1. Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual
CAP Manual 39-1, 1 July 1997

2. Overview Wearing of the Uniform Uniform Wear Policy
Command Responsibility
Dress and Appearance
Personal Grooming Standards
Uniform Combinations

3. 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!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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!!!

10. Personal Grooming Standards - Male and Female
CAPM 39-1, Page 5, Table 1
Hair
Wigs/Hairpieces
Beards
Mustaches
Sideburn
Cosmetics

16. Minimum Basic Uniform - Female
Light Blue Blouse
Dark Blue Skirt
Flight Cap
Neutral Nylon Hose
Black Shoes
Black Handbag
Insignias

17. Minimum Basic Uniform - Male
Light Blue Short-sleeve Shirt
Dark Blue Trousers
Blue Belt
Blue Flight Cap
Black Shoes and Socks
Insignias

18. Uniform Combinations Male Uniform Combinations
Female Uniform Combinations

19. 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)

20. Senior Men’s Blues Shirts
Figure 2-6. Men’s Long-sleeve Shirt (Senior Members)
Figure 2-9. Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Senior Members)

21. 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)

22. Men’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt
Figure Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Cadet Officers)
Figure Men’s Short-sleeve Shirt (Cadet Airman)

23. Women’s Service Dress Uniform
Figure Women’s New Service Dress Uniform (Senior Members)
Figure Women’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Senior Members)

24. Cadet Female Service Dress
Figure Women’s New Service Dress Uniform (Cadets)
Figure Women’s Old-style Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)
Figure Women’s Service Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)

25. Women’s Blues Blouses
Figure Women’s Long-sleeve Blouse (Senior Members)
Figure Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Senior Members)

26. Women’s Short-sleeve Blues Shirt
Figure Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Cadet Officers)
Figure Women’s Short-sleeve Blouse (Cadet Airmen)

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

28. Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
Figure Men’s and Women’s Battle Dress Uniform (Cadet Officers)
Figure Men’s and Women’s Battle Dress Uniform (Cadet Airmen)

29. Senior Men’s Headgear-Blues
Figure 3-1. Men’s Headgear

30. Senior Women’s Headgear-Blues
Figure 3-2. Women’s Headgear

31. Cadet Male Headgear-Blues

32. Cadet Female Headgear-Blues
Figure Women’s Headgear

33. Lapel and Collar Insignia- Seniors (continued)
Figure Lapel and Collar Insignia

34. Lapel and Collar Insignia-Seniors
Figure Lapel and Collar Insignia

35. 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)

36. Cadet Officer Grade Insignia on Collar of BDUs
Figure Cadet Officer Grade Insignia on Collar of BDUs

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

38. Summary Wearing of the Uniform Uniform Wear Policy
Command Responsibility
Dress and Appearance
Personal Grooming Standards
Uniform Combinations