UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
k. Qualification Insignia – A maximum of two earned embroidered qualification
insignia may be worn.
l. Badges – Command master/senior/chief and authorized badges will be
embroidered and worn on the left breast pocket.
m. Name Tapes – The wearer’s name is worn over the right pocket and the words
“U. S. COAST GUARD” is worn over the left pocket. Lettering maybe ½
inch to ¾ inch block style on approximately 1 ¼ inch wide fabric strips. Both
tapes will match the width of the pocket.
n. Patches – Port Security Unit (PSU) patches may be worn at the discretion of
the commanding officer of a commissioned PSU unit. Patches will be subtle,
tasteful, and respectful. Patches will be embroidered using the same
background color and outline thread as is used for name tapes. Unit patches
will be centered on the upper left shoulder ½ inch below the top of the
shoulder seam. U. S. flag patches are not authorized unless directed by the
operational commander “and” overseas “or” assigned overseas with DOD.
Patches for other units are not authorized.
4.D.13. Campaign Cover
The Campaign Cover (also Stetson Company Commander’s hat) is only authorized for
Company Commanders at TRACEN Cape May. Commanding Officer, TRACEN
Cape May, may authorize its wear with the Service Dress Blue uniform and other
less formal uniforms.
The Company Commander Campaign Cover is a dark blue, broad-brimmed felt hat with
a high crown pinched at the four corners.
The strap is cut so that the end forms a "v", worn so that the tab is to the wearer's left, not
exceeding 1-1/2" past the metal buckle.
The cover device is the same device worn on the wearers combination cover (E-6 and
below CG Shield, E-7 Anchor).
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