Contents.History 2000s The introduced the new 'Operational Dress Uniform' (ODU) uniform in 2004 to replace the 'Working Blue' and 'Undress Blue' uniforms (winter and summer variants). Resembling law enforcement SWAT fatigues, the first generation of ODU differed substantially from the then-current in that the blouse lacked lower pockets and was intended to be worn tucked into the trousers. The blouse sleeves were allowed to be worn rolled up or down according to personal preference. The trousers featured large cargo packets with buttoned closures and were worn bloused above the boots (or straight legged if worn with boat shoes). A dark blue Coast Guard unit ballcap was worn with this uniform.A 2006 issue of the Reservist magazine was devoted to a detailed and easy-to-understand graphical description of all the authorized uniforms.In 2008, a new generation of the ODU was introduced and gradually replaced the tucked version through 2012. This second generation featured an untucked shirt blouse, and was therefore unofficially known as the 'Untucked ODU.' The blouse featured a Coast Guard insignia embroidered in black on the right breast pocket and the trouser cargo pocket flaps.In 2008, ODUs were adopted by the, replacing the U.S.
When you put on the uniform, you represent the United States Coast Guard. You have a duty to look professional and project a positive image of the organization. Uniform Buying Guide: Buy now: ODU, Tropical Blue Buy later: Service Dress Blue (converts to Dinner Dress with addition of Bowtie) Buy when you become a VDCR or Higher: Dinner Dress Blue Jacket / Mess Dress Blue.
Navy working khakis.From the 1980s until the late 2000s, Coast Guard units engaged in combat operations or otherwise deployed overseas generally wore the Combat Utility Uniform (the Navy version of the ). When the Navy replaced the CUU with the Type II and Type III, circa 2009, the Coast Guard followed suit.2010s In 2015, the ODU uniform was adopted as the daily work uniform of the, replacing the. In August 2016, the announced it was eliminating the Type I in favor of the Type III as its standard working uniform ashore. The Type I has earlier been found to not be suitable for shipboard use and the Navy began developing a standard uniform for sea duty. The ODU has been viewed as one potential model.In September 2017, Coast Guard Uniform Board 47 announced several changes to the ODU.
Notably, the Coast Guard insignia would no longer be embroidered on the trouser pocket flaps and that 'U.S. COAST GUARD' would no longer be stenciled on the left breast of the T-shirt. Additionally, wear of the was more widely permitted.See also.Notes.