Uniforms

• Can we authorize Garrison cap with the ODU?

  Updated 28 October 2009 The only cover authorized for use with the ODU is the ball cap or the sun hat....

• Are Auxiliarists permitted to wear the staff officer embroidered insignia with ODU, when engaged in operations on Coast Guard fixed and floating facilities?

  When Auxiliarists augments on Coast Guard Assets, Auxiliarists normally should wear the member insignia.  However, the CO or OINC has the final word on which uniforms and insignia an Auxiliarist can w...

• Are there any other publications I can see about Auxiliary Uniforms?

  Your first source of uniform information is your flotilla’s Human Resources Officer (FSO-HR) or your Flotilla Commander. One of the privileges of being a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the wea...

• How Many Qualification Insignias Can I Wear On My ODUs?

  Q:  Authorized breast devices for the ODU are giving us difficulty. It appears the instructions say that only the most current Auxiliary qualification device is authorized on the left and the AUXOP on...

• Can I wear my Branch Chief insignia on my CG Unit Ball Cap?

  You may wear your metal office collar insignia (gold oak leaf, with red 'A') on your CG Unit ball cap or your Auxiliary ball cap. From the Auxiliary Manual, COMDINST M16790.1 (series), Sec. D.3.c. Coa...

• Can Auxiliarists Wear USCG Physical Fitness Clothing with the USCG Logo?

  Q:  Are Auxiliarists permitted to purchase and wear the Fitness Shirt and or Fitness Trunks with USCG Logo on it to wear while engaging in exercise such as running on ones own, mountain biking or exer...

• What do I do when the active CG Unit I work with says I cannot wear my office insignia on my ODUs when I work with them?

  Q:  Aux members wear sew-on or embroidered insignia on their ODU's per recent policy.  I am required to remove those insignia when I work with the Active Duty Coast Guard. That was not a problem, when...

• Can the CG Aux uniform be worn while giving out and receiving donations for the annual Disabled Veterans of America Poppy drive?

  The Auxiliary uniform can only be worn for authorized Auxiliary missions described in the AUXMAN.  If they want to go in Aux Assn attire (polo shirt) that would be fine....

• Can the laminated (plastic) name tag be worn with the vessel examiner polo shirt?

  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...

• Can a Combat Infantry Badge be worn on the Aux. uniform along with the medals?

  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...