Each auxiliary uniform is identical to a coast guard officers military uniform, with the. Cwo2 survival guide for uniforms coast guard chief. The primary source for uniforms and the basic accessories for the auxiliary is the us coast guard uniform distribution center udc in woodbine, nj the basic tropical blue uniform and the odu are ordered from the udc. This manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the uniform, appearance, and grooming of all coast guard. Semper paratus is more than a motto its our core purpose. Updated uniform provisions that address uniform wear for ceremonial occasions as well as. This document is intended to provide operational requirements for coast guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legallybinding requirements on any party outside the coast guard. The following changes to ref a have been approved by the commandant and are effective immediately. Each branch of the united states armed forces has their own uniforms and regulations regarding them. Another system, called the uniform state waterway marking system, has mostly been phased out.
Elected and appointed officers are expected to set the example. Navy dinner dress blue jacket uniform which is black in color. Coast guard at all times, including when it is a service in the department of homeland security by agreement with that department, the office of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and the joint staff, the combatant commands, the office of the inspector general of the department. Uscg udc product catalogue united states coast guard. Pursuant to a congressional request, gao examined the coast guards efforts to reduce alcohol problems on commercial vessels, focusing on its. Some uniforms are optional, seasonal or required for specific pay grades only. Commandant instruction manual cim is a permanent directive over 25 pages with enclosures. The currency, accuracy, and completeness of this manual and its. Human resources staff fsosodso hr can assist with your uniform questions. The coast guard fully recognizes that additional alternatives may exist that may be acceptable, and will consider them on a casebycase basis. Double brass bar 7720500 please sign in for cgx price. The united states coast guard sets minimum standards for recreational vessels and associated safety equipment.
What you need to know about the markers on the water a handy guide from the united states coast guard. Statutory authority for united states navy regulations. Basic qualification course iii executive summary welcome aboard. Wore a cpo type uniform, cpo type rating badge, on.
The coast guard auxiliary has been a critical part of the coast guards. Each rating has its own specialty badge, which is typically worn on the left sleeve of their service dress uniform by all enlisted personnel in that particular field. The coast guard is americas maritime first responder. All coast guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officersincharge, deputyassistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must. When a manual imposes reporting requirements, they will appear in the prescribing lop. Personnel are responsible for maintaining their personal appearance and their uniforms to reflect the long and proud history and traditions of the coast guard. Coast guard exchange cgx per alaux 014 coast guard exchange announces new online store available for uscg auxiliarists, the cgx system is available to auxiliarists for the purchase of anything except tobacco and liquor products. This commandant change notice publishes a change to the uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020. When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized. Check each services uniform regulations for specific guidelines. Coast guard required sea bag items are listed in cg uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020.
Guide to protocol and courtesy 6 salute in the direction of the national ensign and then proceed ashore. It may be worn yearround primarily as a field utility and watchstanding uniform. Manuals require a table of contents and must be organized by chapters and sections. This instruction provides information of a general or miscellaneous nature, while other uniform related instructions deal with certain specific uniform topics. It is the responsibility of members to purchase and maintain a uniform appropriate to the activities in which they participate.
The udc does not provide tailoring or sewing services. Coast guard regulations applicable to ocs activities are published as 33 cfr subchapter n outer continental shelf activities parts 140 through 147. Changes to coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst. Coast guard auxiliary uniforms united states coast guard. One of the biggest changes to coast guard uniform policy came in the 1940s with the official adoption of navy standards. We will be applying the navy working uniform nwu type iii pattern as the primary pattern for the new coast guard utility cgu produced in cg blue. Regulations, policy and guidance united states coast guard. These above uniform items are required for a modified sea bag while attending. Proper of wear of uscg auxiliary uniforms odu and tropical blue long alcoast 29111. Coast guard members assigned to deployed or deployable units and those crossassigned to. In this chapter the uniform code of military justice.
If you are not in uniform, follow the same procedure, but without rendering the salute. The coast guard protects americas economic, national and border security. The united states coast guard when operating as a service in the navy. A copy of these regulations shall be placed on the berth deck, where they may be consulted at all reasonable times. Auxiliarists are expected to wear a uniform intended for the situation and mission. Uniforms of the united states armed forces wikipedia. Guide to protocol and courtesy united states coast guard.
The words when authorized by regulations prescribed by are substituted for the words occasions authorized by regulations of. The uniform procurement guide upg is designed to provide auxiliarists the most current resources for auxiliary uniform items and accessories, ordering procedures, and whom to contact for assistance when purchasing garments. Commandant instruction manual cim deputy commandant for. Me a sea bag requirements united states coast guard. Nwu type i, which is primarily blue, aor1, which is primarily tan, and aor2 shown above, which is primarily green. Uniform code of military justice effective december 20, 2019 includes updates from fy 18, 19, and 20 ndaa. The united states coast guards ratings are general occupations that consist of specific skills and abilities. The fwpii with or without the liner is authorized for. Vanguard e7 chief petty officer regulation size cap device 3025900 please sign in for cgx price. Coast guard auxiliary uniform regulations for malefemale personnel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading coast guard uniform regulations. All coast guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officersin. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms. Coast guard auxiliary supports the coast guard in all of its nonmilitary and nonlaw enforcement missions, it is unlike any other volunteer organization in that you have an important role as a member of team coast guard.
To meet these standards, required equipment must be u. The words uscg auxiliary are stenciled or embroidered in white over the left breast. United states coast guard uniform regulations may 2016. For coast guard personnel wearing the navy working uniform nwu. Coast guard auxiliary tropical blue uniform 201502 pg. Apr 23, 2020 coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020. Therefore, it is the responsibility of leaders to exercise good judgment and uphold the coast guard grooming standards. Attire 2019 san francisco bay area coast guard ball. Coast guard auxiliary tropical blue enhanced shoulder. Well tucked into the waistband of the shorts so that the front of the shirt does not hang below the waistband.
Each officer candidate must be committed to the program and remain focused on their professional development to earn a commission as an. Coast guard shield centered on the right breast pocket with the left breast pocket having a conceale d pencil pocket opening. This manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the uniform, appearance, and grooming of all coast guard personnel active, reserve, retired, auxiliary and other service members assigned to duty with the coast guard. Uniform procurement guide united states coast guard. The standard coast guard uniform of the day, regardless of season or location, is service dress blue sdb or tropical blue tb uniform. Subchapter i cargo and miscellaneous vessels parts 90 106 subchapter ia mobile offshore drilling units parts 107 109 subchapter j electrical engineering parts 110 1 subchapter k small passenger vessels carrying more than 150 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers parts 114 123124. On may 17, 2010 the us coast guard published a final rule which placed the inland navigational rules into the code of federal regulations. Belt plain buckle garrison cap garrison cap device choose member, appointed or elected officer member collar insignia goes on the garrison cap name tag last name only shoulder boards choose member, appointed or elected officer. Uniforms of the united states coast guard auxiliary. Commander us coast guard stop 7200 washington dc 20593 7200. For example, it is very common for a soldier to need trousers one size larger than the measured waist. The uniforms of the united states coast guard auxiliary serve to distinguish auxiliarists from members of other civilian military auxiliaries and of other armed services. Auxiliarists are authorized to wear coast guard uniforms with the appropriate auxiliary insignia.
Assistant district staff officeraide to district commodorebranch assistant. District commanders prescribe the uniform for the season, day, or special occasion for personnel within the geographical limits of their district. The following changes to ref a have been approved by the commandant and are effective immediately a. Your uniform sizes may be different than your normal civilian clothes sizes. Apr 21, 2020 auxiliarists are authorized to wear coast guard uniforms with the appropriate auxiliary insignia. While navy regulations state that the overlapping quill points towards the front, this does not hold true for the coast guard. Operational dress uniform the operational dress uniform odu is the principal general purpose, every day coast guard uniform. This move was in accordance with the coast guard and maritime transportation act of 2004, which repealed the inland navigation rules as they appeared in united states code. Material with the odu we have a new material the tapes should be the same material as the uniform nyloncotton poplin material matching the operational dress uniform odu in cg blue 3362. This alcgpsc issues new guidance and reports the results from uniform board no. States coast from new jersey through texas, is described beginning on page 25.
List of united states coast guard ratings wikipedia. Appendix 2 uniform code of military justice effective. Four large silver coast guard auxiliary buttons for male jacket and six small coast guard auxiliary buttons for female jackets. The director of commercial regulations and standards cg5ps develops national regulations, standards, and policies to enhance maritime safety, security and stewardship. This regulation applies to the regular army, the army national guardarmy national guard of the united states. Uniforms shall be worn as prescribed in the actual coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020. S download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This manual establishes policies and procedures for all coast guard members who are involved with the administration of the coast guard auxiliary, including auxiliarists, military, and civilian personnel. Commands and personnel in leadership positions at every level are responsible to promote and enforce high standards for uniform appearance. However, these aids are shown on page 26 as you may occasionally en. Coast guard as both the departments lead maritime agency and only military component. Coast guard specifications, standards, and regulations for performance, construction, or. Uniforms of the united states coast guard auxiliary wikipedia. Commandant instruction manuals united states coast guard. Coast guard shield centered on the right breast pocket with the left breast pocket having a conceale d pencil. Both branches used the same clothing, and distinction between uniforms was. When boarding or leaving, if you have guests with you who may not be in uniform, you render the salutes and request permission to board or leave. The coast guard may utilize for any purpose incident to carrying out its functions and duties as authorized by the secretary any motorboat, yacht, aircraft, or radio station placed at its disposition for any of such purposes by.
The coast guard explains it is impossible to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable hairstyle or conservative or eccentric grooming standard. Coast guard team that has a history of courage and bravery second to none. What you need to know about the markers on the water. The uniform program has received authorization to make significant changes in the appearance and construction of the current odu. The instruction prescribes the official policy governing uniform regulations for officers of the commissioned corps of the u. Coast guard uniform regulations kindle edition by coast guard, u.
Cim 1020 6i united states coast guard uniform regulations may 2016. Offduty programs ocs is an immersive, fulltime obligation. On operational dress uniforms, they wear generic rate designators that exclude the rating symbol. Subchapter i cargo and miscellaneous vessels parts 90 106 subchapter ia mobile offshore drilling units parts 107 109 subchapter j electrical engineering parts 110 1 subchapter k small passenger vessels carrying more than 150 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than. Regulations coast guard regulations radiotelephone stations provided for compliance with the vessel bridgeto bridge radiotelephone act federal communications commission regulations other fcc regulations pertaining to vessel bridgetobridge radiotelephone communications are contained in various. Hair does not fall below ey ebrows or headgear when bulk no more than 3 inches hair must not fall below the bottom edge of the colar. Pictures of all authorized uniforms are in the new auxiliary manual. Auxman annotated through 003 1428apr15 united states coast. All students shall ensure they bring all listed required items in the correct quantity as outlined above to me a school. Changes to coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020.
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