Charlies

== Overview ==
The Service Charlie Uniform (shortened as Charlies) are the standard issue dress uniform for the United States Colonial Marine Corps, worn during formal gatherings such as parades, meetings, recruiting events, or any formal occasion that a Marine may attend. 
This is the only uniform that a Marine’s Medals and Ribbons may be worn in tandem with. 
== Description ==
Service Charlies consist of a khaki short sleeve button-down shirt with dark brown trousers. Enlisted Marines up to the rank of Sergeant Major wear a traditional-style khaki Garrison Cover. The SMCM and HIGHCOMM wear a dark brown Barracks Cover, characterized by its large, upward-sweeping brim centered with a golden eagle. 
Depending on the grade of officer (Company, Field, or Staff), golden oak leaves will also be worn on top of the bill of the cover. One row of oak leaves signifies officers the rank of MAJ-COL, while two rows signifies officers the rank of LTGEN-COMM. 
Marine Raiders wear the Red Beret, which was retired from field use after serving as a part of the Regiment’s first official uniform in 2013. 
== History ==
Charlies were originally introduced by Commandant Quaker45 in 2012 and saw limited use at training facilities. Charlies were not regularly deployed or equipped with medals until the formal establishment of a ribbons & medals system in 2014. 
Category:Uniforms