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CGAUX UNIFORM

PRESENTATIO

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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

•  Various Uniforms

•  Where to Get Them

•  When to Wear Them

WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?

•  Approved Outerwear

•  Approved Headwear

•  Operational Duty Uniform (ODU)

•  Tropical Blue Long

•  Service Dress Blue (SDB)

•  Winter Dress Blue

•  Dinner Dress Blue/White

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IMPORTANT!

Anything that has USCG specific buttons must have them replaced with Auxiliary ones! I.e. SDB coat, Bridge Coat, Combination Cover

OUTERWEAR

OUTERWEAR

W I N D B R E A K E R F O U L W E A T H E R P A R K A

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OUTERWEAR

T R E N C H C O A T B R I D G E C O A T

OUTERWEAR

W O O L Y - P U L L Y S W E A T E R

INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

•  Windbreaker and Trench Coat: •  Large metal insignia grounded on shoulder epaulets, “A” outboard

•  Foul Weather Parka: •  Tab with insignia embroidered on ODU fabric centered on the front

•  Bridge Coat: •  No insignia authorized. Replace Gold Buttons with Silver Auxiliary Buttons

•  Wooly Pully/Cardigan Sweater: •  Soft shoulder boards on epaulets

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WHAT UNIFORMS TO WEAR THEM WITH

HEADWEAR

HEADWEAR

C O M B I N A T I O N C O V E R G A R R I S O N C O V E R

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HEADWEAR

O D U C O V E R K N I T W A T C H C A P

INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

•  Combination cover: •  Replace gold chinstrap and buttons with silver •  Replace USCG Officer insignia with Auxiliary

•  Garrison Cover: •  Insignia 1.5” from bottom, 2” back from forward •  Left side CGAUX Insignia •  Right Side Office Insignia

•  ODU Ball Cap •  Member or Office Insignia centered along the seam between “US COAST GUARD”

and “AUXILIARY”

UNIFORMS

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•  Worn For: •  Patrols •  Meetings •  Vessel Exams •  Public Education

•  Boots: •  Must Be 8” Or 10” Safety Toe •  Composite Not Steel

•  Trousers: •  Must Be Worn Tucked Or Bloused

•  Belt: •  Black Riggers Belt Or Black Web Belt

•  Jacket: •  Nametape On Right, USCG Auxiliary On Left •  Untucked Version Still Authorized •  Sleeves Can Be Worn Down Or Rolled

•  Hat: •  ODUHat From CGAUXCEN

OPERATIONAL DUTY UNIFORM

Centered on collar with imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point

ODU INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

•  Dress Oxfords •  SDB Trousers •  Black Belt/Silver Buckle •  Air Force Dress Shirt •  V-neck Undershirt

•  Headwear: •  Combination cover or Garrison Cover

•  Outerwear: •  Windbreaker, Trench Coat, Wooly Pully,

Cardigan

•  Socks shall be black •  Per USCG instruction, AF pants

not technically authorized

TROPICAL BLUE LONG

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•  Required Insignia: •  Nametag, Centered ¼” Above Right

Pocket •  For women, centered with bottom of

name tag in line with top of third button •  Shoulder Insignia (Soft Cloth)

•  Ribbons: •  If worn, three per row

•  If not multiple of three, top row shall have less than 3

•  Centered ¼” above Left Pocket

•  Breast Insignia: •  Up to two may be worn •  First placed ¼” above top row of pocket

or ribbons if worn •  Second placed ¼” below top of pocket

•  Past officer device: •  If worn, ¼” below top of pocket

•  AUXOP: •  If worn, ¼” above name tag

TROPICAL BLUE LONG

In addition to tropical blue long:

•  USCG Service Dress Blue Coat •  Replace gold buttons with silver

•  Necktie (Male) or Tab (Female) Required

•  Only authorized cover is Combination Cover

•  Insignia Placement same as TBL

•  Long Sleeve shirt may be worn

•  Bridge Coat/Trench Coat Authorized

•  Windbreaker or sweaters may be worn in lieu of SDB coat unless situation dictates otherwise

•  Insignia is sleeve striping sewn on the sleeve with USCGAUX device above

SERVICE DRESS BLUE

•  Authorized for winter wear •  Permanent crease shirts not

authorized for auxiliarists until approved as standard issue

•  Only differences from TBL: •  SDB colored shirt •  Collar insignia as opposed to

shoulder boards

WINTER DRESS BLUE

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“Insignia shall be centered on the collar between the visible top and bottom collar edges with the devices, centered 1 inch from and parallel to the inner collar edges.”

WDB INSIGNIA PLACEMENT

DINNER DRESS BLUE/WHITE JACKET

•  Worn for formal occasions •  Jackets, trousers/skirts, and

shirts procured from USN •  Replace USN buttons and

gold chain with CGAUX buttons and silver chain

•  Shoes shall be high gloss military dress shoes

•  Black bowtie/tab •  Silver cummerbund •  Combination cover for males •  No cover for females

•  Insignia Placement: •  All uniforms:

•  Medals and miniature insignia centered on left lapel in line with second button from top

•  Blue Jacket: •  Sleeve striping in the manner of SDB

•  White Jacket: •  Hard Shoulder Boards

•  Outerwear: •  Trench Coat •  Bridge Coat

DINNER DRESS BLUE/WHITE JACKET

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•  SDB with following changes:

•  Miniature medals and ribbons •  No nametag •  Regular AUXOP/Past Officer

Authorized •  White long sleeve dress shirt •  Black bow tie/dress tab

DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET

WHERE TO GET T

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•  Official USCG source

•  All uniform items except for Dinner Dress Jacket uniforms

•  No auxiliary insignia offered

•  You will need to create an account

•  Must use Internet Explorer

http://www.uscg.mil/UNIFORMS/default.asp

UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION CENTER WOODBINE

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•  The best place for shoulder boards!

•  If having a sale (usually are) >50% lower than CGAUXCEN

•  Good deal on Complete CGAUX Combination Cover

•  Would not recommend buying clothing items here

www.lighthouseuniform.com

LIGHTHOUSE UNIFORM CO.

•  Now available to Auxiliary Members

•  Bridge coat sold here

•  CGAUX ODU undershirt sold here

•  Other fun things!

www.shopcgx.com

CG EXCHANGE

•  Auxiliary specific insignia/ribbons

•  Covers

•  MUST BUY ODU CAP HERE

•  Only place to buy button up cardigan

http://stores.homestead.com/ShopAuxiliary/StoreFront.bok

CGAUXCEN

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•  Dinner Dress Blue Jacket

•  Dinner Dress White Jacket

1-800-NAV-EXCH (1-800-628-3924)

NAVY EXCHANGE (NEX)

•  Can be used with ID for uniform purchases

•  Small CG exchange in Cleveland

•  Air Force exchanges at Rickenbacker and WPAFB

•  Navy exchange in Chicago

MILITARY EXCHANGES

WHEN TO W

EAR IT

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Wearing of the Auxiliary uniform without proper authority is a violation of

law. Prohibited occasions for wear include:

a. In places of dubious reputation where the uniform might be discredited

or disgraced. b. When engaged in political activities.

c. During paid employment or sports. d. Aboard an Auxiliary vessel or aircraft

facility unless the facility is on an authorized patrol.

e. Entry to or while present in a foreign country or territory unless

specifically authorized by an appropriate Coast Guard authority.

Authorization may be granted in the following cases:

(1) A scheduled patrol or deployment that might enter foreign

territories.

(2) An authorized SAR mission involving foreign borders or territories.

(3) Deployment or guest status aboard a Coast Guard cutter or aircraft

that enters foreign territory. (4) Visiting a foreign country as an

Auxiliarist on official business.

FIRST, WHEN NOT TO WEAR IT

QUESTIONS?