Comprehensive Presentation on the Proper
Wear of the Uniform.
ODU Tucked and Untucked
Jump Suit/ Flight Suit
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Personnel Department, Uniform Division
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Revised on 2013
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Source:
• Auxiliary Manual
COMDTINST M16790.1F(series),
Chapter 10
Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniform Procurement
Guide, latest edition always found at:
http://www.auxpdept.org/uniform.htm
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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.
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Auxiliary Unique Items
(Section E. AUX Manual)
• E.3. Auxiliary Jump Suit
Auxiliarists may wear a Jump suit on patrols and while conducting VSCs. Jump
suits will be worn on patrols only if worn by all crew members.
The Jump suit is dark blue, long- or short-sleeved, with or without belt loops. If
with belt loops, the uniform belt and buckle shall be worn. No sewn-in belts (self
belts) are authorized. The Jump suit may be purchased from commercial sources.
• E.3.a. Auxiliary Patch
An Auxiliary patch, 2¼ by 3¼ inches, is worn on the left breast pocket. The Auxiliary patch will be a sew-on with white
or black background. Auxiliarists may wear a U.S. flag patch, about 2 by 3½ inches, on the upper part of the left
sleeve ½ inch below the shoulder seam. Both patches may be purchased from the AUXCEN.
• E.3.b. Name Tag
A name tag is worn on the right breast and is either the regular pin-on type, Velcro style or sew-on name tag. When
using the sew-on name tag, the sew-on “USCG AUXILIARY” tag must be on the left breast.
• E.3.c. Insignia or Collar Devices
Miniature office insignia or member collar devices are authorized to be worn. Cloth embroidered collar devices may be
worn.
• E.3.d. Shoes
Blue, white or brown boating shoes or all black, low top athletic shoes with black socks are worn.
E.3.e. Caps
The blue unit baseball or blue working utility caps, and windbreakers are authorized.
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USCG Auxiliary Flight Suit
• Cover:
 Garrison Cap
(preferred)
 Baseball Cap
 Protective Gear
• Footwear:
 As specified by CO
• Undershirt crewneck:
 Navy Blue or White
 As specified by CO
Sage green it’s the only
Authorized color
• Outerwear:
 As specified by CO
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Operational Dress Uniform
(ODU)
Hat
Boots
Belt
T-shirt
Coat
Trouser
Accessories
New Untucked ODU Current Tucked ODU
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Tucked and Ontucked ODU
• Coast Guard blue ODU top- cuffs properly
rolled or down only w/blue crew neck T-Shirt
• ODU Trousers bloused with boots, tucked
inside the boots(ALCOAST 427/07) or straight
with deck shoes
• Black web belt with black open-face buckle
• Worn with black socks, AND:
 High-top black lace up boot OR
 Dark Brown leather, moccasin-type with nonmarking sole and brass eyelets
 Black dress lace oxford with plain toe
• Cloth name, USCG Auxiliary & office insignia
• Outerwear: all-weather or foul-weather parka
or USCG authorized work jacket ONLY
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ODU Top- Tucked and
Untucked ODU
Worn with sleeves neatly rolled up
accordion style or down.
Cloth tapes are centered over the pockets
as shown with the width of the tape
running the width of the pocket flap. The
member’s last name goes over the right
pocket and USCG Auxiliary over the left.
Velcro tapes are optional. Direct
embroidery and plastic name tags are
prohibited
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ODU Top- Tucked & Untucked
(continued)
Cloth tapes will consist of
background color
matching ODU material
with white block letters
between ½” to ¾” high.
Only member’s last name
is permitted. Tapes will be
of the same size and shall
be sewn on with matching
blue thread at six (6)
stitches per inch
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AuxOp Device on ODU TopTucked & Untucked
(continued)
• Officer and Member:
• An embroidered miniature
AuxOP device is authorized
The device is to be
centered directly above
name tape
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Collar Insignia on ODU TopTucked & Untucked
• Both Officer and Member:
• Sew-on cloth devices are standard and
metal collar devices are no longer
authorized. Both are to be centered on
the collar along an imaginary line
bisecting the angle of the collar point
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Qualification Insignia ODU
Top- Tucked & Untucked
(continued)
Officer and Member:
Only the current or most recent embroidered
qualification insignia is to be worn on the
ODU. It is sewn centered, directly above the
USCG Auxiliary tape. Thread will match the
insignia background color and shall be a
minimum of six stitches per inch. Direct
embroidery is not authorized.
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T-Shirt- Tucked & Untucked ODU
Coast Guard blue, short
sleeve crew neck
NOTE: after 15 July 07, no metal collar devices are allowed
On the ODU for Auxiliarists.
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ODU Sleeves- Tucked &
Untucked
Sleeves may be worn down with cuffs buttoned (or)
with sleeves neatly rolled.
When properly rolled, the cuff should be
approximately 2” above the elbow (mid-bicep)
with only the cuff visible .
To properly roll the sleeves takes some patience
and a little practice, but once mastered can be
achieved without difficulty. Depending on an
individual’s size and sleeve length some sleeves
may be rolled with one fold while others will
take two.
Also watch this movie on how to roll the
Sleeves
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/udc/docs/ODU_Vi
deo.mpeg
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ODU Sleeves- Tucked &
Untucked (continued)
1.
Fully extend and flatten the sleeve on
a level surface.
2.
Starting at the cuff turn sleeve inside
out to armpit as shown. Take care to
flatten the sleeve to remove any
irregular folds or creases.
3.
To form the fold, roll the sleeve in half
again to form two equal segments the
width of the “cuff”.
(continued on next slide)
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ODU Sleeves- Tucked &
Untucked (completed)
4.
Next, turn the cuff down over
the fold
(Pinching the outer edge of
the sleeve to begin the fold
will help to keep the fabric
from slipping).
5.
Once in place, take care to
flatten the sleeve to remove
any irregular folds or creases.
When properly done, only the
cuff should be visible.
6.
To remove the roll, simply pull
the lower edge of the cuff
downward toward the wrist.
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Belt / Buckle- Tucked ODU
Belt - Black webbing with black metal tip*
Buckle - Black subdued, open-framed
The ODU belt & buckle are
to be worn by both men and
women in the same manner as
the men’s standard CG belt.
The metal tip is run through
the belt loops beginning on
the left side of the zipper.
Once fastened, the metal tip
will extend from 2” to 4”
beyond the buckle.
*Riggers Belt Authorized for tucked
ODU and mandatory for the untucked ODU
2” –
4”
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Belt/Buckle- Tucked ODU
(continued)
The right side of the
buckle (as viewed by
wearer) shall be aligned
with the right side of the
shirt opening and the
right side of the zipper
to form a straight line as
shown (both men and
women).
Dotted lines indicate alignment
of ODU top, buckle, and trousers
(gig line).
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ODU Footwear
8” – 10” plain black, safety boots*
Boots shall be well
blackened and in good
condition.
Boots may be all
leather or a
combination of
synthetic and leather
as shown
Must be shined if
worn in an office
environment
* Safety boots must have a safety
toe that conforms with ANSI
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standards Z41-1999
ODU Trousers Bloused atop Boots
Attach the “band” around the
top of the boot. Pull the
trouser cuff over the band and
roll the cuff inward,
underneath the band. Once
the cuff is in place, position
the band just above the second
eyelet of the boot. Blousing
bands and socks should not be
visible.
Cord style (shown) and
Velcro bands are
authorized (dark colors).
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The Untucked ODU
The new Untucked ODU fabric is made of a 50/50
Nylon and Cotton blend.
The Uniform also has added enhancements that
include:
•Featuring proprietary StainSmart® technology,
Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform is the
ideal solution for the demanding conditions of
maritime life for the members of the US Coast
Guard. The built-in fabric technology is designed
to aid in getting out transmission fluid, motor oils,
grease stains and other damaging substances in
shipboard laundries, as well as resist fading so it
stays looking and performing better, longer.
•Wrinkle Resistance to be more "wash and wear."
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Untucked ODU- All Sides
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Manner of Wear- Untucked ODU
• THE ODU IS NOT A LIBERTY UNIFORM AND IS NOT TO
BE WORN AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR COVERALLS.
• WEAR WHILE TRAVELING TDY IN GOVERNMENT
VEHICLES, VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, ON ORDERS IN A
COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCE, OR WHILE TRAVELING
ON ORDERS
• WEAR WHILE COMMUTING, TO INCLUDE MASS
TRANSIT, DURING INFORMAL OFF- BASE LUNCHES,
VISITS TO DOD FACILITIES, OR FOR SHORT STOPS IN
CONVENIENCE OR RETAIL STORES.
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Manner of Wear- Untucked
ODU (continued)
• WEAR WHILE IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AT
OTHER DOD AGENCIES (AS DIRECTED BY THE
COMMANDING OFFICER).
• THE UNTUCKED ODU SHIRT WILL ONLY BE TUCKED IN
WHEN CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE WEAR
OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT BELT. IN NO OTHER
INSTANCE IS TUCKING OF THE UNTUCKED ODU SHIRT
AUTHORIZED.
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Manner of Wear- Untucked
ODU (continued)
• THE ODU SHIRT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE
UNIFORM. IT MAY ONLY BE REMOVED TEMPORARILY,
AT COMMANDING OFFICERS DISCRETION, WHEN
WORKING IN EXCESSIVELY HOT CONDITIONS AND
OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE.
• THE ODU IS AUTHORIZED FOR OFFICE WEAR AT THE
COMMANDING OFFICERS DISCRETION.
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T Shirt (continued)
• The improved
Coast Guard Tshirt is made of
pre-shrunk 100%
cotton, with an
3/4 inch
embroidered U.S.
COAST GUARD
on the wearers
left. The new Tshirt also
maintains a
better color
fastness then the
current blue
Short periods in hot weather only as
Authorized by the Commanding Officer
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New ODU Top- Untucked ODU
• The Coast Guard
Shield will be
embroidered on the
wearer's right shirt
pocket and the two
cargo pockets on the
trousers.
• The Coast Guard has
included the shield to
identify an official CG
ODU, along with
showing the wearer's
pride in the Coast
Guard and the
uniform.
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Pen and Pencil PocketUntucked ODU
• The hidden
Pencil & Pen
Pocket allows
you to always
keep a writing
tool handy
without the
unprofessional
look of a pen
protruding from
a pocket.
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Button Pockets- Untucked
ODU
• The trousers have
been redesigned
with button pockets,
thus eliminating the
hook and loop
fasteners.
• This feature has
been one of the
most requested
changes from the
fleet
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Cargo Pockets- Untucked
ODU
• New to the
Untucked ODU is
an elasticized
cargo pocket. No
longer will your
cargo pocket hang
loose, with the
heavy-duty elastic
along with a
button fastener,
the pocket stays
close to the pants.
Items in cargo pockets must
Not detract from a sharp, military
Appearance.
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Enhanced Trouser HemUntucked ODU
• The trouser hem
has been
enhanced with two
pre-sewn eyelets.
This allows the
wearer an option
to insert a lace, or
thread the
blousing straps
for a more
professional look
when blousing.
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Coast Guard Rigger’s Belt
• This belt is a 1 3/4" black nylon
belt. When work, the bitter end
shall extend 2-4 inches past the
belt buckle on the wearers left.
(This will require the belt be
passed through the belt loops
from the right, the opposite of
other men's belts.) The basic
riggers belt comes in one length
and needs to be cut to size. To
determine the correct belt length,
lace the belt through and over the
belt bar. Finally pull to secure.
Next, mark the belt so that no
more than 4 inches extend past
the buckle. Make a straight cut
along this mark. Singe the end to
avoid unraveling.
*Riggers Belt Authorized for tucked
ODU and mandatory for the untucked ODU
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Untucked ODU
• The new Untucked ODU fabric is
made of a 50/50 Nylon and Cotton
blend.
• The Uniform also has added
enhancements that include:
• The built-in fabric technology is
designed to aid in getting out
transmission fluid, motor oils,
grease stains and other damaging
substances in shipboard
laundries.
• Resists fading so it stays looking
and performing better, longer.
• Wrinkle Resistance to be more
"wash and wear."
• Must be worn as a “set”- mixing
of tucked/untuck components is
NOT authorized
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Hot Weather Boat Crew Outfit
• Authorized by FC
• Hemmed ODU shorts with CG
Auxiliary blue T-shirt.
• Dark brown or white deck shoes
with calf-length white crew
socks or as directed by elected
officer.
• Blue baseball cap (as for ODU)
• OR Auxiliary Sun Hat (Tilley Hat)
 NO insignia is authorized
 Available from District Materials
Store only
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Hats/Caps
• Watch Cap (cold weather only)
• Approved Navy bell shaped, rib
knit pullover style design
• commercial equivalent of knitted
navy blue yarn OK
• No insignia are worn on this cap.
USCG Unit Cap
(not for use in public activities)
Work with the Garrison Cap Device on a
CG Station ONLY.
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HATS /CAPS
• Standard USCGAUX Ball Cap
• Silver letters, w/ USCG AUX
• Member device or miniature office device
• The standard Auxiliary ball cap worn by
Auxiliarists shall conform to the provisions of
ALCOAST 291/11 that deal with material,
circumstances for wear, and general appearance.
• Oak leaves and acorns (aka, scrambled eggs) will
no longer be authorized for wear on any ball cap
worn by Auxiliarists as of December 31, 2012
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Socks
• Socks can be knee
length or mid calf but
any portion above the
boot must be black in
color.
• With trousers
properly fitted and
bloused, socks will
not be visible.
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Working Shoes/Boots
•Black, high-topped boots
•Preferably safety boots
•Example: USCG Super-Boot II
•Dark Brown deck shoes
for boating activities
• (prior authorization required)
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Where to Buy Uniforms
• Uniform Distribution Center (UDC), NJ - 609861-1221 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
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Other Uniform Resource
Information
• 2007 Uniform Procurement Guide found at
http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/Uniform%20Procure
ment%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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Any Questions for me?
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