Men's Uniform

This is the official "Uniform of the Day" appropriate for wear at all meetings, in classrooms and all other similar functions.

SERVICE DRESS COAST GUARD BLUE COAT. The coat is the standard Coast Guard officers coat. The four gold Coast Guard buttons on the patch pockets closures, are replaced with four small silver Auxiliary buttons. The four gold Coast Guard buttons down the forepart are replaced with four large silver Auxiliary buttons.

TROUSERS. The trousers shall be of conventional plain design with no cuff and of the same material and color as the coat. Air Force trousers will not be worn with the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform.

BELT. A black web belt with a silver buckle and tip. The buckle may be plain or display the Auxiliary emblem.

SHIRT. The shirt is the Air Force style shirt with a soft stand-up collar with stays, long or short sleeves, one button convertible cuff, epaulets, and a patch pocket with button flap closure on each breast.

TIE. A Coast Guard Blue four-in-hand tie of suitable length is worn. Clip-on types are optional.

SOCKS. Socks shall be black, made of knitted or rib knit, undecorated material.

SHOES. Shoes shall be black, with heels, made of smooth leather or a synthetic material. Shoes shall be low cut of plain style with-out decoration. There shall be no stitching or seams across the toe. Heels shall be no higher than 1 inch. Sole edges, heels, and laces must be black.

INSIGNIA. Full silver sleeve lace is worn on the coat sleeves and soft or enhanced shoulder boards are worn on the shirt.

BREAST INSIGNIA/DEVICES. This uniform is worn with ribbons, breast insignia, qualification devices and name tag.

HAT. The garrison, combination or Air Force cold weather cap is worn with this uniform.

ACCESSORIES. The Reefer, Overcoat, and Trenchcoat may be worn with the uniform. A Wooly Pully may be worn in lieu of the coat in office or classrooms.

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Women's Uniform

This uniform is the official "Uniform of the Day." and is appropriate for wear at all meetings, in classrooms and all other such functions.

        SERVICE DRESS COAST GUARD BLUE COAT. The coat is the standard Coast Guard officer's coat. The four gold Coast Guard buttons down the front are replaced with four medium size silver Auxiliary buttons. The same is true for the four gold buttons on the two short side body belts. The two gold buttons on the pocket flaps are replaced by two small silver Auxiliary buttons.

SKIRT. The skirt is a modified flare bottom with deep front kick pleat. The kick pleat shall not be sewed closed. Women may wear trousers similar in outward appearance to men's trousers. Air Force trousers will not be worn with the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform. For both, the color and material shall be the same as the coat.

SHIRT. The shirt is the Air Force style shirt with a stand-up collar, long sleeves, two button cuff closures, epaulets, and front gathers below the front shoulder seam. Women may also wear men shirts.

TIE. The Coast Guard ascot or new tab tie is worn.

STOCKINGS. Stockings are worn with dress shoes and shall be made of plain material, flesh-color, undecorated. Stockings will be seamless. When wearing trousers, black socks, made of knitted or rib knit, undecorated material may be worn when wearing service shoes.

SHOES. Dress shoes, shall be black, plain pump style, made of smooth leather or a synthetic leather substitute without decoration and with closed heels and toes. Heel heights may range from 1 to 2-5/8 inches. Heel widths may be no less than 1/2 inch at the floor. Flat wedge style soles that rise to 1 inch heels are authorized. Sole edges and heels must be black. Optional service shoes, for wear with trousers, are black, plain, lace up, oxford style with heels, made of smooth leather or a synthetic leather substitute. Shoes shall have three to six pairs of eyelets for lacing. A seam around the toe is authorized. Heel height may not exceed 1 inch. Sole edges, heels and laces must be black.

INSIGNIA. Full silver sleeve lace is worn on the coat sleeves and soft or enhanced shoulder boards are worn on the shirt.

BREAST INSIGNIA/DEVICES. This uniform is worn with ribbons, breast insignia, qualification devices and name tags.

HAT. The garrison or combination cap is worn with this uniform.

ACCESSORIES. The Reefer, Overcoat, and Trenchcoat may be worn with the uniform. A Wooly Pully may be worn in lieu of the coat in office or classrooms.

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