Un-tucked ODU supply update

The un-tucked ODU will likely not be available to Auxiliarists until sometime after June 2009 when active duty pre-orders are expected to be complete.

Please remember that if and when you do procure the un-tucked ODU you may not mix and match uniform pieces with the current tucked version (ODU 1.0). Also the current ODU must not be worn un-tucked.

Subject: ODU untucked status - Jan 09

In June 2008, an ALCOAST was issued announcing pre-ordering of the Un-tucked ODU. In late September 2008, thru size testing, the Uniform Program identified that a large percentage of the wear test members were not using the size prediction chart designed for the untucked ODU. Additionally, some members incorrectly used their tucked ODU's as a size reference. The tucked ODU and the untucked ODU are fitted and measured differently. The Uniform Program recognized the above as a potential issue prior to releasing any pre-orders. During the same time period, the Uniform Program identified a fabric shading problem. The actions taken to correct this problem effected a large amount of the untucked ODU inventory we had at the UDC; resulting in a need to remanufacture this inventory.

The UDC has filled 52% of the untucked ODU pre-orders and currently has approximately 3,000 more pre-orders to fill; representing 16,000 individual uniform items. The UDC continues to receive and enter approximately 50 to 60 untucked ODU pre-orders daily.

The Untucked ODU will be a mandatory uniform at the close of 2012. However, the Uniform Program understands that many members have a strong desire to immediately transition to the new uniform; therefore, we are aggressively working with CG-9 and the manufacturer to increase production. The UDC continues to ship pre-orders daily; we anticipate pre-orders will be shipped by June 2009.

The entire Uniform Program greatly appreciates your patience and we are personally committed to the successful and expedient fulfillment of your untucked ODU's orders.

[Mr.] Carol W. Brewton

Uniform Program Manager- USCG