Uniforms

• Uniforms Out of Stock

  Q:  Why have some uniforms and sizes been out of stock for over a year? A:  The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the sole authorized supplier of Coast Guard Uniforms. DLA works only with USA manufact...

• Uniform Inspection Program FAQs

  Reference:  BSX Policy Letter 23-02 (28 NOV 2023). IF YOUR QUESTION IS NOT ANSWERED HERE, REFER TO THE POLICY MEMO OR YOUR COLM.  AUXDATA related: Q:  Where is the uniform inspection information recor...

• CG Uniform Distribution Center

  Q:  What happened to the Uniform Distribution Center? A:  Per the Coast Guard, the Uniform Distribution Center has closed.  Members who need uniforms are being referred to the Coast Guard Exchange (Sh...

• Do Women Have To Wear a T-Shirt With The Tropical Blue Uniform?

  Q:  Do Women Have To Wear a T-Shirt With The Tropical Blue Uniform? A:  Yes.  Per the Auxiliary Manual (COMDTINST 16790.1G), Chapter 10, Section D.9.c, V-neck undershirts are required for wear with al...

• Can My Name Tag Have My First and Last Name?

  The Auxiliary Manual authorizes members to wear a name tag with the first name included in lieu of the standard name tag (last name only), but this only applies to name tags of Bakelite or similar mat...

• Wearing of National Staff Identification Badge and the Academy Partner Badge

  Q:  Can I wear the Academy Partner Badge and the National Staff ID Badge at the same time? A:  Yes, it is OK to wear the National Badge and the Academy Partner badge at the same time.  The answers can...

• I’m a Retired Member and need to replace some uniform items. How do I do that?

  I’m a Retired Member and need to replace some uniform items.  How do I do that? The Auxiliary Manual authorizes retired Auxiliarists to wear the Auxiliary uniform at appropriate functions [AUXMAN, 3.D...

• Where do I go to purchase the Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Uniform?

  Where do I go to purchase the Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Uniform? The Dinner Dress Blue Jacket uniform may be purchased from the US Navy Uniform Support Center 1545 Crossways Blvd Chesapeake VA 23320.Th...

• How Do I Dispose of My Old ODUs?

  Uniform items that are no longer serviceable, not authorized for wear, or no longer necessary should be destroyed or disposed of properly. Obsolete, worn, damaged, or unwanted uniform items must be di...

• When is it Appropriate to Wear the Past Officer Device?

  Q:  Is the past officer device appropriate to wear to reflect a previously held office, even though I now hold a  different office?  A:  The AUXMAN, Chapter 10, Section F.9.c., page 10-42 states: When...