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Tropical Blue

The Tropical Blue (Trops) uniform is the typical uniform of the day for flotilla meetings, public education classes, boat shows or other public events, and Auxiliary member training courses. It consists of a light-blue, short-sleeve dress shirt, worn open at the collar, with insignia of office worn on shoulder boards. Complementing this are navy blue dress slacks or skirt, black socks, belt, and black dress shoes. Nametags are worn on the right breast, as on virtually all uniforms, with ribbons and other insignia on the left. Finishing off the uniform are a choice of hats, or "cover" including the formal, military "combination" cover, with the distinctive flared brim, chin strap and buttons, and pancake-like white top; or the cloth "garrison cap".

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Tropical Blue Uniform Components

Item Description
Occasion This uniform may be worn instead of the Service Dress Blue uniform except for occasions where the civilian equivalent is coat and tie.
Cover Combination or garrison. Cold weather cap in inclement weather.
Shirt Light blue short sleeve with epaulets.
Undershirt Plain v-neck. Shirt should not show.
Tie None, open collar.
Coat None.
Trousers/Skirt Service Dress Blue trousers or optional skirt for women.
Socks/Stockings Black socks or flesh tone stockings with skirt.
Shoes Black oxfords (either polished leather or corfams) or pumps with the skirt.
Gloves None.
Insignia Enhanced shoulder boards.
Ribbons/Medals Ribbons.
Qualification Badges Yes.
Breast Devices Yes.
Nametag Yes.
Belt Black web belt with silver buckle and tip. Optional decorative Auxiliary buckle.
Outerwear Windbreaker or trench coat.
Accessories Cardigan or wooly-pully sweater with enhanced shoulder boards (sweaters are not authorized as outerwear). Dark blue wool or white acrylic scarf. Black folding umbrella.

Winter Blue

The Winter Undress Blue uniform is appropriate for meetings, classroom settings, and public education as well as boating safety booths. It is not a dress uniform and is unsuitable for occasions where a degree of formality is required. It is authorized for wear only from 1 November through 31 March. It is also popular because the Winter Dress Blue shirt is not always readily available. It can be considered the winter equivalent of the Tropical Blue uniform.

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Winter Undress Blue Uniform Components

Item Description
Occasion This winter uniform is worn for more formal working situations and is appropriate in classrooms, unit meetings, and boating safety booths from 1 Nov – 31 Mar.
Cover Combination or garrison. Cold weather cap in inclement weather.
Shirt Light blue long sleeve with epaulets.
Undershirt Plain white t-shirt or v-neck.
Tie Blue four-in-hand tie.
Coat None.
Trousers/Skirt Service Dress Blue trousers or optional skirt for women.
Socks/Stockings Black socks or flesh tone stockings.
Shoes Black oxfords (either polished leather or corfams) or pumps with the skirt.
Gloves Black leather (optional).
Insignia Metal collar devices.
Ribbons/Medals None.
Qualification Badges Yes.
Breast Devices Yes.
Nametag Yes.
Belt Black web belt with silver buckle and tip. Optional decorative Auxiliary buckle.
Outerwear Windbreaker, trench coat, or Foul Weather Parka II (with or without inner liner).
Accessories Cardigan or wooly-pully sweater with enhanced shoulder boards (sweaters are not authorized as outerwear). Dark blue wool or white acrylic scarf. Black folding umbrella.