Saluting between auxiliarists is not usually the custom. The uniforms we wear as auxliarists are based on the coast guard officers uniforms as described in the uniform regulations manual commandants instruction m1020. On may 17, 2010 the us coast guard published a final rule which placed the inland navigational rules into the code of federal regulationsthis move. Uniforms of the united states coast guard auxiliary.
Uniforms shall be worn as prescribed in coast guard uniform regulations. This commandant change notice publishes a change to the uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020. This alcgpsc issues new guidance and reports the results from uniform board no. The sword shall have a cut and thrust blade, from 26 to 32 inches long, halfbasket hilt. The coast guard has grooming standards like every other branch of the armed forces, such as the navy, army, and marine corps. For the purpose of this manual, the term coast guard auxiliary also means u. Each auxiliary uniform is identical to a coast guard officers military uniform, with the exception that the buttons and stripes on dress jackets and shoulder boards are silver in color, rather than gold insignia. The folders below are grouped by subject matter, and will link you to the directorate with oversight responsibility. The military uniform is a symbol of the n ations defense forces. On occasions, when in uniform and covered, courtesy and custom indicate that a salute is in order. Guide to protocol and courtesy 4 chapter 1saluting the hand salute is a longestablished form of greeting and recognition exchanged between persons in the armed services.
I know that if you are wearing the uniform on any training base in the cg you will have it tucked in nothing above mentioned a classunitorganized pt session, so i believe some workout shorts and tshirt nike, reebok, etc. Required basic uniform components identifying each of the elements of the particular uniform that must be owned, and worn as appropriate to make the uniform complete. Purpose the uniform procurement guide upg is designed to provide auxiliarists the most current resources for auxiliary uniform items and accessories, ordering procedures, and whom to contact for assistance when purchasing garments. Uscg training records, form cg5285, stock number 753001gf29880 may be ordered through the surface force logistics center in baltimore, md. Inland navigation rules and the international regulations for preventing collisions as sea, 1972colregs, 72, including their annexes, and, some other associated u. Commander us coast guard stop 7200 washington dc 20593 7200. The senior officer present may prescribe the wearing of the full dress uniform without the sword for certain individuals, or on specific occasions when the wearing of a sword is considered inappropriate or undesirable. Recommendations concerning the content of this manual are invited and should be forwarded to the commandant of the marine corps mcub via the. The ecfr is an editorial compilation of cfr material and federal register amendments produced by the national archives and records administrations office of the federal. To meet these standards, required equipment must be u. For questions regarding uniform components, accessories, insignia, devices, and.
Units and individuals may recommend changes to the uniform regulations inaccordancewith chapter 1. Simplified acquisition procedures manual, comdtinst m4200. This manual represents a major revision to the previous auxiliary manual promulgated in may 2004. Recruit training pocket guide united states coast guard. Jan 98 summary of changes the following is a listing of changes or clarifications which have become effective in the past 12 months. The following is an example of an acceptable form for the certification statement. Mens uniforms working blue 2 undress blue summerbravo 2. Coast guard auxiliary uniforms uscg auxiliary casco bay. All coast guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officersincharge, deputyassistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the. Feedback will be collected on the uscg innovation blog prioritized and updates made accordingly. This manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards.
Enlisted grade structure of the united states coast guard rate. Coast guard specifications, standards, and regulations for performance, construction, or. Anyway, i couldnt find any pictures in the uniform regulations manual. Uniform regulations manual large pdf file which uniform. For policy and wear, visit the uniform regulations manual. The auxiliary ball cap and coast guard unit ball cap if authorized are the prescribed hats to be worn with this uniform. Proper of wear of uscg auxiliary uniforms odu and tropical. The digest can be used by both the fishing industry and the u. Commandan 2100 2nd st sw stop 7000 washington dc 205937000. Uniform procurement guide united states coast guard.
Manuals require a table of contents and must be organized by chapters and sections. It is intended to provide operational guidance for coast guard personnel and is. The following changes to ref a have been approved by the commandant and are effective immediately a. The auxiliary, as part of the coast guard family, must observe similar customs and protocols, even though auxiliarists are civilians.
This manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the uniform, appearance, and grooming of all coast guard personnel active, reserve, retired, auxiliary and other service members assigned to duty with the coast guard. Coast guard uscg acts as the defense on the coasts of america. Uscg auxiliary uniforms updated july 25, 2011 by jackson. As such, the protocols and etiquette reflect the customs and traditions of the navalsea services as well as the military. Department of homeland security united states coast. Department of homeland security coast guard manual. The information contained in this plan drawing, calculation, document, etc. This edition of the manual contains the following significant policy changes. Cim 1020 6i united states coast guard uniform regulations may 2016. This digest does not include fisheries management regulations. The fwpii with or without the liner is authorized for. Auxiliarists are now permitted to purchase one set of the new untucked odu.
Coast guard currently has over 41,000 enlisted men and women on active duty, and another 7,000 that act as reservists. The uniform procurement guide is designed to give auxiliarists the latest indepth. For example, if you click on air operations, you will be taken to the response directorates repository of aviationrelated publications. Recruit training pocket guide united states coast guard uscg. To launch the ruler, simply click on the red burron in the lower right with the white ruler icon. Coast guard uniform distribution center, woodbine, nj. Uniform regulations 04 05 05 enlisted evaluation system 04 05 05. Commandant instruction manual cim deputy commandant for. The military is notorious for having very high expectations when it comes to personal grooming. Senior enlisted command master chief petty officer cmc area command master chief petty officer or mcpocgr. This manual establishes policies and procedures for all coast guard. The instruction prescribes the official policy governing uniform regulations for officers of the commissioned corps of the u. Physical fitness uniform united states coast guard forums. The electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a currently updated version of the code of federal regulations cfr.
Prescribable items are uniform items which may be directed or authorized for. Elected and appointed officers are expected to set the example. The code of federal regulations cfr annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the departments and agencies of the federal government produced by the office of the federal register ofr and the government publishing office download the code of federal regulations in xml download the electronic code of. Coast guard addendum to the united states search and rescue supplement nss to the international aeronautical and maritime search and rescue manual, comdtinst m16. The united states coast guard sets minimum standards for recreational vessels and associated safety equipment. Coast guard auxiliary uniform guide what uniform to wear on different occasions this uniform guide explains what uniform to wear for specific occasions and the proper accessories to wear with each uniform. Physical fitness uniform united states coast guard. Guide to protocol and courtesy united states coast guard. Auxiliarists are expected to wear a uniform intended for the situation and mission.
Commercial fishing vessel safety digest should be, to bring together all the federal regulations applicable to the operation of uninspected commercial fishing vessels. Jul 14, 20 anyway, i couldnt find any pictures in the uniform regulations manual. Rate is the plain language name for an enlisted person, which identifies them by their occupation and pay grade. The udc does not provide tailoring or sewing services. Coast guard personal property management manual, comdtinst m4500. Coast guard navigation center of excellence alexandria, va.
This listing will be updated with the release of each quarterly cd versions of uniform regulations, but will continue to reflect. Sw stop 7581 washington, dc 205937581 staff symbol. Please check out the links below for tips on using the application. Prescribable items are uniform items which may be directed or authorized for wear with the basic uniform. All coast guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officersincharge, deputyassistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must. These revisions are listed for the convenience of the user in rapidly locating them. The purpose of this manual is to define marine corps uniform policies and provide regulations for the proper wear of the uniform. The following changes to ref a have been approved by the commandant and are effective immediately. Vessel safety check manual united states coast guard. In the appendix, each uniform is accompanied by four subsections. Coast guard personal property management manual,comdtinst.
The word uniform comes from a combination of two latin words, unus and forma, which means one form. A ruler was added to all pages to help with placement. Commandant instruction manuals united states coast guard. Hair does not fall below ey ebrows or headgear when bulk no more than 3 inches hair must not fall below the bottom edge of the colar. The boat force operations community is the coast guards primary source of direct service to the public and executes missions to support all five strategic operational goals. When a manual imposes reporting requirements, they will appear in the prescribing lop. Coast guard auxiliary uniforms united states coast guard. Human resources staff fsosodso hr can assist with your uniform questions. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. Units and individuals may recommend changes to the uniform regulations in accordance with chapter 1. Each uniform page provides a detail view upon click of the white uniform icon in the upper right. Coast guard badges listed below, uniform regulations also authorize the wear of some specific u.
This instruction provides information of a general or miscellaneous nature, while other uniform related instructions deal with certain specific uniform topics. All members of the coast guard are expected to follow the grooming standards outlined in the u. The boat force operations insignia is intended to identify those coast guard personnel currently working in. Due to changes in federal procurement regulations and the modernization of the united states coast guard uscg, the sap manual has undergone significant revisions. Long bridge, and that part of the atchafalaya river above its junction with the plaqueminemorgan city alternate waterway. The primary source for uniforms and the basic accessories for the auxiliary is the us coast guard uniform distribution center udc in woodbine, nj the basic tropical blue uniform and the odu are ordered from the udc. It projects an image of devotion to duty in the service of ones country. Commandant instruction manual cim is a permanent directive over 25 pages with enclosures.