U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniforms

1. Comprehensive Presentation on the Proper Wear of the Uniform Tropical Blue and other dress uniforms U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniforms U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Revised on 2013

2. Today we’ll discuss the following: • Source reference for the Auxiliary uniform • When to wear your uniform and when not • Uniform standards • Types of uniforms and when to wear each type • Hats, shoulder boards, sweaters, accessories and the blue blazer • Insignia, name tag, ribbons & medals, collar devices and their placement • Undergarments and footwear • …and where to procure your uniforms

3. Source: • Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M16790.1g(series), Chapter 10 Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniform Procurement Guide, latest edition always found at: http://www.auxpdept.org/uniform.htm

4. C. Standards Introduction In keeping with the true spirit of an organization of volunteers, the possession and wear of the Auxiliary uniform by Auxiliarists should be a matter of personal pride. When in uniform, the Auxiliarist is a representative of DHS, the Coast Guard, Auxiliary, and the U.S. Government. Appearance, uniform fit, and grooming shall reflect the pride of that representation. C.1. Setting an Example Elected and appointed leaders are expected to wear the uniform properly to set an example. They should help other Auxiliarists develop proper habits of personal appearance, hygiene, and grooming when wearing the uniform. Uniforms shall be pressed, clean, fit properly, and be in good repair. COMDTINST M16790.1g(series), chapter 10 section C

5. When to Wear Uniforms • On board operational facilities, under orders - working or undress uniform • When conducting VSCs - working or undress uniform • When an instructor or aide in PE classes - undress blue, tropical blue, winter dress blue or service dress blue • When conducting a Marine Dealer visit - service dress blue or tropical blue

6. When to Wear Uniforms(continued) • Hot weather uniform when doing patrols, VSCs and ATON missions - when warranted • DIRAUX or Auxiliary elected officer or person in charge of mission (i.e., Coxswain), may require specific uniforms for specific missions • ALL members on missions must be in identical uniforms

7. When Wearing the Uniform is Prohibited • In public places of dubious reputation • When engaged in political activities • When in a foreign country • Don’t wear civilian outer wear (coat, sweater, jacket, etc.) with the uniform • Home-made uniforms are prohibited.

8. Uniform Standards • Wear the uniform with Pride, as a representative of the United States Coast Guard, Reserve, Auxiliary and the Civilian counterparts. • Elected officers should set the example. • ALL members of the Auxiliary should be cognizant of member’s uniform integrity.

9. “Service-specific” StandardsWhen in Uniform… • Hats should be worn squarely on the head. • Sleeves should not be rolled up except as authorized with the ODU. • Bottom of pants should touch shoe tops with Dress Uniforms. • Except for formal uniforms, a female skirt hemline will be no higher than the crease in the back of the knee nor lower than 2 inches below the crease. • Wristwatches, rings and bracelets okay if in good taste.

10. “Service-specific” Standards When in Uniform (continued) • Men cannot wear earrings. Women can wear small pearl studs (<1/4 inch in diameter). Diamond studs can be worn with dress uniform. • Necklaces, chains, suspenders, pens, handkerchiefs, etc… should not be visible. • Hair should be neat and clean and above the collar (for men) or at the collar (for women).

11. Hair Standards in Uniform

12. Service Dress Blue Service Dress White Winter Dress Blue Tropical Blue Blue Blazer Dinner Dress Uniforms Dress Uniform Accessories Dress Uniforms & Accessories

13. Service Dress, Blue • Dress Blue coat, with silver buttons and dress blue pants. • Air Force style long-sleeved shirt with CG Blue (four-in-hand) tie. • Black socks and shoes. • Sleeve lace with sleeve shield • Use sleeve lace measurements in M16790.1F chapter 10 • Worn with ribbons, breast insignia, qualification device and name tag. • Garrison or Combination cap • Outerwear: trench coat

14. Service Dress Blue Bravo (woman’s) • Blue Service Dress Skirt or Service Dress pants • Coast Guard Ascot • Stockings (skin-tone) w/skirt • Black pumps, low heels • Combination cap

15. Winter Dress Blue • Can be worn except where coat and tie are more appropriate (i.e., Service Dress Blue). • Long sleeve, Coast Guard Blue (CPO shirt) winter shirt and dress blue pants. • Coast Guard Blue (four-in-hand) tie. • Black shoes and socks. • Metal collar devices, name tag, ribbons, Qualification devices. • Garrison or Combination cap • Wooly-Pully can be worn with enhanced or soft shoulder boards • Outerwear: trench coat, windbreaker, all-weather/foul-weather parka

16. Tropical Blue • Worn year-round except where coat and tie are more appropriate • USAF Light blue short sleeve shirt w/epaulets and blue dress pants or dress skirt • Black socks and shoes • Shoulder boards, name tag, ribbons, Qualification devices • Garrison Combination cap • Wooly-Pully is okay • Outerwear: windbreaker, trench coat

17. Women’sTunic New Item* •Good looks that travel light. It’s an attractive uniform optional item for plus sized women who prefer a more comfortable fitting shirt which goes to mid-hip length eliminating the need to wear a belt. •Plus sizes guaranteed from 22W thru 30W. •Machine washable, color and material are the same as the Tropical Blue Shirt. •Components for uniform are the same as Tropical Blue *If you are interested in ordering this (recently approved and authorized for immediate wear) optional wear Tunic for Auxiliary women, be sure and place your order with AUXCEN via your FSO-MA officer. When To Wear: Can be worn for all day, all-season wear as part of the Tropical Blue.

18. Blue Blazer Outfit • Auxiliary rings, lapel pins and blazer patch okay The Blue • Blazer outfit is highly recommended to be worn when an Auxiliarist in uniform does not present an appearance in keeping with • organizational standards of wear, or if the UDC does not stock or have properly fitting sizes. • Auxiliary Blue Blazer may substitute for all uniforms, except undress blue-summer, service dress blue (bravo) and working uniforms. • Blue Blazer worn with white or gray pants or skirt, white shirt, black shoes and tie for men. • NO military cover is worn • Outwear should match blazer color & style

19. Dinner Dress, Blue Dinner Dress, White Dinner Dress White Jacket Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Dinner Dress Uniforms

20. Dinner Dress Blue Worn with white shirt Long, one-button sleeves Single breast pocket Six plain, white button front Plain black bow tie or ascot Bow tie- males Ascot- females Miniature medals Miniature qualification device Full-sized Auxop OK Full-sized Past-officer device OK NO name tag is worn Combination cap ONLY Outerwear: trench coat ONLY

21. Dinner Dress White Same as Service Dress White uniform EXCEPT: NO name tag Full-sized medals Full-sized qualification device Auxop Device OK Past-officer device OK

22. Dinner Dress White Jacket Standard White Coast Guard/Navy Mess Jacket uniform Blue Jacket high-waisted trousers NO cuffs NO back pockets Two silver buttons on forepart w/chain Plain white OR Pleated soft-front dress shirt Plain Silver shirt studs & silver cuff links Pleated silver cummerbund Pleats face upwards Black bow tie Standard black dress shoes Miniature medals/devices NO name tag Hard Shoulder Boards Combination Cap ONLY Outerwear: trench coat ONLY

23. Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Standard Coast Guard/Navy Blue Mess Jacket Three Large Silver Auxiliary Buttons w/silver chain on jacket face Silver Lace & Shield same as Service Dress, Blue Remainder as with the Dinner Dress White Jacket Uniform

24. Covers (Caps) Shoulder Boards Insignia Name Tag Ribbons & Medals Collar Device Placement Proper Placement of Ribbons, Qualification Devices, Name Tag Footwear Dress Uniform Accessories

25. COVERS (Caps) • Combination Cap • Can be worn with most dress uniforms • Men’s and women’s styles • Garrison Cap • Can be worn in the Tropical Blue uniform • With garrison cap device (left) and small metal collar office insignia (right)

26. Shoulder Boards • Hard Shoulder Board • Worn on dinner dress white jacket, service dress white • Enhanced Shoulder Boards • Worn on Tropical Blue shirts and the Wooly Pully. • Soft shoulder boards • Worn with undress-winter, service dress blue, Wooly Pully, and tropical blue

27. Insignia • All insignia of office include the letter A (blue for elected and red for appointed) • Those who have never been an officer wear the Member Device on their collar. • Shoulder boards for appointed officers have red A inside silver shield and elected officers have a silver A. • Wear the small metal collar device with the undress blue-summer uniform.

28. Name Tag • White with CG blue lettering. • 3 3/16 in. wide and 5/8 in. high. • Surname only OR • Formal first name and surname • NO nicknames • US. Coast Guard Auxiliary below name.

29. Ribbons and Medals • May be worn on all uniforms, except the Undress, Working and Blue Blazer. • Worn in order of precedence from inboard to outboard. • Only Federal Service Ribbons and Medals are authorized, • State Guard, R.O.T.C. And C.A.P. medals and ribbons are not authorized. • All rows, except the top row, will contain 3 ribbons. • Worn with lower edge of bottom row about 1/4 in. above left breast pocket.

30. Auxiliary Ribbons

31. Collar Devices • Open collared short sleeve shirt - placed on center of collar flap, along a line bisecting collar • Long sleeved Light blue and winter blue (with tie) - placed parallel to front edge of collar

32. Proper Placement of Ribbons, Name Tag, Qualification Devices • Lowest row of ribbons is 1/4” above top of pocket • 1st breast device is 1/4” above ribbons • 2nd breast device is 1/4’ below top of pocket • Ribbons and breast devices on left • Name tag on right, 1/4” above pocket • Badges may include AUXOP, Command insignias, staff ID, Recruiting and past officer. Badges on rightDevices on left • AUXOP device 1/4” above the name tag

33. Footwear • Black socks: • Not grey, dark blue, etc. • Dress shoes: • Black naval oxfords (leather or patent leather) • All dress uniforms BUT: • Service Dress White • Dinner Dress White • White naval oxford FOR • Service Dress White • Dinner Dress White • With White socks ONLY

34. Trench coat Sweater Windbreaker T-shirts Outerwear & Underwear forDress Uniforms

35. Trench coat Unisex wear CG Blue polyester/cotton water repellant material Double-breasted Four button closure Shoulder epaulets Belted waist Worn with large metal office insignia on epaulets Should extend to ~2 in. below the back of the knee when standing Worn with ALL uniforms EXCEPT the ODU

36. Sweater CG Blue Wooly Pully • Unisex wear • With service dress blue, tropical blue, winter dress and all undress uniforms • With soft shoulder boards • No ribbons, breast insignia, names tags or other devices.

37. Windbreaker • Unisex wear • Wear with large office devices on shoulder • Authorized for wear with: • Tropical Blue • Winter Dress Blue • Undress Blue • NOT Authorized for wear with ODU

38. T-shirts A word about V-Neck T-Shirts WRONG! RIGHT!!! Do NOT wear visible crew neck T-shirts w/ open collar uniform except blue t-shirt with ODU

39. Where to Buy Uniforms • Uniform Distribution Center (UDC), NJ - 609-861-1221 or 800-874-6841 • Military exchanges, i.e.. Coast Guard Island Alameda, ISC Seattle (Pier 36). • Check with FSO-PS for uniform details • Check with FSO-MA for ordering accessories

40. Other Uniform Resource Information • 2007 Uniform Procurement Guide found at http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/Uniform%20Procurement%20Guide%204-07.pdf • This same guide can be obtained on CDROM from the Supply Center as ANSC#7053. Check with your FSO-MA. • It contains extensive information on the various authorized uniforms, grooming tips, and detailed information from suppliers

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