civil air patrol senior member uniform options

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Civil Air Patrol SeniorMember Uniform Options

Typical for SW Florida Area

Prepared by:

Richard C. Niess, LtCol CAP

Public Affairs Officer, Marco Island Comp. Squadron

Jan. 2007 Rev November 2007


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FIRST - New Badges

Two new specialty badges 3 levels

Information Technology Drug Demand Reduction


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New Badges

New Incident Commander Badge

Worn as specialty insignia above thepocket

Earned in accordance with 60-3


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New Patches

Recent changes are shown in red.

New Optional Patches Archer

CISM

NEWCommand patch

new design Where indicated, it must be

worn by 1 Mar 08


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Looking Sharp in CAP Uniforms

CAP members are authorized to wear CAP distinctive uniformsas well as uniforms similar to the U.S. Air Force. Civil Air Patrol

uses distinctive emblems, insignia, and badges to identifyindividuals wearing the Air Force-style uniforms as CAPmembers.

Wear of the Air Force-style uniforms, as well as the insignia,badges, and devices worn on these uniforms are as prescribedby the Commander CAP-USAF with the approval of

Headquarters USAF. Members electing to wear the Air Force-style uniforms must meet the weight and grooming standardsprescribed in CAPM 39-1

Civil Air Patrol prescribes wear policy and the use of CAPemblems, insignia, and badges on the CAP distinctiveuniforms..
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CAP Uniforms for Seniors

CAP Uniform Manual 39-1 describes in detail (over100 pages) the uniform combinations that can be

worn by CAP members and the restrictions on theiruse, including weight and grooming standards.Please refer to CAPM 39-1 for specific details notcovered here.

CAPM 39-1 is available on the Internet http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/pu

blications/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm
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Short-sleeve Senior Member CAP

Uniform Combinations

These are the most popular five hot-weathershort-sleeve CAPuniform combos typically worn in SW Florida Area

(Flight Suits, Utility, and BDU are covered later in this presentation)

(Service Blue Uniforms

jackets and ties- are not included here)1. CAP Knit (Golf) Shirt Uniform2. CAP Distinctive Uniform - Whiteaviator shirt with graytrousers/skirts/slacks*3. CAP Corporate Uniform - Whiteaviator shirt with blue AF-style

trousers/skirts/slacks

4. AF-Style Uniform - AF light blueshirt with blue AF-styletrousers/skirts/slacks

5. 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.


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1. CAP Knit (Golf) Shirts

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.


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1. Embroidered CAP seal on rightbreast and name and aeronauticalrating or specialty badge on leftbreast.

2. Embroidered seal on right breast,

without name or rating,3. Screen-printed CAP seal on left

breast.

Three dark blue knit shirts are authorized

NOTEAt present, short pants (blue or gray)

are not currently authorized to be worn.


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The CAP knit shirts can only be worn as

part of a complete uniform, with: gray trousers/slacks/skirt,

plain black civilian belt with non-decorative gold or silver buckle, blacksocks and shoes.

head gear is not required but the CAPbaseball cap may be worn.


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2. CAP Distinctive UniformAll senior members, including those not meeting the AF-style uniform

standards of wear for an for reasons of grooming or weight

White aviator shirt, gray 3-line

nameplate, gray epaulets, gray trousers /skirts/slacks

with plain black civilian belt

CAP ribbons centered above left

breast pocket. No military ribbons CAP Aviation Badge inch above

ribbons or left breast pocket if no ribbons


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2. CAP Distinctive Uniform

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


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3. CAP Corporate UniformAll senior members and cadets over 18 must meet the grooming

standards, but do not have to meet the weight standards.

White aviator shirt, blue 2-line nameplate, blue

epaulets with grade (noCAP)

AF-blue style trousers/skirts/slackswith blueregulation 1-1/4 web beltwith silver buckle

Black socks and round-toeshoes no patterns


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3. CAP Corporate UniformNo wing or other patches, military ribbons or badges are

authorized with either uniform

Head gear is required- Flight cap with CAP deviceon left side or service cap

CAP Ribbons and Aviation Badge inch aboveribbons or left breast pocket if no ribbons

CAP Specialty Badge centered on left breastpocket.

Only one aviation and one added CAP badgeauthorized


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3. Corporate Uniform

Outer Garments

Black windbreaker with epaulets

Navy style stand up collar

Epaulets pin onmetal CAPinsignia centered between metalgrade insignia and end of epaulet

Black leather jacket

Two-toned name patch CAP Command patch

Mandatory wear date for newdesign 1 March 2008


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4. AF-Style UniformOnly difference between a short sleeve & long sleeve uniform

is the long sleeve shirt requires a USAF blue tie be worn.

AF light blue shirt/blouse Nowing of other patches

gray 3-line nameplate,gray epaulets with grade

AFblue AF-styletrousers/skirts/slacks with

blue regulation 1-1/4 webbelt with silver buckle

Ribbons centered above leftbreast pocket.


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4. AF-Style UniformAll senior members must meet both the grooming and weight

standards. No wing or other patches.

Aviation Badges:CAP worn inch above ribbonsor above left breast pocket if no ribbons. Military -

Highly polished, worn centered 1/2 inch above theribbons, below the CAP aviation badge. Maximum oftwo devices may be worn.

CAP Specialty Badges: worn centered below thepocket flap on the left breast pocket and/or on rightpocket centered between left and right edges andbottom of flap and pocket.

Only one specialty badge may be worn in each location.


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4. AF-Style UniformAll 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 devicewill return to its original placement centered on left side of thecap - 1 inches from the front edge.

Senior membersMajor through Colonel (field grade) maywear caps with two sets of clouds and lightning on the cap bill.All others wear caps with a plain bill.

Womens Field Grade

Service Cap


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5. CAP Blazer UniformMay be worn by all members (cadet and senior)

regardless of grade.

CAP blazer white shirt/blouse with tie, graytrousers/slacks/skirt combination.

CAP Crest attached or sewn to the left breast pocket Nameplate Black with CAP crest, grade insignia

(optional), and state or region Chaplains may wear thechaplain insignia inch above the name

Belt plain black civilian, with non-decorative type gold orsilver buckle (not to exceed 2 inches).

ShoesBlack socks and round toe shoes, no pattern

TieCAP regimental or Air Force blue Semi-Formal:CAPblazer combination with a plain

white shirt/blouse and black bow tie or blue floppy bowtie, remove the name plate, and one miniature medalmay be worn on semi-formal occasions.


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Other Uniform Combinations

Senior members are expected to outfit

themselves with at least oneof the fiveuniforms previously described and to wearone of them when attending each meeting.

The following additional five uniforms are

optional, but if worn, must comply with theregulations CAP Uniform Manual 39-1.


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6. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)

Woodland green

Wing patch now optional

Reverse American Flag mandatory1 Apr 07

Right shoulder patches moved toleft lower pocket

U.S. Civil Air Patrol Tape

Mandatory wear - 1 Mar 2010

Headgear (no boonie hats) Embroidered grade insignia for

senior member officers ismandatory (effective1 May 07)

Gortex parka authorized

Weight/grooming standards apply


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7. Air Force Style Flight suit

AF-style flight suit 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)


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8. CAP Flight Suit

Dark Blue White t-shirt Grade insignia

Embroidered or plastic encased Leather name patch

Aeronautical badges and specialty insignia now authorized Command Patch new design must be worn by 1 Mar 08

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 Blue flight jacket Black leather jacket Civilian outer garments


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9. CAP Field Uniform

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


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10. CAP Utility Uniform

One-piece, flight suit style

Worn as CAP or AF-style flight suit

Grade insignia

Cloth or plastic encased

White or black t-shirts

Command Patchby 1 Mar 08

No military patches No headgear required

Any civilian outer garment

Not nomex!


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Uniform FitFit 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 inseat

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 thanbottom of kneecap


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Uniform Wear Regulations

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.


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LOOK SHARP

whenever you wear a CAP Uniform

In general with all uniforms Articles such as papers, wallets, pencils, pens, pins,

jewelry, handkerchiefs, combs, cigarettes, pipes,sunglass cases, etc. will not be worn or carriedexposedon the uniform.

Other visible ornaments around the neck or on thehead, 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 thearmed services. DO NOT SHOW DISRESPECT


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Prepared by the CAP MarcoIsland Squadron, Florida Wing

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