The "Red Patch" is a distinguishing device worn by United States Marines with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 0481 (landing support specialists) and sometimes 3112 (traffic management specialists), and is worn only on the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform.
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In red weather.”
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