In November 2019, Uniform Board 48 announced authorization to develop the Next Generation Coast Guard Utility Uniform ("CGU") to replace the ODU, and that the CGU would be patterned on the Navy Working Uniform Type III but will be solid blue in color. The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard and other senior enlisted members have been photographed wear testing a prototype.
In November 2019, the Uniform Board 48 authorized the development of the Next Generation Coast Guard Utility Uniform (CGU) to replace the existing ODU uniform. The CGU is patterned after the Navy Working Uniform Type III and will be a solid blue color.  The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard and other senior enlisted members have been seen testing prototypes.