Cadets

Cadet Uniforms

The regulation that governs grooming and wear requirements for uniforms is CAP Regulation 39-1. It can be found here.

CAP's official vendor for uniforms and insignia is Vanguard. You many be able to find uniforms from other sources such as eBay for much cheaper, but not CAP specific items such as nametapes. Before making purchases from other sources, please consult with your chain of command to ensure the items meet regulation.

Civil Air Patrol also has the Curry Voucher program which offsets the cost of uniforms. All cadets receive this upon complete their first promotion. The amount varies. More information can be found here. Additionally, our squadron has a limited supply of donated uniform items. Our squadron also has Wing, Squadron, and Flag patches that are required for ABUs and OCPs. Contact your chain of command if you are interested in getting uniform items from our squadron.

Vanguard often has monthly sales for 10% off; the coupon code is usually FB + [First 3 letters of current month] + [year], for example: FBJUN2025 for June 2025. You can also check their Facebook page.

Instructions on how to wear the uniform properly can be found in the New Cadet Guide or here.

OCP Uniform Order Sheet

Image	Name	SKU	Corresponding Regulation (CAPR 39-1 paragraph 5.1.1)
	Vanguard: CAP OCP T-shirt	SKU: CAP2040 (SKU varies by size)	7.1.1.5. T-Shirt. T-shirt will be Coyote Brown (Tan 499), long or short sleeve, and will be tucked into OCP trousers. Additionally, unit commanders may allow for display on morale undershirts organizational emblems, as officially and currently approved by the wing commander, not to exceed 5 inches in diameter, in cloth or silk screen. If displayed, organizational emblems will be worn on the left side of the

	CAP OCP Uniform: Adult Shirt	CAP2013 (SKU varies by size)	Details can be found in paragraph 7.1.1.1
	OR: CAP OCP Uniform: Youth Shirt	CAP2005 (SKU varies by size)	Details can be found in paragraph 7.1.1.1
	Civil Air Patrol Rigger Belt: Khaki Nylon Rigger Belt with Buckle	CAP2510702	7.1.1.7. Belt. A one-piece Tan 499 color rigger-style nylon web belt will be worn with OCP trousers. The belt may extend past the buckle.
	Civil Air Patrol OCP Uniform: Adult Pants	CAP2022 (SKU varies by size)	7.1.1.6. OCP Trouser. The OCP trousers are worn buttoned and with a belt. The trouser waistband will rest on the member’s waist. Pockets will be secured, and items stowed in pockets will not be visible. Exception: OCP patrol cap or tactical cap may extend outside when placed in the OCP trouser cargo pocket. Members may wear trousers tucked into the top of the boots, bloused using the draw strings at the bottom of the trousers, or use commercial blousing devices if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. Members will not wrap the trouser leg around the leg tightly enough to present a pegged appearance or insert any items inside the trouser leg to create a round appearance at the bottom of the trouser leg. When bloused, the trousers will not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.
	OR: Civil Air Patrol OCP Uniform: Youth Pants	CAP2014 (SKU varies by size)
	Boot Bands: Trouser Blousers (any color)	2650175
OR Contact your flight cadre to determine which cap(s) you will need to get.	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: OCP Patrol Cap Civil Air Patrol Uniform: OCP Tactical Cap	CAP2025 (SKU varies by size) SKU: CAP2097	7.1.1.8. Tactical and Patrol OCP Caps. A cap will be worn outdoors at all times, unless in a designated “no hat” area. Members will wear a cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line around the head, parallel to the ground. The cap will fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without bulging or distortion from the intended shape of the headgear and without excessive gaps. No hair will be visible on the forehead beneath the cap. Members are not authorized to block or ranger roll the patrol cap. The Velcro® or sew-on light silver on dark blue nametape will be centered on the back of the cap and will match the width of the OCP coat name tape. Officers and Cadet Officers will wear sewn or Velcro® rank insignia centered, 1/2 inch from the visor, on the front of caps. Members' sewing rank on the cap will only have 1/8th inch of blue fabric showing past the widest and tallest part of the insignia. Chaplains may wear the chaplain occupational badge sewn-on or Velcro® and centered 1⁄2 inch above the visor in place of rank insignia. NCOs, Cadet NCOs, and Airmen members will not wear rank insignia or a subdued flag on the patrol or tactical cap; only a nametape on the back of the cap is authorized. The front of the cap must not have any Velcro® or other items. Tactical caps may be solid OCP material or OCP with coyote brown mesh back. No other colors or combinations are authorized. Note: Females are authorized to pull their bun or ponytail/equivalent through the back of the tactical cap.
2x	Civil Air Patrol Velcro Name Tape: LAST NAME ONLY You will need two: one for your coat and one for your cap.	SKU: CAP6401	7.1.1.2.3. Name and CAP tapes are mandatory for all personnel and will be light silver block lettering on dark blue background. The “Civil Air Patrol” tape will be worn on the wearer’s upper left chest. The last name tape will be worn to the wearer’s upper right chest. If sewn to the OCP coat, name tapes will be the same length as the hook side Velcro® panel that was removed. Name tapes will only be longer if the last name is longer than the panel.
2x	Civil Air Patrol Velcro Civil Air Patrol Tape	SKU: CAP6404
	Reversed American Flag with Velcro Backing	SKU: 4432431	7.1.1.4.1. Right Sleeve (Figure 7.1.1.4.1). A maximum of 2 patches may be worn. 7.1.1.4.1.1. The right field (reversed) U.S. flag patch is mandatory and will be full color cloth centered at the top of Velcro®. The other patch worn on the right sleeve is the Squadron patch. You can get one at our squadron's office. 7.1.1.4.2. Left Sleeve (Figure 7.1.1.4.2). A maximum of two patches may be worn. One patch must be the “AUX” duty identifier and affixed in the top position. The other patch worn on the left sleeve must be a wing or NCSA patch. You can get a wing patch at our squadron's office.
	Civil Air Patrol: AUX Velcro Patch	SKU: CAP6087
	Civil Air Patrol: Coyote Brown Boots SKU: CAP2050		7.1.1.9. Footwear. Socks may be either Sage Green socks or Coyote Brown. Boots will be suede or composite material and coyote brown in color. Boots must be between 6-12 inches in height (measured from the bottom of the heel tread to the top of the back of the boot), and soling material will not exceed 2 inches in height. Boots will be laced up with plain, rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without a perforated seam. Laces will either be tied and tucked into the boot or tied and wrapped around the boot. A zipper or elastic insert may be worn; however, if worn, they will be without design. Boots can be either with or without a safety toe. Logos or brand names will be the same color as the boot. Designs are not authorized.

Male Blues Uniform Order Sheet

Image	Name	SKU	Corresponding Regulation (CAPR 39-1 paragraph 4.1.11.1)
A white V-neck undershirt is required. It may be purchased at any store, but Vanguard does not sell them.			4.1.11.1.1. A V-neck or athletic style white undershirt will be worn under the Short-Sleeve Blue shirt.
	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Short Sleeve Dress Shirt — Male	CAP100 (SKU varies by size)	4.1.11.1.1. Long-Sleeve/Short-Sleeve Blue Shirt. The long-sleeve and short-sleeve blue shirt will be light blue in color with two pleated pockets and epaulets. The blue shirt will be neatly tucked into the trousers. The shirt may be altered for a tapered fit.
	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Trouser – Male	CAP0993A (SKU varies by size)	4.1.11.1.1.4. Trousers. Trousers will be blue and trim-fitted with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The trousers will be full cut, straight hanging and without cuffs or additional alterations to further taper the leg. The front of the trouser legs will rest on the front of the shoes or boots with a slight break in the crease. The back of the trouser legs will be ⅞ inch longer than the front. The trouser material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade
	Air Force Belt: Blue Cotton with Mirror Buckle and Tip - Male	2500500	4.1.11.1.1.5. Belt and Buckle. The belt will be blue, cotton web or elastic, solid or woven. The belt will have a plain silver (chrome finish) tip and a buckle. The silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s left; however, no blue fabric will be visible between the silver tip and silver buckle. *note for when wearing the belt.
	Necktie: Air Force Blue 4-In-Hand Herringbone (recommended)	9400500 or XL:* 9400500	4.1.11.1.1.3. Tie. A tie is optional with the short-sleeved shirt. The tie will be either blue polyester or silk, herringbone twill. The tip of the tie must cover a portion of the belt buckle but cannot extend below the bottom of the belt buckle. *If you are taller than about 5’ 10”, size XL is recommended so you have enough material to tie the tie with.
	OR: Air Force Blue Ready-Tied Clip-On Herringbone	9400600
	OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Civil Air Patrol Tie Bar: Cap Crest	CAP0918D	4.1.11.1.1.3. A tie tack or clasp may be worn with the tie. If worn, the tie tack or clasp will have the CAP Crest, “Wing and Star” design, AF symbol, or the appropriate grade insignia. The tie tack or clasp will be centered between the bottom edge of the knot and the bottom tip of the tie.
	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Flight Cap: Airman – Male	CAP0994K (SKU varies by size)	4.1.11.1.1.7. Headgear. Headgear is mandatory with this uniform. The male flight cap is the primary headgear option for this uniform.
	Civil Air Patrol Cap Device: Cadet Enlisted – Flight	CAP0748A	A5-8 Men’s Caps and Devices (CAPR 39-1 pages 138 and 139)
	Civil Air Patrol Name Plate: Cadet	CAP0599M	4.1.11.1.1.2.1. Nametag. The nametag will be worn and is blue for cadets, three-line with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, resting on, but not over the edge of the pleated pocket on the wearer’s right.
	Patent Leather Dress Shoes (Bates) – Male* (recommended)	CAP3400*	4.1.11.1.1.6. Footwear. Black socks and Low Quarters are required with this uniform. For description, see CAPR 39-1 paragraph 6.4. These can be any shoes that fit the regulations, they don’t have to be purchased from Vanguard! In fact, it is NOT* recommended to buy from Vanguard due to their return policy. A good alternative that many cadets use are these. Also, your ABU boots can be worn with your Blues uniform instead of dress shoes. Just make sure that they are well polished!
	OR: Patent Leather Dress Shoes (Rothco) – Male*	CAP28004*

Class A Service jacket is optional for cadet officers and cadets in color guard. It may be purchased from here, here (if a relative has a military ID), or eBay (if you know what to look for). Vanguard does not sell them!

Female Blues Uniform Order Sheet

Image	Name	SKU	Regulation (CAPR 39-1 paragraph 4.1.12)
A white V-neck undershirt should be worn. It may be purchased at any store, but Vanguard does not sell them.			4.1.12.2. A V-neck or athletic style white undershirt may be worn under the blouse. If worn, they will be tucked into the skirt or slacks.
	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Dress Shirt Overblouse - Female	CAP1007J (SKU varies by size)	4.1.12.2. Blouse (Long and Short-sleeved). It will not have military creases and will have epaulets. 4.1.12.2.1. Tuck-in Style Blouse. The blue blouse will have a tapered fit and will be tucked into the slacks or skirt. 4.1.12.2.2. Semi-Form Fitting Blouse. The blue blouse will be a semi-form fitting princess line.
OR:	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Slacks - Female	CAP3500G (SKU varies by size)	4.1.12.5. Slacks. Slacks will be blue and fit naturally over the hips with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The bottom front of the slack legs will rest on the front of the shoe, boot or on top of the foot if wearing pumps, with a slight break in the crease. The back of the slack legs will be approximately ⅞ inch longer than the front. The slacks will be tailored, straight hanging, with no flare at the bottom or additional alterations to further taper the leg. They will have a center fly-front opening and front and back waist darts, two one-quarter top side pockets, and a waistband with five belt loops. The slacks material will be 100% polyester, polyester wool tropical, or wool blend with a serge weave. The slacks material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade. 4.1.12.6. Skirt. The skirt will be polyester or poly-wool, blue and hang naturally over the hips with a slight flare. The skirt will be no shorter than the top of the kneecap and no longer than the bottom of the kneecap when standing at attention. The skirt will be straight style with belt loops, a kick pleat in the back, two pockets, and a darted front. Skirts will have a back zipper and lining attached to the waist. Skirt material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade.
OR:	Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Skirt	CAP3600H (SKU varies by size)
	Air Force Belt: Blue Elastic with Mirror Buckle and Tip - Female	2500500	4.1.12.7. Belt and Buckle. The belt will be blue, cotton web or elastic, solid or woven. The belt will have a plain silver (chrome finish) tip and a buckle. The silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s right; however, no blue fabric will be visible between the silver tip and silver buckle. *note when wearing
	Air Force Female Dark Blue Neck Tab for Overblouse	9400605	4.1.12.4. Tie Tab. An inverted-V tie tab is optional with the women’s short-sleeved blue blouse. The tie tab will be blue polyester herringbone with self-fastening tails when worn with the tuck-in style blouse and with or without self-fasteners with the semi-form fitting blouse.
	Civil Air Patrol Flight Cap: Airman - Female	CAP1015J (SKU varies by size)	4.1.12.9. Headgear. Headgear is mandatory with this uniform. The flight cap (either male or female style) is the primary headgear option for this uniform.
	Civil Air Patrol Cap Device: Cadet Enlisted – Flight	CAP0748A	A5-8 Men’s Caps and Devices (page 138) and A5-9 Women’s Caps and Cap Devices (page 140)
	Civil Air Patrol Name Plate: Cadet	CAP0599M	4.1.12.2.4.1. Nametag. The nametag will be worn and is blue for cadets, three-line with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button on the wearer’s right.
Low Quarters, Pumps or Slip-on Shoes are required. For purchase of Low Quarters*, see Male Blues Uniform Order Sheet. Vanguard does not sell pumps or slip-on shoes.		4.1.12.8. Footwear. Hosiery or black socks and Low Quarters, Pumps or Slip-on Shoes are required with this uniform. For description, see CAPR 39-1 paragraph 6.4. *NOT recommended to buy from Vanguard due to their return policy.

FDU (Flight Suit)

Cadets can wear the FDU (flight suit) uniform. However, it is recommended that you get this uniform only if you will be flying regularly for training or missions (not including O-flights). Keep in mind, ABUs are also authorized for flight. If you would like to get a Flight Duty Uniform, please contact your chain of command as we have several in stock at our office, while the flight suit costs a few hundred dollars on Vanguard.

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