The Summer ODU Uniform includes ODU Shorts hemmed at the knee or one inch above the knee, the Dark Blue Crew Neck T-Shirt “with U.S. Coast Guard” White lettering on the left chest, and low-top Black Safety Shoes or Brown Boat Shoes with White Crew length Socks.  The Hot Weather Uniform is an optional uniform intended for wear by personnel engaged in demanding/prolonged outdoor operations/work.  It is not intended for routine wear in the office environment or in public.  While it may be worn by boat crews when making brief stops at marinas for fuel and supplies, it is not authorized for wear while commuting to and from work, including in private vehicles.  It is not meant to be worn in any other public environment.

    The Dinner Dress White Uniform

The Uniform Distribution Center does not stock the dinner dress white uniform.  This uniform can be purchased from the Naval Exchange.  Call (800) 368-4088 to place an order.  Accessories for the uniform can be obtained from Vanguard Industries at (800) 221-1264, or Ira Green, Inc. at (800) 663-7487.

    Women's Tunic Available

The Women's Tunic is now in stock and available through the Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN).  The Tunic is available directly from the AUXCEN, by using the special Tunic Order Form (Adobe Acrobat format, 158kb)a copy of which is available for downloading from the AUXCEN website.  You may send an email request for an electronic order form to auxcen@sbcglobal.net.

    Correct Display of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)

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POLICYCLARIFICATION -012/07


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Subj: OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM - AUXILIARY POLICY CLARIFICATION -012/07

1.  ALCOAST 223/07 issued by the Coast Guard Personnel Management
Directorate (CG-12) recently updated guidelines for the wear of the Coast
Guard Operational Dress Uniform (ODU).

2.  The ALCOAST principally targeted ODU wear by Coast Guard active duty
and
Reserve personnel.  Having reviewed the provisions of the ALCOAST with the
Coast Guard Uniform Manager, its guidance applies in terms of general
maintenance and wear with the following noteworthy clarifications for
Auxiliarists:

a.  The optional boat shoe may still be worn in accordance with
section 10.H.4. of the Auxiliary Manual ("Operational Dress Uniform");

b.  The basic riggers belt described in the ALCOAST may be worn as
an optional item on the ODU;

c.  Metal Auxiliary accessories remain authorized for wear past July
15, 2007 if embroidered versions do not exist.  As embroidered versions
are
developed and made available through the Auxiliary Center, they will
become
mandatory.

3.  Section 10.H.4. of the Auxiliary Manual will otherwise be updated in
the
next manual change to address provisions of ALCOAST 223/07.

4.     The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all
other
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    Member Rewards

Your service in the Coast Guard Auxiliary is valued and has its rewards.  You should know all the benefits you are entitled to.  For the complete story on your Member Benefits, click link at AUXCEN website - (Adobe Acrobat format, 59kb) and get rewarded.

    Uniform Ordering Information

Shop Auxiliary - FAX 314-962-6804

US Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center - 800-874-6841  or, 609-861-1221.

Vanguard Industries - 800-221-1264

The Uniform Division is responsible for receiving and disseminating information regarding uniforms.  This ensures that all necessary information concerning the proper wear and maintenance of uniforms is accessible to all members of the Auxiliary.

Every member in uniform represents the Auxiliary, and subsequently Team Coast Guard.  Our appearance not only reflects our organization, but also the attitude of the public towards our mission.

    Improving Our Appearance Through Awareness

A.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST.M16790-1.F - Uniform Chapters 10 & 11.  These are the most extensive and important resource for uniform protocol.

B.  The Uniform Procurement Guide - Every member should familiarize himself/herself with the fundamentals of proper procurement, wearing and maintenance of uniforms.  To obtain an Auxiliary Manual or a hard copy of the Procurement Guide, or the District Materials Center Order Form, contact your FSO-MA, Stella Francis.

USED UNIFORM EXCHANGE

For our new members who have reached the stage of ordering Auxiliary uniforms and for anyone else who is in need of uniform parts, the following are sources for acquiring what you need:

First, check the Used Uniform Exchange web page on District 8WR’s website.

Items appearing on this web page are usually from members who have changed positions, outgrown a uniform, retired, etc. Members send uniform items to Virginia Stanek of Division 1, who makes them available for sale through the website. She only places quality items on the website. The price charged per item is usually one half, or less, of the cost of a new item. The member purchasing the item must pay the postage. Additionally, if you have something that you would like to sell, send it to Virginia for placement on the Used Uniform Exchange web page. Items on this web page are purchased directly from Virginia. Instructions for purchase are on the web page.

Uniform Ribbon Check

This is a helpful little tool that is located at the Chief Director's Website it will show you what order your ribbons should be in follow this Link.