With the availability of the new Untucked-ODU to the Auxiliary and the mandate to change our office collar insignia to the new black "A" versions by 31DEC10 it is time to revisit the standards for application of tapes and devices to the ODU so that we can be uniform in our wear of the Coast Guard uniform.
As you walk around Coast Guard units across the country you will see a number of these issues on the uniforms of all three uniformed components of the Coast Guard - Active, Reserve and Auxiliary. All of us have faced challenges due to availability of proper tapes and sew-on devices.
As you purchase new uniforms and work to meet the 31DEC2010 deadline for new officer devices please adjust your ODUs to meet the current uniform standards. As Auxiliarists we can strive to lead the way!
1. Material
With the ODU we have a new material - the tapes should be the same material as the uniform "nylon/cotton poplin material matching the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) in CG Blue 3362". The webbing type tape material is now obsolete.
2. Placement of name, auxiliary tapes, and device.
Name and auxiliary tapes should run the full width of the pocket and go directly above the pocket with no gap between the pocked and the tape. Many members have a 1/4' gap similar to the placement of the plastic name tag we wear on our Tropical Blue uniform - sew-on tapes go immediately above the pocket with no gap.
A single device tape may be worn above the Auxiliary tape - also running the full width of the pocket.
3. Sewing of tapes
"Tapes will be sewn on with matching blue thread 1/16 inch from the edge with a minimum of six stitches per inch. Sew-on stitching will not run through the embroidered lettering."
Be sure to fold the ends of the tape under so there is no exposed unfinished edge which can unravel.
4. Sew on insignia
Metal devices are no longer authorized. As of 31DEC2010 our devices are to be the new style with Black "A"s in place of Red or Blue "A"s. Our office insignia are to be sewn on a line bisecting the collar with the bottom of the device (not the sew on patch) 1 1/8 inches from the collar point [Except FC/ADSO and DCAPT devices which are placed 1 1/2 inches from the collar point]
Sources:
My preferred source of ODU tapes is the Uniform Distribution Center http://www.uscg.mil/hr/udc/
Name tapes from the UDC cost $4.12 for four, and Auxiliary tapes cost $1.03 each. The UDC does not charge for shipping and recent orders have taken about a week.
Collar and qualification devices can be ordered from the District Store. http://shopauxiliary.com/membershipsignindist.php
References:
USCG Uniform Regulations - CIM 1020.6F
http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/1000-1999/CIM_1020_6F.pdf
3.F.2. Cloth and U.S. Coast Guard Nametapes
Both the wearer's nametape and the "U.S. COAST GUARD" nametape will be worn on the ODU. The cloth nametape with the wearer's name will be centered directly above the wearer's right chest pocket. The “U.S. COAST GUARD” nametape will be centered directly above the wearer's left chest pocket. Nametapes will not be shorter than or extend beyond the width of the ODU breast pocket. The cloth nametapes will consist of a nylon/cotton poplin material matching the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) in CG Blue 3362 and white block letters 5/8 + 1/16 inch high by 5/16 inch wide military block letters. Only the last name will be represented on the wearers right name tape. Surnames that have a combination of upper and lower case letters are authorized (i.e. McDONALD). Both nametapes will be one inch in height and eight inches wide. For last names that exceed 15 characters, the letter width will be reduced to allow the name to fit on the tape. Tapes will be sewn on with matching blue thread 1/16 inch from the edge with a minimum of six stitches per inch. Sew-on stitching will not run through the embroidered lettering.
ALAUX 033/09 - AUXILIARY SEW-ON INSIGNIA
http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2009-August/000032.html
1. Coast Guard specifications for sew-on versions of Auxiliary insignia (i.e. - collar insignia for elected/appointed offices; qualification devices) have been developed and applied to production through the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES). These new Auxiliary sew-on insignia have begun to arrive at CGES stores across the country.
2. The collar insignia have a black "A" sewn on them. They represent the new sew-on standard for Auxiliary elected/appointed offices, and they replace sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A".
3. Recognizing that many Auxiliarists wear sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A", a phase-in period is established for transition to these new sew-on insignia. The phase-in period shall end on December 31, 2010. After that date, the new sew-on insignia shall be the only authorized sew-on insignia for wear on appropriate Auxiliary uniforms.
4. In addition to availability at CGES stores, these insignia will also soon be available for order through:
- The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc. web site (www.shopauxiliary.com - use the "District Materials Stores" link and login with your Employee ID and Auxiliary e-Directory password).
- The Vanguard web site (www.vanguardmil.com/store/index.php).
ALAUX - AUXILIARY SEW-ON QUALIFICATION INSIGNIA
23 September 200
http://kb.cgaux.info/kb/?View=entry&EntryID=600
1. The Coast Guard Auxiliary sew-on qualification insignia announced in ALAUX 033/09 are authorized for wear on the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU), Working Blue, and Hot Weather Uniform (i.e. - only the Coast Guard dark blue short-sleeve shirt alternative) described in the Auxiliary Manual (Commandant Instruction M16790.1 series).
2. In accordance with Coast Guard Uniform Regulations (Commandant Instruction M1020.6 series), only one Auxiliary sew-on qualification insignia is authorized for wear on the ODU. By extension, this also applies for Working Blue and the Hot Weather Uniform authorized for wear by Auxiliarists. Such insignia shall be centered directly above the "USCG AUXILIARY" cloth tape immediately above the wearer's left breast pocket. Embroidered insignia shall be the same size as the metal insignia, centered on a tape the full width of the pocket. The tape shall not exceed the width of the pocket. If an Auxiliarist has earned more than one qualification insignia, then the insignia that is worn shall be at the discretion of the Auxiliarist. Temporary/conditional sew-on qualification insignia shall not be worn on these uniforms.
3. Pursuant to ALCOAST 074/09, the Auxiliary sew-on AUXOP device is authorized for wear on these uniforms. It is the only Auxiliary device so authorized. It shall be centered directly above the cloth nametape immediately above the wearer's right breast pocket.
4. These provisions shall be incorporated into the next change to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual.
ALCOAST 427/07 - OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM (ODU) CARE AND WEAR POLICY
http://kb.cgaux.info/kb/?View=entry&EntryID=365
1. AFTER 15 JULY 2007, ALL ACCESSORIES WORN ON THE ODU SHALL BE EMBROIDERED, INCLUDING COLLAR RANK AND SPECIALTY INSIGNIA. ALL COLLAR RANK INSIGNIAS, WITH EXCEPTION OF 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.
No comments :
Post a Comment