How come some people in the army are allowed to wear marine combat patches?
825532
Was he in the 1st Infantry Division? If so, it's from "Operation Phantom Fury"- a joint Marine Corps/Army operation in Fallujah,Iraq. In appreciation of the Army's help in the successful operation, the Marine command awarded the "1st Marine Expeditionary Force combat patch" to the soldiers who served in the task force.
890363
I am gonna enlighten you.\nThe Marines and the Army are not the same outfit.\nThere are also Navy Reserves, Air Force Reserves, and Coast Guard Reserves.
835856
They earned their metals so they should be able to wear them in civilian clothes if they want to.  After you leave the service most are not authorized to wear their uniforms so if they wear the metals that they earned with their civilian clothes, then so be it.
163650
No, they are not, in most cases.  It is possible to lose your civilian clothes privileges as a punishment, though.
231298
I owned a few sets because I was in Public Affairs and did many events with and before the media.  My final assignment was as the Public Affairs NCO for Marine Recruiting for Arkansas (and several counties from the surrounding states).  I wore blues or modified blues (khaki short-sleeved shirt and blue trousers) every day.  These uniforms were provided to me (although I invested in extra sets because they really take a beating when worn every day), but for the average Marine, they were not--and they were VERY expensive.  Still, part of the privilege of joining the Corps is to be able to wear that very proud uniform.
265649
They're awful.  They work pretty well in urban enviornments, but you stick out like a soar thumb in the woods.  Also the velcro is so stupid.  Tactically it's retarded.  It's hard to maintain silence when you're unvelcroing somthing.  And again in the woods all your flags and unit patches rip off from tree branches.  Replacing them is going to be a costly venture.  I can't believe they invested millions of dollars in research, and development for a uniform that sucks.  While people down range didn't have proper body armor or armor for their vehicles.  Plus the old ones seemed to work just fine.  Typical military bullsh*t.  However the tan boots rock.  Not polishing boots is great.  But you don't dry clean these uniforms either.  And a pressed uniform, with a lot of starch looks awesome.
1021006
It's always like that. Military people are gang members for hire. They are hired, just like in street gangs, by the real masterminds, but typically the members are too young or too poor to care why they are fighting. They probably already have anger issues and use their membership in violent gangs or militias as an excuse to harm other people with cause.
499792
Cremated? I don't think so...A Marine or any other solider (Navy, notwithstanding) killed while on active duty is NOT cremated. Their remains are shipped home for interment. Who told you he HAD to be cremated? Regarding his insignias, if he died by violent means, I doubt she would want any part of that uniform, nor would the Corps.,make it available because of health concerns as well as being in poor taste. That would be disposed of and may possibly be burned, not the solider.\n\nHis family should be given all remaining uniforms and gear, except for issued equipment. Further, insignias, badges, ribbons and medals are all available for purchase from various suppliers and surplus houses.
511621
it really doesn't matter. Every person in uniform knows that is the risk they take when they join the military. You can protest and lobby all you want, but the bottom line is that is what we do, and every servicemen and their families knows it and is proud of it.
419749
Hello, who said Marines have a messed up lifestyle?  Your wrong.  We dont.  I take it your talking about the semper-fit lifestyle.  Marines are just like everyday people. We all have our ups and downs. Altho the change is forever, the change is for the best.  To the asker, I suggest you look in my profile, and read my question (my only question btw..)    Being a marine is something, not everyone can do. Becoming a marine is the best way to understand who we are, and what we do.
844903
In college football, they are very liberal about jersey numbers unlike the NFL.   There seems to be no regulations on who can wear what.\n\nEven players who are both on offense or defense can wear the same #'s like Cal's Young brothers who both wear #88 and are both offensive players.\n\nIn the NFL, there are strict rules like only #13 can be worn by Kickers and Quarterbacks, or recievers and backs cannot wear single digits.
108976
The last I heard, they had approved a utility uniform that uses a pixelated pattern a la USMC MARPAT or ARMY ACU, but it is different in pattern and color.  I believe the chest pockets are still vertical (not slanted) among other differences from the other guys.  They did ditch the corny blue tiger stripe thing, though.\n\nhttp://capblog.typepad.com/capblog/images/041008f5064j020.jpg
82101
I guess you could make the argument that the way people dress is a form of expression (be it religious or otherwise) and thus requiring people to dress a certain way or discriminating against those who dont might be in violation of the first ammendment.
134278
A man in a uniform is "certified" to be as good as the uniform.  That is, a person who has been selected to wear the uniform by the authority involved.  A Marine, for example, has been chosen for being strong and brave and healthy, and except perhaps at the lowest ranks, reasonably intelligent.  There's an air of nobility, too: he's putting his life on the line for you!\n\nThen, too, there is a superior officer somewhere to complain to if he misbehaves!\n\nI doubt that women think it out like this when they respond to a uniform.  They just say "masculinity," and that's good enough.  But of course, a business suit can also say "masculinity," if they think about it.
621861
Furstcat, Apparently she wasn't too bright the only salute an Army enlisted will give a Marine is the one finger salute.\nEnlisted of any branch salutes Officers of any branch and country.\n\nHowever doing so in a theater of war could be a death sentence for the officer.
625861
That depends on the branch of service and what country.  If you are talking the US armed forces here it goes.  Air Force is (duty uniform) light blue shirt with dark blue pants, (dress) Dark Blue Jacket over white shirt and dark blue pants.  Army (duty) camofladge, or green khaki pants and light olive green pants, (dress) dark green jacket over white shirt, dark green pants.  Navy (duty) dark blue pants white or blue "cracker jack style" shirt.  (Dress" dark blue jacket over light blue shirt, dark blue pants.  Marines (duty) camofladge, (dress)dark blue jacket, white shirt, dark blue pants with red stripe.  I am not sure about the coast gaurd.
628300
Im not sure about soldiers wearing the uniforms, but many pilots did during the early phase of the war. Many USAF pilots frustrated with their own countrys lack of action left and came to the UK to join the RAF.