US Marines must be in combat readiness, and the rule allowing them to carry umbrellas can prevent this.

For hundreds of years, US marines have always been the force with the most stringent commanding rules, so detailed that they include rules from how to comb your hair to the color of socks worn with combat shoes. The regulation also states that all marines are not allowed to carry umbrellas.

The Marines allow women in the armed forces to carry umbrellas, but they have to hold them with their left hand so that "the right hand-to-hand greeting is done properly". The command also stipulates that all umbrellas they use must be black.

However, the US Marines last week issued an updated order, which lifted the ban on using umbrellas with male soldiers, sparking a debate in force about whether the idea was justified. . The new regulation comes just days before the anniversary of the founding of the Marines 10/11.

"A marines cannot strangle or punch enemies in the face if they hold an umbrella in their hands," said Shane Witcher, 56, a former Marines now living in Texas, commenting on Facebook. "We always have to be ready and holding an umbrella against that philosophy."

But Maximilian Uriarte, a former Marine soldier in Burbank, California, disagreed with the Witcher. "I always welcome the process of getting rid of stupid rules that shouldn't have existed in the first place."

According to Article 3035 of the current uniform order, "marines may choose to carry a black, plain, standard or reduced umbrella with severe weather conditions".

However, marines on the battlefield or in battle, wearing camouflage attire, are still not allowed to carry umbrellas next to rifles and backpacks.

Marines when the formation is still subject to the old uniform rules. Umbrellas are only allowed to use the same green and blue uniforms on working occasions at the office, recruiting tasks or attending formal dinner parties.

The Marines continue to maintain other controversial rules such as soldiers who cannot wear white socks with combat shoes or must not put their hands in pockets.

Marines have been allowed to use umbrellas since 1972. Military officials cannot explain why there is a difference between men and women, but some people guess this is due to the notion that men need to be more solid and more firm.

Since then, there have been six proposals to allow male marines to hold umbrellas, but all have been rejected, according to Mary Boyt, head of the Marine Corps Command. But a recent survey showed that 74% of men and 94% of women in the marines said they should be allowed to bring umbrellas.

At a party celebrating the founding of the evening of November 8 at Old Crow Smokehouse, Chicago, Corporal Jose Hernandez asserted that marines should carry umbrellas. "That's normal," he said.

But as Hernandez was explaining, Corporal Dylan Mendoza interjected. "What if you need to use both hands?", Mendoza asked, turned to face Hernandez and waved frantically.

Corporal Aaron Gibbs follows the conversation between the two teammates and declares that he will do whatever the force orders. "If they tell me to bring an umbrella, I'll bring it. If they say no, I won't bring it," he said.

The fate of an umbrella in the marines was debated in 2013. At a press conference, a marines in blue uniforms held umbrellas for President Barack Obama as he spoke. . The incident caused the former US president to be criticized for his seeming ignorance or disregard of the marines' ban on holding umbrellas.

Today, the Marine Corps Command Committee regularly reviews and proposes changes in its command. In May, besides banning the use of umbrellas, committee members also discussed other issues, such as whether marines could repair shirts on their own. Now, they are allowed to do so.

Strict uniform regulations have recently begun to loosen, seemingly allowing the marines to put their hands in their pockets.

"In the garrison, you can't put your hands in your pockets except taking something out of your pocket," said the Command Committee website. "However, this policy will be considered in an external combat environment."