R 281944 JAN 26 MARADMIN 032/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC I&L// SUBJ/DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ALL-WEATHER COAT (AWC)// REF/A/MCO 1020.34H/MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS// AMPN/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS, WHICH GOVERNS THE WEAR, APPEARANCE, AND POSSESSION OF ALL MARINE CORPS UNIFORMS AND  ACCESSORIES.// POC/A.J.GLover/LtCol/LPS/Section Head/Tel: 571-256-7112/ Email:[email protected]// POC/P.E. Robinson/CIV/LPS-S/Tel: 571-256-7124/ Email:[email protected]// POC/A.Viana/Maj/MARCORSYSCOM, PM CSS/Tel: 703-716-3812/ Email: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. SITUATION. This MARADMIN provides initial guidance on the defect and replacement process for the All-Weather Coat (AWC). Headquarters Marine Corps, Installations and Logistics (HQMC I&L), in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), identified a significant  manufacturing defect in a specific production lot of the All-Weather Coat (AWC). The defect causes the coat to bleed a noticeable, orange-colored substance from the fabric when exposed to water or rain, resulting in a stained, unserviceable, and unprofessional appearance. 2. ACTION  2.A. Effective immediately, all sales and initial issue of the All- Weather Coat are suspended until further notice. 2.B. Marine Corps Recruit Depots shall issue local guidance on de- issuing the AWC, as required. 2.B.1. Marine Corps Recruit Depots shall issue Marines Due Members  to all impacted Marines and record the action in the individual Marine's Service Record Book via a Page 11 entry. This documentation ensures accurate accountability and traceability for corrective actions. 2.C. The Defense Logistics Agency–Troop Support shall notify the  Marine Corps once defected AWC contract(s) and lot number(s) are  identified.    2.D. Headquarters Marine Corps Installations and Logistics shall  publish additional guidance via SEPCOR to the Marine Corps Total Force regarding surveying and replacing defective AWC. This guidance will include responsibilities, timelines, and reporting requirements to ensure consistent execution across all commands.  3. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 4. This MARADMIN will remain in effect until canceled.  5. Release authorized by LtGen Stephen D. Sklenka Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics.//