# Presentation: 051921

## Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual

*CAP Manual 39-1, 1 July 1997*

## Overview

- Wearing of the Uniform
- Uniform Wear Policy
- Command Responsibility
- Dress and Appearance
- Personal Grooming Standards
- Uniform Combinations

## Wearing of the Uniform

- Others, both military and civilian, draw conclusions about you, CAP and the USAF when they see you in uniform
- More important now since there is less distinction between USAF and CAP military uniforms
- Standards are influenced to some extent by tradition and reflect the image of the USAF
- YOU are a reflection of the U.S Air Force!

## Uniform Wear Policy

- Cadets/Senior Members conducting training will wear the CAP uniform
- Cadets required to purchase the minimum basic uniform
- Senior members and Cadets 18 and older must meet CAP weight standards to wear USAF uniform
- Senior members not meeting weight/grooming standards DO NOT wear USAF style uniform, wear selected CAP uniforms

## Command Responsibility

- Commanders will ensure CAP members present well-groomed appearance which reflects credit upon CAP as the USAF Auxiliary.
- Commanders will correct uniform violations promptly and inform all members of the proper wear of the uniform.
- Seniors/Cadets have authority to correct violations.
- Junior personnel use TACT/DIPLOMACY

## Dress and Appearance

- Uniforms must be clean, neat, correct in design and specifications, properly fitted, and in good condition.
- Uniform will be zipped, snapped or buttoned.
- Shoes will be shined and in good repair.
- Metallic insignias, badges and other devices must be in good condition and MATCH.     (cont)

## Dress and Appearance		      (cont)

- Articles will not be worn exposed on the uniform (**Exception:**  Parts of pens/pencils can be exposed when carried in left pocket of the BDU uniform)
- Wristwatches/rings (not more than three) are permitted; bracelet is permitted provided it presents neat and conservative appearance
- Ribbons will not be frayed or soiled	  (cont)

## Dress and Appearance		    (cont)

- Conservative sunglasses without ornamentation permitted, except in formation
- Skirt lengths will be no higher than above the top of the kneecap or lower than the bottom of the kneecap
- Small round, conservative, gold/white pearl or silver earrings may be worn
- Conservative round diamond earring may be worn with the mess dress			      (cont)

## Dress and Appearance		   (cont)

- Nail polish will be conservative
- Healing posts authorized--one earring or post per ear located on bottom of earlobe
- Visible ornaments around the neck or on the head and ankle bracelets are prohibited
- Uniform Standards:  Neatness, Cleanliness, Safety and Military Image!!!

## Personal Grooming Standards -Male and Female

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**Personal Grooming Standards -****Male and Female**

- CAPM 39-1, Page 5, Table 1
- Hair
- Wigs/Hairpieces
- Beards
- Mustaches
- Sideburn
- Cosmetics

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## Minimum Basic Uniform -Female

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**Minimum Basic Uniform -****Female**

- Light Blue Blouse
- Dark Blue Skirt
- Flight Cap
- Neutral Nylon Hose
- Black Shoes
- Black Handbag
- Insignias

## Minimum Basic Uniform - Male

- Light Blue Short-sleeve Shirt
- Dark Blue Trousers
- Blue Belt
- Blue Flight Cap
- Black Shoes and Socks
- Insignias

## Uniform Combinations

- Male Uniform Combinations
- Female Uniform Combinations

## Senior Male Service Dress

- <date/time>

**Senior Male Service Dress**

**Figure 2-1. Men’s New Service Dress (Senior Members)**

**Figure 2-3. Men’s Old-style Service Dress (Senior Members)**

## Senior Men’s Blues Shirts

- <date/time>

**Senior Men’s Blues Shirts**

**Figure 2-9. Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Senior Members)**

**Figure 2-6. Men’s Long-sleeve Shirt (Senior Members)**

## Cadet Male Service Dress

- <date/time>

**Cadet Male Service Dress**

**Figure 2-2. Men’s New Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-4. Men’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-5. Men’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)**

## Men’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt

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**Men’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt**

**Figure 2-10. Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-11.  Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Cadet Airman)**

## Women’s Service Dress Uniform

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**Women’s Service Dress Uniform**

**Figure 2-17. Women’s New Service Dress Uniform (Senior Members)**

**Figure 2-19. Women’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Senior Members)**

## Cadet Female Service Dress

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**Figure 2-18. Women’s New Service Dress Uniform (Cadets)**

**Figure 2-20. Women’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-21. Women’s Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)**

**Cadet Female Service Dress**

## Women’s Blues Blouses 

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**Women’s Blues Blouses **

**Figure 2-22. Women’s Long-sleeve Blouse (Senior Members)**

**Figure 2-25. Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Senior Members)**

## Women’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt

- <date/time>

**Figure 2-26. Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-27. Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Cadet Airmen)**

**Women’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt**

## Men’s and Women’s BDU

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**Men’s and Women’s BDU**

**Figure 2-14. Men’s and Women’s Battle Dress Uniforms (Senior Members)**

## Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)

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**Figure 2-15.  Men’s and Women’s Battle Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)**

**Figure 2-16.  Men’s and Women’s Battle Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)**

**Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)**

## Senior Men’s Headgear-Blues

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**Senior Men’s Headgear-Blues**

**Figure 3-1. Men’s Headgear**

## Senior Women’s Headgear-Blues

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**Senior Women’s Headgear-****Blues**

**Figure 3-2. Women’s Headgear**

## Cadet Male Headgear-Blues

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**Cadet Male Headgear-Blues**

## Cadet Female Headgear-Blues

- <date/time>

**Figure 3-2.  Women’s Headgear**

**Cadet Female Headgear-Blues**

## Lapel and Collar Insignia-Seniors						    (continued)

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**Lapel and Collar Insignia-****Seniors****	****	****	****	****	****	****   **** (continued)**

**Figure 5-11. Lapel and Collar Insignia**

## Lapel and Collar Insignia-Seniors

- <date/time>

**Lapel and Collar Insignia-Seniors**

**Figure 5-11. Lapel and Collar Insignia**

## Embroidered Senior Member Officer Grade Insignia on BDU Collar (Men and Women)

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**Embroidered Senior Member Officer Grade Insignia on BDU Collar (Men and Women)**

**Figure 5-2. Embroidered Senior Member Officer Grade Insignia on BDU Collar (Men and Women)**

## Cadet Officer Grade Insignia on Collar of BDUs

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**Figure 5-10. Cadet Officer Grade Insignia on Collar of BDUs**

**Cadet Officer Grade Insignia on Collar of BDUs**

## Placement of Cadet Airman Grade Insignia

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**Figure 5-6. Placement of Cadet Airman Grade Insignia**

**Placement of Cadet Airman Grade Insignia**

## Summary

- Wearing of the Uniform
- Uniform Wear Policy
- Command Responsibility
- Dress and Appearance
- Personal Grooming Standards
- Uniform Combinations