Uniforms

• Can someone wear a deceased relative's medals to honor them on a special occasion?

  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...

• Is the Past Officer Device worn on the ODUs in addition to the one authorized breast insignia?

  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...

• Can Auxiliarists wear lapel pin versions of awards on civilian clothes?

  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...

• Can (or can not) an Auxiliarist wear the frame cover (hat) if he does not have any "rank" and is a new member?

  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). ...

• I am an Aids Verifier. Am I entitled to wear the Operations ribbon or a different ribbon from the M-Department?

  Those qualified as an ATON Verifier should wear the Operations Program ribbon/medal.  Bronze stars are used to denote qualification in multiple programs.  See AUXMAN Chapter 11, A.14.b.    Operations ...

• Auxiliary Sew-on Qualification Insignia

  23 September 2009 ALAUX 049/09 1.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary sew-on qualification insignia announced in ALAUX 033/09 are authorized for wear on the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU ), Working Blue, and ...

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Auxiliary Markings

  Chapter 10, Sec. A.9 of the Auxiliary Manual, COMDINST M16790.1 (Series): Auxiliarists may not wear any distinctive part of the uniform or official Auxiliary insignia with civilian clothing when not a...

• Are Air Force Ribbons and Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) ribbons authorized on the USGC Auxiliary uniform?

  Many Air Force Ribbons are, see the Ribbon Checker. Civil Air Patrol Ribbons are NOT authorized on Coast Guard uniforms....

• Am I entitled to wear the Medals and Ribbons awarded to me while in the U.S. Navy with my Auxiliary uniform?

  You may wear US Navy ribbons/medals that appear on the Ribbon Checker or in the CG Awards Manual, which should cover all or most of the eligible ribbons....

• When can we wear the "Boonie" (or "Tilley") sun hat as organizational clothing?

  ALCOAST 011/07 introduced the Boonie hat as organizational clothing for the operational environment.  THE BOONIE HAT IS AUTHORIZED AS ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING FOR THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ONLY, NOT ...