UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

Collateral Duty Silver Badge
An E-7, E-8, or E-9 rate/ pay grade insignia placed on a
silver oval shield above the word “UNIT”. Worn by all
collateral duty command chiefs, senior chiefs, and master
chiefs.
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COMDTINST M1020.6G
Full Size gold or silver CMC badges and RFMC identification badges are authorized for wear
while serving in that capacity and by those that retired while serving in a gold or silver badge
CMC, or a RFMC position. Worn on Full Dress, Service Dress, Winter Dress, Tropical Blue,
and ODU uniforms.
Females have the option of wearing full size CMC badges and RFMC identification badges
above their name tags for the previously authorized uniforms.
Miniature incumbent gold or silver CMC badges and RFMC identification badges are worn
on the Formal Dress and all Dinner Dress uniforms. The miniature badge is also authorized
for post-assignment wear for ALL CMC/CSC/CC and RFMC positions following the
completion of a successful tour. The post-assignment miniature badge is worn on, Service
Dress, Tropical Blue and Winter Dress uniforms. The badge worn indicates the highest rank
and position held when designated.
Only one CMC Badge (gold or silver) may be worn at any given time. A currently serving
CMC may wear a previously earned RFMC badge and a currently serving RFMC may wear a
previously earned CMC badge. No more than two special service or identification badges
(current and past) may be worn at the same time.