COMDTINST M1020.6K — Uniform Regulations

COMDTINST M1020.6K governs Coast Guard uniform, appearance, and grooming policies, procedures, authority, and standards.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M1020.6K
  • Title: UNIFORM REGULATIONS
  • Date: 7/7/2020
  • Proponent: PSC-PSD (mu)

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The publication covers military uniforms, appearance and grooming, uniform requirements, optional items, sizing, care, and wear. It incorporates updated female hairstyles, grooming standards, hair accessories, ODU items, optional caps, and NWU Type III wear regulations.

Applies to: This Manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the uniform, appearance, and grooming of all Coast Guard personnel Active, Reserve, Retired, Auxiliary and other service members assigned to duty with the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Military uniform policy
  • Appearance and grooming
  • Female hairstyles
  • Hair accessories
  • Uniform sizing and fit
  • Optional uniform items
  • Navy Working Uniform Type III
  • Coast Guard ceremonial insignia

Questions and answers

What changes were made to female grooming standards?

New female hairstyles, grooming standards and hair accessories, have been incorporated into appearance and grooming. (paragraph 5)

What optional uniform items were authorized in the updated manual?

Other changes include: expanded wear policy for unit t-shirts and unit sweatshirts with Operational Dress Uniform(ODU), authorization to wear the Winter cap and Boonie cap as optional uniform items, and introduction of optional fitted Ball cap. (paragraph 5)

Does COMDTINST M1020.6K include Navy Working Uniform Type III regulations?

Regulations regarding the wear of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) for CG personnel has also been incorporated. (paragraph 5)

How should the service dress blue coat fit over the chest and shoulders?

Coat fits easily over chest and shoulders.

How should women's service dress blue coat fit across the bust?

The coat will fit comfortably across the bust. There will be no binding around the armholes when arms are moved. (paragraph 1)

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