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This page last updated 19 April 2008 |
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Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)
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Trousers ODU trousers
bloused with boots, straight with deck shoes are worn.
Belt: A black web belt with
subdued black open-faced buckle is worn.
Shirt : Coast Guard blue ODU
top with sleeves rolled up accordion style, with only the cuff showing
or down. Socks : Socks should be black, undecorated. Shoes : Shoe/boot, high top black lace up or The optional boat shoe (dark brown leather) low cut shoe of moccasin type construction with functional rawhide lacing, brass eyelets, and nonmarking sole may be worn. Dress oxford (black, lace, plain toe) sole and heel must be same color as the shoe. Heel will be no higher than 1 inch. Insignia: Metal or sew-on collar devices are worn. Breast Insignia/Devices: Cloth nametape with "USCG AUXILIARY" is sewn above left pocket. Direct embroidery on shirt is not authorized. Hat: A unit baseball cap with metal or sew-on collar devices or a working blue (ODU) utility cap with miniature cap device, or a knit watch cap (cold weather only) may be worn with this uniform. Accessories: The all weather parka, windbreaker, work jacket, trench coat, and wooly-pully or cardigan, with enhanced shoulder boards, may be worn with this uniform. H.4.b. Belt 10-62 For more information on Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Click Here> ODU. This is a flash presentation on ODU's
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ODU may be worn in any situation where any form of dress uniform is not
required or more appropriate and while commuting, including brief stops
for gas and drive-through business. Though there is no weight standard
in the Auxiliary, the ODU shall only be worn in Coast Guard standard
sizes from Coast Guard standard stock from a Coast Guard exchange or the
UDC. ODU substitution look-alikes are not authorized. Like other Coast
Guard uniforms, the ODU must fit properly. For more information on
proper ODU wear and care, visit the