Articles of Interest Uniform Review
After nearly two years of Auxiliary stand-down and Zoom meetings, we are meeting face-to-face. Many of us attended the Zoom meetings in civilian clothing and members may need a reminder about wearing our uniform correctly. This is critical.
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USCG Auxiliary Manual – COMDINST M16790.1 (series)
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Uniform Board announcements and ALCOAST/ ALAUX messages. ( (From the Human Resources Powe erPoint presentation at https://drive. g google.com/file/d/1ab4G_gSOQ QmSbBszZzrgr47KI_MD3EmuS/view)
We suggest that all members, both seasoned and new, review the Auxiliary uniform guidelines at http://wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=H-DEPT&category=auxiliary-uniforms. All of us can use a reminder, and the few words and images published here are excerpts- not the entire ‘book:’
The images on the following pages are T from the U.S. Coast Guard Reservist fr Magazine, special uniform edition, M 2006 : https://www.cuttersguide.com/ 2 p pdf/Military-and-Uniforms/Coast%20 Guard%20Reservist%20Magazine%20 G Uniform%20Special%202006.pdf U
Uniform Standards •
Wear the uniform with pride!
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YOU are a representative of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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Elected and Appointed officers are expected to set the example.
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Human Resources staff (Flotilla Staff Officer/ Division Staff Officer /District Staff Officer-Human Resources) can assist with your uniform questions.
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Uniform standards are established by:
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USCG Uniform Regulations Manual – COMDINST M1020.6 (series)
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Note: Both Coast Guard and Auxiliary presently wear the untucked version of the operational dress uniform. Coast Guard buttons, trim and insignia (on hats and sleeves) are gold while Auxiliary buttons, trim and insignia are silver. Ω
District 7 USCG Auxiliary
Issue 2 2022
Page 13
