Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform

Designed By Marines For Marines
ELASTICIZED CARGO POCKET OPENING Elastic has been added to the cargo pocket opening to ensure items are secured even if the pocket flap is not buttoned. This provides quick access to Marines without the concern of losing items as they engage targets from the prone position or as they assault the objective in rushes. The new cargo pocket is one reason why dry-cleaning the new combat utility uniform will be discouraged. Using a steam press on the material bunched by the elastic will cause damage to the pocket. The design, however, offsets some appearance detractions experienced with our current uniform. Tightening of the elastic cord prevents the pocket from billowing; permanent press maintains the appearance of the pocket flap and pocket folds. Hand irons on low heat, used without starch, will be allowed.

ELASTICIZED CARGO POCKET OPENING

Elastic has been added to the cargo pocket opening to ensure items are secured even if the pocket flap is not buttoned. This provides quick access to Marines without the concern of losing items as they engage targets from the prone position or as they assault the objective in rushes.

The new cargo pocket is one reason why dry-cleaning the new combat utility uniform will be discouraged. Using a steam press on the material bunched by the elastic will cause damage to the pocket. The design, however, offsets some appearance detractions experienced with our current uniform. Tightening of the elastic cord prevents the pocket from billowing; permanent press maintains the appearance of the pocket flap and pocket folds. Hand irons on low heat, used without starch, will be allowed.