The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the sole authorized supplier of Coast Guard Uniforms. DLA works only with USA manufacturers. There is a nationwide shortage of fabric supply, and these authorized manufacturers are unable to deliver the fabric needed to make most uniforms. This is impacting items such as ODU’s, Wash And Wear Pants, Dress Pants, SDBs, Windbreakers, Male and Female Ties, and Winter Dress Blue Shirts. DLA has not provided an expected “get well” date for the supply chain.

The demand for the newly created Coast Guard insignias is much higher than anticipated. There is a high level of demand for these insignias, and there is only one certified metal insignia supplier for USCG insignia. As soon as stock is available, it is made available on shopCGX.com for purchase. Some insignia items are made to order and are not carried in stock .

Public Health Service (PHS) elected to not pay for uniform services at the Coast Guard and looked to NEX for uniform support. Customers seeking PHS uniforms should buy them at NEX.

The ODU is exclusively supplied by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). DLA prioritizes fulfillment to TRACEN Cape May and Academy ahead of CGX. Most sizes of ODU pants and coats are on backorder and will only be shipped once DLA meets their safety-stock requirements. DLA provides no anticipated timeline to fill CGX stocks.

There is no available source of fabric for the WDB shirts. CDTO is working to certify a new source of fabric for this item. Once the fabric is certified, the fabric must be produced and sent to a manufacturer to produce shirts. Once fabric is available, cut, sewn, and delivery of finished shirts is dependent on manufacturer’s open production time. Historically, this can take several months.

There are two types of Boonie Hats available for purchase on shopCGX.com Both are supplied by Propper. Please search for SKU 10010862750 and 10010747919.

There is a high level of demand for this insignia, and there is only one certified metal insignia supplier for USCG insignia. As soon as stock is available, it is made available on shopCGX.com for purchase.

Service Dress Blue (SDB), Tropical Blue (TB), or Operational Dress Uniform (ODU). Commands may adjust based on weather, ceremony, or operational needs.

Only in specific circumstances, such as legal or marine safety duties, and with command authorization. Grooming standards still apply when in civilian attire.

Yes. Items like the wooly-pully sweater and Service Dress Blue skirt are optional. However, commands cannot require their wear, and some items may not be appropriate in all settings.

Retired members may wear the dress uniform from their retirement date or current authorized uniforms at military ceremonies or patriotic events. Separated war service members have similar allowances.

The cloth nametapes will consist of a nylon/cotton poplin material matching the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) in CG Blue 3362 and white block letters 5/8 + 1/16 inch high by 5/16 inch wide military block letters.. Tapes will be sewn on with matching blue thread 1/16 inch from the edge with a minimum of six stitches per inch. Sew-on stitching will not run through the embroidered lettering

The current list of out of stock uniform items: Out of Stock Uniforms