33 CFR § 5.14 - Uniforms and insignia.

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title: "33 CFR § 5.14 - Uniforms and insignia."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
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section_name: "Uniforms and insignia."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "GENERAL"
part_number: "5"
part_name: "COAST GUARD AUXILIARY"
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# 5.14 Uniforms and insignia.

(a) Members of the Auxiliary are authorized to wear uniforms, uniform insignia, and awards as prescribed by the Commandant. Auxiliary uniform insignia indicate, and are solely associated with, Auxiliary offices, titles, designations, qualifications, and achievements. Auxiliary uniform insignia do not indicate rank in any military service or government agency.

(b) Members of the Auxiliary may purchase from the Coast Guard such uniforms, insignia, and awards as may be authorized by the Commandant.