COMDTINST M1020.6E
3.B.13. Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)
Item composing uniform
Comment
CG Blue ODU Top
Sleeves rolled up (accordion style, with only the cuff showing) or
down.
ODU Trousers
Bloused with safety boots, straight with low-topped shoes or boat
shoes.
CG Blue Crew Neck T-Shirt
Collar Insignia
Metal insignia are standard. Sew-on cloth insignia are optional.
Nametape
Cloth nametape is sewn above right pocket. Velcro
type
nametape authorized as optional item. Direct embroidery on shirt is
not authorized.
USCG ID Tape
Cloth tape with "U. S. Coast Guard" is sewn above left pocket.
Velcro
type tape authorized as optional item. Direct embroidery
on shirt is not authorized.
Qualification Insignia
Most current authorized. A single embroidered insignia is
authorized. Direct embroidery on shirt is not authorized.
Miniature Devices
Embroidered device is authorized for incumbent COs and OinCs.
Metal is optional when not a safety issue.
Identification Badge
Authorized for incumbent only. See Chapter 3.E.3. of this Manual.
Black Socks
Shoes
Safety boots. Low-topped shoes or boat shoes may be prescribed in
specific cases or medical reasons.
Black Belt w/ Subdued
Buckle
Head Gear
Ball cap.
Occasions for Wear
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-thru business. It is not a liberty uniform.
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