UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

COMDTINST M1020.6G
For the authorized
military appearance:
Cell Phones, Pagers,
Handheld or Pocket
Electronic Devices
Music Headphones and
Earphones
Items will be:
Worn with uniform of the day as required only for military
duties or a legitimate urgent need, clipped to waistband behind
side seam of shirt or in pocket if they do not detract from
uniform appearance. Items are not authorized if participating in
ceremonial details.
Not worn while in uniform or with a cover except while
commuting as a passenger or using public transportation.
Umbrella Plain black or navy blue, expandable, straight handle. Must be
carried in left hand.
Religious Items Concealed or worn only during religious services.
Religious Headgear Black or match the hair color of wearer. Must be of a style and
size that it can be completely covered by and not interfere with,
the wearing or appearance of any uniform military headgear. It
cannot cover any portion of the face or forehead. It cannot
interfere with the proper wear or functioning of protective
clothing or equipment. It cannot bear any writing, symbols or
pictures, including writing or images woven into the fabric or
the headgear and it will not be worn in place of uniform
military uniform headgear when such uniform headgear is
required in accordance with current Coast Guard uniform
regulation.
Backpacks, Briefcases, or
Gym Bags
Safety Equipment or
Protective Gear
Civilian bags (e.g., computer bags/briefcases, gym bags,
backpacks, garment bags, etc., this does not include women’s
handbags/purses) may be worn with the working and service
uniforms in the manner prescribed below:
All bags worn with the uniform must conceal its contents and
be either solid black or navy blue in color. There will be no
personal ornamentation attached on or to the bag.
Computer bag/brief case and backpacks: may be worn across
the left shoulder of the Tropical Blue or Winter Dress Blue
uniform to facilitate saluting. When wearing a bag, the strap
must be worn across the left shoulder (fore and aft) with the
bag hanging on the same side of the body. The case or bag will
not be worn with the strap and bag on the opposite sides of the
body (diagonally). Backpacks may also be worn over both
shoulders (forward to aft) when wearing the ODU. Will not be
worn in any uniform more formal than the Tropical Blue
uniform. Must be hand carried only.
Kept in proper working condition and worn only in situations
where required due to the specific hazards of the mission or
task.
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