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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CIVIL AIR PATROL CAP REGULATION 39-1 5 MARCH 2020 Personnel CIVIL AIR PATROL UNIFORM REGULATION This regulation describes the various Civil Air Patrol (CAP) uniform items and how they will be worn. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This regulation has been revised to allow for implementation of the most recent USAF guidance for USAF-style uniforms through 01 AUG 2018, implementation of uniform regulation interim change letters published by NHQ, and guidance approved for Corporate-style uniforms. Note: Shaded areas identify new or revised material but the regulation should be reviewed in it’s entirety to ensure compliance. Chapter 1. Includes updated guidance for the Curry Uniform Voucher for Cadets. Chapter 2. Updates the composition of the National Uniform Committee. Clarifies the authority of the unit commander. Chapter 3. Updates the grooming standards and tattoo policy to reflect recent Air Force changes. Language and grammar corrections. Chapter 4. Aligns the size of senior member NCO chevrons with the Air Force guidelines allowing for 3 ½ or 4-inch chevrons by either male or female members. Authorizes the wear of multiple miniature medals on the Corporate Semiformal Uniform. Sets a phase out date for wear of the old-style USAF Service coat for cadets. Clarifies the wear of cadet airman grades with the service coat. Authorizes the wear of a gray skirt with the women’s aviator shirt combination. Chapter 5. Authorizes the wear of the USAF-style Airman’s Battle Uniform (ABU) with distinctive CAP accoutrements. Mandates wear of the Command Insignia Pin. Authorizes the wear of a desert tan t-shirt with the BDU. Authorizes the wear of the dark blue cloth tapes and insignia on the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) and Corporate Field Uniform (CFU). Sets a phase out date for wear of the BDU and the ultramarine cloth tapes and insignia. Authorizes a tactical style shirt and gray skirt to be worn with the Corporate Working Uniform (CWU). Chapter 6. Authorizes green fleece and Gore-Tex parka for wear with the ABU. Authorizes wear of the dark blue tapes and insignia on the black fleece. Authorizes wear of the green watch cap with the ABU. Updates wear instructions for NCO grade insignia on overcoat/topcoat. Removes the hat device from the flight cap for senior member NCOs. Chapter 8. Authorizes the wear of the dark blue grade insignia on the Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) along with a new blue cloth nametag. Authorizes the wear of the cloth nametag on the Corporate Flight Duty Uniform (CFDU). Sets a phase out date for the plastic encased grade insignia. Authorizes the wear of a desert tan t-shirt with the FDU. Supersedes: CAPM 39-1, 26 JUN 2014. OPR: DP Distribution: National CAP website. Pages: 154 Notice: CAP publications and forms are available digitally on the National CAP website at: https://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-regulations-1700/ 2 CAPR 39-1 5 March 2020 Chapter 9. Establishes a phase out date for wear of the Blue Beret and Ranger Tabs/Orange hat earned at these National activities after the conclusion of the activity. Authorizes alternate uniform requirements for those attending National Flight Academies. Language and grammar corrections. Chapter 10. Authorizes the wear of the Cadet STEM and Cyber badges. Mandates the wear of the Command Insignia on the Corporate uniform. Authorizes the wear of a gold star on the Inspector General Specialty Badge in recognition of service as a National Complaint Resolution Officer or a National Compliance Inspection Officer. Language and grammar corrections. Chapter 11. Removes the height limitation for ribbons and badges on the service uniforms. Authorizes the wear of miniature medals on civilian tuxedos and business suits for formal occasions. Prescribes wear of the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award. Chapter 13. No major changes. Language and grammar corrections. Attachment 5. Implements new NCO grade insignia. CAPR 39-1 5 March 2020 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 5 1.1. Basic Philosophy and Enforceability ............................................................................................ 5 1.2. Wear of the CAP Uniform ............................................................................................................ 6 1.3. How Members Acquire Uniform Items. ..................................................................................... 10 1.4. Adults without Grade. ................................................................................................................. 11 1.5. Responding to Requests for Religious or Gender Accommodation ........................................... 11 CHAPTER 2 - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................... 13 2.1. National Commander .................................................................................................................. 13 2.2. Commander, CAP-USAF ........................................................................................................... 13 2.3. CAP Command Chief Master Sergeant ...................................................................................... 13 2.4. NHQ Director, Personnel and Member Actions ......................................................................... 13 2.5. National Uniform Committee ..................................................................................................... 13 2.6. Directors of National Activities .................................................................................................. 13 2.7. Region Commanders................................................................................................................... 13 2.8. Wing Commanders ..................................................................................................................... 13 2.9. Wing Directors of Personnel ....................................................................................................... 14 2.10. Commanders below Wing .......................................................................................................... 14 2.11. General Leadership Responsibilities........................................................................................... 15 2.12. Individual Member Responsibility ............................................................................................. 15 CHAPTER 3 – GROOMING AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS……………………………..17 3.1. Personal Grooming Standards .................................................................................................... 17 3.2. USAF-style Uniform Grooming Standards ................................................................................ 17 3.3. Corporate-style Uniform and Member’s Wearing Civilian Attire at CAP Events Grooming Standards .............................................................................................................................................. 20 CHAPTER 4 – DRESS UNIFORMS ................................................................................................ 22 4.1. USAF-style Uniforms ................................................................................................................. 22 4.2. Corporate-style Uniforms ........................................................................................................... 53 CHAPTER 5 – WORKING AND UTILITY UNIFORMS ............................................................. 65 5.1. USAF-style Utility Uniforms ...................................................................................................... 65 5.2. Corporate-style Working Uniforms ............................................................................................ 72 CHAPTER 6 – OUTER GARMENTS, HEADGEAR, GRADE INSIGNIA AND ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................. 78 6.1. Outer garments ............................................................................................................................ 78 6.2. Headgear ..................................................................................................................................... 88 6.3. Jewelry, Eyewear, Electronic Devices, Bags, Backpacks, Cold Weather and Other ................. 92 6.4. Footwear ..................................................................................................................................... 95 6.5. Undergarments ............................................................................................................................ 97 CHAPTER 7 – NOT USED ............................................................................................................... 98 CHAPTER 8 – FLIGHT DUTY UNIFORMS ................................................................................. 99 8.1. USAF-style and Corporate-style Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) Guidance ................................... 99 8.2. USAF-style FDU ........................................................................................................................ 99 8.3. Corporate Flight Duty Uniform (CFDU) .................................................................................. 103 4 CAPR 39-1 5 March 2020 CHAPTER 9 – DISTINCTIVE UNIFORMS, ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT .............................. 106 9.1. CAP Soaring and Ballooning