R 071917Z MAY 18
MARADMIN 256/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC L LF//
SUBJ/FOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING//
REF/A/MCO 10110.14M//
REF/B/MCO P1020.34G W/CH 1-5//
REF/C/NAVMC 5100.8//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS FOOD SERVICE AND SUBSISTENCE PROGRAM.//
NARR/REF B IS THE MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS.//
NARR/REF C IS THE MARINE CORPS OCCUPATIONAL SAFTEY AND HEALTH PROGRAM.//
POC/G. SPINELLI/LTCOL/I AND L (LF)/EMAIL GARY.SPINELLI@USMC.MIL/ TEL DSN 664-4170 OR COM  703 604-4170//
POC/D. OLIVER/CAPT/I AND L (LF)/EMAIL DERRICK.OLIVER@USMC.MIL/TEL DSN 664-4171 OR COM 703 604-4171//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Situation.  This MarAdmin announces updating the uniform requirements for Marine Food Service Specialist.
2.  Mission.  Commanders who have Food Service Marines on their Table of Organization are responsible for providing food service uniforms items classified as organizational clothing accordingly, the owning unit Commanders who have Food Service Marines on their Table of Organization will provide all supply support, budget and provide standardized organizational clothing and accessories (nametag, safety boots and apron) to food service personnel.  Standardized organizational clothing and accessories will be issued, via the owning unit supply to accomplish assigned duties.
3.  Execution.  Food Service Specialists (MOS 3381) will be issued, food service uniforms per ref (a), (b), and (c).
3.a.  Food service uniform requirements are
        (1) Three trousers, polyester cotton.
        (2) Three chef coats, polyester cotton, with short sleeve.
        (3) Two aprons, polyester/cotton.
        (4) Two standard government provided nametags.
        (5) Safety Boots (black)
3.b.  General Service Administration (GSA) part numbers will be used to order replacement uniforms
NOMENCLATURE GECO SKU PART NUMBER
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX X-SMALL REGULAR 30X34
TL3A2112272BK30X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX SMALL REGULAR 32X34
TL3A2112272BK32X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX MEDIUM REGULAR 34X34
TL3A2112272BK34X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX LARGE REGULAR 36X34
TL3A2112272BK36X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX LARGE REGULAR
TL3A2112272BK38X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX LARGE REGULAR 40X34
TL3A2112272BK40X34
H4972 INDUSTRIAL WORK PANTS TW, UNISEX X-LARGE REGULAR 42X32
TL3A2112272BK42X32
SHORT SLV CHEF COAT W/KNOT BUTTON USMC LOGO BLACK XS
YA011053BLKXSEA
SHORT SLV CHEF COAT W/KNOT BUTTON USMC LOGO BLACK SM
YA011053BLKSMEA
SHORT SLV CHEF COAT W/KNOT BUTTON USMC LOGO BLACK MD
YA011053BLKMDEA
SHORT SLV CHEF COAT W/KNOT BUTTON USMC LOGO BLACK LG
YA011053BLKLGEA
SHORT SLV CHEF COAT W/KNOT BUTTON USMC LOGO BLACK XL
YA011053BLKXLEA
NAVY BOOT BLK 700109BJ 030R - 700144BJ 140W
(Each size will have a different nomenclature and a different NSN)
TL3A800ST 030R TL3A800ST 140W
4. Government provided nametags will be worn by all food service personnel working in the mess hall.  The nametag will be black background with white lettering. The nametag will be centered between the first and second button on the right side the chef coat.
5. The food service cover will be a standard plain white disposable paper overseas cover and will be provided by the mess hall.
6. Metal rank insignia of grade will be worn 1/8 of an inch above the nametag and centered.  Metal  rank insignia will be worn half of an inch from the natural crease and centered from top to bottom on the left side of the food service cover.
7.The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt will be used with work pants (chef trousers) and trousers will be bloused.  A plain white V-neck or crew-neck short sleeve undershirt will  be worn under the chef coat.
8. Issue and Sustainment Entry level Food Service Marines. The initial issue of three sets of food service uniforms, excluding accessories (nametag, safety boots and apron), to all entry level Food Service Marines will occur upon completion of the Basic Food Service Course at Quarter Master School, Fort Lee, Virginia.  The initial issuance of the uniforms will eliminate the immediate financial burden on the owning unit commander and the destruction of the service members service utility uniform.
8.a. Food Service uniforms currently issued to Marines in the operating forces will be utilized until those uniforms become unserviceable.  When a food service uniform becomes unserviceable, a one-for-one reissue will be conducted between the individual and the owning unit supply account.
8.b. Food service uniforms will be issued directly to individuals.  These items will be carried by  the Food Service Marine throughout their duration of service. 
8.c. Commanders that have Food Service Marines on their Table of Organization will provide accessories (nametag, safety boots and apron) directly to individuals via unit level supply.
8.d. Guidanceset forth in the MARADMIN supersedes guidance in Reference (b). Updates to reference (b) will available uponnext release of reference (b).
9. Food service uniforms are not authorized as military liberty attire and are prohibited from being worn outside the mess hall, with the exception of conducting official military business aboard the installation where the individual is assigned.
10.  Administration and Logistics.  The Administration Section (S1) of Marine Corps Detachment Fort Lee, VA will facilitate the processing of the Page 11 entry required for accountability and uniform issuance for initial issue.  Funding for initial issue of uniforms will be provided to MARCORDET Fort Lee by MCICOM G4 Food Service via TECOM.
11. Command and signal.  Direct all questions to POC(s) listed above.
12. Release authorized by V. A Coglianese, Assistant Deputy Commandant Installations and Logistics (Facilities).//