CIM 1020.6H uniform regulation

Question 1

(UNIFORM REG.) when walking from point to point in uniform, members will not….

Answer 1

1. smoke
2. eat
3. drink
4. use hand-held devices (limited use for official business is authorized)
5. put hands in their pockets

**If unavoidable, for safety and to ensure military protocol is observed, personnel should stop and step aside to conduct business before proceeding**

Question 2

(UNIFORM REG.) rings when wearing uniform

Answer 2

• maximum of one ring per hand.

**engagement/wedding ring or class/wedding ring sets are counted as one(1) ring**

Question 3

(UNIFORM REG.) earrings when in uniform

Answer 3

• one earring per ear centered on the earlober for women
• earrings will be 4-6mm ball stud (aprx. 1/8-1/4 inch)

**not authorized for men in uniform at any time or when on leave or liberty on a military facility**

Question 4

(UNIFORM REG.) pens and pencils when in uniform

Answer 4

• concealed except on ODU where they are carried in the slot of the botton fly front covering, that is ~4 inches below the top botton hole of the ODU blouse.

Question 5

(UNIFORM REG.) music headphones, earphones, or bluetooth electrical devices when in uniform

Answer 5

• prohibited while in uniform, except while commuting as a passenger.

Question 6

(UNIFORM REG.) eyewear or sunglasses when wearing uniform

Answer 6

• sunglass frames & lens shall be black in color
• eyewear or sunglasses shall be worn over the eyes, and not on the head or cover

Question 7

(UNIFORM REG.) sideburns when in uniform

Answer 7

• will be of even width(not flared)
• clean-shaven horizontal line
• sideburns will not exceed below a point level with the bottom of the ear opening

Question 8

(UNIFORM REG.) ODU Trousers

Answer 8

• bloused with safety boots
• blousing bands are optional: if not used, trousers can be tucked into boot, and then adjusted to appear bloused.

Question 9

(UNIFORM REG.) Safety boot

Answer 9

8 - 10 inch well blacked composite toe safety boot.

**steel-toed boot are no longer authorized after 31 December 2012**

Question 10

Standard Coast Guard Uniform Of The Day, Regardless Of Season or Location, Is…Reference: 1-3

Answer 10

Service Dress Blue (SDB) orTropical Blue Uniform (Trop’s)

Question 11

Men’s Hair StyleReference: 2-7

Answer 11

Hair Bulk: No more than 1 1/2” from scalpHair will be no longer than 4” and may not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows.

Question 12

FingernailsReference: 2-10

Answer 12

Men: Will not extend past fingertips or be coloredWomen: Will be rounded or straight shaped nail tips.Will not extend more than 1/4” beyond tips.Neutral skin tone color is authorized.

Question 13

Maternity Uniforms can be worn for how long after returning to work?Reference: 3-49

Answer 13

60 Days

Question 14

EarringsReference: 2-2

Answer 14

One earring per ear centered on the earlobe for women.Earrings will be 4-6mm ball stud. (apprx. 1/8” - 1/4”)Color: White Diamond, Plain Gold/Silver with shiny or brushed matte finish.

Question 15

Only authorized necktie knot?Reference: 3

Answer 15

Double Windsor

Question 16

Policy on Watches

(COMDTINST M1020.6H) P.27

Answer 16

Conservative.

Commands and personnel in leadership positions at every level are responsible to promote and enforce high standards for uniform appearance.

Question 17

Eyewear or Sunglasses

(COMDTINST 1020.6H) P.28

Answer 17

• Frame, Lens, contact lens styles will not be so outlandish as to cause distraction from military bearing.
• Sunglass frames and lens shall be black in color.
• If retainer straps are required, they will be plain, black or blue and worn snugly against the back of head.
• Eyewear or sunglasses shall be worn over the eyes, and not on the head or cover.

Question 18

Cell phone’s & Pager’s

(COMDTINST 1020.6H) P.28

Answer 18

Worn with uniform of the day as required only for military duties or a legitimate urgent need, clipped to waistband behind side seam of shirt or in a pocket if they do not detract from the uniforms appearance.

Question 19

Windbreaker Use

(COMDTINST 1020.6H) P.85

Answer 19

Wear With:

1. Tropical Blue
2. Winter Dress Blue

• The zipper shall be zipped down 3 to 4 inches
  from the top, and the pull tap laid flat against the
  zipper.

Question 20

Umbrella

(COMDTINST 1020.6H) P.90

Answer 20

Only umbrellas with telescoping type shafts with straight handles and made of plain black or dark blue material are authorized. They must be carried in the left hand.

Question 21

Garrison Cap

(COMDTINST 1020.6H) P.99

Answer 21

The center of both insignia are placed 1½ inches from the bottom of the cap, and 2 inches right or left of the front crease.

Question 22

SDB Discrepancy?

Answer 22

Back edge of the trouser will fall apprx. midway between the top of the heel and the top of the standard shoe in the back. P.71