UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
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3.F.2. CLOTH AND U.S. COAST GUARD NAMETAPES
Both the wearer's nametape and the "U.S. COAST GUARD" nametape will be worn on
the ODU. The cloth nametape with the wearer's name will be centered directly above the
wearer's right chest pocket. The “U.S. COAST GUARD” nametape will be centered
directly above the wearer's left chest pocket. Nametapes will not be shorter than or
extend beyond the width of the ODU breast pocket. The cloth nametapes will consist of
a nylon/cotton poplin material matching the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) in CG
Blue 3362 and white block letters 5/8 + 1/16 inch high by 5/16 inch wide military block
letters. Only the last name will be represented on the wearers right name tape. Surnames
that have a combination of upper and lower case letters are authorized (i.e.
McDONALD). Both nametapes will be one inch in height and eight inches wide. For
last names that exceed 15 characters, the letter width will be reduced to allow the name to
fit on the tape. Tapes will be sewn on with matching blue thread 1/16 inch from the edge
with a minimum of six stitches per inch. Sew-on stitching will not run through the
embroidered lettering.
3.F.3. DIRECT EMBROIDERY
Direct embroidery of name or “U. S. COAST GUARD” identification is not authorized
on the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) shirt.
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