1. For the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist
Uniform Basics
For the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist

2. Uniforms and “Bearing”
Any uniform or uniform accessory shall not “cause distraction from military bearing” or bring discredit to the 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”

3. Why? We work side-by-side w/ C.G.
The public interprets our uniforms as C.G.
Wear of the U.S.C.G. uniform is 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

4. 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 

5. 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
Men’s Trops have pen holder

6. 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 Blues when worn w/ Work Trousers (if also worn w/ Name Tag & Device)

7. 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)
Necklaces
May be worn but must NOT be visible
Rings
One ring per hand
Wedding/Engagement set counted as one ring

8. Uniform 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

9. Uniform 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

10. Boat 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

11. Operational 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

12. Operational Dress Uniform
Require sew-on Name Tape and sew-on “USCG Auxiliary” Tape
May use sew-on or standard 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)