FROM: John Marshall, FSO-PS              Updated: 11/28/05

 TO: All Coxswains and Crew and New Members who plan to become Crew qualified.

 SUBJECT: Ordering the new ODU (work) uniforms

 Background

 The new OPERATIONAL dress uniform or ODU has been adopted by the Coast Guard and is now being phased in by the Auxiliary as the official work uniform. Although not yet mandatory for the Auxiliary it is expected to become so once everyone has had a reasonable time to order the ODU components.

You can order the ODU shirt (aka: coat, jacket, blouse, ODU top) and long pants for use in cool weather, from the CG uniform center (UDC) and get the shorts on line or from a local Army Navy Surplus Store.  There is a different source for the hot weather ODU Polo Shirt that is listed later in this memo.

 Army Navy Surplus Stores

 1.  Stanley’s Army-Navy, 3280 Palm Beach Blvd. Fort Myers, 33916   PH: 334-4085, has the navy blue ODU (BDU) shorts for $24.99 and ODU (BDU) shirts can be ordered for $29.99. They say the navy blue ODU pants are in stock for $29.99. Specify that all items must come from same manufacturer and match in color. They charge extra for XXL and up.

 2.  Ted’s Military Surplus Store is an online source for ODU shorts. When I phoned they told me they have ODU (BDU) navy blue shorts, shirts and pants in stock. They come in 100% cotton rip stock or in poly cotton rip stock for same price and they can be ordered with a fly zipper rather than buttons. The shirt (they call it a jacket) is priced at 24.95 plus $2 for 2X, plus $4 for 3X.  The long ODU pants are priced at $24.95, plus extra $ for largest sizes.  The shorts are priced at $19.95, plus extra $ for largest sizes.

 You can phone Ted's Military Surplus Store at 302-945-6800 or order on line: http://www.tedsmilitarysurplus.com/clothing/snavyblue.html

When you get to the site, click on “clothing” then click on BDU Camo Jackets, BDU Camo Pants and then on BDU shorts. Each time select Navy Blue.

 3.  The Coast Guard Exchange at Ft Myers had very few uniform items and no ODU shorts. They can order from the UDC for you, but you can do that for yourself and you will still have to get the shorts from a different source..

 Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center

Start with the Uniform Distribution Center at Woodbine, NJ.  Call 1-800-874-6841.  You will be presented with menu choices. They will tell you to press #1 if you want to place an order.  Do so and you will get a pleasant person on the other end who will guide you through the order process.  Have your Visa or Master Card ready along with your Aux ID #. and sizes.

 Here are items that are best to order from the Uniform Distribution Center

           ODU navy blue cotton T shirts 3 packs @ $3.20 per shirt. These are for wear under the cool weather ODU shirt (coat)

           ODU black web belt, one size fits all.  Price $2.00. This is not interchangeable with your dressier web belt and buckle.

           ODU black buckle. Price $0.45

           ODU sew on name tapes (Your last name) Order 2 or 3 at $0.05 each.

          ODU sew on name tapes USCG AUXILIARY. Order 2 or 3 at $0.05

 If you should decide to order the ODU shirt (aka coat) and long pants from the UDC, they go for $26.90 for the shirt and $31.10 for the long pants. No extra charge for larger sizes.

 New members will need additional items such as the uniforms that we wear to meetings, but should discuss this with John Marshall before ordering. There are multiple sources.

Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt

Operations Polo Shirt -- Change of Source

The Seventh District Store will no longer be supplying the Operations Polo Shirts. The only official source is outlined below.

1. The Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt is available for ordering through the Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN).

2. The Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt is an alternative to the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Shirt, when worn as a hot weather outfit. No logo, patches, insignia, nametapes, nor nametags of any type may be worn on the polo shirt. Only the embroidery prescribed below is authorized.

3. Appearance: The Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt has USCG AUXILIARY embroidered in white on the left front side, and the Auxiliarist's LAST NAME embroidered in white on the right front side. The shirt is dark blue, has no pockets, and is made of 100% combed cotton.

4. Costs: Sizes small (SM) through extra large (XL) cost $32.50 each. Double extra large (XXL) cost $35.00 each. Triple extra large (XXXL) cost $38.00 each. The quantity of shirts ordered will determine the shipping and handling fees.

5. Placing Orders: The embroidery vendor will send shipments directly to the shipping address using UPS...so a shipping street address is required for delivery (i.e. - do not provide a post office box address).

You can also send an e-mail request for an electronic copy of the form to auxcen@sbcglobal.net. (If you request the form by e-mail, please ensure that you include your District and Flotilla number as well as your EMPLID number). Print out the form, ensure that all of the information is included, then:

Mail it along with your check or money order to:
Coast Guard Auxiliary Center
9449 Watson Industrial Park
St. Louis, MO 63126

Once the order is received and processed at the Auxiliary Center the shirt goes to the embroidery vendor who completes embroidery work including the individual’s last name and then ships directly to the individual. The process should take approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery.
 

NOTE: When you sew or iron on name tapes to the ODU shirt, cut them the same length as the width of the pocket and place them directly above the shirt pockets even with and touching the seam of the pocket. Your last name goes above right pocket.  USCG AUXILIARY goes above the left pocket.  Use metal collar insignia or sew on collar insignia.  Coxswain device can be sew on type centered 1/4 inch above USCG AUXILIARY sew on tape.  No insignia or devices are to be placed on the ODU polo shirt. Illustrations can be found at www.dirauxwest.org/auxbq/oduwear.htm. Call me if you have any questions. 594-0960.