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Why does the FAQ's web page have so few questions and answers (click on a question to see the answer)?
Because Marines have all of the answers and so they do not spend time with questions?
Well maybe, but the Webmarine wants to get some questions and answers posted here, so if you have a question please send it. If you have a question and the answer then that is even better and earns extra points. Credit points will be periodically distributed at the Detachment meeting.
What is the uniform code of the Marine Corps League?
The Marine Corps League has four basic uniforms for both male, female and associate members. They are undress long sleeve, undress short sleeve, casual, and formal. There is also a “special” ceremonial uniform that is authorized for ceremonies only. Associate members wear the same uniforms with the exception of a ½" x ½" gold MCL insignia worm on the cover in lieu of the EGA. A member is considered to ”be in uniform” while wearing any of the above uniforms or while just wearing an official MCL cover.
There is a manual for dress codes and there are at least a few locations selling the undress and dress uniforms. Some of these online stores are identified on our
Quartermaster Store web page. Here is a PDF document containing the
uniform code information.
Why attend the Department Convention or other external non-Detachment level meetings?
What better way to get to know other members from around the state and even across the country than to attend department and national meetings. We join the Marine Corps League because we want to associate with other Marines, so yes we do get together to “schmooze” at non-Detachment meetings, but the gatherings are not to schmooze per se. The main objective is to see where we are relative to other Detachments and retrieve many good ideas from our extended Marine family. Over the years long-term friendships develop with many Marines who have stepped up to assist us and our endeavors. They are an important part of our network of resources. These meetings assemble many Marines who are the movers and shakers in their Detachments. In fact, many of the things we do or not do are based upon feedback from other Detachments. The external meetings are an opportunity to see a broader picture of the Marine Corps League at work. Although on a broader scale, the external meeting agendas are basically the same as our Detachment meetings. The overview of procedures and committee activities gives a member considering taking a more active role the opportunity to observe, learn, and gather information to make that decision.
What informal Marine Corps clothing and items are available?
Why are there different colored Marine Corps League covers?
The standard Marine Corps League cover is red and may be worn by all members. A Department (state) officer wears a red cover with a gold top, a national officer wears a solid gold cover. The MCL National Commandant wears a solid white cover, a Past National Commandant or an Honorary National Commandant wears a gold cover with white top. A Past Chief Devil Dog wears a gold cover with a black top.
The Department Commandant gets to keep his red with gold cover when leaving office. All other Department officers are supposed to return to the red cover when they leave their office and do not aspire to Department Commandant.
What is the bulldog patch on the right side of some members covers?
This is the insignia of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs (MODD), the "FUN" and honor society of the Marine Corps League. As in most honor societies you must be asked to join. The MODD is comprised of the League who go the extra mile. To become eligible you must have been a member of the MCL for one calendar year.
What are the black, red, and yellow ribbons I see some members wearing?
These are called "dog collars" and indicate the various degrees held by members of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs. A black collar indicates the lowest level, a PUP; red is worn by a Devil Dog. The gold collar is the highest level of membership and is worn by a Pedigree Devil Dog. You must qualify for the different degrees, be recommended for advancement, and then attend either a Pack (state) or Kennel (national) Growl (meeting), depending upon the degree to which you are advancing.
The Chief Devil Dog (El Head Honcho) wears a large medallion similar to the cover patch on a chain, in lieu of a dog collar. A Past Chief Devil Dog wears small medallion on a tri-color braided collar (black, red and yellow).
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