UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
a. When a participant or guest at ceremonies or functions for which the military
or civilian host requires the use of their equivalent of Service Dress Blue.
b. When permanently or temporarily assigned at the facility of another military
service that observes seasonal uniform changes.
c. When a participant or guest in any ceremony or function at which a higher
level of formality is traditional or expected.
d. When attending official or social functions after 1800, Dinner Dress or Service
Dress Blue may be more appropriate.
e. When participating in hearings at the local, state, federal, or international level.
f. When serving as a Coast Guard or military representative at military funerals.
Service Dress Blue with combination cap is also the appropriate uniform for
any funeral visitation, wake, funeral service, burial or memorial service. See
Chapter 3.J for additional guidance.
g. Whenever the dignity, gravity, or grandeur of a situation indicates a need for a
more formal appearance.
h. When honoring U.S. or foreign dignitaries.
i. When indicated by military protocol.
j. If otherwise unsure of the correct uniform for an occasion, direction from
higher authority or from PSC (PSD-mu) should be requested.
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