UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
1.B.4. Disposal of Uniforms (Non-serviceable, Current or Obsolete)
Uniform items that are no longer serviceable, not authorized for wear, or no longer
necessary should be destroyed or disposed of properly.
Obsolete, worn, damaged, or unwanted uniform items must be disposed of properly to
ensure they do not become available to the general public. Any markings or
identification sewn onto the uniform that identifies it as belonging to an individual or as a
Coast Guard uniform must be removed before disposal. The uniform item must be
rendered unserviceable (by burning, tearing, cutting, etc.) before disposal. Uniform items
may not be merely thrown in the trash without taking such precautions first. In addition,
uniform items may not be donated to relief agencies (Goodwill, the Salvation Army,
etc.), sold to retail or consignment stores for further resale to the public, or provided to
any organization, for any purposes, regardless of whether the intent is noble, unless it
meets the criteria in 1.B.3.
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