[CHDIRAUX-L] OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM (ODU) ORDERING -026/09

[chdiraux-l at cgls.uscg.mil]

To:   ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM (ODU) ORDERING -026/09


1.  The supply of untucked Operational Dress Uniforms (ODU) for Coast Guard
consumption has been subject to several different challenges since its
beginning last year, and this has posed uniform procurement problems for all
elements of the Coast Guard workforce.

2.  These challenges are being aggressively addressed between the Coast
Guard and the provider, but expected resolution to a point where the supply
of untucked ODUs will be able to meet not only active duty/reserve but also
Auxiliary demands is not expected to be reached until late this summer
(August-September).  Also of note, new recruits at Tracen Cape May are still
being issued the tucked ODU version, and there are still some substantial
stocks, albeit of limited sizes, of tucked ODUs.

3.  Working with the Coast Guard Uniform System Manager and the Coast Guard
Uniform Distribution Center (UDC), and in the interest of minimizing
Auxiliary orders to new members who need them most, the following process
has been put in place to fill orders for new Auxiliarists for one (and only
one) untucked ODU until they can open up sales for all Auxiliarists later
this summer:

	a.  The Auxiliarist must fill out the UDC Standard Uniform Order
Form (attached, and it can also be found on the UDC web site:
http://www.uscg.mil/uniform/)

	b.  The Auxiliarist's Flotilla Commander must fill out the attached
authorization memo (preferably on Flotilla/Auxiliary letterhead)

	c.  The Auxiliarist must then fax the UDC Standard Uniform Order
Form and the Flotilla Commander's endorsement memo to the UDC at (609)
861-7930 (no phone or web orders).  

4.  ODU orders received and processed this way will be shipping via USPS
priority mail (not FEDEX).

5.  Though easy to regard these as significant hurdles to jump in order to
get an untucked ODU uniform, please regard it in the context of knowing that
the Coast Guard is trying to protect a limited supply for at least another
2-3 months and has to make sure all orders are bonafide.  

6. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

7. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

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