ODU Uniforms - USCGAUX District 7

Comprehensive Presentation on the ProperWear of the Uniform.ODU Tucked and UntuckedJump Suit/ Flight SuitU.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryPersonnel Department, Uniform DivisionU.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryRevised on 20131

Source:• Auxiliary ManualCOMDTINST M16790.1F(series),Chapter 10Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniform ProcurementGuide, latest edition always found at:http://www.auxpdept.org/uniform.htm2

Uniform Standards• Wear the uniform with Pride, as arepresentative of the United States CoastGuard, Reserve, Auxiliary and the Civiliancounterparts.• Elected officers should set the example.• ALL members of the Auxiliary should becognizant of member’s uniform integrity.3

Auxiliary Unique Items (Section E. AUX Manual)• E.3. Auxiliary Jump SuitAuxiliarists may wear a Jump suit on patrols and while conducting VSCs. Jumpsuits 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. Ifwith belt loops, the uniform belt and buckle shall be worn. No sewn-in belts (selfbelts) are authorized. The Jump suit may be purchased from commercial sources.• E.3.a. Auxiliary PatchAn Auxiliary patch, 2¼ by 3¼ inches, is worn on the left breast pocket. The Auxiliary patch will be a sew-on with whiteor black background. Auxiliarists may wear a U.S. flag patch, about 2 by 3½ inches, on the upper part of the leftsleeve ½ inch below the shoulder seam. Both patches may be purchased from the AUXCEN.• E.3.b. Name TagA name tag is worn on the right breast and is either the regular pin-on type, Velcro style or sew-on name tag. Whenusing the sew-on name tag, the sew-on “USCG AUXILIARY” tag must be on the left breast.• E.3.c. Insignia or Collar DevicesMiniature office insignia or member collar devices are authorized to be worn. Cloth embroidered collar devices may beworn.• E.3.d. ShoesBlue, white or brown boating shoes or all black, low top athletic shoes with black socks are worn.E.3.e. CapsThe blue unit baseball or blue working utility caps, and windbreakers are authorized.4

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 COSage green it’s the onlyAuthorized color• Outerwear: As specified by CO5

Operational Dress Uniform(ODU)HatBootsBeltT-shirtCoatTrouserAccessoriesNew Untucked ODU Current Tucked ODU6

Tucked and Ontucked ODU• Coast Guard blue ODU top- cuffs properlyrolled or down only w/blue crew neck T-Shirt• ODU Trousers bloused with boots, tuckedinside the boots(ALCOAST 427/07) or straightwith 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 nonmarkingsole and brass eyelets Black dress lace oxford with plain toe• Cloth name, USCG Auxiliary & office insignia• Outerwear: all-weather or foul-weather parkaor USCG authorized work jacket ONLY7

ODU Top- Tucked andUntucked ODUWorn with sleeves neatly rolled upaccordion style or down.Cloth tapes are centered over the pocketsas shown with the width of the taperunning the width of the pocket flap. Themember’s last name goes over the rightpocket and USCG Auxiliary over the left.Velcro tapes are optional. Directembroidery and plastic name tags areprohibited8

ODU Top- Tucked & Untucked(continued)Cloth tapes will consist ofbackground colormatching ODU materialwith white block lettersbetween ½” to ¾” high.Only member’s last nameis permitted. Tapes will beof the same size and shallbe sewn on with matchingblue thread at six (6)stitches per inch9

AuxOp Device on ODU Top-Tucked & Untucked(continued)• Officer and Member:• An embroidered miniatureAuxOP device is authorizedThe device is to becentered directly abovename tape10

Collar Insignia on ODU Top-Tucked & Untucked• Both Officer and Member:• Sew-on cloth devices are standard andmetal collar devices are no longerauthorized. Both are to be centered onthe collar along an imaginary linebisecting the angle of the collar point11

Qualification Insignia ODUTop- Tucked & Untucked(continued)Officer and Member:Only the current or most recent embroideredqualification insignia is to be worn on theODU. It is sewn centered, directly above theUSCG Auxiliary tape. Thread will match theinsignia background color and shall be aminimum of six stitches per inch. Directembroidery is not authorized.12

T-Shirt- Tucked & Untucked ODUCoast Guard blue, shortsleeve crew neckNOTE: after 15 July 07, no metal collar devices are allowedOn the ODU for Auxiliarists. 13

ODU Sleeves- Tucked &UntuckedSleeves may be worn down with cuffs buttoned (or)with sleeves neatly rolled.When properly rolled, the cuff should beapproximately 2” above the elbow (mid-bicep)with only the cuff visible .To properly roll the sleeves takes some patienceand a little practice, but once mastered can beachieved without difficulty. Depending on anindividual’s size and sleeve length some sleevesmay be rolled with one fold while others willtake two.Also watch this movie on how to roll theSleeveshttp://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/udc/docs/ODU_Video.mpeg14

ODU Sleeves- Tucked &Untucked (continued)1. Fully extend and flatten the sleeve ona level surface.2. Starting at the cuff turn sleeve insideout to armpit as shown. Take care toflatten the sleeve to remove anyirregular folds or creases.3. To form the fold, roll the sleeve in halfagain to form two equal segments thewidth of the “cuff”.(continued on next slide)15

ODU Sleeves- Tucked &Untucked (completed)4. Next, turn the cuff down overthe fold(Pinching the outer edge ofthe sleeve to begin the foldwill help to keep the fabricfrom slipping).5. Once in place, take care toflatten the sleeve to removeany irregular folds or creases.When properly done, only thecuff should be visible.6. To remove the roll, simply pullthe lower edge of the cuffdownward toward the wrist.16

Belt / Buckle- Tucked ODUThe ODU belt & buckle areto be worn by both men andwomen in the same manner asthe men’s standard CG belt.The metal tip is run throughthe belt loops beginning onthe left side of the zipper.Once fastened, the metal tipwill extend from 2” to 4”beyond the buckle.Belt - Black webbing with black metal tip*Buckle - Black subdued, open-framed2” –4”*Riggers Belt Authorized for tuckedODU and mandatory for the untucked ODU 17

Belt/Buckle- Tucked ODU(continued)The right side of thebuckle (as viewed bywearer) shall be alignedwith the right side of theshirt opening and theright side of the zipperto form a straight line asshown (both men andwomen).Dotted lines indicate alignmentof ODU top, buckle, and trousers(gig line).18

ODU FootwearBoots shall be wellblackened and in goodcondition.8” – 10” plain black, safety boots*Boots may be allleather or acombination ofsynthetic and leatheras shownMust be shined ifworn in an officeenvironment* Safety boots must have a safetytoe that conforms with ANSI19standards Z41-1999

ODU Trousers Bloused atop BootsAttach the “band” around thetop of the boot. Pull thetrouser cuff over the band androll the cuff inward,underneath the band. Oncethe cuff is in place, positionthe band just above the secondeyelet of the boot. Blousingbands and socks should not bevisible.Cord style (shown) andVelcro bands areauthorized (dark colors).20

The Untucked ODUThe new Untucked ODU fabric is made of a 50/50Nylon and Cotton blend.The Uniform also has added enhancements thatinclude:•Featuring proprietary StainSmart® technology,Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform is theideal solution for the demanding conditions ofmaritime life for the members of the US CoastGuard. The built-in fabric technology is designedto aid in getting out transmission fluid, motor oils,grease stains and other damaging substances inshipboard laundries, as well as resist fading so itstays looking and performing better, longer.•Wrinkle Resistance to be more "wash and wear."21

Untucked ODU- All Sides22

Manner of Wear- Untucked ODU• THE ODU IS NOT A LIBERTY UNIFORM AND IS NOT TOBE WORN AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR COVERALLS.• WEAR WHILE TRAVELING TDY IN GOVERNMENTVEHICLES, VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, ON ORDERS IN ACOMMERCIAL CONVEYANCE, OR WHILE TRAVELINGON ORDERS• WEAR WHILE COMMUTING, TO INCLUDE MASSTRANSIT, DURING INFORMAL OFF- BASE LUNCHES,VISITS TO DOD FACILITIES, OR FOR SHORT STOPS INCONVENIENCE OR RETAIL STORES.23

Manner of Wear- UntuckedODU (continued)• WEAR WHILE IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ATOTHER DOD AGENCIES (AS DIRECTED BY THECOMMANDING OFFICER).• THE UNTUCKED ODU SHIRT WILL ONLY BE TUCKED INWHEN CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE WEAROF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT BELT. IN NO OTHERINSTANCE IS TUCKING OF THE UNTUCKED ODU SHIRTAUTHORIZED.24

Manner of Wear- UntuckedODU (continued)• THE ODU SHIRT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEUNIFORM. IT MAY ONLY BE REMOVED TEMPORARILY,AT COMMANDING OFFICERS DISCRETION, WHENWORKING IN EXCESSIVELY HOT CONDITIONS ANDOUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE.• THE ODU IS AUTHORIZED FOR OFFICE WEAR AT THECOMMANDING OFFICERS DISCRETION.25

T Shirt (continued)• The improvedCoast Guard T-shirt is made ofpre-shrunk 100%cotton, with an3/4 inchembroidered U.S.COAST GUARDon the wearersleft. The new T-shirt alsomaintains abetter colorfastness then thecurrent blueShort periods in hot weather only asAuthorized by the Commanding Officer26

New ODU Top- Untucked ODU• The Coast GuardShield will beembroidered on thewearer's right shirtpocket and the twocargo pockets on thetrousers.• The Coast Guard hasincluded the shield toidentify an official CGODU, along withshowing the wearer'spride in the CoastGuard and theuniform.27

Pen and Pencil Pocket-Untucked ODU• The hiddenPencil & PenPocket allowsyou to alwayskeep a writingtool handywithout theunprofessionallook of a penprotruding froma pocket.28

Button Pockets- UntuckedODU• The trousers havebeen redesignedwith button pockets,thus eliminating thehook and loopfasteners.• This feature hasbeen one of themost requestedchanges from thefleet29

Cargo Pockets- UntuckedODU• New to theUntucked ODU isan elasticizedcargo pocket. Nolonger will yourcargo pocket hangloose, with theheavy-duty elasticalong with abutton fastener,the pocket staysclose to the pants.Items in cargo pockets mustNot detract from a sharp, militaryAppearance.30

Enhanced Trouser Hem-Untucked ODU• The trouser hemhas beenenhanced with twopre-sewn eyelets.This allows thewearer an optionto insert a lace, orthread theblousing strapsfor a moreprofessional lookwhen blousing.31

Coast Guard Rigger’s Belt• This belt is a 1 3/4" black nylonbelt. When work, the bitter endshall extend 2-4 inches past thebelt buckle on the wearers left.(This will require the belt bepassed through the belt loopsfrom the right, the opposite ofother men's belts.) The basicriggers belt comes in one lengthand needs to be cut to size. Todetermine the correct belt length,lace the belt through and over thebelt bar. Finally pull to secure.Next, mark the belt so that nomore than 4 inches extend pastthe buckle. Make a straight cutalong this mark. Singe the end toavoid unraveling.*Riggers Belt Authorized for tuckedODU and mandatory for the untucked ODU 32

Untucked ODU• The new Untucked ODU fabric ismade of a 50/50 Nylon and Cottonblend.• The Uniform also has addedenhancements that include:• The built-in fabric technology isdesigned to aid in getting outtransmission fluid, motor oils,grease stains and other damagingsubstances in shipboardlaundries.• Resists fading so it stays lookingand performing better, longer.• Wrinkle Resistance to be more"wash and wear."• Must be worn as a “set”- mixingof tucked/untuck components isNOT authorized33

Hot Weather Boat Crew Outfit• Authorized by FC• Hemmed ODU shorts with CGAuxiliary blue T-shirt.• Dark brown or white deck shoeswith calf-length white crewsocks or as directed by electedofficer.• Blue baseball cap (as for ODU)• OR Auxiliary Sun Hat (Tilley Hat) NO insignia is authorized Available from District MaterialsStore only34

Hats/Caps• Watch Cap (cold weather only)• Approved Navy bell shaped, ribknit pullover style design• commercial equivalent of knittednavy 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 aCG Station ONLY.35

HATS /CAPS• Standard USCGAUX Ball Cap• Silver letters, w/ USCG AUX• Member device or miniature office device• The standard Auxiliary ball cap worn byAuxiliarists shall conform to the provisions ofALCOAST 291/11 that deal with material,circumstances for wear, and general appearance.• Oak leaves and acorns (aka, scrambled eggs) willno longer be authorized for wear on any ball capworn by Auxiliarists as of December 31, 201236

Socks• Socks can be kneelength or mid calf butany portion above theboot must be black incolor.• With trousersproperly fitted andbloused, socks willnot be visible.37

Working Shoes/Boots•Black, high-topped boots•Preferably safety boots•Example: USCG Super-Boot II•Dark Brown deck shoesfor boating activities• (prior authorization required)38

Where to Buy Uniforms• Uniform Distribution Center (UDC), NJ - 609-861-1221 or 800-874-6841• Military exchanges, i.e.. Coast Guard IslandAlameda, ISC Seattle (Pier 36).• Check with FSO-PS for uniform details• Check with FSO-MA for ordering accessories39

Other Uniform ResourceInformation• 2007 Uniform Procurement Guide found athttp://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/Uniform%20Procurement%20Guide%204-07.pdf• This same guide can be obtained onCDROM from the Supply Center asANSC#7053. Check with your FSO-MA.• It contains extensive information on thevarious authorized uniforms, groomingtips, and detailed information fromsuppliers40

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