No, you can not wear a name tag. From the Auxiliary Manual, COMDINST M16790.1 (series), Sec A.2. Vessel Examiners (VE): For VEs, the VE Polo shirt is authorized for wear as an optional uniform shirt w...
Yes, only two badges may be worn (one above, one below your ribbon stack). A mini CIB may be worn on dinner dress. The Combat Infantry Badge is not one of those allowed on the ODU. By extension, this...
All Auxiliary members can wear a Combination Cover. Those with positions of DCDR /DVC (wear a Silver Oak leaf and Eagles) and higher wear Acorns and Oak leafs on the visor (equivalent of CDR; CAPT). ...
Q: Do I put on the ribbon as soon as the training classes I took show up in AuxData, or do I have to wait for an official authorization to come down through the chain of leadership and management? A:...
There is no service wide policy for this matter. There, however, may be local guidance. I encourage you to use your chain of leadership to investigate this matters at a local level....
Q: My father was awarded a medal during WWII. Is there a policy for my active Coastie son to [wear it] during his marriage in honor of his grandfather? A: Unfortunately, your son may not wear your f...
Past Officer Devices are NOT worn on ODUs. Also read ALCOAST 223/07, http://www.uscg.mil/auxiliary/publications/alcoast/alcoast-223-07.asp Reviewed by DIR-U on 9 May 2017...
Q: Members of the Armed Forces, and DOD Civilians are authorized to wear a lapel pin version of awards they have received on civilian clothes (i.e. they can frequently be seen worn on suits). Will Au...
Here is the pertinent excerpt from the Auxiliary Manual, COMDINST M16790.1(Series), Sec. 10.A.8. Formal and Ceremonial Occasions, as modified by ALAUX 004/18: 10.A.8. Formal and Ceremonial Occasions W...
Q: A member of my flotilla serves a bugler with honor guard at CG funerals. He was given aiguillettes by the active duty members so that the uniforms would look alike, except for the silver on Auxili...