UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

Men's Service Dress Blue Coat Sizes
6-21
COMDINST M1020.6G
Height Chest Size
Short (S):
Up to 5'6"
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Regular
(R):
5'7"- 5'10"
Long (L):
5'11" - 6'1"
Extra Long
(XL):
6'1" - 6'5"
FITTING
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The coat will be fitted over cotton underwear, long sleeve shirt, Service Dress Blue trousers, low
quarter shoes, belt and buckle.
The shirtsleeve cuff must not extend below the coat sleeve.
The collar must fit closely around the neck and smoothly at the back. The coat will fit
comfortably across the shoulders. The shoulders will be well balanced. The shoulder padding
should extend approximately inch beyond the outer edge of the shoulder joint. There will be no
folds or breaks across the top of the back, just below the collar.
The coat will fit comfortably across the chest. There will be no binding around the armholes
when the arms are moved. The front collar, lapels, and pockets will present a smooth appearance.
There will be sufficient looseness in the coat to permit a pinching of 2-4 inches of material at the
chest for Regular Fit and 3-5 inches for the Athletic Fit.
There will be sufficient looseness in the coat to permit a pinching of 2-4 inches of material at the
waist for Regular Fit and 3-5 inches for the Athletic Fit.
The coat front will be smooth and balanced. It will present a vertical appearance. There will be
no gapping, upward pulling, or crisscrossing of the front closure. The horizontal edges of the
front panels will be even. However, a tolerance of inch is acceptable. The bottom of the coat
front will be parallel to the ground.
The bottom edge of the sleeve must cover the wrist bone by 1 inch with a tolerance of
½ inch plus or minus.
The back of the coat should hang smoothly. There must be no horizontal wrinkles or vertical
"waves". The Athletic Fit Coat back may have additional draping at the lower armhole area to
compensate for arm movement.