OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM (ALCOAST 223/07)- AUXILIARY POLICY CLARIFICATION

Votes: 2

1. ALCOAST 223/07 issued by the Coast Guard Personnel Management Directorate (CG -12) recently updated guidelines for the wear of the Coast Guard Operational Dress Uniform (ODU ).

2. The ALCOAST principally targeted ODU wear by Coast Guard active duty and Reserve personnel. Having reviewed the provisions of the ALCOAST with the Coast Guard Uniform Manager, its guidance applies in terms of general maintenance and wear with the following noteworthy clarifications for Auxiliarists:

a. The optional boat shoe may still be worn in accordance with section 10.H.4. of the Auxiliary Manual ("Operational Dress Uniform");

b. The basic riggers belt described in the ALCOAST may be worn as an optional item on the ODU;

c. Metal Auxiliary accessories remain authorized for wear past July 15, 2007 if embroidered versions do not exist. As embroidered versions are developed and made available through the Auxiliary Center, they will become mandatory.

3. Section 10.H.4. of the Auxiliary Manual will otherwise be updated in the next manual change to address provisions of ALCOAST 223/07.

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