USCG Auxiliary Uniforms Protocol

Division Chief UniformJackson Whitaker

Jan 2011 Presentation

Topics:

• Looking good• Duck• Uniforms • Protocol• Communication

IF YOU DON’T LOOK GOOD WE DON’T LOOK GOOD

Auxiliary or Active Duty

• 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• • 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

• 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)

UNISEX

•Uniform sew-on devices will now display a black “A” for Auxiliary. The Red and Blue “A” designation has been discontinued.

It is not a LibertyUniform.

Hats/Caps• Combination Cap

• Can be worn with most uniforms

• Men’s and women’s styles

•Garrison Cap

• Can be worn with service dress, Can be worn with service dress, etc..etc..

• With small cap device (left) and With small cap device (left) and small metal office insignia (right)small metal office insignia (right)

Name Tags

• 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

• 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.