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The blue book or lineal list and also called the navy register is an annual book that contains all the active duty officers of the marine corps within their respective ranks in order of precedence. Blue book is the commonly used name for a united states marine corps document officially known as marine corps bulletin 1400 mcbul 1400. The united states marine corps is organized within the department of the navy, which is led by the secretary of the navy secnav. Marine corps deputy commandant, manpower and reserve affairs. Traditionally, officers, staff noncommissioned officers and noncommissioned officers of the marine corps have worn a scarlet red stripe on their dress blue trousers to commemorate the. Organization of the united states marine corps wikipedia. Commissioned officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the president of the united states, that confers the rank and authority of a marine officer. Usmc officer heavyweight fabric dress blue uniform trousers.
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