UNIFORM REGULATIONS - U.S. Coast Guard

3.B.12. Untucked Operational Dress Uniform (UODU)
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COMDTINST M1020.6G
Authorized Uniform Items Additional Comments This uniform
ODU Shirt (untucked) Sleeves rolled up (accordion style, with only the cuff showing) or
down. Military creases are not authorized. Pockets, lapels, and
sleeves will lay flat. The hem of the untucked shirt will cover
buttocks, with an allowable tolerance of one inch above or below
the bottom of the buttocks.
ODU Trousers (untucked) Bloused with safety boots, straight with oxfords or deck shoes when
authorized. Blousing bands are optional; if not used, trousers can be
tucked into boot, and then adjusted to appear bloused. Pockets will
lay flat.
CG Blue Crew Neck T-Shirt Worn under UODU Top.
Collar Insignia Sew-on cloth insignia are required.
Nametape Cloth nametape is sewn above right pocket and must not be shorter
than or extended beyond the width of the UODU breast pocket.
Direct embroidery on shirt is not authorized.
USCG ID Tape Cloth tape with “U. S. Coast Guard” is sewn above left pocket and
must not be shorter than or extended beyond the width of the
UODU breast pocket. Direct embroidery on shirt is not authorized.
Qualification Insignia Only one embroidered insignia is authorized. Direct embroidery on
shirt is not authorized. Embroidered insignia will be the same size
as the metal insignia, and must not be shorter than or extended
beyond the width of the ODU breast pocket. Temporary insignia
are not authorized.
Miniature Devices Only embroidered device authorized; only for incumbent COs and
OICs. Metal devices are not authorized.
Identification Badge Only MCPOCG, MCPO-RF, Command Master Chief/Senior
Chief/Chief, and Rating Force Master Chiefs are authorized to
wear a single, current assignment badge on the UODU.