Transcript The Silver Side - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

USCG Auxiliary Uniforms Protocol
Joe O’Leary, Director
Division Chief Uniform
Jackson Whitaker
Jan 2012 for N-Train Presentation
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Topics:
Looking good
• Uniforms / Appearance
• Grooming
• Protocol
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Appearance
The public does not differentiate between Coast Guard
active duty and the Auxiliary, especially when the uniform
is worn. Coast Guard active duty members are bound by
strict military grooming and weight standards. Realizing
that the Auxiliary is made up entirely of volunteers, the
active duty grooming and appearance standards are
relaxed as they apply to Auxiliarist. As a matter of pride,
all Auxiliary members should set the goal to strive to
attain the same standards as active duty members.
Auxiliarist who wear the Auxiliary uniform will be held to
higher grooming and appearance standards than those
who wear the Auxiliary Blue Blazer outfit. The Auxiliary
Blue Blazer outfit is optional apparel and is authorized for
activities described in Chapter 10.
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New uniforms
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Makeshift Uniforms
• Members need to be aware that active duty members wear the
uniform with pride and when they see an Auxiliarist improperly
dressed it can be seen as offensive to the service.
Additionally, most Auxiliarist interact with stations where the
young influential active duty members are abundant. Here, it’s
especially important to set the proper uniform image at all
levels.
• If it doesn't match the material and construction, it is no-longer
uniform
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• If one cannot afford the cost of a proper uniform do
not to spend the money on creating a look alike.
Someone right out of boot camp can spot the
difference quicker than saying Semper Paratus.
• It would be better if the member is in civilian attire
than a improper uniform.
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Grooming
• Auxiliarist who desire to wear their hair, jewelry, or
maintain a general appearance different from that
described in Chapter 10 shall wear the Auxiliary
Blue Blazer outfit instead of the Auxiliary uniform.
• Or proper civilian attire
• Waivers for any deviations from the grooming and
appearance standards described in Chapter 10
must be submitted through the chain to the
appropriate Director.
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Blue Blazer and Other Items
• Auxiliary rings, lapel pins
and blazer patch okay
• Auxiliary Blue Blazer may
substitute for all uniforms,
except ODU’s.
• Blue Blazer worn with white
or gray pants or skirt, white
shirt, black shoes and tie for
men.
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Source:
• Coast Guard Uniform Regulations
COMDTINST M1020.6 (series), except
were noted in AUXMAN Ch. 10.
• Auxiliary Manual
COMDTINST M16790.1G JAN 2012
Chapter 10
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Uniform Standards
• Wear the uniform with Pride, as
a representative of the Auxiliary
and the Coast Guard.
• Elected officers should set
example.
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FC and VFC, look over your members at
every flotilla meeting (uniform & grooming)
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“Service Peculiar”
Standards (continued)
• Men cannot wear earrings. Women can
wear small silver or pearl studs. Diamond
studs can be worn with dress uniform.
• Necklaces, chains, suspenders, pens,
handkerchiefs, etc…should not be visible.
• Hair should be neat and clean and above
the collar (for men) or at the collar (for
women).
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OPERATIONAL
DRESS
UNIFORM
(ODU)
UNISEX
•Uniform sew-on
devices will now
display a black “A”
for Auxiliary. The
Red and Blue “A”
designation has
been discontinued
for use on ODU only
but still applies to
dress uniforms
It is not a Liberty
Uniform.
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Hats/Caps
• Combination Cap
• Can be worn with most uniforms
• Men’s and women’s styles
•Garrison Cap
• Use with Trop’s and cannot be
worn with service dress after Dec.
2012
• With small cap device (left) and
small metal office insignia (right)
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Name Tags
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White with CG blue lettering.
3 3/16 in. wide and 5/8 in. high.
Surname only.
US. Coast Guard Auxiliary
below name.
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Collar Devices
• Open collared short
sleeve shirt - placed
on center of collar
flap, along a line
bisecting collar
• Long sleeved Light
blue and winter blue
(with tie) - placed
parallel to front edge
of collar
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Undergarments
A word about V-Neck T-Shirts
WRONG!
RIGHT!!!
The Coast Guard wears V- neck T-Shirts, not crew
necks
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PROTOCOL
• Customs and protocol practiced.
The Auxiliary is a part of the
ceremonial procedures that
contribute dignity and color to our
lives as civilian members of the
Coast Guard family. All should
read.
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PPROTOCOL Oct. 2010
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When Wearing a Uniform is
Prohibited
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In public places of dubious reputation
When engaged in political activities
When in a foreign country
Don’t wear distinctive parts of the uniform or
insignia with civilian clothes.
• You may not wear a uniform for extended travel
(air, train, car) unless under US Coast Guard
orders only - that is: to and from your location
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Discontinued and the term
“Serviceable”
• Ball caps with scrambled eggs or any other
markings are to be discontinued for wear by Dec 31,
2012
• Auxiliarists may use commercial sources for buying
uniforms and insignia, except for Auxiliary ball caps.
These caps may only be obtained from the following
sources: AUXCEN, UDC, or the Coast Guard
Exchange System (CGES).
• Consult the Uniform Procurement Guide for updated
information and discontinued dates on Working Blue
and Tucked ODUs
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