Corporate Working Uniform

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. 

CAP Corporate Working Uniform.

• • • 1. 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.

         1. Should be acquired from Vanguard. 

      2. Rank Insignia. No rank insignia is authorized on this uniform.

      3. Accoutrements.

         1. 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.

         2. Embroidery is attached to your order at Vanguard. Embroidery is not offered on the screen printed polo. 

      4. 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.

         1. Can be purchased anywhere. 

         2. Pants are not to be bloused over the boots.

      5. 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.

         1. A leather belt should be worn with slacks and a tactical nylon belt should be worn with tactical pants.

      6. 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)

         1. Leather dress shoes should be worn with slacks. Combat boots or black running shoes should be worn with tactical pants.

      7. 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.

      8. Undergarments

         1. 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

         2. 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.