UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 General Uniform Policy Page
Section A General Information 1-1
Section B Authority to Prescribe 1-3
Section C Coast Guard Uniform Board 1-10
Chapter 2 Appearance and Grooming
Section A Military Appearance 2-1
Section B Grooming Standards 2-7
Chapter 3 Uniforms
Section A Uniform Requirements 3-1
Section B Uniforms and Components 3-3
Section C Individual Uniform Items 3-21
Section D Grade and Rank Insignia 3-56
Section E Qualification Insignia, Devices, and Badges 3-74
Section F Nametags and Nametapes 3-93
Section G Medals, Ribbons, and Awards 3-95
Section H Sword and Sword Accessories 3-108
Section I Brassards and Armbands 3-110
Section J Military Funeral Honors 3-111
Section K Wedding Attire 3-113
Section L Graduation Ceremonies 3-113
Section M Military Uniform Equivalents 3-114
Chapter 4 Special Uniforms and Clothing
Section A Ceremonial Uniforms 4-1
Section B Duty as an Aide, Adjutant, or Executive Assistant 4-12
Section C Special Program Uniforms 4-17
Section D Organizational Clothing 4-20
Section E U. S. Coast Guard Tartan 4-31
Chapter 5 Uniform Ordering and Uniform Care
Section A Uniform Ordering 5-1
Section B Uniform Care and Maintenance 5-4
Chapter 6 Uniform Fitting and Alteration
Section A Uniform Fitting 6-1
Section B Body Measurements 6-3
Section C Special Measurement Clothing 6-10
Section D Men’s Fitting Guide 6-11
Section E Women’s Fitting Guide 6-26
Section F Unisex Fitting Guide 6-37
Section G Uniform Appearance Problems 6-48