2.  Tapes for utility coats will be long enough to align with the edges of the pocket flaps when the ends of the tape are turned under and stitched down.  Tapes for utility trousers and the maternity camouflage work uniform will not exceed 6 inches in length when sewn on.  For the maternity camouflage work uniform, both the name and service tape will be the same length.  Tapes will be sewn on uniforms with the ends of the tape turned under and using a plain straight stitch with thread that matches the tape fabric.

3.  On the utility coats, the nametape will be worn over the right breast pocket and the service tape will be worn over the left breast pocket.  Tapes on the camouflage utility uniform will be sewn with the bottom of the tape immediately above and parallel to the top of the pocket flap, with the ends of the tape aligned with the edges of the pocket flap.  On coats with slanted breast pockets, to include the desert and woodland combat utility uniforms, tapes will be placed immediately above and parallel with the top of the slanted chest pocket flaps.  On the utility trousers, a nametape will be worn above the right rear trouser pocket.  Name/service tapes may be worn on utility uniforms which already have the "USMC"/emblem decal affixed as long as these uniforms are serviceable.  However, only the emblem portion (eagle, globe and anchor) of the decal, centered on the left breast pocket, is required.

4.  Tapes will be worn on the desert camouflage utility uniform at the commander's discretion only if it is expected that the individual will retain the uniform for at least 60 days.  The Marine Corps emblem may be ironed on the left breast pocket when commanders authorize wear of tapes.  The emblem will not be placed on the desert camouflage utility field hat.  Prior to recovery of the uniform the individual Marine will be responsible for removing name/service tapes from desert utilities.  These requirements for the desert camouflage utility uniform will not be necessary once the desert camouflage utility uniform becomes obsolete 1 October 2006.

5.  On the maternity camouflage work uniform tapes will be vertically centered, with the top of the tape placed approximately on line with the second buttonhole from the top of the coat.  Placement may be adjusted to the individual as necessary to ensure proper appearance and comfort.  On uniforms which have the complete "USMC"/emblem decal affixed the service tape will be worn with the bottom of the tape 1/2 inch above the emblem and the nametape will be worn in a corresponding position on the right side.