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STARFLEET Marine Corps

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Uniform Outfitting Guidelines

The SFMC uses several distinct uniforms, inspired to varying degrees by Starfleet uniforms. The following information is intended to assist Steel Tigers members with putting their uniforms together.

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The Steel Tigers' Branch of Service is Aerospace. Individual Marines are free to choose their preferred MOS in a different branch, but where uniforms have branch color/insignia elements, Command Red is recommended . An exception to this is the Picard uniform, where all SFMC Members are authorized and encouraged to wear gold.

A new revision to the Uniform manual includes many changes that I (as OIC) personally do not like.  The manual is available at the SFMC facebook page and here.

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Each uniform has a variety of accessories that may be worn with it. It it not required to display all insignia, awards, and other accessories, but at the bare minimum, the following must be included when any uniform includes them:

  • SFMC Insignia or Patch (available from the SFMC Quartermaster's Office)

    • Note that the QM sells "collar brass" and "beret pins". These are the same except for the collar brass come in pairs and the beret pins are singles. The collar brass used to point at an angle so there was a different one for each side, but with them being vertical now, they're the same on either side. If the beret pins come back in stock, you may want to just buy one of them instead.

  • Rank Insignia (QM)

    • Current SFMC officer ranks now mirror the equivalent-grade Fleet insignia, except using silver bars instead of gold pips. Enlisted ranks are more or less the same, except the rockers are replaced with opposite-facing chevrons and the E8/E9 chevrons have specific diamonds in the middle. Consult the OIC if you're not sure which insignia you need. 

  • Combadge (any canon Starfleet style is acceptable, but in keeping with Solstice regulations, the style of combadge that matches your uniform style/era is best). An Aerospace insignia or other Branch device may be engraved in the Delta.

A black beret can be worn with most uniforms. The SFMC Flash is available from the Quartermaster, to which you can add a 3/4" brass 7 (for the 7th Brigade) or your rank insignia. You can also put a collar brass emblem on the flash or alone without the flash.

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SFMC Uniforms come in three (3) general classes: A ("Dress"), B ("Duty" -- the ones which look the most traditionally "Starfleet"), and C ("Working"), with several options for each. It is not required to have them all, but keep in mind the "Highest Level" rule: when uniforms are authorized for an event, the OIC or event organizer will specify the highest level that is appropriate for that; uniforms one level lower are generally considered acceptable if the higher one is not available. Dress uniforms should not be worn to a "B" or "C" event, and "A" events should be attended in civilian formal attire in lieu of a class "C" uniform.

OIC General Order 1: Unless otherwise specified by event planning or the Ship CO, Steel Tigers members are authorized and encouraged to wear any Corps-approved uniform variant (or portion thereof) to Solstice and MSG functions.

OIC General Order 2: Unless otherwise specified by event planning or the Ship CO, Steel Tigers members are authorized to wear a kilt or kilt-like skirt as part of their uniform.  Preferred tartans include: the wearer's own family tartan (if one exists), the STARFLEET Tartan, Scott, Barclay, Royal Stewart, applicable other organization's tartan, Armstrong, or Montgomery.  For liability reasons, kilts should not be worn "traditionally", and undergarments should be worn at all times. Sporran is optional with a kilt, but highly encouraged. Fly plaid is optional.

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Class A

Class A (Dress) Uniforms

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Dress Blouse Black Uniform, worn with:

  • Beret

  • White undershirt (for OIC)

  • Collar Insignia (LTC)

  • Shoulder Cord (green & white for OIC)

  • Class B - Aeromedical Wings

  • Class C - Leadership Device (would be moved down if Campaign Ribbons were worn)

  • Class A - Aerospace Wings

  • Ribbon Rack

  • Commbadge

SFMC Dress Uniforms are generally only recommended for Dress Messes, Honor Guards, and other formal occasions. Several styles are not generally commercially-available and would need to be custom-ordered, but the following can be purchased and purchased:

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  • Dress Blouse Black: This is considered the highest-level of formal dress. It includes:

    • Jacket: A black Mandarin-collar "steward's" jacket. Recommended supplier: UniformalWearhouse (men's and women's styles available)

    • Pants: plain, black (no cuffs) with a 1" blood stripe on either side

    • Shirt: A turtleneck or dickey in the BOS color.

    • Belt: Black web belt (gold buckle for officers, silver for enlisted)

    • Insignia:

      • Collar Brass: SMFC Globe & Anchor pin worn 1" from the edge of ​the left collar, aligned vertically

      • Rank Insignia: worn 1" from the edge of the right collar

      • Left Breast:

        • Type A Branch Devices: 1/2" above Award Ribbons​

        • Award Ribbons: Centered, aligned with the second button on the jacket

        • Combadge: worn in the usual place on the left breast (1/2" below Award Ribbons)

      • Right Breast:

        • Type B Qualification Devices: highest position, 1/2" above Campaign Ribbons​​​

        • Type D Campaign Ribbons: Centered across from Award Ribbons

        • Type C Command College Qualification Devices: 1/2" below Campaign Ribbons or Qualification Devices

        • (If only Type B and/or C ​​Devices are worn, they begin at the second button)

    • Shoulder Cord: On the right shoulder (a black button should be sewn on to hold it in place)​

      • To earn a shoulder cord, you have to pass the SFMC Academy's "boot camp" PD-100 ​and then either the -100 course for the branch whose colour you want to wear (for example, once you pass AE-100 you can wear our Command Red cord) or be OIC, DOIC, or a Grade 3 or 4 Cadet (ages 12-17).

    • Gloves: White dress gloves (optional)

    • Shoulder Boards are no longer appropriate per SMFC guidelines​

Class B

Class B (Duty) Uniforms

SFMC Duty Uniforms are the Marine version of "traditional" Starfleet Uniforms. Basically the division color is replaced by Charcoal Grey, which is generally not commercially-available. However, the Dominion War/First Contact uniform which Solstice crew wear for official functions can be easily modified:

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  • Duty Uniform

    • Jacket: Black Starfleet jacket with grey quilted shoulders can be purchased from Amazon. The stripe on the sleeves can be replaced with the appropriate departmental color.

    • Shirt: Same as the Dress Blouse Black shirt (unlike the traditional Fleet version, the shirt is a plain turtleneck without a zipper). Or one can simply wear the traditional Fleet version in Red, as 741st is an Aerospace unit  

    • Insignia:

      • ​Collar Brass: SMFC Globe & Anchor pin worn 1" from the edge of ​the left collar, aligned vertically

      • Rank Insignia: worn 1" from the edge of the right collar

      • Left Breast:

        • Type A Branch Devices: 1/2" above the bottom of the shoulder quilting

        • Combadge: Worn in the usual place

  • Picard style Duty Uniform​

    • Same as a yellow/gold operations uniform or a red command uniform ​

    • Gold has been authorized SFMC-wide for this uniform

    • Insignia

      • ​Branch Devices (Type A Insignia) – worn on left side of chest, centered, left to right, along an imaginary vertical line drawn from where the shoulder meets the neck of the jacket, down along the body of the jacket, and 1/2 inch above the stitching of the shoulder yoke. Only one branch device will be worn at any time.

      • Combadge – worn on the left chest, centered left to right, along an imaginary vertical line drawn from where the shoulder meets the neck of the jacket, down along the body of the jacket, and 1/2 inch below the bottom stitching of the shoulder yoke.

      • Insignia of Grade – worn on right side of chest, centered, left to right, along an imaginary vertical line drawn from where the shoulder meets the neck of the jacket, down along the body of the jacket, and 1/2 inch below the stitching of the shoulder yoke.

Class C
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Class C (Working) Uniforms

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BDU Uniform worn with:

  • Beret (with BDE Numeral)

  • Collar Insignia (LTC), embroidered

  • Brigade Patch (Right Shoulder)

  • Name Tape (Right Breast)

  • Chapter Patch (Right Pocket)

  • Class A - Aerospace Wings (Left Breast), embroidered

  • SFMC Tape (Left Breast)

  • Commbadge (Left Pocket Flap)

  • Unit Patch (Left Pocket)

  • SFMC Patch (Left Shoulder)

SFMC Duty Uniforms are the most "military"-style uniforms. They are generally used for outdoor activities.

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  • Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)

    • Shirt: Black, four-pocket BDU shirt. Available from Amazon or Army/Navy stores and cataloges.

      • SFMC patch: worn on left shoulder​ (currently unavailable, but mandatory if you already have one)

      • Brigade Patch: worn on right shoulder (optional; not currently available but 7BDE QM sells them)

    • Grey t-shirt worn underneath.

    • Pants: Black, six-pocket trousers of same material as BDU shirt

    • Insignia - any of the insignia (except the combadge) can be a pin or embroidered version, in standard or subdued colours:

      • ​Collar Brass: SMFC Globe & Anchor pin worn 1" from the edge of ​the left collar, aligned vertically

      • Rank Insignia: worn 1" from the edge of the right collar

      • Left Breast:

        • "SFMC" Tape: gold block lettering worn flush above pocket​​
        • Combadge: worn on pocket flap
        • Type A Branch Devices: worn 1/2" above SFMC tape
        • Unit Patch: Steel Tigers Patch on pocket
      • Right Breast:​
        • Name Tape: last name in gold block lettering ​worn flush above pocket (order same style as SFMC Tape)
        • Chapter Patch: Solstice Patch on pocket (if available)
    • Headgear: in addition to the beret, you can wear a black 8-point cover or a black ball cap with the SFMC patch, ​​the 7th Brigade patch, or the Steel Tigers unit patch on it.
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