Occasions for Wearing the ODU in Public

The ODU is a general purpose uniform that is intended for wear in any situation where a form of a dress uniform is not more appropriate.

The Auxiliary is now a multi-mission force and the ODU is substantially more suited for conveying that to the general public.

Examples where the ODU is appropriate would be outdoor public affairs events where we are trying to convey the multi-mission nature of  the Auxiliary such as: airshows; marine safety exhibits; events where we have operational facilities on static display (climbing off and on a boat in a tropical blue long uniform is probably not the image we want to convey); flotilla meetings and member training classes.

An example where a more dress uniform might be more appropriate would be indoor boat shows; parades (even though outdoor) conferences in hotels; public education classes.