Transcript Uniform Presentation - US Coast Guard Auxiliary

USCG Auxiliary Uniforms Protocol
Division Chief Uniform
Jackson Whitaker
Jan 2011 Presentation
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Looking good
Duck
Uniforms
Protocol
Communication
IF YOU DON’T LOOK GOOD
WE DON’T LOOK GOOD
Auxiliary or Active Duty
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Looks like a duck
Sounds like a duck
Walks like a duck
Must be a duck!
Uniforms
•Why it is so
Important
• Where should I start? I know we are talking volunteers so the
• issue needs care in how it is presented to keep volunteers on the
• roles. I fully understand that, however I would like to see more
• about the proper pants (No Dickies Brand), Plain Black shoes, (no
• loafers) and V neck T shirts worn with trops. I have class rooms
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• in the region that Aux members use frequently for
• meetings and training.
• 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 is especially important to set the proper uniform
image at all levels. Finally, one of my continued
efforts as a director is to promote the auxiliary
resource when and wherever I can. Nothing can kill
my effort faster than having to address a senior
officer or even a junior on the lacking appearance of
Auxiliarist wearing improper makeshift uniforms.
These are the potential future leaders making the
future big decisions on budgets and operations
• If it doesn't match the material and construction it is
no-longer uniform.
• My Opinion is that 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. I would rather see the member in
civilian attire than a improper uniform.
• I will get off the soap box, and I will do what I can to
support your efforts.
• /r
• I cannot tell a lie, I have LOTS of questions. I found your contact info in the
procurement guide.
• I have been online to determine my size for a dress coat & pants. Shirts and
shoes I can figure out.
• Following directions for the flat front slacks, I am being advised to purchase a
size 18. That's OK if they will actually fit. If I were to go shopping, I would
buy size 12 pants. Does this sound reasonable?
• Jacket is a 14, no surprise. Do they run true to size?
• I should also order AUX buttons, ADCBF28L (coat) AND APBM24L (Pocket).
Correct?
• I need sleeve lace for DCDR, I have the insignia. I have the tie. What is the
"part" number to order lace?
• I don't know what goes on my cap. I have the basic cap. What do I order to
put on it?
• Thank you for your help!!!
• O. Winfrey
New uniforms
Uniform Standards
• Wear the uniform with Pride, as a
representative of the Auxiliary and the Coast
Guard.
• Elected officers should set example.
Source:
• Coast Guard Uniform Regulations
COMDTINST M1020.6 (series), except
were noted in AUXMAN Ch. 10.
• Auxiliary Manual
COMDTINST M16790.1(series),
Chapter 10
When Wearing 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.
• Home made uniforms not allowed.
“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).
OPERATIONAL
DRESS
UNIFORM
(ODU)
•Uniform sew-on
devices will now
display a black “A”
for Auxiliary. The
Red and Blue “A”
designation has
been discontinued.
UNISEX
It is not a Liberty
Uniform.
Hats/Caps
• Combination Cap
• Can be worn with most uniforms
• Men’s and women’s styles
•Garrison Cap
• Can be worn with service dress,
etc..
• With small cap device (left) and
small metal office insignia (right)
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.
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
Undergarments
A word about V-Neck T-Shirts
WRONG!
RIGHT!!!
The Navy wears crew neck T-Shirts, the CG doesn’t
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.
PROTOCOL
PROTOCOL Oct. 2010
Auxiliary Boot Camp
• Starts Where? at the Flotilla
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What do you learn?
A) Uniforms
B) Protocol
C) Ranks
D) saluting
E) Military Jargon
Questions?
Joseph G. O’Leary Director of Human Resources
© 2011 by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.