CGBR LOG - 04
Uniforms
Indian Coast Guard
Directorate of Logistics Coast Guard Headquarters New Delhi - 110001
P reface 1. Morale and uniform are woven together. together. The high morale of Indian Coast Guard must be reected in immaculately stitched uniforms which every member of ICG dons. As the essence of any uniform is uniformity, there should be no deviations, from the laid down specications. Manufacturing defects, lack of knowledge of the correct specications by the tailor or personal preferences should therefore not come in the way of uniformity. In the past three decades ICG uniforms have undergone many changes. Many new uniforms have been added and many have been changed. It is therefore important that correct details of all uniforms, their specications and correct stitching pattern are available. 2. ‘CGBR on Uniforms’ is an effort to consolidate details of all uniforms and accessories, their correct specications and method of wearing for easy single point reference. I am sure this book will answer many questions very frequently raised regarding specications and method of wearing of different articles of uniforms. 3. My compliments to Principal Director of Logistics for preparing and publishing of this book whose need was felt for long.
New Delhi 17 Jan 2013
(MP Muralidharan) Vice Admiral Director General Indian Coast Guard
C ontent Section -I Uniform for Officers Dress No. 1
Winter Cerem Ceremonial onial Dress
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Dress No. 2
Summer Ceremonial Dress
10
Dress No. 3
Winter Working Dress
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Dress No. 4
Summer Semi Formal Dress
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Dress No. 4A/4B
Tropical White Summer Dress /Modified Summer Ceremonial Dress
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Dress No. 5
Winter Formal Mess Dress
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Dress No. 6
Summer Formal Mess Dress
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Dress No. 6A
Summer Semi Formal Mess Dress
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Dress No. 6B
Summer Mess Dress
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Dress No. 7
Modified Modifi ed Winter Working Dress
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Dress No. 7A
Modified Modifi ed Winter Working Dress
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Dress No. 8
Summer Working Dress
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Dress No. 8A
Summer Working Dress
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Dress No. 9
Overall
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Dress No. 10
Action Rig
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Dress No. 10A
Summer Working Dress
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Flying Overall
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Section -II Civil Attire Formal Attire
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Informal Dress
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Casual Rig
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Section -III Uniforms for SOs/EPs Dress No. 1
Winter Ceremonial Dress
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Dress No. 2
Summer Ceremonial Dress
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Dress No. 3
Winter Working Dress
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Dress No. 4
Summer Semi Formal Dress
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Dress No. 7
Modified Winter Working Dress
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Dress No. 8
Summer Working Dress
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Dress No. 8A
Summer Working Dress
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Dress No. 9
Overall
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Dress No. 10
Action Rig
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Dress No. 10A
Summer Working Dress
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Sports Rig
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Section -IV Accessories to be worn with CG Uniforms Head Gear
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Head Gear Badges
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Rank Badges for Officers
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Georgette Patches for Officers
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Rank Badges for SOs
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Arm Badges for EPs
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Chest Badges
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Medals and Ribbons
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Miscellaneous Accessories
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Aiguillettes, Epaulettes and Shoulder Cords
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Foot Wear
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Medals and Decorations
99
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SECTION I Uniforms for Officers
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Dress No 1 Winter Ceremonial Dress • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap/White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Neck Tie Black Jacket Stripes on Sleeves White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under training Phase II) Medals Name Tally Chest Badges Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other formal occasions in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Sword shall be worn with Dress No. 1 compulsorily by Comdts and above and optionally by other officers unless otherwise ordered. 2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. 3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 1 : No 1 : No 1
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Dress No 2 Summer Ceremonial Dress
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Tunic Shoulder Straps Gilt Buttons Size 1 Medals Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Socks White Shoes Georgette Patches (Type B) as per rank
Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other formal occasions in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Sword shall be worn with Dress No 2 compulsorily by Comdts and above and optionally by other officers, unless otherwise ordered. 2. Black Boots and Gaiters/Anklets to be worn when ordered. 3. Black Shoes to be worn when ordered. 4. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 2 : No 2 : No 2
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Dress No 3 Winter Working Dress
• • • • • •
• • • • • • •
Peak Cap/White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Neck Tie Black Jacket Stripes on Sleeves White Twisted Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under training Phase II) Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (T (Type ype A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Normal working dress in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Black Boots and Gaiters/Anklets to be worn when ordered. 2. Ordinar Ordinarily ily Shoulder Cord is to be worn by all entitled personnel. However, Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers and AsDC shall wear Aiguille Aigu illettes ttes when so dire directed cted.. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 1 : No 3 : No 3
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Dress No 4 Summer Semi Formal Dress • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Turban Whitee Tuni Whit unicc Shoulder Straps Gilt Buttons size 1 Ribbons Name Tall allyy Chest Badges White Trousers White Socks White Shoes Georgette Patches (T (Type ype B) as per rank
Occasions to wear
At semi s emi forma formall occas oc casions ions in warm w arm weat weather. her. When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court.
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Notes
1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when ordered. 2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. 3. Ordinarily Shoulder Cord is to be worn by all entitled personnel. However, Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers and AsDC shall wear Aiguillettes when so directed. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 2 : No 4 : No 4
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Dress No 4A/4B Tropical White Summer Dress/ Modied Summer Ceremonial Dress For Comdts and above
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Bush Jacket Shoulder Straps Ribbons (for Dress No 4A) Medals (for Dress No 4B) Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Socks White Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
As substitute of Dress No 8As in warm weather.
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Notes
1. CGA/Staff Officers/AsDC (Irrespective of Rank) to Flag Officers may also wear on special occasions and to conform with the Flag Officers on other occasions. 2. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers with Dress No 4A. 3. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers with Dress No 4B. 4. Negative Sword. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 4A/4B : Nil
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Dress No 5 Winter Formal Mess Dress
• • • • • •
• • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt Black Bow Tie Black Mess Jacket Stripes on Sleeves White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under training Phase II) Gilt Buttons Size 2 Miniature Medals Chest Badges Name Tally Black Winter Trousers Black Kamarband Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
1. At Formal Functions, State Functions, Banquets and Receptions after sunset in cold weather. 2. Formal Entertainments, Receptions, Dinner etc at Service Establishments / Messes.
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Notes
1. Black Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border, Shawl Scarf and Black Ladies Coat may be worn in lieu of Black Mess Jacket, Black Winter Trousers, Black Kamarband and Black Bow Tie by women officers on medical grounds. 2. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 6A : No 5 : No 9
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Dress No 6 Summer Formal Mess Dress
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt Black Bow Tie White Mess Jacket Shoulder Straps Gilt Button Size 2 Miniature Medals Name Tally Chest Badges Black Summer Trousers Black Kamarband Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
1. At Formal Functions, State Functions, Banquets and Receptions after sunset in warm weather. 2. Formal Entertainments, Receptions, Dinner etc at Service Establishments / Messes in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border and Black Shawl Scarf may be worn by lady officers in lieu of White Mess Jacket, Black Summer Trousers, Black Kamarband and Black Bow Tie on medical grounds. 2. Miniature Medals and Chest Badges are not to be worn with Saree. 3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 6A : No 6 : No 8
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Dress No 6A Summer Mess Dress (Semi Formal)
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps Name Tally Chest Badges Black Summer Trousers Black Kamarband Black Socks Black Shoes Miniature Medals Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Semi Formal Evening Wear in Ser vice Messes during summer.
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Notes
1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border in place of Black Summer Trousers and Black Kamarband may be worn by lady officers on medical grounds. 2. No Medals and Chest Badges are to be worn with Saree. 3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers. 4. Shirt White Full Sleeved may be worn at mosquito prone stations in lieu of shirt white half sleeved. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 6A : Nil 23
Dress No 6B Summer Mess Dress
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges Black Summer Trousers Black Kamarband Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Ordinary Evening Wear in Service Messes during summer.
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Notes
1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border in place of Black Summer Trousers and Black Kamarband may be worn by lady officers on medical grounds. 2. No Ribbons and Chest Badges are to be worn with Saree. 3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers. 4. Shirt White Full Sleeved may be worn at mosquito prone stations in lieu of shirt white half sleeved. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 6B : No 6B : No 10
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Dress No 7 Modied Winter Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat Black Jersey Slip-on Shoulder Straps Name Tally Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank if Black Cravat is worn.
Occasions to wear
Working dress in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Black Silk Saree and Black Ladies Coat may be worn in lieu of Black Jersey and Black Winter Trousers by women officers on medical grounds. 2. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers. 4. No Chest Badges and Ribbons are to be displayed on Jersey except Name Tally. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 3A : No 7 : No 5
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Dress No 7A Modied Winter Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Turban Black Battle Jacket Black Trousers White Full Sleeved Shirt Slip-on Shoulder Straps Black Neck Tie / Cravat with CG Crest Black Socks Black Shoes Name Tally Ribbons Chest Badges Georgette Patches (T (Type ype A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Working dress in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Black Silk Saree and Black Ladies Coat may be worn in lieu of Black Battle Jacket and Black Winter Trousers by women officers on medical grounds. 2. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 3 : No 7A : No 7
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Dress No 8 Summer Working Working Dress • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps Name Tally White Shorts White Stockings White Shoes Georgette Patches (T (Type ype A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Working dress in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 2. Black Boots / Shoes to worn when ordered. 3. Gym Shoes or Sandal may be worn, when permitted at sea. 4. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. 5. White Skirt, White Pantyhose may be worn by lady officers in lieu of White Shorts and White Stocking. 6. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 8 : Nil
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Dress No 8A Summer Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest White Socks White Shoes Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Working dress in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban 2. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn when ordered. 3. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt. R ank Badges / Shoulder Badges / Chest Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey. 4. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. 5. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers. 6. White Saree in place of White Trousers may be worn by lady officers on medical grounds. 7. Gym Shoes or Sandals may be worn, when permitted, at sea. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 4 : No 8A : No 6
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Dress No 9 Overall
• • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Overall White Slip-on Shoulder Straps Cloth Name Tab Cloth Blood Group Tab White socks Black Non-Slip Shoes
Occasions to wear
For working in Confined Spaces/Machinery Compartments.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap/White Turban. 2. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 9 : Nil
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Dress No 10 Action Rig
• • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeved Slip-on Shoulder Straps Cloth Name Tab Cloth Blood Group Tab Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills) Black Non-Slip Shoes / Boots Black Socks Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
1. Normal Working Dress at sea and during ‘Action Stations’. 2. Basic Fire Fighting Rig. 3. Working Dress Ashore/Afloat.
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Notes
1. Web Belt, Anklets and Boots to be worn when ordered. 2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ship. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 7 : No 10 : No 12
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Dress No 10A Working Dress Summer
• • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeved Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest Chest Badges Name Tally Ribbons Slip-on Shoulder Straps Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank
Occasions to wear
Summer Working Rig
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Notes
1. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt by officers. Rank Badges / Shoulder Badges / Chest Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey. 2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. 4. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers. 5. Black Boots / Anklets / Gaiters to be worn when ordered. 6. Navy Blue Saree may be worn by lady officers in lieu of Trousers Navy Blue on medical grounds. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 10A : Nil 39
Flying Overall
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SECTION II Civil Attire (Formal, Informal and Casual)
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It comprises of National Dress or Lounge Suit of a dark colour (preferably black or dark blue) in the evening. In the day time they may be of a lighter colour. Decent Shoes, preferably of Oxford Pattern and socks of matching colour are to be worn. Women officers should wear Saree with Belerina Shoes/Sandals. Formal Attire.
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Informal Dress. It comprises of Combination Suit, Full Sleeved Shirt and Tie/Cravat or Safari Suit
with shoes and socks. Women officers should wear Saree or Kurta with Salwar or Churidar.
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It comprises of Tucked in Shirt or Bush Shirt and Trousers/Jeans, with or without a Jacket with shoes and socks and corresponding wear for women officers. Casual Rig.
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SECTION III Uniforms for SOs/EPs
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Dress No 1 Winter Ceremonial Dress • • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap/White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Neck Tie Black Jacket Stripes on Sleeves (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Medals Name Tally Chest Badges Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes
Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other formal occasions in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. 2. Black Boots are to be worn instead of Black Shoes by U/Nvk and below. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 1 : No 1 : No 1 51
Dress No 2 Summer Ceremonial Dress • • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap/White Turban White Tunic Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Gilt Buttons Size 1 Medals Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Socks White Shoes (P/Nvks/Uttam Yantriks and above) Black Boots (U/Nvk and below)
Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other formal occasions in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when ordered. 2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 2 : No 2 : No 2
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Dress No 3 Winter Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Jacket Stripes on Sleeves (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes
Occasions to wear
At Semi Formal Occasions in cold weather.
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Note
Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 1 : No 3 : No 3
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Dress No 4 Summer Semi Formal Dress
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Tunic Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Gilt Buttons size 1 Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Socks White Shoes (P/Nvks/Yantriks and above) Black Shoes (U/Nvk and below)
Occasions to wear
1. At Semi Formal Occasions in warm weather. 2. When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court.
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Notes
1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when ordered. 2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 2 : No 4 : No 4
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Dress No 7 Modied Winter Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Full Sleeved Shirt Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat with CG Crest Black Jersey Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Name Tally Black Winter Trousers Black Socks Black Shoes
Occasion to wear
Working Dress in cold weather.
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Notes
1. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak cap / White Turban. 2. No Chest Badges are to be displayed on Jersey except Name Tally. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 3A : No 7 : No 5 59
Dress No 8 Summer Working Dress
• • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Name Tally White Shorts White Stockings White Shoes
Occasion to wear
Working Dress in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 2. U/Nvk and below to wear Black Shoes and Black Stockings. 3. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn in place of White Shoes when ordered. 4. Gym Shoes or Sandal may be worn, when permitted at sea. 5. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 8 : Nil
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Dress No 8A Summer Working Dress • • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban White Half Sleeved Shirt Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Ribbons Name Tally Chest Badges White Trousers White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest White Socks White Shoes
Occasion to wear
Working Dress in warm weather.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 2. U/Nvk and below to wear Black Shoes and White Socks. 3. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn in place of White Shoes when ordered. 4. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt by SOs / EPs. Rank Badges / Shoulder Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Jersey. 5. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. 6. Gym Shoes or Sandals may be worn, when permitted at sea. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 4 : No 8A : No 6 63
Dress No 9 Overall
• • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Overall Navy Blue Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Cloth Name Tab Cloth Blood Group Tab Black Socks Black Non-Slip Shoes
Occasion to wear
For working in Confined Spaces/Machinery Compartments.
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Notes
1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban. 2. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 9 : Nil
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Dress No 10 Action Rig
• • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeve Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Cloth Name Tab Cloth Blood Group Tab Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills) Black Non-Slip Shoes Black Socks
Occasions to wear
1. Normal Working Dress at sea and during ‘Action Stations’. 2. Basic Fire Fighting Rig. 3. Working Dress Ashore/Afloat.
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Notes
1. Web Belt, Anklets and Boots to be worn when ordered. 2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: No 7 : No 10 : No 12
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Dress No 10A Summer Working Dress
• • • • • • • • • • •
Peak Cap / White Turban Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeve Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest Chest Badges Name Tally Ribbons Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs) Arm Badges (EPs) Black Shoes Black Socks
Occasions to wear
Summer Working Rig
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Notes
1. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt by SOs / EPs. Rank Badges / Shoulder Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Jersey. 2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban. 3. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea. 4. Black Boots / Anklets / Gaiters to be worn when ordered. Equivalent Dresses
Army Navy Air Force
: Nil : No 10A : Nil
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Sports Rig
• • • • •
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White Sports T-shirt with Collar White Short White Gym Shoes White Socks White Divided Skirt may be worn by lady officers in lieu of White Short
Note
White Trousers may be worn in lieu of White Shorts / White Skirt when attending as spectators
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SECTION IV Accessories to be worn with Uniforms
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Head Gear
The crown of the cap shall be of bright white, PVC coated ribbed cloth (of approved design), with interlining of heat resistant material and a lining of moisture proof material. The seam of the circular crown shall be 4.7 cm away from the line where it joins the bevel. A grommet shall be fitted inside to keep the crown fully stretched, circular and flat. The peak shall be of compressed fiber with the top in glossy black and the underside in matt green. There shall be a 1 cm wide adjustable chin strap in shiny material with two buckles, anchored on a cloth covered button on each side. The depth of the peak at the centre to be 5.5 cm for SOs/EPs, 6.5 cm for Dy Comdt and below, 7.5 cm for Comdt (JG) and above. It shall be set at an angle of 35 degree to the bevel and the bevel shall be at an angle of 10 degree to the crown. In case of SOs/EPs and officers below the rank of Comdt (JG), the top of the peak shall be in glossy black, while in case of Comdt (JG) and above it shall be covered in black wool. Comdt (JG) to DIG (Senior Grade) shall have one row of oak leaves in golden zari embroidery of the approved design and for flag officers two such rows shall be provided. Peak Cap.
The Beret, made of black wool, shall be of single piece and circular lined with black satin, with an interlining of polyethylene film. A braided draw tape, 18 cm longer than the circumference shall be provided inside the head band and the two ends tied with a double bow knot. There shall be two eyelets on the right side centre, 1.5 cm above the head band seam and 2.5 cm apart. There shall be an inner reinforcement piece for the badge. When laid flat, the radius of the crown shall be 4.5 cm more than that of the head band. The Beret, when worn, shall have the head band horizontal, the badge vertically above the left eye-brow and the double bow knot at the centre back. The right part shall be pulled down tight over the right ear. Beret Cap.
Sea Caps. Sea Cap for Officers, SOs/EPs shall be made of black cloth of approved specifications.
It should have the crown of Jet black colour with the top visor of similar colour. In case of SOs/EPs, Coast Guard Emblem in golden yellow thread on white background with symmetry on front two panels
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shall be embossed on front side of the crown. In case of Officers, the CG Emblem shall be embossed without any background on front side of the Crown. Comdt (JG) to DIG senior grade shall have single brass on the peak whereas Flag Officers shall have double brass.
Turban
The turban shall consist of a Pugree, a headband and a badge. The Pugree, of bright white, soft muslin, should be long enough to go round the head six times crossing over in the centre and folded to a uniform width of 7.5 cm. It must cover the hair completely, reach the nape of the neck and form six unwrinkled, evenly spaced overlapping layers. It is secured by tucking in at the back with no lose ends shown. The black headband should show a 2.5 cm equilateral triangle at the centre of the forehead. The badge shall be fixed to the Pugree directly above the headband triangle. Black Turban. Black turban shall be identical to the white turban except that the cloth shall be black. White Turban.
Headgear Badges Peak Cap and Turban Badges for Ofcers. The Peak Cap badge
shall have a wreath of gold zari laurel leaves surrounding a foul silver anchor, embroidered on a black cloth background. The Ashoka lions atop shall be embroidered in gold and silver zari on a background of red velvet. The black cloth background shall follow the outline of the badge at 5 mm width. The badge shall be 6.5 cm in height and 9 cm in width. The badge shall be stitched to a 3.5 cm wide mohair band. The turban badge of Dy Comdt and below shall be the same as the peak cap badge. In case of Comdt (JG) to DIG (Senior Grade), there shall be one row of oak leaves in golden zari attached to the bottom of the Turban Badge, and in case of flag officers there shall be two such rows. Turban badges shall have a pin and holder at the back.
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Identical in design to the Turban Badge except that it shall be 4.5 cm high and 6.2 cm wide. It shall be stitched to the beret vertically above the left eyebrow.
Beret Badge for Ofcers.
Peak Cap, Beret and Turban Badges for SOs / EPs. These badges, to be used with
both peak cap and beret, shall be of anodized aluminum. The badge for SOs shall have a laurel wreath with Ashoka lion atop in golden colour, with a foul silver anchor in the centre of the wreath. The badge for EPs shall have an oval shape made of anodised aluminium in place of the laurel wreath with Ashoka Lions atop in golden colour with a foul silver anchor in centre of the oval shape. All badges shall have black woolen backing and a black rexene stiffener. Peak Cap Badges shall have a clip to fix the badge to the 3.5 cm wide mohair band, while turban and beret badges shall have a pin and holder ar rangement.
Rank Badges-Ofcers
Shoulder straps, covered in black wool over a padded, water resistant base shall have a long shank No 3 button with its centre 2 cm from the top end. The strap should be flat longitudinally but along the width it is to be slightly curved with the edges 3 mm below the centre. The length of the strap shall be 11 cm at the edges and 13 cm at the middle. The width shall be 5.6 cm. The straps shall be secured to the garment using two ends of a lace and a button. When properly worn, the strap should tilt five degree forward. The full stripe shall be 1.3 cm wide and the half stripe 6 mm wide. The first stripe shall be fixed 7 mm from the edge and the gap between stripes shall be 4 mm. DIG’s broad stripe shall be 4.1 cm wide. In addition a star made of golden zari Shoulder Straps for Ofcers.
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with 2.6 cm outer diameter shall be placed 8 mm above the stripes. Asst. Comdt. Under Training Phase II shall wear white twisted cord attached to Star made of golden zari (Dia 2.6 cm) placed at centre of the shoulder strips. Flag Ofcers’ Shoulder Straps. Flag Officer’s standard shoulder straps shall be of gold and
silver zari with Ashoka Lions with a background of Navy Blue velvet cloth, crossed sword and baton (with sword point facing aft) and stars appropriate to the rank; two stars for IG and three stars for ADG. The outer diameter of star shall be 2.5 cm. The 5 mm wide edging shall be black for all flag officers. The strap shall be flat. With working dresses, flag officers may wear shoulder straps with stripes in lieu. The dimensions shall be as follows:Length at centre : Length at edge : Width : Black border all-round : Gilt button size 3 : Height of Ashoka Lions : Width of Ashoka Lions : Length of Baton : Length of Sword : Size of Star (outer dia) :
14.5 cm 12.0 cm 5.6 cm 0.5 cm 1.6 cm 4.0 cm 3.2 cm 4.3 cm 4.8 cm 2.5 cm
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Slip-on Shoulder Straps for Ofcers. Slip-on shoulder straps, to be used by officers with
No 7, 7A, 9, 10 and 10A dresses, are to be 12 cm long. At the sleeve end they should be 5.6 cm wide and at the other end 5.2 cm wide. The widths, gaps and other distances shall be identical to the regular shoulder straps.
Width of officer’s stripes shall be 1.5 cm for full stripes, 0.7 cm for half stripes and 4.5 cm for the broad stripe. Gaps between stripes shall be 0.7 cm. Outer diameter of the star shall be 2.6 cm. Stripes of DIGs and above should begin 5 cm from the sleeve edge and that of other officers 7.5 cm. Asst. Comdt. under training phase II are to wear white twisted cord attached to star made of golden zari (Dia 2.6cm) on lapels instead of stripes on sleeves. Stripes on Sleeves.
The georgette patches are to be used by the officers of the rank of Commandants and above on all CG uniforms except Dress No 7 (when wearing neck tie) and Dress No 9. Georgette patches are to be clipped on the shirt collar with a metal clip underneath the collar. In case of uniforms with black jacket, white tunic and mess jackets, Georgette Patches may be fixed suitably by stitching/Velcro in lieu of metal clip. The Georgette Patches are to be worn in the centre of the collars in such a way that the shorter inner edge is in line with the fold of the collar.
Georgette Patches.
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The design for georgette patches is to be same for all types of uniforms but is to vary depending on the rank of officers. The specifications of georgette patches to be worn by officers of various ranks are as follows: (a) Commandant and DIG with less than 04 years Service. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 55 mm and 60 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have a chain of two oak leaves in gold imitation zari. (b) Deputy Inspector General with 04 years and above Service. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 55 mm and 60 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have one star in gold imitation zari. (c) Inspector General. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 60 mm and 65 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have two stars in gold imitation zari. (d) Additional Director General. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 70 mm and 75 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have three stars in gold imitation zari. Entitled Ofcers and Description of Georgette Patches.
Specications.
(a) Button. Georgette patches are to have a round brass electroplated button of size 12 mm diameter with the embossing of the Ashoka and ‘Satyamev Jayate” in hindi below the Ashoka. This button is to be in the middle of triangle at the top. (b) Oak Leaf. The design of the embellishment on the georgette patches is a chain of two oak leaves in gold imitation Zari with the top end of the lower oak leaf pointing outwards. The width of the oak leaf is to be 9 mm. (c) Star. The five pointed stars are to be made in gold imitation zari and are to point upwards towards the golden button. The outer diameter of the star is to be 15 mm and the inner diameter is to be 6 mm. (d) Shape of Georgette Patches. The top of the georgette patches is to be made pointed with the height of triangle as 15 mm. The width of the georgette patches is to be 22 mm long. The bottom edge is to be slightly skewed to adjust for the variation between the inner and outer length so that it confirms to the cut of the shirt collar. However, in case of Dress No 2 and 4, the bottom edge is to be straight. (e) Georgette Patches worn with Dress No 2 and 4. The length of outer edge of georgette patches is to be same as inner edge whilst wearing with Dress No 2 and 4. (f) Background. The colour of the background velvet cloth of the collar tabs is to be black .
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Georgette Patches (Type A) to be worn with all Dresses except No 2 and 4
Commandant & Deputy Inspector General (With less than 4 years Service)
Deputy Inspector General
Inspector General
Additional Director General
(With 4 years and above Service)
Georgette Patches (Type B) to be worn with Dress No 2 and 4
Commandant & Deputy Inspector General (With less than 4 years Service)
Deputy Inspector General
Inspector General
Additional Director General
(With 4 years and above Service)
Rank Badges-Subordinate Ofcers
The strap shall be of the same design as officers. At a distance of 5.5 cm from the outer ends in the case of ADH and U/ADH and 6 cm in case of P/ADH, there shall be a metallic badge in golden colour depicting a laurel wreath surrounding an anchor in case of ADH, two metallic crossed anchors in golden colour in case of U/ADH and Ashoka Emblem in golden colour in case of P/ADH. U/ADH shall, in addition, have a silver ribbon with 7 mm width and t wo such ribbons in case of P/ADH with 7 mm gap in between the two ribbons. The ribbons are to be set 7 mm from the edge. Shoulder Straps for SOs.
Slip-on shoulder straps to be used by SOs with No 7, 9, 10 and 10A dresses are to be 12 cm long. At the sleeve end they should be 5.6 cm wide and at the other end 5.2cm wide. The widths, gaps and other distances shall be identical to the regular shoulder straps of SOs. In place of the metallic badge, there shall be an embroidered badge. Slip-on Shoulder Straps for SOs.
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Stripes on Sleeves for SOs. Design, widths and gaps of U/ADH and P/ADH stripes shall be
the same as those on shoulder straps. The first stripe shall begin 9 cm from the sleeve edge and the embroidered badge shall be placed 5 cm from the top edge of the stripe. The embroidered badge of ADH shall be placed at the corresponding place.
Arm Badges for EPs
These are to be worn by EPs at the centre of the right upper arm of all dresses, except No 7. They are to be black on white with summer dresses and golden yellow on black with winter dresses. The back ground of the emblem shall be 9 cm high and 6 cm wide, with a flat bottom and a peaked top meeting at an angle of 1200 in case of arm badges for summer dresses and a tapered top with flat bottom in case of arm badges for winter dresses. Branch Badges for EPs.
Branch Badges on Summer Uniforms
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Branch Badges on Winter Uniforms
Rank Badges for EPs. These are to be worn by EPs at the centre of the left upper arm of all dresses.
They are to be black on white with summer dresses and golden yellow on black with winter dresses. P/NVKs, Yantriks, U/Yantriks to have two crossed foul anchors with Ashoka lions atop and U/NVK ranks a single foul anchor. The background shall be 9 cm high and 6 cm wide with a flat bottom and a peaked top-, meeting at a 120 degree angle.
Rank Badges on Summer Uniforms
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Rank Badges on Winter Uniforms
One star to indicate professional qualification for U/NVK rank, two for P/NVK and three for ADH and Instructor ranks. To be worn just below the Branch Badge.
Star Badges for EPs.
Star Badges on Summer Uniforms
Star Badges on Winter Uniforms
These are of three types – one stripe, two stripes and three stripes. The stripes are of V shape with a 135 degree angle. They are 10 cm across horizontally and 1.1 cm in width. They are to be set 1.1 cm apart. Good Conduct Badges.
3 GCBs on Dress No 2
3 GCBs on Dress No 1
Chest Badges
The wings, anchor and the Ashoka lions shall be made of gold colour brass metal with letter “P” embossed on blue background and surrounded by a golden circle on circular disc on top of anchor positioned just below the Ashoka Emblem. The badge shall have a width of 7.5 cm and a height of 2.8 cm. The badge is worn immediately above the ribbons/ medals. Pilot Badge.
This badge is similar to that of Pilot’s badge except that the letter “P” is replaced with letter “O”.
Observer Badge.
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ACD’s Badge. The badge consists of raised half wings with black backing
embroidered in golden zari surrounding a coiled rope and anchor in silver zari. The badge shall be 3.2 cm wide and 2.9 cm in height.
The brass metallic badge will consist of a representation of a Flying Eagle clenching a symbolic Radar Wave in its claws. The size will be 4.5 cm x 5.5 cm. ATCO’s Badge.
QFI / QNI Torch.
The Torch shall be made of brass metal of one inch
in length
The Proficiency Award Insignia (PAI) will be a brass eagle measuring 3 cm from wing tip to wing tip. Prociency Award Insignia.
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The Safety Award Insignia will be six pointed star made of brass, measuring 1.5 cm from point to point. The Safety Award Insignia will consist of following three categories:Safety Award Insignia.
Good performance Superior performance Excellent performance
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One Star Two Stars Three Stars
Made from anodized aluminum, in golden colour. The badge depicts a diver in arch-backed posture with the Ashoka lions on his back. The badge is 7 cm wide and 3 cm high. Diver Badge.
This badge depicts a pair of wings with a parachute in the centre. The wings are embroidered in golden zari and the parachute in silver zari against a black background. The full size badge is 7 cm wide and 3 cm high and the miniature badge 5.7 cm wide and 2.3 cm high. Parachutist Badge.
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Matt finish white plastic, 8 cm by 2 cm with a 1 mm black border. The letters shall be 5 mm high with Hindi on top and English below. There shall be a brass hook and pin arrangement, fixed at the back top edge, for securing. The hook is to be fixed at the top edge, and not in the middle, to prevent the tally tilting down when worn. Bilingual Name Tally.
Cloth name tabs 12 cm by 3 cm of white colour, with the name in 1 cm high letters written in hindi in black colour. To be stitched 1.5 cm above the right pocket on overall and light blue shirt full sleeved. A similar badge is to be stitched 1.5 cm above the left pocket on overall and light blue shirt full sleeved for depicting Blood Group.
The badges are to be of soft copper/brass with nickel finish in gold plating for officers and silver plating for Subordinate Officers / Enrolled Personnel. The dimensions would be 7.0 cm x 2.8 cm. The badges are to be lacquered on top. There should be a metal pin, with a lifebuoy in the centre and two crossed bower anchors on a background of the ocean swells. The badge is to be worn on the left side of the chest 1.5 cm above left pocket; if the ribbons are worn it should be 1.0 cm above the ribbons. The badges will be worn on all uniforms (except no. 7, 8, 9 & 10) including mess jackets. Personnel falling due for the badge would be entitled to wear the same as and when they become eligible. Personnel entitled for ship’s diver badge will be eligible to wear SD badge on the right side of the chest 1.0 cm above the name tally in addition to surface operation badge on the left side. The design of the badge is as follows:-
Surface Operation Badge.
Badge for Ofcers
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Badge for SOs/EPs
A gold metal circular insignia consisting of a star pyramid atop an anchor shank encircled by a life buoy with the word ‘Command’ embossed on the top half of the life buoy. The circular shaped insignia with ‘Command’ inscription is to be of soft copper/brass in gold plating. The approximate dimensions would be 25.40 mm/2.54 cm/1 inch. The insignia is to be worn on the right chest in centre of the pocket. The insignia will be worn with all uniforms (except no. 8s & 10s) including mess jackets.
Command Insignia.
MCPE badge is worn by Officers after passing Mid Career Professional Examination. It is a circular badge depicting a five pointer star in silver colour with letters MCPE in oval shape at the bottom. MCPE Badge.
Medals and Ribbons
Medals shall be fixed on a 7 cm high ribbonboard in one row, in order of precedence right to left. The bottom of the medals shall be dressed horizontally and shall hang 2 cm clear of the bottom edge of the ribbonboard. With up to 4 medals there should be no gap or overlap. Above that number, the medals shall be arranged with the ribbon of the first showing in full, and the rest placed with under lap right to left. The width of the medal board shall be 12 cm up to 6 medals, 14 cm up to 8 medals, 15 cm up to 12 medals and 18 cm if there are more. Medals are to be worn horizontally centered on the left chest with the top edge 6 cm below the highest point of the sleeve joint. Bars and Mentionin-Dispatch shall be worn at the centre of the ribbon above the respective medal. Not more than one emblem shall be worn on one ribbon. No medals are to be worn with saree by women officers. Medals.
Medals on Dress No. 1
Miniature Medals on Dress No. 6
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Ribbons, worn with summer uniforms, shall be in rows of up to 4 against a metal backing and 1 mm thick flat padding, arranged in the same sequence as the medals. Ribbon width shall be 1.3 cm. There shall be no gap or overlap between ribbons, but there shall be a gap of 1 mm between rows. When the number of ribbons is not divisible by 4, the lowest row shall be made up of 2 or 3 ribbons and the second lowest of 3 ribbons in case the lowest row is of 2 ribbons. Ribbons to be worn horizontally centered on the left chest of summer uniforms with t he lowest row 1.5 cm above the top of the pocket. On No 3 dress, the ribbons shall be arranged in rows such that the bottom row is stitched to the jacket 2 cm above the highest point of the chest pocket. The rows, with a maximum of 4 ribbons, shall be vertically dressed on the left. On the right, the ribbons should be dressed to follow the line of the lapel as closely as possible. Bars and Mentions-in-Dispatch shall be worn in the centre of the respective ribbon, with no more than one emblem on one ribbon. No ribbons are to be worn on saree by women officers. Ribbons.
DGICG Commendation badge shall be made in oval shape of the same circumference and half the thickness as that of standard medals. A badge made of brass will be issued for the commendation. A Silver coated metallic badge will be issued for the second and subsequent commendations. DGICG’s Commendation Badge.
Regional Commander’s Commendation Badge. Regional
Commander’s badge will be in rectangular shape (Dimension of the Badge 29 x 22 mm) rounded at the corners, made of brass of 01mm thickness, letters and emblem engraved in golden embossing. The design of the badge is as Shown. Note. A person can wear a maximum of two Commendation badges even he/she has been awarded more than two. In case of single badge, it is to be worn on left pocket at the centre and in case of two badges, they are to be worn on left pocket vertically aligned one above the other at the centre of the pocket.
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Ten Ribbons on Dress No. 3 with one Bar
Nine Ribbons on Dress No. 8A
The medal shall be circular in shape, made of silver with gold gilt, one and three-eighth inches in diameter and shall have embossed on the obverse the design of the Coast Guard Crest in the centre and words “President’s Coast Guard Medal” above and “India” below, along the edge of the medal separated by two five pointed heraldic stars. On the reverse, it shall have embossed the State Emblem in the center and a wreath joined by a plain clasp at the top along the upper edge. On the rim the name of the person to whom the medal has been awarded, shall be inscribed. Each medal shall be suspended from the left chest. The riband of an inch and three-eighth in width, shall be silver white with Navy Blue Band in the middle dividing it in three equal parts. President’s Tatrakshak Medal.
The medal shall be circular in shape, made of Bronze, one and three-eighth inches in diameter and shall have embossed on the obverse the design of the Coast Guard Crest in the centre and words “Coast Guard Medal” above and “India” below, along the edge of the medal separated by two five pointed heraldic stars. On the reverse, it shall have embossed the State Emblem in the center and a wreath joined by a plain clasp at the top along the upper edge. On the rim the name of the person to whom the medal has been awarded, shall be inscribed. Each medal shall be suspended from the left chest. The riband of an inch and three-eighth in width shall have four silver white and five Navy Blue alternate strips of equal width. Tatrakshak Medal.
The medal shall be circular in shape, made of cupro-nickel, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to the ribbon bar. It shall have embossed on the front, Coast Guard logo in the centre with inscription “Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal” on the top of Coast Guard logo and below it with inscription 1977-2002. On the reverse, the design of the state emblem in the centre with inscription “rVj{kd jtr t;a rh ind ” on the top of the state Emblem and below it with inscription 1977-2002. On the rim the name of the person to whom the medal has been awarded be inscribed. The medal shall be suspended from the left chest and the riband of an inch and three-eighth in width, will be silver white with Navy Blue in two equal parts. Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal.
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The medal shall be circular in shape, made of Cupronickel material, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fitting. It shall have embossed on its obverse the image of Red Fort and the inscription ‘50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE’ in oval shape along the rim above it and ‘1947-1997’ below it in oval shape along the rim. On the reverse the medal shall have embossed the map of India with inscription in Hindi ’ in oval shape above the map along the rim. Lora =rk dh Lo.kZ t;arh ind ‘ 50 Years of Independence Medal.
The medals shall be circular in shape, made of Cupro-nickel material, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fitting. It shall have embossed on its obverse the State Emblem and the inscriptions ‘09 years’ and ’20 years’ “ rVj{kd ls ok ” in Hindi and English above and below it along the rim. On its reverse, it shall have crest of the Coast Guard and its motto in the centre. The medal shall be worn suspended from left chest by a silk ribbon which shall be 32 millimeters in width. The 09 years long service ribbon shall be of sky blue background with horizontal silver white one wave of 2 mm in width in the centre. The 20 years long service ribbon shall be of navy blue background with horizontal silver white two waves of 2 mm in width in the centre. Medals will be worn in the order of precedence after 50 years independence anniversary medal and before coast guard silver jubilee medal with 20 years long service medal first followed by nine years medal. 09 and 20 Years Coast Guard Service Medal.
09 Year CG Service Medal
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20 Year CG Service Medal
Miscellaneous Accessories
Tie. Black Neck Tie shall be made of plain weave, black polyester
fabric made of two pieces with the joint to lie under the collar with triangular ends. Length should be 152 cm and width at the broad end 8 cm. The tie may be worn with a single or double knot. The tip of the front end should reach 2 cm below the waist band. The tie should be free of wrinkles or twists when worn.
The material should be plain black silk of double ended design. The bow should be 12 cm long and 4 cm wide. Do not wear a readymade bow tie. Bow Tie.
The material should be plain weave, black polyester fabric. It shall have Clergy collar design, with a width of 4.2 cm at the front centre, tapering to 2 cm at the back where it is closed with a Velcro arrangement. Shawl Scarf.
May be worn by officers and SOs/EPs with black Winter Uniforms. It shall be made of black knitted wool. The dimensions of the Scarf shall be 120 cm x 45cm. Black Woolen Scarf.
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May be worn by officers and SOs/EPs with Dress No. 7. The cravats shall be made of black cloth of approved specifications and design as shown in photographs.
Black Cravat.
Cravat for Ofcers
Cravat for SOs/EPs
These, round, convex gilt buttons for officers shall be in three sizes. Size 1 (24 mm dia), size 2 (19 mm dia), and size 3 (16 mm dia). They shall have a coiled rope rim with raised Ashoka lions atop with words “Indian Coast Guard” written in English in circular shape around Ashoka Lions and a star just below the Ashoka Lions. Buttons for SOs/EPs are same as officers except that size 2 is not applicable. Guilt Buttons (Size 1, 2 and 3).
Size 1
Size 2
The material should be plain weave, black polyester fabric, which should not wrinkle when worn. Both edges shall be convex with the top edge projecting 2 cm above at the centre and the bottom edge projecting 4 cm below at the centre. The width at the front centre to be 16 cm and at the back centre 10 cm. There should be a 15 cm overlap at the back. Securing arrangements, of buckles and Velcro, should not be visible. Kamarband.
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Size 3
The material for white belt should be of bright white, high tenacity multi-filament synthetic material in double oxford design. The belt shall be 120 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 2 mm thick. Both ends of the belt shall be heat sealed. Buckle with the Coast Guard crest shall be of nickel-chrome plated brass. The Coast Guard crest shall be 3.4 cm high and 2.4 cm wide. The material and dimensions of Navy Blue belt will be same except that the colour will be Navy Blue instead of white. Belt – W hite and Navy Blue with Buckle.
Stockings, both white and black, are made from cotton yarn on the inside and nylon yarn on the outside. The top portion (15.5 cm to 18.5 cm) is to have 1 mm x 1 mm ribs, the rest (except for heel, sole and toe which shall be plain) shall be ribbed in 7 mm x 1 mm. The stockings, when worn, should reach just below the top of the shin bone. Stocking – White and Black.
Socks are of two types, white and black. They shall have 5 cm elastic at the top and the rest (except heel, sole and toe which should be plain) shall be ribbed in 4 mm x 1 mm. White socks shall have nylon yarn outside and cotton yarn inside. Black socks shall have terry pile inside and plain knitting outside. Socks when worn should reach half way up the shin bone and should not sag. Socks – White and Black.
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Sword and Accessories
The blade shall be 80 cm long. The blade shall be 22 mm wide near the hilt and it shall be 5.5 mm thick. The blade shall taper to a spear point and on both sides it shall have specified designs. The handle shall be in gilt with a lion’s head and thumb rest stop. Sword.
The scabbard, made of leather, shall be 85 cm long. The gilt fittings at the top and in the middle shall have rings to take the sword belt. Scabbard.
The sword knot shall be of gold and blue cord with barrel shaped mould covered with blue and gold gimp with blue bullion at the end. The adjustable belt in black leather shall be 3.8 cm wide with a crested gilt buckle and two straps of 2 cm width. The length of these straps shall be 52 cm and 28 cm with spring hooks to take the scabbard rings and, at the top of the shorter strap, a gilt hook to suspend the sword short. Sword Knot & Belt.
Raincoats, Gaiters and Anklets
It shall be made of orange colour, light weight, rubberized fabric. It shall have an adjustable belt. Souvesters shall be of the same fabric, with chin straps. Raincoat.
These shall be made of black leather/rexine with four eyelet holes on each side fastened with leather loops. There shall be strap and buckle at the top. The Gaiters shall be 24 cm high at the front and 26 cm high at the back. Gaiters.
These shall be made of white leather/rexine, 16 cm high, fastened with two sets of buckles and straps. Anklets.
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Aiguillettes, Epaulettes and Shoulder Cords
These are of two types, all gold and gold/blue. The all gold type is worn on the left by Flag Officers. The gold and blue type is worn on the left shoulder by Staff Officers and Coast Guard Assistants to Flag Officers and AsDC. All such officers shall wear aiguillettes with dresses 1, 2, 5 and 6. Coast Guard Assistants and Staff Officers shall also wear them with dresses 3 and 4 when so directed. The aiguillettes are made of gold zari cord and consist of a front plait of 42 cm and a rear plait of 67 cm. There shall be two plain cords on either side of each plait. In the front, the inner cord shall be 42 cm long and the outer cord 52 cm long. The two plaits and the two front cords shall be fixed together at the bottom. At the rear, the 120 cm long cord shall start on the outer side, go around the two inner cords and brought back on the inner side. The length of the cords at the end of the plaits is 22 cm including the netted head and metal tack. When worn, the arm should go through the two sets of plaits and cords. When the aiguillettes are worn with the white tunic, the small loop is attached to the top button. With winter uniforms and the white mess jacket the small loop is attached to a small button fitted under the lapel in the cor responding position of the second button of the tunic. With No 1, 3 and 5 dresses, an epaulette, covered with plaited cord of the same pattern as the aiguillette plait, is worn on the appropriate side and the aiguillettes fastened to it. With No 2, 4 and 6 dresses, the shoulder strap of rank is used for this purpose. Aiguillettes.
Flag Ofcers’ Aiguillettes
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These are of two types, all gold and gold / blue, corresponding to the two types of aiguillettes. The shoulder cord shall be made of three 62 cm long cords placed side by side. Officers required to wear cords are Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers and AsDC. Cords shall be worn with dresses 3, 4, 6B, 7, 7A, 8, 8A and 10A.
Shoulder Cord.
ADC’s Epaulettes
ADC’s Shoulder Cord
Two types of shoulder bags for women officers shall be made of white and black leather or synthetic leather material of decent design. The approximate size shall be 28 cm x 22 cm x 10 cm. They shall be closed with a suitable closing arrangement in the centre. There shall be a 2.5 cm wide adjustable shoulder sling made of the same material. The black bag may be carried, slung on the shoulder, with dresses 3 and 7 and the white bag with dresses 8 and 8A. Ladies’ Shoulder Bag.
Ladies’ Purse. The purse for women officers shall be made of leather or synthetic leather material
in black colour. It shall be approximately 28 cm long at the base and 25 cm long at the top. The mouth shall have a suitable securing arrangement. The purse may be carried with dresses 5, 6 and 6A.
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Foot Wear
Black Shoes
White Shoes
Black Boots
Black Non-slip Shoes
White Gym Shoes
PVC Sandals
White Ballerina Black Shoes for Ladies
Shoes for Ladies
The black upper portion, of plain grain chrome leather, shall be of derby design with the toe and the vamp in one piece. The sole should be of black rubber. There shall be four pairs of black eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 60 cm long flat laces.
Black Shoes.
The black upper portion, of plain grain chrome leather, shall be of derby design with the toe and the vamp in one piece. The sole should be of black rubber. There shall be three pairs of black eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 45 cm long flat laces.
Black Shoes for Ladies.
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These shoes, for men and women, shall be identical in design, shape, workmanship and finish to their respective black counterparts except that the upper portion of the shoe shall be of white PU coated leather, the heel and sole of tan brown PVC or rubber, and the eyelets and laces should be white. White Shoes.
Women officers may also wear ballerina design white shoes. The toe, vamp and quarters shall be of a single piece joined at the quarter. The heel should be 32 mm and sole design shall be similar to the Derby Shoe. White Ballerina Shoes for Ladies.
The toe and the vamp shall be of one piece, black chrome, leather. The quarters shall be in two pieces joined at the back by a vertical band. The heel and sole shall be of black rubber. There shall be seven pairs of black enameled eyelets to take 100 cm long flat laces with a black cotton loop at the back to take the lace.
Black Boots.
The black non-slip shoes shall be identical in shape, design, workmanship and finish to the black shoes worn by men except that the upper portion of the shoe shall be of printed grain leather and the sole and the heel shall be made of rubber with non-slip design. Black Non-slip Shoes.
The gym shoes shall have white canvas upper and white rubber toe cap and welt. The flat sole shall be black. There shall be five pairs of white eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 70 cm long flat laces. White Gym Shoes.
The tan brown PVC sandals shall have two crossed vamp straps with the longer one going behind the heels and fastening on the outer side. The sole and heel should be of non-slip design. PVC Sandals.
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Order of Precedence-Medals and Decorations
The following is the order of precedence in which decorations and medals are worn:(Gazette Notification No. 106-Pres/2004 dt 19 Jul 04) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
Bharat Ratna Param Vir Chakra Ashoka Chakra Padma Vibhushan Padma Bhushan Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal Param Vishisht Seva Medal Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Padma Shri Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for gallantry President’s Police Medal for gallantry President’s Fire Services Medal for gallantry President’s Correctional Service Medal for gallantry President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for gallantry Yuddh Seva Medal Sena / Nao Sena / Vayu Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal Police Medal for gallantry Fire Services Medal for gallantry Correctional Service Medal for gallantry Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for gallantry Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak Parakram Padak General Service Medal - 1947 Samanya Seva Medal - 1965 Special Service Medal Samar Seva Star - 1965 Poorvi Star Pashchimi Star Op Vijay Star
37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68.
Siachen Glacier Medal Raksha Medal - 1965 Sangram Medal Op Vijay Medal Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Medal Police (Antrik Suraksha Seva) Padak Police (Special Duty) Medal - 1962 Videsh Seva Medal President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for distinguished service President’s Police Medal for distinguished service President’s Fire Services Medal for distinguished service President’s Correctional Service Medal for distinguished service President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for distinguished service Meritorious Service Medal Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Police Medal for meritorious service Fire Services Medal for meritorious service Correctional Service Medal for meritorious service Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for meritorious service Jeevan Raksha Padak Territorial Army Decoration Territorial Army Medal Indian Independence Medal - 1947 Independence Medal - 1950 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal Commonwealth Awards Other Awards
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