UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

3.B.8. Service Dress Blue
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COMDTINST M1020.6G
Men Women
Authorized Uniform Items
SDB Coat
Additional Comments
Long Trousers Blue Dress Trousers (Men or women).
Skirt Optional for women.
Light Blue Shirt Long or short sleeve.
Collar Insignia Enlisted only. Worn on Light Blue Shirt. See 3.D.2.a.
Shoulder Boards Worn on Light Blue shirt.
Tie Men: Blue four-in-hand tie. Women: blue tab tie.
Nametag Worn over wearer’s right pocket.
Ribbons Worn over wearer’s left pocket.
Qualification Insignia See section 3.E.4 for proper wear instructions.
Full-Size Devices See section 3.E.4 for proper wear instructions.
Full-Size Identification Badges See section 3.E.4 for proper wear instructions.
Black Socks or Hosiery Socks are worn with oxfords for men or women. Hosiery may
be worn with oxfords, pumps, or flats for women.
Black Oxford Shoes Optional Synthetic high gloss.
Black Oxford Shoes, Pumps, or Oxfords, pumps, or flats are worn with the trousers; pumps
Flats
are mandatory with the skirt. Optional synthetic high-gloss.
Belt with Buckle Standard 1 ¼ inch black web belt with brass buckle. 1 ¼ inch
nylon belt is optional.
Head Gear Combination cap. Garrison cap is not Authorized.
Occasions for Wear
Worn year-round by all personnel for all business and social
occasions where civilian equivalent is coat and tie.