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UNIFORM REGULATIONS
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
The emblem features a gold lion passant, holding a sword in its right forepaw (the
same lion from the emblem of Sri Lanka) in the centre on a blue background surrounded by
a yellow coloured life belt. Gold lion represent the braveness and the blue colour signifies
the serene sea. The life belt reflects the Coast Guard’s primary role of ensuring safety of
lives. The silver colour anchor represents maritime interest.
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Section -I
Uniform for Officers
Dress No. 1 Ceremonial Dress White
Dress No. 2 Ceremonial Dress White
Dress No. 3 Mess Dress
Dress No. 4 Red Sea Rig
Dress No. 5 Working Dress White
Dress No. 5A Working Dress Formal White (Commander and above)
Dress No. 6 Action Working Dress Beige
Dress No. 7 Sea Rig
Dress No. 8 Sport Rig
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Section -II Uniforms for Senior Sailors
Dress No. 1 Ceremonial Dress White with Drill Order
Dress No. 2 Ceremonial Dress White
Dress No. 4 Red Sea Rig
Dress No. 5 Working Dress White
Dress No. 6 Action Working Dress Beige
Dress No. 7 Sea Rig
Dress No. 8 Sport Rig
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Section -III Uniforms for Junior Sailors
Dress No. 1 Ceremonial Dress White with Drill Order
Dress No. 2 Ceremonial Dress White
Dress No. 5 Working Dress White
Dress No. 6 Action Working Dress Beige
Dress No. 7 Sea Rig
Dress No. 8 Sport Rig
Section -IV Special Issue Uniforms
Dress No. 9 Overall (Officers and Sailors)
Dress No. 10 Special Action Working Rig (Officers and Sailors)
Section -V Accessories to be worn with CG Uniforms
Section -VI General
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SECTION I
Uniforms for Officers
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Dress No 1 Ceremonial Dress White
Tunic Suit White
Cap Peak White
05 No’s Gilt Buttons Size I
Epaulettes with Gilt Buttons Size II
Medals/ Decorations
Distinguish badge
Sword and Scabbard with belt sling and knot
Gloves white
Full aiguillette for Flag rank officers, Personal staff
of DGCG and Flag Lieutenant of Flag rank officers
Cap Badge
Shoes white or black (in wet weather) socks white
(Boots black and Gaiters black for Guard Officer and
Band Master when in Parade)
Occasions for wear
Guard of Honours
Formal receiving calling, attending arrival and
departure of
i. Heads of State
ii. Prime Minister
iii. Accredited Diplomats
Formal state functions
Ceremonial parades
Service functions
Court marshals
As ordered by DG Coast Guard and Directors,
Deputy Directors and Regional Directors, Senior
Coast Guard Officers, Commanding Officers
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Dress No 2 Ceremonial Dress white
Tunic Suit White
Cap Peak White
05 No’s Gilt Buttons Size I
Epaulettes with Gilt Buttons Size II
Medals/ Decorations
Distinguish badge
Sword and Scabbard with belt sling and knot
Gloves white
Full aiguillette for Flag rank officers, Personal staff
of DGCG and Flag Lieutenant of Flag rank officers
Cap Badge
Shoes white or black (in wet weather) socks white
Name tally
Occasions for wear
On appointments.
When waiting on the DGCG
Formal occasions as promulgated.
General duties and on occasions when not on parade
Attendance of Courts Martials
Attendance Supreme Courts
Functions in Naval messes
When attending High Courts on duty.
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Dress No 03 Mess Dress
Mess Jacket white
Marcella fronted shirt
Trouser Black
Cap Peak white
06 No’s gilt Button size II
Epaulettes with gilt Button size III
Medals / Decoration ( Miniature)
Distinguish badges
Bow Tie black
Cummerbund black
Socks black
Shoes black leather
Full aiguillettes for Flag rank officers, Personal
Staff of DGCG and Flag Lieutenant of of Flag rank
officers
Cap badge
Name tally
Occasions for wear
At Formal Evening Functions
As and when ordered by DG.
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Dress No 04 Red Sea Rig
Shirt white (Short sleeve)
Trouser Black
Cap peak white
02 No Guilt buttons size III
Decoration / Ribbon of Medal
Distinguish badges
Cummerbund black
Socks Black
Shoes Black leather
Half aiguillettes for Flag rank officers, Personal
staff of DGCG and flag lieutenant of flag rank
and personnel staff of flag rank officers
SLCG cap badge
SLCG Epaulette
Name Tally - SLCG
Occasions for wear
Evening functions when mess dress is not
specified. Mess function and formal evening parties.
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Dress No 05
Working Dress White
Shirt white (Short sleeve)
Trouser white
Cap peak white
Epaulettes with gilt Button size III
Decorations/Ribbon of Medal
Distinguish badges
Waist belt white
Socks white
Shoes leather white - leather sole
Cap badge
Epaulette
SLCG buckle steel
Name tally SLCG
Occasions for wear
Routine and special occasions as, and when ordered
When attending courts on duty
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Working Dress (formal) White 5A Commander and above
Bush jacket white
Trouser white
Cap peak white
05 No’s gilt buttons size I
04 No’s gilt buttons size II
Epaulettes with gilt Button size III
Medals / Decorations/ Ribbons of Medal
as prescribed
Distinguish badges
Socks white
Shoes Leather - white
Half aiguillettes for Flag rank officers and
Rear Admirals to wear full Aiguillettes when
Medals are worn
Cap badge
Name Tally
Occasion for wear
When deal with foreign delegates and
formal occasions
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Dress No 06 Action Working Dress
Shirt beige Short sleeve (with shoulder strap)
Trouser beige
Decorations/ Ribbons of Medal
Distinguish badges
Cap baseball beige with SLCG cap badge (Mini)/ Cap
Beret Beige with SLCG Beret badge (Mini)
Shoulder loops
Waist belt beige
SLCG buckle steel
Name tally –
Socks beige
Shoes rubber brown - leather sole
Notes
Cap peak plastic can be worn as and when ordered
Cap Beret beige can be worn as and when ordered
“No.06 Drill Order” can be worn as and when ordered
With following accessories;
o Sword and Scabbard with belt sling and knot
o Gloves white
o Gaiters black
o Socks black
o Boots black
Occasion for wear
Routine operational duties
NO 06 Drill Order - Parades and rehearsals as and when
ordered
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Dress No 07 Sea Rig
Sandals - Brown
T-Shirt Beige with shoulder strap
Short Brown
Cap baseball with SLCG cap badge (Mini)
Shoulder Loops
Occasions for wear
Working dress at sea
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Dress No 08 Sports Rig
Socks white
Shoes Deck white
T-Shirt Black
Short Black
Occasions for wear
Organize sports events
As and when ordered
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SECTION II
Uniforms for Senior Sailors
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Dress No 1 Ceremonial Dress White with Drill order
Tunic Suit - white
Cap Peak white
04 No’s gilt buttons size 7/8''
Epaulette with gilt buttons size III
Medal and Decorations
Distinguish badge
Web belt white
Gloves white
Anklets white
Socks black
Boot black
SLCG Cap badge
SLCG
Occasions for wear
Guard of Honours
Formal receiving calling, attending arrival and
departure of
i. Heads of State
ii. Prime Minister
iii. Accredited Diplomats
Formal state functions
Ceremonial parades
Service functions
Court marshals
As ordered by DG Coast Guard and Directors,
Deputy Directors and Regional Directors,
Senior Coast Guard Officers, Commanding Officers
Dress No 2 Ceremonial Dress white
Tunic suit white
Cap peak white
04 No’s gilt buttons size 7/8"
Epaulette with gilt buttons size III
Medal & Decorations
Distinguish badges
Good conduct badges
Socks white
Shoes leather white-leather sole/Black
(in wet weather)
SLCG cap badges
Name tally - SLCG
Occasions for wear
When waiting on the DGCG
Formal occasions as promulgated.
General duties and on occasions when
not on parade.
Attendance of Courts Martial
Attendance Supreme Courts
Functions in Naval messes
When attending High Courts on duty.
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Dress No 04
Red Sea Rig
Shirt white (Short sleeve)
Trouser Black
Cap peak white
Epaulette with guilt buttons size III
Decoration / Ribbon of Medal
Distinguish badges
Cummerbund black
Socks Black
Shoes Black leather
cap badge
Name tally
Occasions for wear
Evening functions.
Mess function and formal evening parties.
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Dress No 05
Working Dress White
Shirt white (Short sleeve)
Trouser white
Cap peak white
Epaulette with gilt buttons size iii
Decorations/Ribbon of Medal
Distinguish badges
Waist belt white
Socks white
Shoes leather white - leather sole
SLCG buckle steel
Name tally
Occasions for wear
Routine and special occasions as and
when ordered
When attending courts on duty
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Dress No 06
Action Working Dress Beige
Shirt beige Short sleeve ( with or without shoulder strap)
Trouser Beige
Decorations/ Ribbons of Medal
Distinguish badges
Cap baseball beige with SLCG cap badge (mini)
Cap Beret Beige with SLCG Beret badge (Mini)
SLCG Epaulette /shoulder loops
Sub badges
Waist belt beige with SLCG buckle steel
Name tally - SLCG
Socks beige
Shoes rubber brown - rubber sole
Notes
Cap peak plastic can be worn as and when ordered.
Cap Beret beige can be worn as and when ordered
No 06 Drill Order can worn as and when ordered
with following accessories;
o Web belt white
o Gloves white
o Anklets white
o Socks black
o Boot black
Occasions for wear
Routine duties
Operational duties
No 06 Drill Order – Parades and rehearsals as and
when ordered
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Dress No 07
Sea Rig
Sandals - Brown
T-Shirt beige with shoulder strap
Short Brown
Cap baseball beige with SLCG cap badge (mini)
Shoulder Loops
Occasions for wear
Working dress at sea
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Dress No 08
Sports Rig
Socks white
Shoes Deck white
T-Shirt Ash
Short Black
Occasions for wear
Organize sports events
As and when ordered
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SECTION III
Junior Sailors Uniforms
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sDress No 1 Ceremonial Dress – white with Drill order
Jumper suit
Jeen west
Lanyard
Medal and Decorations
Black silk
Web belt white
Gloves white (when ordered)
Anklets white
Socks black
Boot black
Duck cap
SLCG cap badge
Sub badges
Ribbon Duck cap SLCG
Occasions for wear
Guard of Honours
Formal receiving calling, attending arrival and
departure of
i. Heads of State
ii. Prime Minister
iii. Accredited Diplomats
Formal state functions
Ceremonial parades
Service functions
Court marshals
As ordered by DG Coast Guard and Directors,
Deputy Directors and Regional Directors,
Senior Coast Guard Officers, Commanding Officers
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Dress No 02
Ceremonial Dress white
Jumper suit
Jeen west
Lanyard
Silk black
Duck cap
Ribbon Duck Cap SLCG
04 No’s gilt buttons size 7/8"
Medal & Decorations
Distinguish badges
Socks black
Shoes leather Black-Rubber Sole
SLCG cap badge
Sub badges
Name tally
Occasion to wear
When waiting on the DGCG
Formal occasions as promulgated.
General duties and on occasions when
not on parade.
Attendance of Courts Martials
Attendance Supreme Courts
Functions in Naval messes
When attending High Courts on duty.
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dress No 05
Working Dress White
Shirt white (Short sleeve)
Trouser white
Cap peak white
Decorations/Ribbon of Medal
Distinguish badges
Waist belt white with
Socks black
Shoes leather black rubber sole
SLCG cap badge
Sub Badge
SLCG buckle steel
Name tally
Occasions for wear
Routine and special occasions as and when ordered
When attending courts on duty
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Dress No 06
Action Working Dress Beige
Shirt beige Short sleeve (with or without shoulder strap)
Trouser beige
Decorations/ Ribbons of Medal
Distinguish badges
Socks black
Shoes rubber black - rubber sole
Cap Baseball beige with SLCG cap badge (Mini)
Cap Beret Beige with SLCG Beret badge (Mini)
Sub badges
Waist belt beige
SLCG buckle steel
Name tally
Notes
Cap peak plastic can be worn as and when ordered.
Cap Beret beige can be worn as and when ordered
No 06 Drill Order can worn as and when ordered
with following accessories;
o Web belt white
o Gloves white (when ordered)
o Anklets white
o Socks black
o Boot black
Occasions for wear
Routine duties
Operational duties
No 06 Drill Order – Parades and rehearsals as and
when ordered
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Dress No 07 Sea Rig
Sandals - Brown
T-Shirt Beige
Short Brown
Base ball with SLCG cap badge (Mini)
Occasions for wear
Working dress at sea
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Dress No 08 Sports Rig
Socks black
Shoes Deck Sport
T-Shirt beige
Short Black
Occasions for wear
Organize sports events
As and when ordered
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SECTION IV
Special issue Uniforms
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Overall Officers
Blue Overall
Shoulder loops
White Helmet
Non-skid boot
Occasion for wear
During Oil Spill Response Management Operations
As and when ordered
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Overall Sailors
Blue Overall
Shoulder loops ( Senior Sailors only)
Blue Helmet
Non-skid boot
Occasions for wear
During Oil Spill Response Operations
As and when ordered
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Special Action Working Rig (Officers, Sailors)
Action Working Jacket long sleeves Navy Blue
Action Working Trouser Navy Blue
Cap Baseball Navy Blue
T shirt Navy Blue
Belt leather
Boots Black
Occasions for wear
During Boarding Operations
During Law Enforcement Operations
As and when ordered
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SECTION V
Accessories to be worn
with Uniforms
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Head Gears
Peak Cap
Flag Rank Officers
Junior Sailors
Cap Baseball
Cdr & Captain
Officers Senior Sailors
Flag Rank Officers Captain and Commander rank officers Officers
Senior Sailors Junior Sailors
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Cap Baseball for Special Action Working Uniforms
Flag Rank Officers Captain and Commander Rank Officers
Officers
Senior Sailors Junior Sailors
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Headgear Badges for Cap Peak
Officers
Senior Sailors.
Junior Sailors
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Headgear Badges (Miniature) for Beret
Officers
Senior Sailors.
Junior Sailors
Cap Beret (Officers and Sailors)
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Headgear Badges for Cap Baseball
Officers
Senior Sailors
Junior Sailors
No cap badge entitled for junior sailors
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INSIGNIAS -Officers
Shoulder Straps for Officers
Rear Admiral Commodore
Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Sub Lieutenant
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Slip-on Shoulder Straps for Officers
Rear Admiral Commodore
Captain Commander Lieutenant
Commander
Lieutenant Sub Lieutenant
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Shoulder Straps for Senior Sailors
Master Chief Petty Officers Fleet Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer
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Slip-on Shoulder Straps for Senior Sailors
Master Chief Petty Officers Fleet Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer
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Sub Badges for Sailors
Leading Rate
Able Rate
Ordinary Rate
Good Conduct Badges
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Name Tally
Ribbon Cap Duck
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD
Belt – White and Beige with Buckle
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Socks – Beige, Blackand White
Socks beige Socks Black Socks White
Foot Wear
Black Shoes White Shoes Brown Shoes
Black Boots and Sandals Brown.
Black Boots Sandals Brown
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Buttons Gilt
Gilt Buttons Size i
Gilt Buttons Size ii
Gilt Buttons Size iii
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General
Officers
Rain Coat
Bag Kit
Sailors
Rain Coat
Bag Kit
Towel Bath
Bed Sheet
Pillow Slip
Net Mosquito