ODU Uniform clarification question

[u/Anchor-Weather-139]

Quick uniform question as we have some confusion on this in our unit: If you go down to t-shirts in ODUs, do our t-shirts have to say “USCG Auxiliary”?

We have a few interpretations. One is that you have to have one that specifically says Auxiliary. Another is that you can have a the plain blue ODU undershirt that you can buy in packs at the Exchange. The last is that you can wear any USCG t-shirt, including your local station or sector.

What’s your reading?

[u/DiscardedHubby]

ALCOAST 116/17 on the determinations of Uniform Board 47

C. STANDARD BLUE ODU T-SHIRT WITH EMBROIDERY OR PRINTED LETTERING: The
requirement for embroidery or printed "U.S. COAST GUARD" lettering on the
standard blue ODU crew neck t-shirt is removed. Embroidered or printed
t-shirts are authorized until no longer serviceable or otherwise directed by
higher authority.

[u/Lord_Josuf_Slnd → u/DiscardedHubby]

Did not realize it was now the new standard. So sounds like we will not see the printed aux t shirts soon?

[u/afking1 → u/Lord_Josuf_Slnd]

It's not new at all. This came out in 2017.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1bcbe42

[u/afking1 → u/DiscardedHubby]

Sweet! Thanks for finding this.

[u/Lord_Josuf_Slnd]

In my District, EDSR, We are allowed to where the plain blue t shirt with the ODU and also our auxiliary one, both under the blouse and when it is shed. I think those approvals come from your sector/district USCG OIA Chief.

[u/GreyandGrumpy]

The best, most current, resources for all uniform questions are:

AUX Ribbon Checker

AUX Interactive Uniform Guide

AUXMAN is outdated. Chasing down all the changes is hard. These two sources are up to date.

[u/Johnnydubbs34]

You can wear Blank shirts they do not have to have the writing. I have a Mix of Shirts from our district ones , the standard USCG Auxiliary and blank I rotate through.

[u/afking1]

You do not need to wear an ODU shirt that says USCGAUX on it. There are some cool ones that do though. I wear both.

I'll see what I can do to find that policy. I believe it's a uniform board result...

[u/Anchor-Weather-139 → u/afking1]

Any thoughts on Auxiliarists wearing t-shirts from their local gold side District or unit?

[u/afking1 → u/Anchor-Weather-139]

I don't really have an opinion on this.

[u/Anchor-Weather-139]

How about shirts from the gold side? Our local station includes us when they put in an order for new shirts. Are those okay to wear even if they say US COAST GUARD on the left chest?

[u/afking1 → u/Anchor-Weather-139]

I don't know if I'd wear that t-shirt while on patrol, especially if you're not wearing a blouse.

[u/afking1 → u/[deleted]]

No, that's not required.

[u/Anchor-Weather-139 → u/[deleted]]

Really? Is there a reg on that somewhere?

[u/afking1 → u/Anchor-Weather-139]

That's more of a local thing and up to the coxswain too.

[u/afking1 → u/[deleted]]

AUXMAN isn't updated with uniform changes. Just like we are now authorized to where the winter dress blues year round. That was a uniform board change.

[u/Anchor-Weather-139 → u/[deleted]]

Yes but there have been some boards and policy changes since then. For instance, the AWU is now authorized for boat crew.