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Wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniform correctly and proudly!

As the volunteer, uniformed branch of the U.S. Coast Guard, we are perceived by the public as Coast Guard personnel. The U.S. Coast Guard expects us to know how to wear the uniform correctly. Whenever an Auxiliarist is conducting a Vessel Safety Check, teaching a public education class, manning a booth at a boat show or on patrol, we are a part of Team Coast Guard.

Regulations change over time. What was approved a few years ago, may no longer be authorized. As a result, it is important for all members to stay up-to-date on current uniform regulations and to comply with them at all times.

Links below for more information on uniforms:

2019 Uniform Presentation  PDF Presentation that provides detail for each uniform, ribbons, etc.

How to roll ODU sleeved (video) CG Instructions for Rolling ODU Sleeves

How to Blouse your ODU pants CG Instructions for Blousing ODU Pants (You can also tuck into boots....)

Auxiliary Manual Chapter 10 - Uniforms This chapter is dedicated to the Auxiliary Uniform

Ribbon Checker (order of precedence) to learn about how/where ribbons a member earns are placed

This is the Coast Guard's Uniform Regulations

National Website - HR Directorate - Uniforms  Auxiliary website has everything related to uniforms

Auxiliary Member Store This is where Auxiliary specific items can be purchased (i.e. Auxiliary ball caps and combination cap, garrison cap, Auxiliary silver buttons, cap device, ODU t-shirt, insignias, devices and ribbons)

Coast Guard Exchange This is where uniform items (CG i.e. ODUs, Tropical Blue shirt and pants, shoes) can be purchased. There is also an Exchange on Joint Base Cape Cod.