The shortage has prompted the top Marine leader to authorize unit commanders to allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.

In an email to Marine Corps Times in October, Parry called fall 2024 “a colloquial estimate for when Marines can expect all uniform shortages to be alleviated” but said the camouflage uniform ...

At MCAS Iwakuni, Marines are still expected to turn out in woodland utility uniforms. “At this time, there have been no policies implemented on MCAS Iwakuni for the wear of desert Marine Corps ...

Marine Corps commanders down to the battalion and squadron level are allowed to authorize troops to wear desert pattern uniforms or flame-resistant gear, also known as FROGs, amid an ongoing ...