JUL 2020 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M1020

1 Commander united states coast guard Personnel Service Center US coast guard Stop 7200 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20593-7200 Staff Symbol: PSC-PSD (mu) Phone: (202) 795-6659 COMDTINST 7 JUL 2020 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION Subj: UNIFORM REGULATIONS Ref: (a) coast guard External Affairs Manual, COMDTINST (series)(b)U. S. coast guard Personal Property Management Manual, COMDTINST (series)(c)Military Separations, COMDTINST (series)(d)Tattoo, Body Marking, Body Piercing, and Mutilation Policy, COMDTINST (series)(e) coast guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST (series)(f) Military Qualifications and Insignia, COMDTINST (series)(g) coast guard Military Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST (series)(h) Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST (series)(i)Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST (series)(j) coast guard Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Manual, COMDTINST (series)(k) coast guard Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST (series)(l) coast guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Manual, COMDTINST (series)(m)U.

2 S. coast guard Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM), (series) (FOUO) [To obtain a copy of this reference contact COMMANDANT (CG-MLE) at (202) 372-2164.](n) coast guard Medical Manual, COMDTINST (series)(o)Standards For coast guard Personnel Wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU),COMDTINST (series) This Manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governingthe uniform, appearance, and grooming of all coast guard personnel Active, Reserve, Retired, auxiliary and other service members assigned to duty with the coast guard . NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X B X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X D X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X F X X X G X X X X H X X X X X X X X DISTRIBUTION SDL 2 All coast guard unit Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-In-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual.

3 Internet release is AFFECTED. Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST , is This document is intended to provide operational requirements for coast guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the coast guard . This guidance is in no way inclusive. Common sense is the key because many scenarios are not addressed. Remember the safety and wellbeing of our members comes first and should take precedence. Always use good judgment taking into account that we are a military branch of the united states and must follow these regulations to the maximum practical CHANGES. This Manual has been extensively updated from the previous version and clarifies/updates various items and policies. New female hairstyles, grooming standards and hair accessories, have been incorporated into appearance and grooming.

4 Uniform ordering information has been updated in this Manual and are available at the coast guard Exchange website. Other changes include: expanded wear policy for unit t-shirts and unit sweatshirts with Operational Dress Uniform(ODU), authorization to wear the Winter cap and Boonie cap as optional uniform items, and introduction of optional fitted Ball cap. Regulations regarding the wear of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) for CG personnel has also been incorporated. Numerous editorial and formatting changes have been incorporated as well as policy changes promulgated through ALCOAST subsequent to the issuance of the last ASPECT AND IMPACT development of this Manual and the general policies contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office of Environmental Management, COMMANDANT (CG-47).

5 This Manual is categorically excluded under current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) categorical exclusion (CATEX) A3 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Implementation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) , DHS INSTRUCTION Manual 023-01-001-01(series). Manual will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the human environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policy in this Manual must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and coast guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other applicable environmental No paper distribution will be made of this Manual.

6 An electronic version will be located on the COMMANDANT (CG-612) web sites. Internet: , and CGPortal: 3 MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This Manual has been evaluated forpotential records management impacts. The development of this Manual has been thoroughlyreviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no furtherrecords scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 3101 et seq.,National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements, and the Information andLife Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST (series). This policy does not have anysignificant or substantial change to existing records management Any forms referenced in this Manual are available in USCG ElectronicForms on the Standard Workstation or on the Internet: USCG Training Records, form CG-5285, Stock Number 7530-01-GF2-9880 may be ordered through the Surface Force Logistics Center in Baltimore, FOR CHANGES.

7 Units and individuals may recommend changes to the UniformRegulations in accordance with Chapter of this N. GILREATH /s/Rear Admiral, Coast GuardCommander, Personnel Service CenterCOMDTINST 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK COMDTINST i TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL UNIFORM POLICY General Uniform Items Authority and Responsibility of Uniforms and Special Orders Care and Maintenance Authority to the Uniform of the Day for Light Duty Uniforms are Optional or Prohibited of Uniforms (Obsolete and Current) of Uniforms (Non-serviceable, Current or Obsolete) Wear by Retired or Separated Personnel coast guard Uniform Board Composition and Process Uniform Suggestions 1-12 CHAPTER 2 APPEARANCE AND GROOMING Military Image Accommodation Waivers and Body Alterations Clothing Appearance and Standards Grooming Standards2-9 CHAPTER 3 UNIFORMS Uniform Uniforms Seabag Items Uniforms and Dress Blue (Evening Dress or White Tie) Dress Blue Jacket (DDBJ) Dress White Jacket (DDWJ) Dress Blue (DDB) Dress White (DDW) Dress Blue (FDB) Dress White (FDW) Dress Blue "Alpha" (SDB "A") Dress Blue "Bravo" (SDB) Service Dress White (SDW) Tropical Blue (TB)3-16 COMDTINST ii Tropical Blue Long Winter Dress Blue (WDB) Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)

8 Individual Uniform Dress Coats and Jackets and Belt Buckles wear Shoes and Maternity Miscellaneous Military Funeral Participants at Funerals Military Attire at Weddings Graduation Military Uniform Equivalents3-61 CHAPTER 4 INSIGNIA, DEVICES, MEDALS/AWARDS Grade/Rank and Chief Warrant Officers Officer Specialty Markings Rank Insignia Placement Headgear Insignia Rate/Pay Grades Insignia Sleeve Insignia Non-Rate/Rating Designator Marks Badge Ratings Enlisted Headgear Qualification Insignia, Devices, and coast guard Prior Service and Identification Badges of Wear for Insignia, Devices, and Badges Nametags and Nametags 4-42 COMDTINST iii Nametapes Embroidery Medals, ribbons , and of Wear of Medals and medal Attachments Display of ribbons with Asymmetrical Awards and Attachments Marksmanship Marksmanship Swords and Sword the Sword Knot of Wear for the Sword and Sword Accessories Brassards and Star Lapel Description of Manner of wear4-60 CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING Ceremonial Honor guard Center Honor Guards Level Color Guards Teams S.

9 coast guard Band Uniforms Composition Ceremonial guard Band Concert Dress Uniform guard Band Ceremonial Uniform coast guard Band Uniform Items Duty as an Aide, Adjutant, or Executive Aides, Military Adjutants, and Executive Assistants of Aiguillettes of Wear for Aiguillette Dress Service Special Program Health Service Officers Corps Uniforms Organizational Authority Clothing Requiring PSC/COMDT Approval Protective Equipment Crew 5-21 COMDTINST iv Standard Coveralls 5-22 Flame Retardant Variant Coveralls 5-22 Marine Safety Inspector Coveralls 5-22 Flight Crew 5-22 Culinary Specialist Personnel 5-23 Special Command Aide 5-24 coast guard Ceremonial Honor guard , Precision Drill Teams, and Unit Level Color Guards 5-25 Hot Weather 5-25 Cold Weather 5-26 Judicial Robes 5-26 Maritime Law Enforcement Instructors 5-26 Medical Personnel 5-26 Training Center Physical Fitness Wear 5-27 Campaign Cover 5-28 Training Caps 5-28 Personal Hydration Systems 5-28 Tactical and Specialized Forces Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)/Uniforms and Other Military Service Uniforms 5-29 Wear of the NWU type III by coast guard Personnel 5-29 Wear of the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) System 5-37 U.

10 S. coast guard Tartan 5-42 Fabric Description 5-43 Use of coast guard Tartan 5-43 coast guard Academy Spirit Accessories 5-43 COMDTINST 1-1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL UNIFORM POLICY General Information Policy 14 2708 provides that: (a) the coast guard may purchase uniforms, accouterments, and related equipment for sale to officer personnel or cadets of the coast guard and; (b) the coast guard may purchase uniform clothing for sale to enlisted personnel of the coast guard . The actual cost of the clothing thus sold to enlisted personnel may be withheld from their pay. The cost of initial issue of enlisted uniforms is recovered from each member over time by way of a reduced clothing maintenance allowance. Ref (a) details authority for enlisted and officer clothing allowances, supplemental clothing allowance, and civilian clothing allowance.