The Marine Corps Tropical Combat Uniform is a rapid-dry, breathable uniform that can sustain for prolonged periods in hot, humid and wet environments. It will provide an alternative to the current Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform and the Marine Corps Combat Boot. Video by Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xvNt8 | Marine Forces Reserve

Week 4 brings Basic Water Survival Training…also known as swim qual. By definition, the Marine Corps is an amphibious assault force. Therefore all Marine recruits are required to know how to survive in the water. Recruits receive basic water survival training at the indoor pool, which is safely conducted by specially trained instructors. Training in combat water survival develops a recruit’s confidence in the water. All recruits train in the camouflage utility uniform, but those upgrading may be

Changes to the Uniform of the Day? The Marine Corps Uniform Board wants your feedback on proposed changes to the Corps' uniform of the day policy and the female dress blue coat. Active duty and reserve Marines can take the survey, which closes Aug. 9, 2015, here: https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application | U.S. Marine Corps

It's official! The new combat utility uniform for the United States Air Force will be the Operational Camouflage Pattern! Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xQQbk | Airman Magazine