Officer Uniform

The following uniform information is for Officers (adult members) only. If you are a new Cadet looking for uniform information please visit the Cadet Uniform Page.

Officers please be aware that Air Force Uniform wear is subject to the grooming standards set forth in CAPR39-1. Wear of the Air Force uniform is a privilege and we should strive to wear our uniforms properly with pride.

Please visit the National Civil Air Patrol Regulation & Publication page by clicking HERE to find the most recent version of the Uniform Regulation (CAPR 39-1)

Corporate Working Style Uniform (Blue Polo/Grey Pants/Black Shoes):

Male Blue Polo Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP0968G
There are a couple of different polo types that are available for purchase, all blue polos with the CAP seal are within uniform regulations.
Grey Pants (tactical pants are acceptable)
Black Belt – Shirt must be tucked
Black Shoes & Socks

Female Blue Polo Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP0968GL
Grey Pants (tactical or dress pants are acceptable)
Black Belt – Shirt may be tucked or untucked
Black Shoes & Socks

Air Force Style Blues Uniform:
(Must be worn in accordance with weight/grooming standards found in CAPR39-1, no exceptions!)

Male Blues Uniform Items:

Short-Sleeved Blues Shirt (must be tucked in): Vanguard Item# CAP1001A
Long-Sleeved Blues Shirt (blue tie required): Vanguard Item# 1001J
*White v-neck t-shirt must be worn under the blues shirt
Blues Trousers: Vanguard Item# CAP0993B
Officer Flight Cap: Vanguard Item# CAP0994
Blues Belt with Mirror Buckle & Tip: Vanguard Item# 2500500
Air Force Blues Necktie: Vanguard Item# 9400500
Black Patent Leather Shoes: Vanguard Item# CAP2800NM
*Black socks required

 

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Female Blues Uniform Items:

Short-Sleeve Over-Blouse (non-tuck): Vanguard Item# CAP1017
*Females may wear the Male Blues shirt tucked in
*White v-neck t-shirt is required under the blues shirt
Blues Slacks: Vanguard Item# CAP3500A
Officer Flight Cap: Vanguard Item# CAP1015
Blues Belt with Mirror Buckle & Tip: Vanguard Item# 2500550
Neck-tab for Over-Blouse: Vanguard Item# 9400605
Blues Skirt (optional): Vanguard Item# CAP3600A
*If Skirt is worn, Black Patent Leather Dress Shoes are required with nude colored nylons

Black Patent Leather Shoes: Vanguard Item# CAP2800NM
*Black socks must be worn with shoes

Officer Flight Cap Device: Vanguard Item# CAP0748OA
Blues Officer Name Plate: Vanguard Item# CAP0599L

 

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Air Force Style ABU (Airman Battle Uniform):
(worn in accordance to weight/grooming standards found in CAPM39-1)

ABU Blouse (unisex): Vanguard Item# CAP0991F
ABU Pants (unisex): Vanguard Item# CAP0991O
ABU – Tan Undershirt: Vanguard Item# CAP0991Z
ABU Cap – Flat Top: Vanguard Item# CAP0991U
ABU – Khaki Nylon Belt with Buckle: Vanguard Item# 2510700
Black Tactical Books: Vanguard Item# CAP2900A
*other black tactical boots can be purchased from Amazon or other stores
*must be worn with black socks

Embroidered Name Tape for ABU: Vanguard Item# CAP6402
Embroidered Civil Air Patrol Tape for ABU: Vanguard Item# CAP6403

ABU Fleece Jacket (Foliage Green) *optional*: Vanguard Item# CAP0991ZM
Hook-Loop Embroidered Name Tape (Fleece): Vanguard Item# CAP6401
Hook-Loop Embroidered CAP Tape – Fleece Jacket: Vanguard Item# CAP6404
CAP Wisconsin Wing Patch (optional): Vanguard Item# CAP0638W

Worn in place of the USAF Uniforms:
Male Aviator Uniform

Aviator Short-Sleeve Shirt (white button down): Vanguard Item# CAP0965
Grey Trousers (dress pants): Vanguard Item# CAP4100I
Black Socks and Shoes

Female Aviator Uniform

Female Aviator Short-Sleeve Shirt (white button down): Vanguard Item# 0965L
Female Grey Slacks: Vanguard Items# CAP4300
Black Socks and Shoes

 

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Corporate Field Uniform:

Corporate Blue Field Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP1401F
Corporate Blue Field Pants: Vanguard Item# CAP1400F
Corporate Blue Field Cap: Vanguard Item# CAP0990C
Black Tactical Boots and Black Socks
Black T-Shirt

The following chart has some slightly-outdated pictures, however, gives a good over view of each Officer Uniform:

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Are you wondering why you should wear the Air Force Uniform?

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