How can retired and honorably discharged wartime veterans of the Coast Guard wear the Coast Guard uniform?
Although the Coast Guard uniform is entitled to the same protection under Title 10 as the uniforms of the Army, Navy or Marine Corps (14 U.S.C. 484), any member who has served honorably in the Coast Guard during time of war shall, when not on active service, whether or not on the retired list, be entitled to bear the official title and, upon occasions of ceremony, to wear the uniform of the highest rank or rating held and, any member on the retired list shall be entitled to wear the uniform of his rank or rating. (14 U.S.C. 483) While not al veterans are “wartime” veterans, the concept of service during time of war is broadly defined and includes periods of declared national emergency. It is not necessary to have served in combat toqualify as a wartime veteran.
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