USCG Auxiliary Uniforms Protocol

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• USCG Auxiliary Uniforms Protocol
• Joe OLeary, Director
• Division Chief Uniform
• Jackson Whitaker
• Jan 2012 for N-Train Presentation

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Topics Looking good

• Uniforms / Appearance
• Grooming
• Protocol

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Appearance The
public does not differentiate between Coast Guard
active duty and the Auxiliary, especially when
the uniform is worn. Coast Guard active duty
members are bound by strict military grooming and
weight standards. Realizing that the Auxiliary is
made up entirely of volunteers, the active duty
grooming and appearance standards are relaxed as
they apply to Auxiliarist. As a matter of pride,
all Auxiliary members should set the goal to
strive to attain the same standards as active
duty members. Auxiliarist who wear the Auxiliary
uniform will be held to higher grooming and
appearance standards than those who wear the
Auxiliary Blue Blazer outfit. The Auxiliary Blue
Blazer outfit is optional apparel and is
authorized for activities described in Chapter
10.
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New uniforms
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Makeshift Uniforms

• Members need to be aware that active duty members
  wear the uniform with pride and when they see an
  Auxiliarist improperly dressed it can be seen as
  offensive to the service. Additionally, most
  Auxiliarist interact with stations where the
  young influential active duty members are
  abundant. Here, its especially important to set
  the proper uniform image at all levels.
• If it doesn't match the material and
  construction, it is no-longer uniform

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• If one cannot afford the cost of a proper uniform
  do not to spend the money on creating a look
  alike. Someone right out of boot camp can spot
  the difference quicker than saying Semper
  Paratus.
• It would be better if the member is in civilian
  attire than a improper uniform.

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Grooming

• Auxiliarist who desire to wear their hair,
  jewelry, or maintain a general appearance
  different from that described in Chapter 10 shall
  wear the Auxiliary Blue Blazer outfit instead of
  the Auxiliary uniform.
• Or proper civilian attire
• Waivers for any deviations from the grooming and
  appearance standards described in Chapter 10 must
  be submitted through the chain to the appropriate
  Director.

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Blue Blazer and Other Items

• Auxiliary rings, lapel pins and blazer patch okay
• Auxiliary Blue Blazer may substitute for all
  uniforms, except ODUs.
• Blue Blazer worn with white or gray pants or
  skirt, white shirt, black shoes and tie for men.

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Source

• Coast Guard Uniform Regulations
• COMDTINST M1020.6 (series), except
• were noted in AUXMAN Ch. 10.
• Auxiliary Manual
• COMDTINST M16790.1G JAN 2012 Chapter
  10

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Uniform Standards

• Wear the uniform with Pride, as a representative
  of the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard.
• Elected officers should set example.

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FC and VFC, look over your members at every
flotilla meeting (uniform grooming)
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Service Peculiar Standards (continued)

• Men cannot wear earrings. Women can wear small
  silver or pearl studs. Diamond studs can be worn
  with dress uniform.
• Necklaces, chains, suspenders, pens,
  handkerchiefs, etcshould not be visible.
• Hair should be neat and clean and above the
  collar (for men) or at the collar (for women).

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• OPERATIONAL
• DRESS
• UNIFORM
• (ODU)
• UNISEX

• Uniform sew-on devices will now display a black
  A for Auxiliary. The Red and Blue A
  designation has been discontinued for use on ODU
  only but still applies to dress uniforms

It is not a Liberty Uniform.
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Hats/Caps

• Combination Cap
• Can be worn with most uniforms
• Mens and womens styles

• Garrison Cap
• Use with Trops and cannot be worn with service
  dress after Dec. 2012
• With small cap device (left) and small metal
  office insignia (right)

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Name Tags

• White with CG blue lettering.
• 3 3/16 in. wide and 5/8 in. high.
• Surname only.
• US. Coast Guard Auxiliary below name.

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Collar Devices

• Open collared short sleeve shirt - placed on
  center of collar flap, along a line bisecting
  collar
• Long sleeved Light blue and winter blue (with
  tie) - placed parallel to front edge of collar

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Undergarments

• A word about V-Neck T-Shirts

WRONG!
RIGHT!!!
The Coast Guard wears V- neck T-Shirts, not crew
necks
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PROTOCOL

• Customs and protocol practiced. The Auxiliary is
  a part of the ceremonial procedures that
  contribute dignity and color to our lives as
  civilian members of the Coast Guard family. All
  should read.

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PPROTOCOL Oct. 2010
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When Wearing a Uniform is Prohibited

• In public places of dubious reputation
• When engaged in political activities
• When in a foreign country
• Dont wear distinctive parts of the uniform or
  insignia with civilian clothes.
• You may not wear a uniform for extended travel
  (air, train, car) unless under US Coast Guard
  orders only - that is to and from your location

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Discontinued and the term Serviceable

• Ball caps with scrambled eggs or any other
  markings are to be discontinued for wear by Dec
  31, 2012
• Auxiliarists may use commercial sources for
  buying uniforms and insignia, except for
  Auxiliary ball caps. These caps may only be
  obtained from the following sources AUXCEN, UDC,
  or the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES).
• Consult the Uniform Procurement Guide for updated
  information and discontinued dates on Working
  Blue and Tucked ODUs

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Questions?