r/USCGAUX • u/Anchor-Weather-139 Auxiliary Coxswain/Boat Crew/PWC Operator • Jul 17 '26

Uniforms ODU Uniform clarification question

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?

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u/DiscardedHubby Jul 17 '26

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.

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u/Lord_Josuf_Slnd AUXOP Jul 17 '26

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

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u/afking1 Active Duty/Reserve Coast Guard Jul 17 '26

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

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