A-14. INSIGNIA.pdf

This document is a Marine Corps Order (MCO) detailing insignia and uniform requirements for Marine Band musicians and officers. The document specifies uniform accessories such as black shoes, black socks, and sword prescriptions for officers and Drum Major/Assistant Drum Major.

The key section focuses on insignia regulations, including requirements for wearing grade insignia on various uniform components. Marine Band musicians will have insignia containing a musical lyre, with specific placement rules for full dress coats, jackets, and all-weather coats. The document includes a figure showing Marine Band Enlisted Grade Insignia, displaying four different grade levels with a musical symbol in the center. Officers and specific roles like Drum Major have unique insignia placement rules, such as wearing branch service insignia on red coats, white dress covers, and waist plates.