HQMC has identified a manufacturing defect in a specific production lot of the All-Weather Coat (AWC). When exposed to water or rain, affected coats bleed a visible orange substance, making them stained and unserviceable. All AWC sales and initial issue are suspended effective immediately. A replacement process is coming, but the details haven't been published yet.
★ Affects all reservists: AWC sales and new issue are suspended now. If your coat bleeds orange when wet, it's defective. Hold on to it and watch for follow-on guidance.
Who it affects
All Marines, Total Force. If you were recently issued an AWC or bought one and haven't tested it in rain, this is worth checking. Recruit Depots have separate guidance for de-issuing coats from recruits, but this MARADMIN covers everyone.
What you need to do
Check your AWC. If it bleeds an orange color when wet, it is defective. Do not wear it in an official capacity.
Beyond that, hold. HQMC I&L will publish separate guidance (via SEPCOR) with the full survey and replacement process, including timelines and reporting requirements. That guidance is not out yet. Your unit S-1 or supply section will be the right call when it drops.
If you are at a Recruit Depot, local guidance on de-issuing and Page 11 entries is coming from your depot command.
Key dates
- Effective immediately: All AWC sales and initial issue suspended
- Follow-on guidance: Not yet published. Watch for a SEPCOR from HQMC I&L.
The official version
This guidance comes from MARADMIN 032/26. It references MCO 1020.34H (Marine Corps Uniform Regulations).
POC for questions: LtCol A.J. Glover, HQMC I&L, aaron.j.glover@usmc.mil, 571-256-7112. Additional POCs: patrick.robinson1@usmc.mil and aaron.viana@usmc.mil.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.