What does the 8 point cover mean?
What does the 8 point cover mean?
utility cover
The utility cover, also known as the utility cap and eight-pointed cover, is the United States Marine Corps cap, worn with their combat utility uniform. It is an eight-pointed hat, with a visor similar to a baseball cap. It is worn “blocked”, that is, creased and peaked, for a sharper appearance.
Do you wear your patrol cap while driving?
Personnel may remove their cap or hat when traveling inside a private automobile or riding a bicycle off base. A cover is mandatory when entering or within a military reservation, unless wearing the cap is impractical or hazardous. Can you? Yes.
Why do military take their hats off inside?
Removing them when you went indoors was a matter of protecting the cover from damage from door frames, low-hanging chandeliers, and low ceilings. So the rule was, every service member must remove their hats indoors, so the admiral would not damage his. Hats and uniforms change faster than military regulations.
What is an 8 point cap used for?
The 8-point cover, also known as the utility cover, is used by the United State Marine Corps as well as some Naval units. This style of cap was first put into service in WWII. Army Surplus World offers 8 point covers in a variety of colors and patterns that are Made in the USA.
What is an 8 point military style cover Crown?
CONFORMING CAPABILITY- Navy and Marine military style 8 point covers to the shape of the insert. The patrol caps 8 point crown shape *avoid deterioration on the inner caps 8 point crown and prolong the life of your patrol caps *It extends the life of your 8 point military style cover crown and more.
Where can I buy 8 point covers?
Army Surplus World offers 8 point covers in a variety of colors and patterns that are Made in the USA. They are available as a plain front or with the EGA. We also carry the cover block, the round shaper and the octagon shaper you need to keep your cover inspection ready.
What is design to conform 8 point military style?
DESIGN TO CONFORM- Designed to CONFORM Navy and Marine military style 8 point covers to the shapeof the insert. The patrol caps 8 point crown shape *avoid deterioration on the inner caps 8 point crown and prolong the life of your patrol caps *It extends the life of your 8 point military style cover crown and more.
