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Division 30 Uniform Information

Guidelines for Uniforms 

 ALTERNATIVE WORK UNIFORM (AWU)

The new AWU consists of a long or short sleeve polo shirt and off-the-rack 5-11 rip-stop tactical dark navy pants. Shorts are also available   Polo shirt is tucked for men and either tucked or untucked for women. Polo shirts are dark navy and have the members name embroidered on the right side of the shirt and the auxiliary logo on the left side. The member’s name and logo are embroidered by the shirt supplier.  


The AWU is authorized to be worn by any member of the Auxiliary anywhere the current ODU is authorized for wear.  With the AWU both the standard authorized ball cap and boonie/tilly are authorized.  Belt is black web with non-decorative buckle.   Authorized footwear are boots (unbloused) boat shoes in approved colors and black walking shoes. Sneakers, tennis shoes are not permitted.  

The AWU allows those members who opt not to follow some the grooming standards to remain active and valuable members of the USCG AUX.

 

 WHERE CAN THE AWU BE PURCHASED

The AWU is purchased at the Auxiliary Association Member Store through links to the uniform’s providers and will be available to all members of the AUXILIARY after Jan 1, 2022. Here is the link for to purchase the authorized polo shirts:  

 https://signexplosion.com/collections/uscg-auxilliary  

 

Uniform Regulations 

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=R-DEPT&category=uniform-regs

             Ordering Websites for  Uniforms and Accessories

 

1. Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) -Coast Guard Exchange:https://shopcgx.com/

- You need to log in with your email address and account password first, see link on top menu bar.   To establish an account follow the directions. 

- for uniforms and other items such as name tapes, rigger belt with buckle for IDU, belt with silver buckle for Trops uniform, t-shirts, trouser blousers, boots, parkas and liners.

UDC Catalogue

    - for sizes, descriptions, images

      http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/psc/MU    /docs/USCG%20UDC%20Product%20Catalogue.pdf?ver=2017-11-22-113337-41

 

2. USCG Auxiliary Association Auxiliary Center Online Store: http://auxcen.com

   -  ball caps, hats, T-shirts, collar devices/insignia, ribbons and medals, ribbon attachments, patches, accessories.  This site has many of the same items as UDC except for the uniforms.  

3. 2022 New Auxiliary Uniforms - https://5nr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AWU_Version_1.pdf

      

4.  ALTERNATE ordering websites if you can't find what you need from UDC and AuxCen:

Website for ordering name plate for Trops uniform, name and USCG Auxiliary tapes for ODU uniform, member collar insignia for ODU

Uniform Name Tape  http://www.uniformnametape.com/

Website for ordering combination cap, Garrison cap, shoulder boards for Trops uniform  

Lighthouse Uniform Company  http://www.lighthouseuniform.comhttp://www.lighthouseuniform.com/

Website for ordering ribbon rack mountings

https://www.usamilitarymedals.com/collections/ribbon-and-medal-mounts