The United States Marine Corps prescribes several types of military uniform to distinguish its service members from other armed services, depending on the situation.
An illustration of U.S. Marines in various uniform setups. From left to right: A U.S. Marine in a Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform with full combat load c. late 2003, a U.S. Marine in a (full) blue dress uniform, a U.S. Marine officer in a service uniform, and a U.S. Marine general in an evening dress uniform.
Replica 1812-era uniform
Archibald Henderson in dress uniform, circa 1820
A World War II–era Major in winter service, summer service, & dress white uniforms
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Full dress uniform, also known as a ceremonial dress uniform or parade dress uniform, is among the most formal type of uniform used by military, police, fire and other public uniformed services for of
Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps
…discouraged their use. In 1977 then Commandant Gen. Louis H. Wilson issued a directive banning the carrying of them while in uniform. The Marine Corps dress uniform is an elaborate uniform worn for formal or ceremonial occasions. Its basic form of a blue jacket with red trim dates back to the 19th century. It is…
Officers of the Russian Aerospace Forces at the 2019 Moscow Victory Day Parade in full dress
An 1828 illustration of a Mexican soldier in full dress uniform
Members of the Argentine Navy in full dress.
Members of the Australia's Federation Guard in ceremonial dress