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Uniform BasicsUniform BasicsFor the U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaristFor the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist
Uniforms and “Bearing”Uniforms and “Bearing”
• Any uniform or uniform accessory shall not “cause distraction from military bearing” or
bring discredit tothe United States Coast Guard or
the United States of America
• “BUT WE’RE NOT IN THE MILITARY…”–Even the back of our ID’s say “NON-MILITARY ID”
• Any uniform or uniform accessory shall not “cause distraction from military bearing” or
bring discredit tothe United States Coast Guard or
the United States of America
• “BUT WE’RE NOT IN THE MILITARY…”–Even the back of our ID’s say “NON-MILITARY ID”
Why?Why?
• We work side-by-side w/ C.G.
• The public interprets our uniforms as C.G.
• Wear of the U.S.C.G. uniformis a privilege we are granted
• Pride in our uniform translates to pride in our work and commands respect from the regular C.G. and the public– Vietnam-era Experience
• We work side-by-side w/ C.G.
• The public interprets our uniforms as C.G.
• Wear of the U.S.C.G. uniformis a privilege we are granted
• Pride in our uniform translates to pride in our work and commands respect from the regular C.G. and the public– Vietnam-era Experience
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
• Gig Line– Different for Men/Women
• w/ C.G. Aux Emblem on buckle
• Ribbons and Medals– Dirty– Out of precedence (use Ribbon Checker)– Not straight and/or centered above pocket– Use of (many) single mounts for multiple ribbons– Star Mounting
• Gig Line– Different for Men/Women
• w/ C.G. Aux Emblem on buckle
• Ribbons and Medals– Dirty– Out of precedence (use Ribbon Checker)– Not straight and/or centered above pocket– Use of (many) single mounts for multiple ribbons– Star Mounting
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
• Shirt Pockets– Shall be buttoned and empty
unless carrying a pen in Working Blues or ODU’s
• Military Creases– Authorized on Trops & CPO Shirt– NOT authorized on Working Blues or ODU’s
• T-Shirts– Gentlemen MUST wear V-necks under Trops &
Working Blues - Crew neck blue under ODU’s
• Shirt Pockets– Shall be buttoned and empty
unless carrying a pen in Working Blues or ODU’s
• Military Creases– Authorized on Trops & CPO Shirt– NOT authorized on Working Blues or ODU’s
• T-Shirts– Gentlemen MUST wear V-necks under Trops &
Working Blues - Crew neck blue under ODU’s
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
• Long Sleeve Light Blue Shirt– Is NOT a Tropical Blue Shirt w/ long sleeves
• Normally worn UNDER Service Dress Blue Jacket with Service Dress Blue Bravos(w/ Shoulder Boards and 4-in-hand or Tab Tie)
– Ribbons, Devices, Name Tags are NOT authorized)
– If Shoulder Boards are NOT worn, SDB Jacket must remain on
– Are actually Undress Blueswhen worn w/ Work Trousers(if also worn w/ Name Tag & Device)
• Long Sleeve Light Blue Shirt– Is NOT a Tropical Blue Shirt w/ long sleeves
• Normally worn UNDER Service Dress Blue Jacket with Service Dress Blue Bravos(w/ Shoulder Boards and 4-in-hand or Tab Tie)
– Ribbons, Devices, Name Tags are NOT authorized)
– If Shoulder Boards are NOT worn, SDB Jacket must remain on
– Are actually Undress Blueswhen worn w/ Work Trousers(if also worn w/ Name Tag & Device)
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
Uniform Faux Pas(and how to correct them)
• Working Blue (Utility) Trousers are NOT authorized for wear w/ Tropical Blue Long
• Baseball Caps are NOT authorized for wear w/ Tropical Blue Longs (for Auxiliarists)
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• Necklaces– May be worn but must NOT be visible
• Rings– One ring per hand
• Wedding/Engagement set counted as one ring
• Working Blue (Utility) Trousers are NOT authorized for wear w/ Tropical Blue Long
• Baseball Caps are NOT authorized for wear w/ Tropical Blue Longs (for Auxiliarists)
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• Necklaces– May be worn but must NOT be visible
• Rings– One ring per hand
• Wedding/Engagement set counted as one ring
Uniform Topics for WomenUniform Topics for Women
• Hair– Not below bottom of shirt collar
• Pony tails ARE authorized
• Earrings– Single “Studs” in diamond, white (natural) pearl,
gold or silver round “balls” from 1/8” to 1/4”
• Fingernails– Neutral Colors - No nail-art– 1/4” past finger tips, maximum
• Hair– Not below bottom of shirt collar
• Pony tails ARE authorized
• Earrings– Single “Studs” in diamond, white (natural) pearl,
gold or silver round “balls” from 1/8” to 1/4”
• Fingernails– Neutral Colors - No nail-art– 1/4” past finger tips, maximum
Uniform Topics for WomenUniform Topics for Women
• Hosiery – Normally Black Socks with Oxfords-Trousers– Black or Flesh Color hose may be worn
w/ Pumps-Trousers or Flats-Trousers(including knee-highs)
– Flesh color hose worn with Skirt• Skirt may be worn w/ Oxfords (ugh!) or Pumps :-)
– Pump heels shall be no higher than 2 5/8”– Flat Wedge w/ sole rising 1” is authorized
• Hosiery – Normally Black Socks with Oxfords-Trousers– Black or Flesh Color hose may be worn
w/ Pumps-Trousers or Flats-Trousers(including knee-highs)
– Flesh color hose worn with Skirt• Skirt may be worn w/ Oxfords (ugh!) or Pumps :-)
– Pump heels shall be no higher than 2 5/8”– Flat Wedge w/ sole rising 1” is authorized
Boat Crew UniformBoat Crew Uniform
• Many Variations– w/ Light Blue (Short Sleeve) Shirt– w/ Working Blue (Long OR Short Sleeve) Shirt– w/ AVL Gray Polo Shirt– w/ ODU’s (Tops and Trousers together)– w/ Blue T-Shirt (under ODU’s)– With Tilley OR Ball Cap– Shorts or “Longs”
• ALL Shorts require white socks (unless w/ Boots/ODU’s)• ALL Longs - black socks
• Many Variations– w/ Light Blue (Short Sleeve) Shirt– w/ Working Blue (Long OR Short Sleeve) Shirt– w/ AVL Gray Polo Shirt– w/ ODU’s (Tops and Trousers together)– w/ Blue T-Shirt (under ODU’s)– With Tilley OR Ball Cap– Shorts or “Longs”
• ALL Shorts require white socks (unless w/ Boots/ODU’s)• ALL Longs - black socks
Operational Dress UniformOperational Dress Uniform
• Complete Uniform– ODU Top– ODU Trousers– ODU Belt (subdued black buckle and tip)– CG Blue crew neck T-shirt
• Optional– Super Boots (black steel-toed)
• Boat shoes ARE authorized
– Blousing Bands if wearing boot
• Complete Uniform– ODU Top– ODU Trousers– ODU Belt (subdued black buckle and tip)– CG Blue crew neck T-shirt
• Optional– Super Boots (black steel-toed)
• Boat shoes ARE authorized
– Blousing Bands if wearing boot
Operational Dress UniformOperational Dress Uniform
• Require sew-on Name Tape andsew-on “USCG Auxiliary” Tape
• May use sew-on orstandard metal (pin-on) collar devices
• ODU Long Trousers may be cut off for shorts• ODU Top sleeves may be rolled up or not• ODU Top may be removed for extreme heat
conditions (revealing blue T-shirt)
• Require sew-on Name Tape andsew-on “USCG Auxiliary” Tape
• May use sew-on orstandard metal (pin-on) collar devices
• ODU Long Trousers may be cut off for shorts• ODU Top sleeves may be rolled up or not• ODU Top may be removed for extreme heat
conditions (revealing blue T-shirt)
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