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POLICY
LETTER
1-16
From:
Commanding
General,
I
Marine
Expeditionary
Force
To:
Distribution
List
Subj:
POLICY
CONCERNING
IMPLEMENTATION
OF
THE
COMMANDER’S
QUARTERLY
UNIFORM
INSPECTION
PROGRAM
(UIP)
Ref:
(a)
MOO
Pl020.34G
(b)
MCD
P5060.20
End:
Cl)
Enlisted
Uniform
Inspection
Sheet
(2)
Officer
Uniform
Inspection
Sheet
1.
Purcose.
To
establish
Policy
for
the implementation
and
conduct
of
the
quarterly
Commander’s
Gniform
Inspection
Progran
(UIP)
within
the
I
Marine
Expeditionary
Force
(I
MEl)
2.
Information.
Major
Subordinate
Commands
(MSC)
will
develop
and
implement
a
UI?
with the
intent
to
ensure
Marines
and
Sailors
are
being
inspected
at
least
once
per
quarter
in
a
Service
or
Dress
uniform
selected
by
the
commander
of
their
respective
unit.
For
the
purpose
of
this
Policy,
commander
is
defined
a
commissioned
officer
who,
by
virtue
of
rank
and
slated
assignment,
exercises
primary
command
authority
over
a
military
organization
or
orescribed
territorial
area,
which
under
pertinent
official
directives
is
recognized
as
“command”
or
those
aporooriately
desicnated
officers
in
charge.
a.
Mission.
Per
the
references,
inspections
confirm
adherence
to
the
Marine
Corps
Uniform
Regulations
and
ensure
Marines
maintain
the
highest
standards
of
uniform
appearance.
(1)
The
UIP
will
become
part
of
unit
training
schedules
beginning
no
later
than
the
4th
Quarter
(July,
August,
September)
of
Fisca
Year
2016.
(2)
The
UI?
will
be
included
as
a
local
Functional
Area
inspection
requirement
administered
and
evaluated
within
the
Commanding
General’s
Inspection
Programs
(CGIP)
(3)
The
UI?
will
be
conducted
on
100
percent
of
assigned
personnel
quarterly.
b.
Execution
C
Intent)
.
At
a
minimum,
the
UIP
will
be
administered
as
follows:
(1)
Inspection
Teams.
Inspection
teaws
will
consist
of
commanding
officers,
selected
staff,
and
subordinate
leaders
within
the
command.
These
inspection
teams
will
conduct
detailed
inspections
of
every
Marine
in
the
command.
DISTRIBUTION
STATEMENT
A:
Approved
for
public
release;
distribution
is
unlimited.
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POLICY
LETTER
1—16
Subj:
POLICY
CONCERNING
IMPLEMENTATION
OF
THE
COMMANDER’
S
QUARTERLY
UNIFORM
INs?EcT:o:
PROGThN
(UI?)
(2)
Commanders.
Commanders
will
personally
insoect
no
less
than
20
percent
of
assigned
oersonnel
during
each
quarterly
nspecton.
(Example:
While
detailea
inspections
are
conaucted
on
iDO
percent
or
tne
rormed
unit
cy
an
assigned
Inspection
team,
tne
comnanaer
inspects
every
rourtn
or
fifth
Marine
in
formation)
(3)
Records.
Units
will
maintain
records
(results,
after
action)
of
each
inspection
for
two
years
which
will
be
inscectable
items
on
Commanding
General’s
:nsection
Programs.
(4)
Conduct
of
Insoeccions.
As
denoted
in
the
enclosures,
inspections
will
focus
on:
(a)
Proper
wear,
care,
fit,
and
cleanliness.
(b)
Knowledge,
bearing,
and
hygiene
of
inspected
personnel.
Inspectors
will
be
required
to
ask
two
to
three
general
military
subject
questions
to
each
individual
during
the
conduct of
an
inspection.
Inspectors
will
conduct
detailed
inspections
of
personal
weapons
(Weapons
at
COs
discretion)
(5)
MSC
Commanders.
Will
ensure
similar
compliance
within
their
respective
Command
Elements
(CE)/Headquarters.
At
a
minimum,
personnel
must
be
observed/inspected
in
a
designated
Dress
or
Service
uniform
at
least
once
per
quarter.
4.
Scope.
Point
of
contact
regarding
this
Policy
is
the
I
MEF
Sergeant
Major,
at
(760)
725—9252.
5.
Certification.
This
Pclicy
is
applicable
to the
I
MEF
Total
Force.
Distribution:
I/Il
Copy
to:
CG,
VC:—WEST
2
ENLISTED
UNIFORM
INSPECTION
SHEET
(MAR1<
ONLY AS
DISCREPANCIES)
Improperly
Worn
on Head
Incorrectly
Positioned
_______
improper
Length
_______
improper
Fit
_______Tarnished/Damaged
Soiled
_______
Soiled
_______
Pay
Grade
Appropriate
_______Tarnished
_________
_____________________________________________________________
Frayed
_______
improperly Pressed
Emblem Missing
or
Chipped
_______Tarnished/Soiled
Cracked/Unserviceable
kOOMiNs.
Hair
Improperly
Trimmed
________
Hairstyle
Interfered
with
Wear
of
Headgear
________
Conspicuous
Artificial
HaIr
Color
________
Improper
Shave
Moustache
Properly
Trimmed
________
Cosmetics
not
within
Regulation
________
Unauthorized
or
Eccentric
Jewelry
_______
Tarnished/Soiled
________
Scratched/Frayed
________
Improperly
Positioned
_______
improper
Number
Worn
on
Uniform
________
Tarnished/Soiled
________
Scratched/Frayed
________
Improperly Positioned
_______
improper
Rank
Worn
on Uniform
Soiled
________
Faded Stitching
Excessive
Wear
Emblem
Missing
or
Chipped
Buttons
Tarnished/Missing/bamaged
_______
Improperly
Pressed
Collar
Improperly
Finished
________
Improperly
Fitted
in
the
Collar
________
Improperly
Fitted
in
the
Shoulders
________
Improperly
Fitted
In
the
Waist
_______
Improperly
Fitted
in
the
Chest
________
Improper
Length
of
Sleeves
Front
Closure
Overlap
not
w/in
Standards
________
Back
Vent
Overlap
not
within
Standards
Back
Vent
vertical
Edge
overlap
not
Straight
________
Coat/skirt
excessively
flared
Front/Rear
Horizontal
Panel
Edge
uneven
________
Improper
Length
Soiled
_______
Scratched/Chipped
________
Frayed
_______
Improper
Gig-line
UNIT:
_______________
Soiled
_______
improperly
Pressed
Frayed
_______
Non-Regulation
Clip—on
Not
Authorized
Outing
lrspeczjonl
Overall
Presentable
Appearance
________
Soiled,
faded,
discolored
or
tarnished
_______
Improperly
Mounted
on
Support
Device
_______
Bottom
Edge
of
Medals
not
AlIgned
_______
Frayed
or Damaged
________
Incorrect
Precedence
Ribbon
Inverted
________
Incorrectly
Positioned
on
Uniform
Awards
inconsistent
w/Awards
Page
_______
1/3
or
More
of
Ribbon
CoverIng
Lapel
Excessive
Number
of
Badges
Attachments
Incorrectly
Positioned
Ribbon
Holding
Bar
Incorrect
Color
_______
Collar
Improperly
Size
_______
Improper
Length
of
Sleeves
________
Improper
Fit
Sailed
________
Faded
________
Improperly
Pressed
Collar
Stays
Visible
Buttons
Missing
or
Damaged
_______Soiled
Faded
Stitching
Excessive
Wearing
_______
Improperly
Pressed
Buttons
Missing
or
Damaged
Scarlet Stripe Faded
or
Frayed
Mismatched
Material
w/Coat
________
Improperly
Fitted
in
Waist
_______
Improperly
Fitted
in
Hips
_______
Improper
Length
_______
Improperly
Hemmed
Pockets
Flared
whIle
at
the
POA
Double
Creases
ASSISTANT:
_________________________
INSPECTOR:
RANK:
_______________
NAME:
______________
NOTEWORTHY:
D
________
Buckle
Improperly
Fastened
Improper
Gig-line
GLOVES
_______Soiled
________
Frayed
Discolored
Unauthorized
for
Wear
Unauthorized
for
Wear
________TarnIshed
_______
Dirty
or
Damaged
_______
Heels
Overly
Worn
_______Cracked
Metal
Taps
too
Authorized
DurJn
l000ecetorl
________
Other:____________________________
Unauthorized
for
Wear
—r
ill
3;fd
_______
Holes/Cuts
Not
Repaired
Irish
Pennants
________
Lint
________
Items
Improperly
Marked
________
Improper
Alterations
DOGTAGS.
.i
-
Incomplete
Set
Information
Incomplete
Information
Incorrect
_______
Improper
Format
ii.
________
Missing
Information
incomplete
Information
incorrect
Damaged
________
Incorrectly
Answered
Questions
________
Improperly
Executed
Hand
Salute
DATE:
______________________________
ENctLE(’)
•.•OFFICER
UNIFORM
!NSPECTION
IMARK
ONLY
AS
DISCREPANCIES)
_______
improperly
Worn
on
Head
_______Soiled
Soiled
________
Improper
Fit
________
Improperly
Pressed
Frayed
Soiled
_______Frayed
_______Discolored
_______
Improperly
Pressed
_______
Non-Regulation
Unauthorized
for
Wear
Emblem
Missing
or
Chipped
_______Clipon
INns
Atdalsrd
During
InipteJoni
________Tarnished/Soiled
Cra
eked/Unserviceable
GRQQMlNS
Hair
Improperiy
Trimmed
Hairstyle
Interfered
with
Wear
of
Headgear
_______
Conspicuous
Artificial
Hair
Color
Improper
Shave
_______
Moustache
Improperly
Trimmed
Cosmetics
not
w/in
Regulation
Unauthorized
or Eccentric
Jeweiry
IL
tWHIThsrRlCOLtAt
_______
Improper
Overlap
in
Front
_______
Improper
Protrusion
above
Coiiar
_______Soiled
_______Frayed
Discolored
________
Improperly
Pressed
_______Tarnished
________
Scratched/Damaged
_______
Improperly
Positioned
Incorrect
Rank
\Vorn
on
Uniform
________
Soiled
_______
Faded
Stitching
Excessive
Wear
_______
Emblem
Missing
or
Chipped
Buttons
TarnIshed/Missing/Damaged
________Improperly
Pressed
_______
Improperly
Finished
_______
improperly
Fined
in
the
Collar
_______Improperly
Fitted
In
the
Shoulders
_______
Improperly
Fitted
in
the
Waist
_______Improperly
Fitted
In
the
Chest
Improper
Length
olSleeves
Front
Closure
Overlap
not
w/in
Standards
_______
Back
Vent
Overlap
not
w/ln
Standards
________
Back
Vent
Vertical
Edge
Overlap
not
Straight
________
Coat/skirt
excessively
flared
_______
Front/Rear
Horirontal
Panel
Edge
uneven
_______
Improper
Length
Soiled
Tarnished
Brass
_______
Frayed
_______
Improper
Gig-line
______Incorrectly
Positioned
_______
Tarnished/Damaged
UNIT:
-
______________
ttAWARDS
Soiled,
fded,
discolored
or
tarnished
_______
Improperly
Mounted
on
Support
Device
_______
Bottom
Edge
of
Medals
Aligned
Frayed
or
Damaged
Incorrect
Precedence
Ribbon
Inverted
_______
Incorrectly
Positioned
on
Uniform
Awards
inconsistent
w/Awards
Page
_______
1/3
or
More
of
Ribbon
Covering
Lapel
Excessive
Number
of
Badges
_______
Attachments
Incorrectly
PositIoned
Collar
Improperly
Sized
_______
Improper
Length
ofSieeves
_______
improper
Fit
_______Soiled
_______
Faded
_______
Improperly
Pressed
_______
Collar
Stays
Vsible
_______
Buttons
Missing
or
Damaged
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uNIEORMSRCUSERS/SZAC1CSISKIRT
________
Soiled
_______Faded
StItching
Excessive
WearIng
_______
Improperly
Pressed
________
Buttons
Missing
or
Damaged
Gold
StrIpe
Tarnished
or
Damaged
Mismatched
MaterIal
wfcoat
_______
Improperly
Fitted
In
Waist
_______
Improperly
Fitted
in
Hips
improper
Length
______
Improperly
Hemmed
Packets
Flared
while
at
the
POA
Double
Creases
..*::r
.-
______
improper
Length
________Soiled
________Tarnished
________
Frayed
_______
Buckle
Improperly
Fastened
_______
Improper
Gig-line
ASSISTANT:
_________________
INSPECTOR:
_____________________
RANK:
____________
NAME:
unauthorized
for
Wear
Tarnished
Dirty
or
Damaged
Heels
Overly
Worn
Cracked
Metal
Taps
lFAe*o1i.d
Da,ir
imcia,)
M-I4C44j
1.
LI
Unauthorized
for
Weai
Tarnished
________Soiled
______
Damaged
Leather
Accoutrements
Improper
Color
_______Improper
Length
_______Improperly
Hooked
to
Leather
Sling
_______Sword
Improperly
Tied
to
Hsit
_______Shoulder
Shng
VisIble
Outside
Coat
al
3Jle
-
Holes/Cuts
Not
Repaired
Irish
Pennants
________Unt
Items
Improperly
Marked
_______Improper
Alterations
DOGTAG5*
_______
incomplete
Set
Information
Incomplete
Information
Incorrect
_______
Improper
Format
________MIssing
Information
Incomplete
Information
Incorrect
_______
Damaged
Incorrect
Answered
Questions
Incorrect
Executed
Sword
Manual
Incorrect
Executed
Hand
Salute
NOTEWORTHY:
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