Required Uniforms
This page is excerpted from the Uniform Regulations,
COMDTINST M1020.6F, February 2009
All Coast Guard personnel are responsible for maintaining their uniforms in serviceable condition, and are responsible for procuring sufficient quantities of uniform items and properly maintaining them as appropriate to their assigned duties. All personnel are responsible for owning, wearing, and maintaining sufficient quantities of personal items such as undergarments, socks and stockings, etc. to comply with Coast Guard standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
PHS Officers | Navy Chaplains | U.S. Military Uniforms Table of Equivalents
| Required Seabag Items | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The following items are required for enlisted personnel, E-9 and below. | |||
| Required Seabag Uniform (Men) |
QTY/Life Exp (YRS) |
Required Seabag Uniform (Female) |
QTY/Life Exp (YRS) |
| Bag, Duffel, Nylon, Olive Green |
1/12.5 | Bag, Duffel, Nylon, Olive Green |
1/12.5 |
| Belt, Black, Web | 1/1 | Belt, Black, Web | 1/1 |
| Belt Riggers, Black, Web ODU |
1/1 | Belt Riggers, Black, Web ODU |
1/1 |
| Blousing Band Set, Trouser ODU |
2/1 | Blousing Band Set, Trouser ODU |
2/1 |
| Buckle, Belt Brass | 1/1 | Buckle, Belt Brass | 1/1 |
| Cap, Garrison | 1/1 | Cap, Garrison | 1/1 |
| Cap, Ball | 1/1 | Cap, Ball | 1/1 |
| Coat, Service Dress Blue | 1/5 | Coat, Service Dress Blue | 1/5 |
| Combination Hat Set | 1/2 | Combination Hat Set | 1/2 |
| Foul Weather Parka II | 1/4 | Foul Weather Parka II | 1/4 |
| Gloves, Leather, Black | 1/2 | Gloves, Leather, Black | 1/2 |
| Insignia, Garrison Cap | 1/4 | Insignia, Garrison Cap | 1/4 |
| Insignia, Combination Cap | 1/4 | Insignia, Combination Cap | 1/4 |
| Nametag, Plastic | 2/2 | Nametag, Plastic | 2/2 |
| Nametape Set, Blue (ODU) | 4/1 | Nametape Set, Blue (ODU) | 4/1 |
| Necktie, Blue | 1/4 | Necktie, CG Blue Tab Type | 1/4 |
| Necktie, Black Bowtie | 1/8 | Necktie, Black, Tab Type | 1/8 |
| Shield, Gold | 1/5 | Shield, Gold | 1/5 |
| Shirt, Dress White, Long Sleeve |
1/4 | Shirt, Dress White | 1/6 |
| Shirt, Light Blue, Long Sleeve |
3/2 | Shirt, Light Blue, Long Sleeve |
3/2 |
| Shirt, Light Blue, Short Sleeve |
3/2 | Shirt, Light Blue, Short Sleeve |
3/2 |
| Shirt, ODU | 4/2 | Shirt, ODU | 4/2 |
| Shoes, Dress | 1/2 | Shoes, Dress | 1/2 |
| Shoes, Safety | 1/3.5 | Shoes, Safety | 1/3.5 |
| Socks, Boot | 3/1 | Slacks, Dress | 2/2 |
| Socks, Dress | 3/1 | Socks, Boot | 3/1 |
| T-Shirt, CG Blue (ODU) | 4/2 | Socks, Dress | 3/1 |
| T-Shirt, V-neck White | 3/1 | T-Shirt, CG Blue (ODU) | 4/2 |
| Trench Coat | 1/6 | T-Shirt, V-neck White | 3/1 |
| Trousers, Dress | 2/2 | Trench Coat | 1/6 |
| Trousers, ODU | 4/2 | Trousers, ODU | 4/2 |
| USCG Gym Shirt | 4/4 | USCG Gym Shirt | 4/4 |
| USCG Gym Shorts | 4/4 | USCG Gym Shorts | 4/4 |
| Windbreaker, w/Liner | 1/3 | Windbreaker, w/Liner | 1/3 |
Public Health Service Officers
Public Health Service officers detailed to the Coast Guard will wear the standard Coast Guard uniforms as described in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Regulations with the specific modifications noted below. Specific USPHS uniform requirements are also listed in Commissioned Corps Personnel Manual (CCPM) Pamphlet No. 61, "Uniform Handbook".
Newly attached USPHS officers will receive a one-time organizational issue-in-kind of additional uniform items from the supporting program element as follows:
| QTY | ITEM | QTY | ITEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service Dress Blue Coat | 2 | Operational Dress (ODU) Shirt w/Nametapes |
| 3 | Service Dress Blue Trousers or any combination of trousers and skirt for women |
2 | Operational Dress (ODU) Trousers |
| 2 | Long-sleeved Light Blue Shirts | 2 | Trouser Blousers |
| 3 | Short-sleeved Light Blue Shirts | 2 | CG Blue Crew-Neck T-Shirt |
| 1 | Dress White Shirt (Long Sleeve Men, Short Sleeve Women) |
1 | Dress Shoes |
| 1 | Necktie, Blue (Men) | 1 | ODU Belt and Buckle |
| 1 ea | Necktie, CG Blue and Black Tab Style (Women) |
1 | Belt, Black Web and Belt Buckle |
| 1 | Combination Hat | 1 | Ball Cap |
| 1 | Trench Coat | 1 | Safety Boots |
| 1 | Windbreaker | 2 | Plastic Nametags |
| 1 | Garrison Cap |
Insignia, devices, and striping are not included in the above issue. The cost of these items must be borne by the individual.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cap Insignia
|
USPHS will be worn in lieu of the USCG officer's eagle.
On the combination cap, the insignia is attached to the CG blue combination cap band specifically designed for the insignia. |
| USPHS Officer Identification Insignia
|
An embroidered USPHS insignia is worn in place of the
Coast Guard shield on the sleeves. |
| Collar Insignia
|
A miniature USPHS insignia is worn on the left collar
when wearing the Winter Dress Blue or ODU uniforms. The right collar insignia denotes rank. See 3.D.1.d of Uniform Regulations for insignia placement |
| Shoulder Boards | USPHS officers will wear regular hard and enhanced
officer shoulder boards with the USPHS insignia in place of the Coast Guard shield. |
Chaplain Corps
U.S. Navy Chaplains detailed to the Coast Guard may elect to wear the standard Coast Guard uniforms as described in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Regulations, with the specific modifications noted below.
Newly assigned Navy Chaplains will receive a one-time organizational issue-in-kind of additional uniform items from the supporting program element as follows:
| QTY | ITEM | QTY | ITEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service Dress Blue Coat | 2 | Operational Dress (ODU) Top w/Nametapes |
| 2 | Service Dress Blue Trousers or any combination of trousers and skirt for women |
2 | Operational Dress (ODU) Trousers |
| 3 | Long-sleeved Light Blue Shirts | 2 | Trouser Blousers |
| 3 | Short-sleeved Light Blue Shirts | 2 | CG Blue Crew-Neck T-Shirt |
| 1 | Necktie, Blue (Men) | 1 | Black Belt |
| 1 | Necktie, CG Blue Tab Style (Women) |
1 | Black Subdued Buckle |
| 1 | Combination Hat | 1 | Ball Cap |
| 1 | Trench Coat | 1 | Safety Boots |
| 1 | Windbreaker | 2 | Plastic Nametags |
Insignia, devices, and striping are not included in the above issue. The cost of these items must be borne by the individual.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cap Insignia
|
U.S. Navy cap insignia will be worn in lieu of the USCG officer eagle. |
| Chaplain Corps Identification Insignia
|
An embroidered Chaplain insignia is worn in place of the Coast Guard shield on sleeves. |
| Chaplain Collar Insignia
|
Same as the Chaplain Corps identification insignia, worn on the left collar when wearing Winter Dress Blue or ODU uniforms with appropriate metal or sewn on devices. |
| Shoulder Boards | U. S. Navy chaplains will wear shoulder boards designed similarly to regular hard and enhanced officer shoulder boards except the chaplain insignia is in place of the Coast Guard shield. |
Military Uniform Equivalents
