shirt with
necktab. Officers will wear the scarlet necktab with the dress blue white
"A"/"B" uniforms. Staff noncommissioned officers will
wear the black necktab with the dress blue white "A"/"B"
uniforms. >CH 5 3.
Only those female officers in assignments requiring… 4. The blue-white
dress "B" uniform consists of the same items…" |
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Wear of Insignia on Combat Utes |
Re-name figure
4-15 to read "Placement of insignia on combat utilities" |
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ALMAR 059/01 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Enlisted Insignia |
Change paragraph
4004.3 to read: >CH 5 (2) Khaki shirt: only
when the service/dress sweater without epaulettes is worn, in the same manner
as above." >CH 5 (3) Tanker jacket and
sweater with epaulettes: insignia...3/4-inch from the armhole
seam. Black metal insignia of the design illustrated in figure 4-9,
will be worn on the service sweater with epaulettes." >CH 5 b. Blue dress
sweater. Gold-plated... ¾-inch from the armhole seam. Sweaters
without epaulettes will be worn in the manner described in paragraph
4004.3.a.1." |
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MARADMIN 199/04 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Officer Insignia on Khaki Shirts |
Change paragraph
4005.3.C (text has been deleted) to read: >CH 5 C. Collar grade insignia
will be worn on both sides of the collar of the khaki shirt and the utility
camouflage maternity coats… |
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Change 5 (published) |
Wear of General Officer insignia |
Change paragraph
4005.1 to read: >CH 5 1. General.
Officers will wear only the grade... Insignia is made of either shiny
(anodized or oxidized) metal or subdued (flat black or brown) metal... |
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ALMAR 015/02 Change 5 (published) |
Wear of Officer Insignia on Utilities |
Change paragraph
4005.3.a to read: >CH 5 a. Metal grade
insignia... stitched to the shoulder straps. Commanders will
prescribe subdued or shiny pin-on insignia for officers (as appropriate) with
the combat utility uniform and other field clothing in field
environments. Drab brown subdued insignia (CWO1, CWO2 and 2ndLt
Major) and flat black subdued insignia will be used to represent silver
colored insignia. Shiny pin-on insignia will be worn for all other
ocassions the uniforms, except as detailed above. |
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MARADMIN 496/04/MARADMIN 322/05 Change 5 (published) |
Civilian Contractor Wear of Uniforms (see ALMAR 04/08 above for text modifications) |
Change paragraph
8005 to read: >CH 5 1. When authorized by >CH 5 2.a. Breast
insignia... the lettering "U.S. TECHNICIAN" AND "U.S.
CONTRACTOR" will be...The insignia will be placed on a 3-1/4 inch
square background material of the same color of the coat or shirt, except
on utility uniforms, which will utilize an olive drab fabric as background
material for the emblem (for both the desert and woodland and camouflage
utilities >CH 5 b. Cap
insignia...inscription " Add paragraph
8005.2.D: >CH 5 d.
Service/nametapes. Government civilians/contractors employed by the
Marine Corps will wear the service tapes, per paragraph 3033 of the Uniform
Regulations, with the following text " |
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