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Before you purchase uniforms, you should contact our Flotilla Commander or our FSO-HR (Human Resources) and discuss uniform needs. They will give you guidance based on what you want to do within the Auxiliary and help avoid unnecessary- or ensure you make the necessary purchases.
The following link will provide a detailed presentation on Auxiliary Uniforms: Uniforms Presentation
Uniform items may be purchased from four sources:
1. Uniform Distribution Center (UDC): Use this site for most Auxiliary uniform apparel. While we call it the UDC, it no longer exists as A separate fulfillment group - rather it was absorbed into the Coast Guard Exchange and can be accessed on the Coast Guard Exchange website noted below. Note that you will be required to establish an account with the Coast Guard Exchange using a unique password. DO NO USE YOUR MEMBER ZONE PASSWORD FOR THE COAST GUARD EXCHANGE ACCOUNT. Coast Guard Exchange
2. Coast Guard Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN): Use this site for miscellaneous uniform accessories: https://auxcen.com/
3. Lighthouse Uniform Company: This site is a for-profit enterprise that also offers uniform apparel - including extended sizes not available on the Coast Guard Exchange site. You may have to establish an on-line account with Lighthouse; however, DO NOT USE YOUR MEMBER ZONE PASSWORD FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE ACCOUNT. Lighthouse Uniform Company
4. Propper International: This is a for-profit enterprise that offers ODU uniform apparel, including the Foul Weather Parka and its associated fleece liner jacket. You may be required to establish an online account to order. DO NOT USE YOUR MEMBER ZONE PASSWORD FOR THE PROPPER ACCOUNT. Propper International (Uniform Supply)
5. Cutter Agent - USCGStore.com: This for-profit seller offers ODU hot weather shorts and Auxiliary t-shirts. DO NOT USE YOUR MEMBER ZONE PASSWORD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT WITH USCGStore.com. Cutter Agent - USCGStore.com
Uniform Inspections
An annual inspection of member's uniform is now required. Once completed the inspection is annotated in AUXDATA in the member's record. The below link opens the policy document regarding the uniforms inspections: