The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform, or “cammies,” is the standard uniform Marines wear in garrison, during training, and while deployed overseas. The uniform is optimized to be functional in any combat setting with features and variations that camouflage Marines to their environment.  

Marines primarily wear cammies in the green print known as “woodlands,” but when deployed in desert surroundings, Marines wear a tan and brown “desert” variation. In cold-weather environments, the white and gray-patterned design is available. Each of these patterns utilizes the MARPAT (Marine Pattern) design formed by small rectangular pixels that provide better camouflage in natural settings.  

The Marine Corps Blue Dress Uniform is one of our most recognized symbols. It's the only U.S. military uniform designated to include the red, white, and blue colors of the American flag. The distinctive dress blue uniform Marines wear represents the values Marines live and has origins dating back to the American Revolution. Dress blues are worn for many events, including ceremonies with foreign officials, visits with U.S. civil officials, and formal social functions attended in an official capacity.  

There are different variations of the Dress Blues Uniform for Marine Officers and Enlisted Marines. There are subtle differences on the style depending on a Marine\’s rank and the formality of the occasion.