UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
The rear vent flap will hang smoothly and closed. It will present a vertical appearance. There will
be no gapping, or upward pulling.
The horizontal edges of the back panels will be even. However, a tolerance of ¼ inch is
acceptable. The bottom of the coat back should be parallel to the ground.
The bottom of the coat will cover the buttocks. Note: for most people, the bottom of the coat will
extend to the bend of one's cupped fingers.
ALTERATIONS
The shoulder pads may be increased or decreased. The shoulder seams may be taken in only.
The collar may be raised or lowered no more than 1/4 inch.
The sleeve length may be increased or decreased.
The side seams should only be taken in or let out after the next smaller or larger size has been
tried on.
The back seams should only be taken in or let out after the next smaller or larger size has been
tried on.
The back may be raised or lowered.
Service stripe(s) will be attached in accordance with the section 3.D. of this manual.
Officer identification stripes and specialty insignia will be attached (at the officer’s own
expense) in accordance with section 3.D. of this manual.
The CG shield and Group Rate Marks will be attached in accordance with section 3.D. of this
manual.
The front buttons may be moved in or out by not more than 1/4 inch.
No other alterations authorized.
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