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H.4.a. Trousers: ODU trousers bloused with boots, straight with deck
shoes are worn.
H.4.b. Belt: A black web belt with subdued black open-faced buckle is
worn.
H.4.c. Shirt: Coast Guard blue ODU top with sleeves rolled up
accordion style, with only the cuff showing or down.
H.4.e. Shoes: Shoe/boot, high top black lace up or The optional boat
shoe (dark brown leather) low cut shoe of moccasin type construction
with functional rawhide lacing, brass eyelets, and nonmarking sole
may be worn. Dress oxford (black, lace, plain toe) sole and heel must
be same color as the shoe. Heel will be no higher than 1 inch.
H.4.h. Hat: A unit baseball cap with metal or sew-on collar devices or
a working blue (ODU) utility cap with miniature cap device, or a knit
watch cap (cold weather only) may be worn with this uniform.
H.4.i. Accessories: The all weather parka, windbreaker, work jacket, trench coat, and wooly-pully or cardigan,
with enhanced shoulder boards, may be worn with this uniform.
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What this means (or what you need for a complete uniform)
SIZING
Try it on and leave some room for shrinkage. A sizing guide can be found at: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-
wp/udc/ODUUniforms.html
Note: You must have your Auxiliary ID number to order from the UDC
Online ordering is now available from the UDC. Click on USCG UDC Web Store to gain access. To
login for the first time, select the "Request / Change Login and Password" link and complete the form
in its entirety. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you indicating your User Name and Password.
Phone orders may be placed from 0800 to 1530 Monday thru Friday eastern standard time.
You may use Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. The UDC stops taking phone
orders at 1530 everyday.
The Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) is usually the least expensive way to acquire standard USCG uniform
items. They stock a very limited range of Auxiliary items. Most Auxiliary unique items (auxiliary insignia, hats,
etc.) must be purchased from the district stores. See the section that follows on “other items” for sources for
these items.
ODU Coat - $26.90 (See stock book for item number per size)
ODU Trousers - $31.10 (See stock book for item number per size)
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ODU Belt Buckle - $0.45 (Item BODU)
ODU Belt - $2.00 (Item BBODU)
ODU Trouser Blousers - $0.40 (Item TB)
Boot socks - $1.40/pair (See physical fitness section of the stock book for item number per size)
ODU Name & ODU Auxiliary tapes.
Blue crew neck t-shirts
http://www.lighthouseuniform.com/uscga/index.htm
Note: Details for Lighthouse Uniform have been removed. Their pricing is not competitive!
You need two nametapes, one with your last name and one with
U.S.C.G. Auxiliary. Name tapes typically come in one of two
materials, a cotton tape and the same rip-stop as the ODU material.
Buy the blue rip-stop (as the sources given here indicate) Buy a few
sets to save on shipping.
1) UDC
A. $4.12 (group of four) for name tapes
B. "USCG AUXILIARY" tape $1.03 each
http://www.bentneedle.net
1444 COMMERCIAL ST.
ASTORIA, OR. 97103
(503) 325-0638
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Beyond the ODU – Sew on Collar Devices
Sew on collar devices are now required. The easiest source is:
http://www.bentneedle.net
1444 COMMERCIAL ST.
ASTORIA, OR. 97103
(503) 325-0638
New members get these:
Member Device
(pair)
More...
Price: $5.00
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PREPARING THE ODU FOR WEAR
The collar devices are attached as follows:
ALL COLLAR RANK INSIGNIAS, WITH EXCEPTION OF EMBROIDERED O3 AND O6, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
IMAGINARY LINE BISECTING THE ANGLE OF THE COLLAR WITH THE BASE OF THE INSIGNIA (NOT THE
EMBROIDERED PATCH) APPROX 1 1/8 INCH FROM COLLAR POINT. DUE TO THEIR HORIZONTAL FORMAT,
EMBROIDERED O3 AND O6 RANK INSIGNIA SHALL BE PLACED 1 1/2 INCHES FROM THE POINT.
Name tapes
The Cap
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New Member’s Guide to Getting into the ODU in Record Time
Once you have turned in your paperwork ask your mentor or another member to meet you at the Exchange at Sector
Portland.
At the UDC
1. ODU Trousers
2. ODU Blouse/Coat
3. Ripstop name tapes (rec. 2+ ea)
4. Ripstop USCGAUX tape (rec. 2+ ea)
1. Blue T-Shirt
2. Riggers belt
3. ODU Trouser blousers
4. Boots if in stock
5. USCG Sector Portland Ball Cap
Ask a member to order (In Flotilla 76 your FC tries to keep a few extra):
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Shoes, Boots and the trousers
When wearing boat shoes the trouser leg should be straight. When wearing boots you have the
option of “blousing” the trouser leg using blousing bands.
Attach the “band” around the top of the boot. Pull the
trouser cuff over the band and roll the cuff inward,
underneath the band. Once the cuff is in place, position
the band just above the second eyelet of the boot.
Blousing bands and socks should not be visible.
Belt
Sleeves
Directions
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Removing the Coat
The coat may be removed in working situations where heat is an issue. The coat should probably
also be removed when wearing an anti-exposure coverall (Mustang).
Uniform alternatives
The ODU has replaced the working blue and undress blue – summer bravo uniforms for the regular
Coast Guard. Both the working blue and the undress blue – summer bravo are still authorized for the
Auxiliary and are in common use by the membership. The ODU is ALWAYS an acceptable uniform
for operations.
Revision 11JAN2009
Daren Lewis
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