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The Scarlet Stripe, often called the Blood Stripe has been an official part of the uniform regulations for NCO's and Officers since 1859 and is said to commemorate the bloodshed by Marine officers and non-commissioned officers at the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico in 1846. Therefore it is only worn by Corporals and above in the Marine Corps.
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∙ 13y agoThe red stripe is worn on the pants of Marine Corps non-commissioned and commissioned officers. It represents the blood shed by Marines during the battle of Chapultepec, Mexico, in 1847.
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What does the crease in marine corps trousers signify?
Crease? Do you mean "blood stripe?" The blood stripe which is the red stripe on Marine Corps blue trousers signifies the blood shed by those who fought and died in the Marine Corps.
Where is the red stripe placed on marine dress pants?
Outside of the pants centered. From top to bottom
What does the red stripe on dress blue trousers represent?
The red stripe on the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Dress Blues uniform is also referred to as a 'blood stripe' or 'NCO stripe'. The red stripe is worn by Marine Non-Commissioned Officers referred to as NCOs (Corporal thru Sergeant Major). According to the USMC Museum, 'The Blood Stripe Marine Corps tradition maintains that the red stripe worn on the trousers of officers and noncommissioned officers, and commonly known as the "blood stripe," commemorates those Marines killed storming the castle of Chapultepec in 1847. Although this belief is firmly embedded in the traditions of the Corps, it has no basis in fact. The use of stripes clearly predates the Mexican War.' The stripe is 1 1/8 inches wide. The Marine Corps officers wear a stripe of 1 1/2 inches wide. When a Marine is promoted to Corporal the wearing of the NCO stripe is an important milestone in his career as a Marine, for his has now moved to the first stage of leadership of Marines. The Marine Corps League (MCL), a veterans service organization, made up of active, reserve, retired and veteran Marines and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Navy Corpsmen also wears the Dress Blues trousers as part of their uniform. The red stripe is authorized for wear on the MCL Dress Blues trousers for the organization's regular members only. MCL Associate members are not authorized to wear the red stripe. The Commandant of the Marine Corps thru the Marine Corps Uniform Board has approved the privilege to the regular members of the MCL. Semper Fidelis,
What are the marine corps official colors?
Red and Gold.
What war impacted non commissioned officers?
Mexican-American War : the Battle of Chapultepec .(Marine Corps tradition maintains that the red stripe worn on the trousers of officers and non-commissioned officers, and commonly known as the blood stripe commemorates the supposedly high number of Marine NCOs and officers killed storming the castle of Chapultepec in 1847.)
What are the colors for the marine corps?
The REAL answer, from a Marine is The colors for the Marine Corps are: Scarlet and Gold. Scarlet is to signify the blood flowing from the wounds of fallen Marines. Gold is to signify honor and loyalty.
When was Red Stripe created?
Red Stripe was created in 1928.
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What color is the Marine symbol?
The flag of the United States Marine Corps is mostly red with a symbol in the middle. The symbol in the middle is mostly white and black with gold lining.
How do you dress like Michael Jackson in bad?
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When was the USMC blood stripe authorized?
Scarlet Trouser Stripe (Blood Stripe) - The red stripe was first seen on Marine uniforms in 1796. It was used off and on until uniform regulations made it standard on all NCO and Officer uniforms in 1859. It is rumored that the stripe represents the blood shed by Marines at the Battle of Chapultepec in the war with Mexico in 1846.
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