What is organizational clothing?

• A. Uniform allowance
• B. CG owned clothing that is issued to CG members to perform duties
• C. Personal protective equipment
• D. Training apparel

Answer: (B)

Organizational clothing refers to clothing that the Coast Guard owns and issues to its members for performing their duties. It stays the property of the organization, even though you wear it while on duty, and you’re responsible for caring for it and returning it when you leave or when it’s replaced. This is different from a uniform allowance, which is money provided to purchase uniforms, and from personal protective equipment, which are safety gear items worn for protection rather than standard work clothing. Organizational clothing encompasses the government-owned uniforms and work apparel issued to perform official duties.