Flotilla 31-9 Uniform Information
USCG Auxiliary Uniforms
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniforms distinguish Auxiliarists from members of other uniformed services and civilian auxiliaries. Auxiliary uniforms are identical to Coast Guard officers' uniforms with the exception that the buttons and stripes on Auxiliary uniform dress jackets and shoulder boards are silver in color, rather than gold, thus the terms "Gold Side" and "Silver Side" to differentiate between the Active Duty/Reserve (AD/R) and Auxiliary Coast Guard components.
Pictured here are the most likely uniforms you will need starting out in the Auxiliary.
Auxiliarists are expected to wear the appropriate uniform for specific situations and missions, although some missions require no uniform at all. When wearing USCG uniforms, Auxiliarists are expected to wear uniforms in accordance to the standards found in the the USCG Auxiliary Manual (AUXMAN). Among other things, this means adherence to modified grooming and body mass standards. While the Auxiliary is not held to the AD/R's grooming and body mass regulations, Auxiliarists in uniform are expected to maintain a trim appearance or wear an optional blue blazer uniform. Auxiliarists may be required to adhere to AD/R grooming and fitness standards if they are directly augmenting AD/R components.
Awards and Recognition
Auxiliarists receive many forms of awards and recognition for their training, service and accomplishments. Flotillas, Divisions and Districts have their own awards and all Auxiliarists may be awarded a variety of medals and ribbons.
Those Auxiliarists with prior military service may wear their federal ribbons and medals in addition to the Auxiliary medals and ribbons on their uniforms.
Auxiliarists who have obtained Qualifications may wear the appropriate device. Auxiliarists with prior military service may wear their previous service devices in accordance with the uniform standards.