[CHDIRAUX-L] OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM - AUXILIARY POLICY CLARIFICATION -012/07

[Chief Director of the Auxiliary Announcement List]

To:   ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM - AUXILIARY POLICY CLARIFICATION -012/07

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.

4.     The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

5.     Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

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