Utility cover

In today's world, Utility cover has gained great relevance in different aspects of life. Whether on a personal, professional or social level, Utility cover plays a crucial role in decision making and the way we face daily challenges. For a long time, Utility cover has been the subject of study and analysis by experts in various disciplines, who seek to better understand its impact on society. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Utility cover, from its evolution over time to its influence on modern life. We will also analyze its importance in individual and collective development, as well as the possible implications it has for the future.

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The utility cover, also known as the utility cap and eight-pointed cover, is the United States Marine Corps cap, worn with their combat utility uniform. It is an eight-pointed hat, with a visor similar to a baseball cap. It is worn "blocked", that is, creased and peaked, for a sharper appearance. A version is also worn as part of the U.S. Navy's Navy Working Uniform.

History

The utility cover was first issued in World War II, with the Herringbone Twill utility uniform issued in 1943. It was based on a US Army field cap design and a railroad engineer cap. World War II Marines nicknamed it the raider cap from its use by the Marine Raiders. It was made from herringbone twill until 1959, when the material changed to cotton sateen.

See also

References

  1. ^ Uniforms of the Marine Corps from MarineParents.com: A Place to Connect & Share(tm)
  2. ^ Marine Corps ALMAR ->MCBUL 1020. MARINE CORPS UNIFORM BOARD MEETING NR 190 AND 191
  3. ^ Marine For Life – Marine Corps Uniforms
  4. ^ New Navy Working Uniform and Service Uniform Concepts Approved
  5. ^ "USMC WW II HBT Uniform". www.olive-drab.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  6. ^ "Field Cap". www.olive-drab.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  7. ^ p.26 Rottman, Gordon L. US Marine Corps 1941-45 Osprey Publishing, 1995
  8. ^ p.18 Gilbert, Ed US Marine Corps Raider 1942-43 Osprey Publishing, 2006
  9. ^ Marine Corps Utility Cap
  10. ^ Vietnam Marines 1965-73. Osprey Publishing. 1992-11-26. ISBN 9781855322516.

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