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 Coast Guard announced approval for the development of the Next Generation Coast Guard Utility Uniform (CGU), which will replace the current ODU uniform. The CGU is designed to be similar in style to 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 wearing prototypes.