Civil Air Patrol Senior Member Uniform Options
Civil Air Patrol Senior Member Uniform Options
Civil Air Patrol Senior Member Uniform Options
New Badges
Worn as specialty insignia above the pocket Earned in accordance with 60-3
New Patches
Recent changes are shown in red.
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CAP members are authorized to wear CAP distinctive uniforms as well as uniforms similar to the U.S. Air Force. Civil Air Patrol uses distinctive emblems, insignia, and badges to identify individuals wearing the Air Force-style uniforms as CAP members. Wear of the Air Force-style uniforms, as well as the insignia, badges, and devices worn on these uniforms are as prescribed by the Commander CAP-USAF with the approval of Headquarters USAF. Members electing to wear the Air Forcestyle uniforms must meet the weight and grooming standards prescribed in CAPM 39-1 Civil Air Patrol prescribes wear policy and the use of CAP emblems, insignia, and badges on the CAP distinctive uniforms..
CAP Uniform Manual 39-1 describes in detail (over 100 pages) the uniform combinations that can be worn by CAP members and the restrictions on their use, including weight and grooming standards. Please refer to CAPM 39-1 for specific details not covered here. CAPM 39-1 is available on the Internet http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/pu blications/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm
CAP Knit (Golf) Shirt Uniform CAP Distinctive Uniform - White aviator shirt with gray trousers/skirts/slacks* CAP Corporate Uniform - White aviator shirt with blue AF-style
trousers/skirts/slacks
AF-Style Uniform - AF light blue shirt with blue AF-style trousers/skirts/slacks Blazer Uniform
Gray trousers/slacks/skirt will be phased out sometime in the future no date yet. All uniforms: Wear black socks with plain black shoes or dress boots please - no slip-ons or loafers.
The most casual combination considered as a uniform for men and women This combination may be worn by senior members regardless of grade. Black leather jacket is an approved outer garment.
Head gear is not required but the CAP baseball cap may be worn CAP Specialty Badge centered on left breast pocket. Only one aviation and one added CAP badge authorized
White aviator shirt, blue 2line nameplate, blue epaulets with grade (no CAP) AF-blue style trousers /skirts/slacks with blue regulation 1-1/4 web belt with silver buckle Black socks and round-toe shoes no patterns
Head gear is required- Flight cap with CAP device on left side or service cap CAP Ribbons and Aviation Badge inch above ribbons or left breast pocket if no ribbons CAP Specialty Badge centered on left breast pocket. Only one aviation and one added CAP badge authorized
Navy style stand up collar Epaulets pin on metal CAP insignia centered between metal grade insignia and end of epaulet Two-toned name patch CAP Command patch
4. AF-Style Uniform
Only difference between a short sleeve & long sleeve uniform is the long sleeve shirt requires a USAF blue tie be worn.
4. AF-Style Uniform
All senior members must meet both the grooming and weight standards. No wing or other patches.
Aviation Badges: CAP worn inch above ribbons or above left breast pocket if no ribbons. Military Highly polished, worn centered 1/2 inch above the ribbons, below the CAP aviation badge. Maximum of two devices may be worn. CAP Specialty Badges: worn centered below the pocket flap on the left breast pocket and/or on right pocket centered between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket.
Only one specialty badge may be worn in each location.
4. AF-Style Uniform
All senior members must meet both the grooming and weight standards. No wing of other patches.
Head gear is required- either flight cap or service cap. NOTE: The flight cap will no longer be worn with the grade insignia on the right side of the cap; the CAP flight cap device will return to its original placement centered on left side of the cap - 1 inches from the front edge. Senior members Major through Colonel (field grade) may wear caps with two sets of clouds and lightning on the cap bill. All others wear caps with a plain bill.
Senior members are expected to outfit themselves with at least one of the five uniforms previously described and to wear one of them when attending each meeting. The following additional five uniforms are optional, but if worn, must comply with the regulations CAP Uniform Manual 39-1.
Woodland green Wing patch now optional Reverse American Flag mandatory 1 Apr 07
Must meet weight and grooming standards White, black or brown t-shirts Leather name patch Mar 07 NB approved wear of specialty insignia as well as aeronautical rating Plastic encased grade Optional right shoulder patches Flight cap or CAP baseball cap Command Patch (by 1 Mar 2008)
Dark Blue
Optional right shoulder patches No military badges Flight cap or CAP baseball cap
Transitioning to dark blue flight suit Ultramarine blue phased on 1 Mar 09 Dark blue embroidered grade insignia
Outer garments
Worn same as AF BDU's U.S. Civil Air Patrol tape mandatory 1 Mar 2010 Reverse American Flag on right shoulder Other patches moved to lower left pocket Wing Patch optional White or black t-shirt Trousers may be bloused Headgear not required Blue BDU hat authorized Grade insignia Blue flight jacket authorized If worn same devices as shirt Civilian outer garments
White or black t-shirts Command Patch by 1 Mar 08 No military patches No headgear required Any civilian outer garment Not nomex!
Uniform Fit
Fit is especially important
Service Coats and Blazer Fit easily over chest and shoulders Sleeves end inch from heel of thumb Collar shows at least to inch above coat Trousers/Slacks Natural waist with no waist bunching or sagging in seat Rest on front of shoe or boot with slight break in crease Back edge approximately 7/8 inch longer than front Skirts Hang naturally over hips No shorter than top of kneecap nor longer than bottom of kneecap
Weight, Weight, Weight! CAP weight standards are AF standards plus 10% There is no body fat equivalent for CAP Members who do not meet the standards must not wear Air Force style uniforms Hair and Grooming Standards Required for Air Force and New Corporate Uniform No waivers for beards Jewelry: Women only may wear one small spherical (ball) conservative matched earring per lobe.
Articles such as papers, wallets, pencils, pens, pins, jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigarettes, pipes, sunglass cases, etc. will not be worn or carried exposed on the uniform. Other visible ornaments around the neck or on the head, ornamented eye glasses, and ankle bracelets are prohibited while in uniform. Proper wear of the uniform shows the high respect CAP members have for the U.S. Air Force and all the armed services. DO NOT SHOW DISRESPECT
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Prepared by the CAP Marco Island Squadron, Florida Wing