Good Evening All,

I am about 8 weeks pregnant and I just ordered my maternity ODU. I am having difficulty finding some information however.

For instance, the Name tapes. Since there are no chest pockets, what do I align them to?

And Secondly, what shoes are authorized with this uniform. I have been told that low quarters are authorized, however, I can't imagine being 6 months pregnant and squeezing my feet into those god-aweful shoes. Some members of my unit (all male, lol) said I should see if boat shoes are authorized. They also suggested sneakers, however I think they lack professionalism.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

V/R
BM3 Blickenstaff

Here you go Boats rules right from HQ.

R 311402Z AUG 07
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-12//

ALCOAST 427/07
COMDTNOTE 1020

3. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO THE ODU:
C. THE ODU UNIFORM WILL BE WORN WITH WELL-BLACKENED 8 OR 10 INCH
SAFETY BOOTS. WHEN WORN IN AN OFFICE BOOTS SHALL BE SHINED. EXCESS
LACES SHALL BE TUCKED AWAY SO THEY CAN NOT BE SEEN.

4. MANNER OF WEAR:
6. WHEN WEARING THE MATERNITY ODU, THE NAMETAPES, U.S. COAST GUARD
TAPE SHALL BE WORN CENTERED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SIDE BETWEEN THE
FIRST AND SECOND BUTTONS. IF A QUALIFICATIONS INSIGNIA IS WORN, IT
SHALL BE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE U.S. COAST GUARD TAPE. SLIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS IN PLACEMENT ARE AUTHORIZED TO PREVENT DISCOMFORT AND
TO PRESENT AND ORDERLY AND BALANCED APPEARANCE.

Thanks Commander

BTW, This is BM3 Sheeler, well not anymore...I just got married in October. Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods, Sir. Its pretty darned cold up here in RI

your welcome Boats and congratulations. The Missus who is from RI misses the cold!

The high today was 25 degrees...I can't wait to go back to NC someday.

I wore both uniforms (ODU and Trop)till two weeks before birth. Go get a pair of cors and a pair of boots in one size bigger. If you feet swell beyond your shoes at six months talk to your doctor and cut out the salt. Hope it helps, congrats, and good luck.

I remember back in the Old Guard....there were plenty of male Coasties that may have fit better in a maternity ODU.

I'm not saying the same wouldn't apply to me today.

Don