![]() “This is contrary to the pride and tradition of the dress blue uniform.†Dress blues will continue to be worn for ceremonial events during the casualty assistance process, including burial, the message states. “A negative connotation has been attached to Marines in the dress blue uniform because of death notifications,†according to the message, MarAdmin 057/05. Some are saying the change is not significant, while others believe the Corps is choosing image over the sanctity of dress blues, the most iconic of Marine uniforms. 9 Corpswide message outlining adjustments to the service’s casualty procedures, has already divided many Marines and spouses. Marines making death notifications instead will now wear the service ‘A’ uniform, a move intended to curb what officials said was a growing negative view of Marines wearing the dress uniform while performing such grim duty. 08)Ĭasualty assistance officers will no longer wear the dress blue uniform when notifying families of a Marine’s death under a recent change to Corps policy. A Matter Of Image – Wearing of dress blues barred on casualty notification calls ( Marine Corps Times, Feb.
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