COAST GUARD Camo / Field uniforms

[PaulR]

I would love to see the Coast Guard Field / Camo uniforms worn by members deployed as members of ground / security forces. Any era is welcome.

 

I will start with mine. The uniform started off with the basic tan last name and organization tapes and black subdued pin on insignia. While in Bahrain, I (like many others) paid to have the theater made insignia placed. This was OK during my time there. The has since been banned from use.

 

I wore this particular uniform while deployed with Patrol Forces SW Asia in 2003 and 2004 for Iraqi Freedom, where I served as an Independent Duty Corpsman.

[PaulR]

Insignia.

 

Notice the two tone rank insignia. Today, only the completely black sewn on insignia is permitted.

[PaulR]

Now lets see what you have! Remember... any field uniform used by the US Coast Guard since it's establishment in 1790 is applicable!

[PaulR]

Now lets see what you have! Remember... any field uniform used by the US Coast Guard since it's establishment in 1790 is applicable!

 

So no one has any Coast Guard field uniforms? I did not think that they were that rare!

[Nkomo]

Here is a USCG 6-Color shirt that would have been worn during the Desert Storm time period. Actually...Coast Guard field uniforms are very uncommon in my collecting experience.

[PaulR]

Here is a USCG 6-Color shirt that would have been worn during the Desert Storm time period. Actually...Coast Guard field uniforms are very uncommon in my collecting experience.

 

 

That is a really cool tunic! This is the first that I have seen! I had a Chief who was deployed in Desert Storm. He was one heck of a guy!

 

Here is a photo of me wearing one of mine, along with another prize of mine.

[Nkomo]

Thanks for your compliment. This shirt came from an antique mall here in Kentucky of all places. I passed it up for like 6 months before I decided to buy it.

[PaulR]

Thanks for your compliment. This shirt came from an antique mall here in Kentucky of all places. I passed it up for like 6 months before I decided to buy it.

 

I am definitely glad that you bought it. Based upon what I have seen here, they are exceedingly rare. Maybe your vet retired in the area.

 

I would really like to see more CG Field/Camo uniforms!!

[Bob Hudson]

Here's some vintage Coast Guard chocolate chip camo:

 

[Nkomo]

United States Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement South (TACLET South) DCU for a Petty Officer First Class.

 

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Detachments

[gunbunny]

Here's a Coast Guard DCU I found in a local thrift shop on Memorial Day. It's patched to Port Security Unit (PCU) 313. PCU 313 is based in the Pacific Northwest and is made up of active and reserve personnel. Members receive special weapons training, etc. The unit has been deployed to operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.

 

 

[jcsoup]

I worn regular green Army camos when I was with LTT P'ot'i in the Republic of Georgia in 2000. Our team stopped wearing the camos and worn regular working blue uniforms though because the conscripts we were training worn US Coast Guard working blues. They hated the uniforms because they was so similar to the old Soviet school boy uniforms that the Navy guys ridiculed them. The Georgian Coast Guard was such a rag tag organization that they could get away with wearing just about anything they could find. I gave away just about all my uniforms before I left.

[everforward]

ALL of these DCUs are great..!! The nametapes on the 1st one pictured are REALLY cool..! :thumbsup:

[Andrei]

Picked up in a vintage clothing shop in Brooklyn, NY.

 

[Andrei]

[agate hunter]

here is a PSU (port security unit) 313 BDU. the wearer was stationed in northern WA and went to the Middle east as well. I saw the owners custom DCU boonie from Kuwait, but they didn't want to get rid of that. also got some of the gear that the owner used overseas as well.

 

[hink441]

Here is a Coastie's Camo jacket. Thanks for looking.

 

Chris

 

[PaulR]

That blue uniform is the first model of Operational Dress Uniform. The shirt was to be tucked into the ODU trousers. A black Riggers belt was used. These were discontinued, with the phase out date starting a couple of years ago.

 

Are there any other Coastie camo uniforms out there?

[PaulR]

Here is a set I found in my unit's lucky bag.

[ehrentitle]

Paul, that's a great uniform that is rarely seen.

[PaulR]

Thanks Kevin. I was so excited that I found it, I accidentally left the five point hat there. I need to go back and get it.

[Jacob morrison814]

On 6/2/2012 at 3:02 PM, agate hunter said:

here is a PSU (port security unit) 313 BDU. the wearer was stationed in northern WA and went to the Middle east as well. I saw the owners custom DCU boonie from Kuwait, but they didn't want to get rid of that. also got some of the gear that the owner used overseas as well.

 

I got a 313 as well