Does the Coast Guard have dress blues?

The Service Dress Blue men’s uniform consists of a dress bllue coat and pants. The gold Coast Guard buttons must be replaced with silver Auxiliary buttons….Service Dress Blue.

Authorized Uniform Items Additional Comments
SDB Coat Men wear men’s version. Women wear women’s version.
Skirt (Women only) Optional for women.

What is the Coast Guard dress uniform?

It consists of a navy blue blazer with an Auxiliary crest, white shirt or blouse, navy tie, grey or white dress trousers or skirt, and black dress shoes.

What does the Coast Guard dress blues look like?

The uniform consists of a tailored, four-button, single-breasted jacket with silver lace on the sleeves, flap pockets with silver buttons, matching trousers, a pale blue dress shirt with navy blue four-in-hand necktie (or tab tie for women), and the white and blue combination cover (hat).

Is the Coast Guard changing uniforms?

Officially, the new CGWU will be available to the entire workforce in the later part of fiscal year 2023, and expected to completely replace the operational dress uniform (ODU) in fiscal year 2025. Once available, you can expect to see the new CGWU in Coast Guard Exchanges – or by placing an order at ShopCGX.

What colors do coast guards wear?

The Tropical Blue Long uniform consists of the Coast Guard (“CG”) blue wool pants, the short sleeved light blue (Air Force style) shirt with epaulets. Shoulder boards, the plastic pin-on name tag, and ribbons are worn on the shirt.

What color are Coast Guard uniforms?

In 1967, the Coast Guard was transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Transportation. Along with the transition came an end to the near-total likeness to Navy uniforms. It was at this time that the modern, recognizable lighter blue uniform became available.

Does the Coast Guard go to war?

As one of the country’s six armed services, the U.S. Coast Guard has deployed to support and fight every major U.S. war since 1790, from the Quasi-War with France to the Global War on Terrorism. As of December 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard’s authorized force strength is 44,500 active duty personnel and 7,000 reservists.