What are Our Uniforms?

In Civil Air Patrol we primarily use three uniforms. You will mainly have your standard ABUs (Airman Battle Uniform) and your dress uniform called Blue Service Uniforms or dress "Blues." During a PT (physical training) activity, you will wear PTUs (physical training uniform) which is made up of modest length dark blue or black shorts, a dark blue or black short sleeve tee shirt or the ten tee shirt you will wear underneath your ABU blouse. 

How Do I Wear my Uniform?

You're in luck! We have a uniform manual that  will answer all of your questions. There are lots of regulations when it comes to your insignia (the pins that will go on your collar to signify your rank), ribbons (shows all of your achievements and is pinned on the left side of your Dress Blues blouse), and so much more. It also goes into detail of the physical hygiene and appearance regulations as well. You can find an online copy at this link Uniform Regulations Manual. If you have any questions or would like someone to check over uniform to make sure you're up to regulation standards, don't hesitate to reach out to your flight sergeant or element leader- they are here to help you!

Where do I get my Uniform?

Once you become a cadet, you will be given four options of funding towards your uniform via your primary email. These funds can be used towards anything on the a military uniform provider called Vanguard. You're going to want to use this voucher as soon as you can, as there has been issues in the past with these vouchers expiring or just going missing all together. 

Your squadron might have a supply of uniforms, if they do, reach out to your flight sergeant or element leader and they will be able to help you find some uniforms that fit you. There may even be a designated staff position that is  If you must purchase your uniform, you should be able to find everything needed to complete your ABUs on Vanguard, which you can access from this link: Vanguard. 

DRILL

In Civil Air Patrol, we use drill to show a cadet's sense of self-discipline. During a CAP meeting you will go over drill frequently, so it's important that you be sure to pay attention to who teaches you drill and when your flight commander gives you tips on how to get better or on what you need to change. There is a manual on drill that you can get in a hard copy, or as an online form here: Drill Manual, There is a drill section in your Learn To Lead book.