Uniforms are an important part of our identity as CAP members and Auxiliary Airmen. All Senior members should begin with the CAP Corporate Working Uniform, commonly known as the polo.
Shirt. Two types of knit polo shirts are authorized for men and women. The knit polo shirt must be worn tucked in by men unless heat conditions on the flight line or while participating in actual air operations require additional air circulation. Women may routinely wear the shirt out of slacks (untucked) but shirt length must not fall below mid‐hips.
Should be acquired from Vanguard.
Rank Insignia. No rank insignia is authorized on this uniform.
Accoutrements.
Dark blue knit shirt with embroidered CAP seal. First and last name may be embroidered in white thread on the left breast. No rank designation is authorized. One CAP aviation, occupational badge, specialty track, duty title badge may be embroidered 1⁄2 inch over the name.
Embroidery is attached to your order at Vanguard. Embroidery is not offered on the screen printed polo.
Trousers/Slacks. Medium Gray (solid color). Wool, polyester/wool blend, polyester/cotton or cotton trousers. Either slim, straight leg or loose fit, with or without pleat or cuffs is allowed. Commercially available “tactical” slacks and “chinos” medium gray slacks with or without cuffs are approved for optional wear. Shorts are not authorized.
Can be purchased anywhere.
Pants are not to be bloused over the boots.
Belt and Buckle. A plain black civilian belt with conservative non‐decorative type gold or silver buckle (not to exceed 2 inches in size), or a black woven nylon tactical belt with buckle will be worn. Belt and buckle not to exceed 2” in width.
A leather belt should be worn with slacks and a tactical nylon belt should be worn with tactical pants.
Footwear. Black socks (white socks may be worn with boots) and any plain black shoe, boot or combat boot are required with this uniform (see paragraph 6.4.4 (Male), 6.4.5 (Female) and 6.4.3 (Combat Boots)
Leather dress shoes should be worn with slacks. Combat boots or black running shoes should be worn with tactical pants.
Headgear. Headgear is not required with this uniform combination. However, the CAP baseball cap may be worn. Wing and region commanders may prescribe color, unit designation, and/or emblem to be on the baseball cap. Appropriate civilian headgear may be worn during inclement weather.
Undergarments
Men will wear underpants. A white undershirt may be worn if not visible when the collar is worn open. Men will wear plain black socks without design. White socks may be worn with boots
Women. Women will wear bra and underpants of a conservative color such they cannot be seen through the uniform. Wear of a white undershirt is authorized if not visible if the collar is worn open. Women will wear off‐black hose, neutral nylon hose, or dark blue or black socks, as appropriate. White socks may be worn with boots.
Any appropriate, conservative, civilian outergarment.
Black Fleece; Alternate Supplier
Patches for black fleece
Velcro Grade Insignia (worn affixed over name tape)
Velcro Name Tape (worn affixed to right chest)
Velcro Civil Air Patrol Tape (worn affixed to left chest)
Black Leather Jacket (Aircrew Only)
Patches for Black Leather Jacket
Blue Flight Jacket, Alternate Cut (must select navy color)(Aircrew Only)
Patches for blue flight jacket
Branch of service: Civil Air Patrol
Leather Backing: No
Name: First and Last name only
Rank:
Officers: Leave blank
NCO's: Short hand version of rank (e.g. CMSgt, or TSgt)
Officers do not check "Check Box For Your Rank & Service Under Your Name" NCO's do check box.
Do not check "Check Box For Your Rank To Be Listed In Front Of Your Name"
Do not Check "Please Check Box For Commander’s Badge"
Organization and squadron: Leave Blank
Background color: Dark Blue
Border color: Silver
Letter color: Silver
Badge color: Silver
Logo: leave blank
Functional badge one: Enter Aircrew rating or other CAP occupational badge. NO MILITARY BADGES. NO SPECIALTY TRACK BADGES.
Functional badge 2 and 3: leave blank
Upload a file: For 100% accuracy, upload a screenshot from CAPR 39-1 of your preferred badge.
Officer Grade Insignia (New members will not have a grade but should coordinate with the Personnel officer to determine thier initial grade. Sewn to top shoulder)
Velcro (to be sewn to jacket chest and shoulders. Also used on blue flight suit.)
Grade Epulates Prohibited. Sweater worn without insignia.