Flotilla 9-6 Uniform Information
UNIFORM RESOURCES
NEW MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
FOLLOWED BY UNIFORM SHOPPING LINKS ( scroll down )
NEW MEMBERS:
REVIEW THE PDF DOCUMENT FOR UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
( CLICK ON THE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS LINK )
DUE TO THE PDF SIZE, YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO AUXVE.COM
INITIAL UNIFORM LIST:
FOR UNIFORM SIZING
FOR THE UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION CENTER SIZING CHART
( Uniforms are no longer available from the UDC, but are available from the USCG Exchange )
Your Initial Source:
Auxiliary Center
https://www.cgauxa.org/auxa/shop/
(tops,ODUs)
Coast Guard Exchange
https://shopcgx.com/
Shop around, as prices Vary, follow the links above as there are many choices.
With the new addition of Trops and ODUs at the CGX, the prices below may be different.
The CGX is your first source.,
Scroll down the bottom for instructions on accessing the Coast Guard exchange
Tropical Blue ( trops )
Trops are your most used uniform ensemble and should be first on your list. The set is a shirt, pants, high gloss oxford shoes, Web belt with silver tip and silver buckle.
Either a combination cap or a garrison cap with insignia are worn.
Member shoulder boards are worn unless you are assigned as a FSO, or in an elected position
If prior service, authorized ribbons may be worn.
Light Blue Short Sleeve Male Dress Shirt (Trops) ~$ 15.00
This shirt has a six or seven button front closure, a soft stand-up collar with stays, shoulder epaulets, and one patch pocket with flap and button closure on each side of the shirtfront. It is made of the same material and color as the Air Force light blue shirts.
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/MensDressShirts.asp
Men's Service Dress Blue Trousers ~ $35.00
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/MensDressTrousers.asp
Garrison Cap ~ $8.00
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/Garrison.asp
Cap device Miniature
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/Auxiliary.asp
( also at Hans )
Buckle ( auxiliary Logo )
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary/buckles?view=1000
http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/belts_and_buckles.html ( least cost )
High Gloss Dress Shoes ~ $47.00
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/MensShoesSocks.asp
Also at Hahns and a variety of online sources
Shoulder Boards..
Your initial boards are member boards ( no silver stripe )
These are available at the Auxiliary Center ( least Expensive ) , The exchange, or at Vanguard Military
If you are appointed as an FSO, you will be traded our with FSO Boards.
Link for boards:
https://www.cgauxa.org/auxa/shop/
Please call the Flotilla Commander to inquire if boards are available. It is suggested you purchase boards initially. If you are appointed as a Flotilla Staff Officer ( FSO ) Your boards will be traded out if available.
optional for trops...
Combination Cap Frame and Coverhttps://www.uscg.mil/uniform/CombinationCovers.asp
CG Auxiliary: the Auxiliary male cap buttons (ACBM), Auxiliary chin strap (ACS), and Auxiliary Dress Insignia are sold separately (Dress Insignia sold by Auxiliary National Supply Center).
~ $30.00+
Cap device Regulation
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary
Complete cap ( recommended ) ~$65.00
http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/combination_caps___member_regular__complete_caps_.html
ODU
ODUs are the working uniform. This is a top with a name tape, auxiliary tape over the pockets and auxiliary member insignia on the collar, trousers, Boots, Boot Blousers, and Ballcap.
Top, Trousers and T Shirt
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/ODUUntuckedUniforms.asp
ODU T ~$10.00 http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/odu_dark_blue_tee_shirts.html
Coast Guard Auxiliary Collar Device: Member - Ripstop fabric, Name Tapes and Auxiliary tapes are here:
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary/?view=1000
BallCaps ~$13.00
http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/ball_caps.html
Boots ~ $110
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/SuperBoot.asp
SWAT Boots are available at American Shooters on Arville, VERY comfortable with side zipper. cost ~ $99.00
INSIGNIA
Cap device Miniature
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary
Shoulder Boards ~ $60.00
Check with your flotilla commander, as Board may be available from Flotilla Stock
Member: https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary/?view=1000
~$30.00 at the 5th District Store
http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/enhanced_shoulder_boards__regular.html
FSO:https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary/?view=1000
UDC Shipping:
https://www.uscg.mil/uniform/Ordering.asp
ll packages are sent by USPS Priority Mail. UDC policy is to process items within 5 business days of payment. Occasionally this processing time is extended due to customer special requests. Once processed, USPS picks up all shipments the next morning. Shipments to most locations will arrive within 10-14 business days of the UDC receiving payment. Free expedited shipping is not available. Expedited shipping will not be approved for normal situations for which you can plan ahead (i.e. personnel inspections, shipping to a school, or promotions/advancements). If customer-expense expedited shipping is needed due to an unforeseen emergency (i.e. a funeral), please call 800-874-6841 (toll-free) or 609-861-1221 (commercial).
UNIFORM LINKS
USCG UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION CENTER
USCG UDC ( NEW URL )
UDC Online orders coming in 2018, Fax and Phone only
5TH DISTRICT STORE ( great deals.. get your combination cover here )
http://uscgaux-5sr.bizhosting.com/uniform.html
VANGUARD INSIGNIA
https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/coast-guard-auxiliary?gclid=CM6HwteIus8CFQ1rfgodFiYCDg
THE AUXILIARY CENTER
http://auxiliarycenter.mybigcommerce.com/uniforms-all-items/
SALUTE UNIFORMS ( DRESS UNIFORMS, ETC )
http://www.uniforms-4u.com/c-us-coast-guard-auxiliary-uniforms-1424.aspx
USED UNIFORM EXCHANGE
http://www.trlmo.com/cgaux8wr/pws/uue.htm
US COAST GUARD EXCHANGE
https://shopcgx.com/uniform-items/
AAFES
Active Duty/Reserve and Veterans with DD214 only
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/browse/Military/_/N-104763
RIBBON RACK BUILDER
Best Combined Service + USCG Aux Ribbon Builder:
https://www.ezrackbuilder.com/rack-builder/home
instructions on accessing the CGX
united states coast guard
TO: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
SUBJ: ONLINE COAST GUARD UNIFORM SALES -005/18
1. FYI:
The Coast Guard Personnel Service Center announced the return of online Coast Guard uniform and uniform accessory sales through the Coast Guard Exchange System online store at https://shopcgx.com/ effective March 1, 2018. Coast Guard Auxiliarists are authorized to use this venue for making uniform purchases. Detailed guidance follows in the recently released ALCGPSC message 025/18:
14 FEB 18
UNCLAS //N01020//
ALCGPSC 025/18
SUBJ: ONLINE COAST GUARD UNIFORM SALES
1. Personnel Service Center (PSC) and Community Services Command (CSC) are excited to announce the return of online uniform and uniform accessory sales. All uniform sales processed through the Coast Guard Exchange System and fulfilled by the Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) will now be accessible to all authorized personnel 24/7 by visiting the Coast Guard Exchange System online store at https://shopcgx.com/, and selecting the Uniform section. The uniform inventory will be open for business and accepting orders starting on 1 MAR 2018.
2. Uniform purchases may only be made by authorized personnel, which include:
a) Active Duty Coast Guard
b) Coast Guard Reserve
c) Coast Guard Retired
d) Coast Guard Auxiliary
e) Navy Chaplains and Public Health Service personnel assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard
f) NOAA Officers
g) Public Health Officers
h) Merchant Marine Academy graduates commissioned into the U.S. Coast Guard
3. When accessing shopCGX.com to purchase uniforms for the first time, patrons will be required to establish a customer profile on a secure web page. Eligibility to purchase uniforms will be validated through DEERS or AUXDATA. Revalidation of patron eligibility must be done periodically to ensure an accurate and up to date customer profile. Users will be revalidated against their profile by submission of their name, last 4 digits of SSN, and birth date.
4. Eligible patrons will be able to browse the current selection of uniform items sold by the UDC. Customers will choose the size and order quantity of each item and place the item into an online shopping cart. In the secure check out, customers will provide shipping and billing address and payment details. Customer payment options include:
1) Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
2) Military Star Card
Note: Charge-to-Pay (CTP) is not an option for online orders.
5. All customers are encouraged to use shop CGX.com or their local exchange stores. Orders by phone, fax, and e-mail will still be accepted during the initial opening of the system, but will eventually be phased out. Orders normally ship in 5-7 business days and customers can expect to receive their uniforms 10-14 days from placing their order. UDC Customer Service Agents will be available to answer questions regarding availability, status of orders, and to assist with questions regarding sizing or special measurement orders.
6. Like other orders for unit supplies, unit Purchasing Agents are authorized to use Government Purchase Cards on the web page to place unit orders for UDC supplied items. All purchase requests are subject to standard procurement policy and approvals prior to placing the order online.
7. For product return or exchanges, visit shopCGX.com and select the Return Policy Page to obtain a return authorization and shipping instructions, or by visiting one of the 64 Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) locations.
8. For questions specific to order status or uniform items (sizing, etc.), contact UDC Customer Service at (800) 874-6841 or (609) 861-1221, Monday-Friday, 0800 to 1530 Eastern Standard Time.
9. For questions specific to the shopCGX.com online shopping experience, contact CSC Customer Service by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-572-0230, Monday-Friday, 0900 to 1630 Eastern Standard Time.
10. Released by RDML M. T. Bell Jr. Commander, Personnel Service Center. The Service Center for our most important resource – Our People.
11. Internet Release Authorized.
BT
2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and Information.
3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized
TO: ALAUX
1. FYI: The Coast Guard Personnel Service Center announced the return of online Coast Guard uniform and uniform accessory sales through the Coast Guard Exchange System online store at https://shopcgx.com/ effective March 1, 2018. Coast Guard Auxiliarists are authorized to use this venue for making uniform purchases. Detailed guidance follows in the recently released ALCGPSC message 025/18: 14 FEB 18 1. Personnel Service Center (PSC) and Community Services Command (CSC) are excited to announce the return of online uniform and uniform accessory sales. All uniform sales processed through the Coast Guard Exchange System and fulfilled by the Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) will now be accessible to all authorized personnel 24/7 by visiting the Coast Guard Exchange System online store at https://shopcgx.com/, and selecting the Uniform section. The uniform inventory will be open for business and accepting orders starting on 1 MAR 2018. 2. Uniform purchases may only be made by authorized personnel, which include: 3. When accessing shopCGX.com to purchase uniforms for the first time, patrons will be required to establish a customer profile on a secure web page. Eligibility to purchase uniforms will be validated through DEERS or AUXDATA. Revalidation of patron eligibility must be done periodically to ensure an accurate and up to date customer profile. Users will be revalidated against their profile by submission of their name, last 4 digits of SSN, and birth date. 4. Eligible patrons will be able to browse the current selection of uniform items sold by the UDC. Customers will choose the size and order quantity of each item and place the item into an online shopping cart. In the secure check out, customers will provide shipping and billing address and payment details. Customer payment options include: 5. All customers are encouraged to use shop CGX.com or their local exchange stores. Orders by phone, fax, and e-mail will still be accepted during the initial opening of the system, but will eventually be phased out. Orders normally ship in 5-7 business days and customers can expect to receive their uniforms 10-14 days from placing their order. UDC Customer Service Agents will be available to answer questions regarding availability, status of orders, and to assist with questions regarding sizing or special measurement orders. 6. Like other orders for unit supplies, unit Purchasing Agents are authorized to use Government Purchase Cards on the web page to place unit orders for UDC supplied items. All purchase requests are subject to standard procurement policy and approvals prior to placing the order online. 7. For product return or exchanges, visit shopCGX.com and select the Return Policy Page to obtain a return authorization and shipping instructions, or by visiting one of the 64 Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) locations. 8. For questions specific to order status or uniform items (sizing, etc.), contact UDC Customer Service at (800) 874-6841 or (609) 861-1221, Monday-Friday, 0800 to 1530 Eastern Standard Time. 9. For questions specific to the shopCGX.com online shopping experience, contact CSC Customer Service by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-572-0230, Monday-Friday, 0900 to 1630 Eastern Standard Time. 10. Released by RDML M. T. Bell Jr. Commander, Personnel Service Center. The Service Center for our most important resource – Our People. 11. Internet Release Authorized.
2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and Information. 3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized |
