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I finally found what the back buckle is for!

I was browsing around the web and found a post on US Militaria Forum about duty belts. Someone posted pictures of his old white MP belt. One end of...

I know they might have different common names, but the actual nomenclature on the tag is 'cartridge belt'.

Yes, that's still the DNCO belt, and used in other ceremonial and drill uses, too (NCOs in a colorguard). Nowadays, it may be made with the cartridge belt (by replacing the buckle with the DNCO...

Yeah, that buckle is only for the male service A and officer dress blue coat. It's different from the back buckle on the DNCO belt.

The DNCO belt buckle does still come with the "back buckle". As for if it is worn, I guess it just depends on who put the belt together as most Marines would probably open the box, think "what's this...

I know this is somewhat of a necropost, but this is a pet peeve of mine as I always try to correct Marines wearing unauthorized socks and get told I'm wrong, so I'll chime in.

From MCO P1020.34G...

Interestingly, these are still sold at the exchanges (the Officer's Equipment Company brand). I've thought about buying a set to put on my helmet cover.

MCRD San Diego does graduation in blue C/D (as appropriate for the season), so you should be fine doing the same.

As far as I know, Parris Island does graduation in service A.