CAP Uniform Guide

CAP uniform guide

General uniform guidelines

Blues  Short sleeve  Long sleeve  Service dress  Mess dress  Ribbons

CAP distinctive uniforms

Shoes and Boots

Grooming standards

Uniform upkeep Uniform guidelines

The CAP uniform is in a constant state of evolution that predates the Romans. While it has been perfected for utility, it is still evolving. To best keep up with the changes, have a current copy of the uniform manual, CAPR 39-1, and be aware of any changes to the uniform.

With decorations, only wear the ones you have earned. While an earned ribbon will earn respect, a false one will earn you distrust.

Always keep your uniform ironed and clean. (See more on this later) Short sleeve blues

CAP cutout (enlisted)

Shoulderboards (officers) Wing Patch Rank insignia (enlisted) Aeronautical badges Nameplate Ribbons

Specialty insignia Dark blue belt with silver buckle

To be worn with black shoes and black socks. Long sleeve blues

CAP cutout (enlisted)

Shoulderboards (officers) Wing Patch Rank insignia (enlisted) Aeronautical badges Nameplate Ribbons Tie w/ tie tack Specialty insignia Dark blue belt with silver buckle

To be worn with black shoes and black socks. Service dress: New style

Navy Blue tie Shoulderboards CAP rank CAP cutouts (NCOs only) Specialty Insignia

Ribbons

Shoulderboards Navy Blue tie CAP cutouts

Specialty Insignia

Ribbons Shoulderboards Wing Patch Black or Blue bow tie Specialty Insignia White Shirt Ribbons

Shoulder Black bow tie Specialty Insignia

Miniature medals White Shirt

Cumberbund

CAP Seal Ribbons

Cadet ribbons in order of precedence:

Silver Medal of Valor Bronze Medal of Valor

Distinguished Service Medal Exceptional Service Award Meritorious Service Award

Commander's Commendation Recognition for Lifesaving Unit Citation

Spaatz Award Eaker Award Earhart Award

Mitchell Award Armstrong Goddard

Doolittle Lindbergh Rickenbacker

Wright Brothers Award Feik Arnold

Curry AFA Cadet of the Year AFSA NCO of the Year

Red Service Search & Rescue Find Search & Rescue

Disaster Relief Community Service IACE

National Cadet Competition National Color Guard Competition Cadet Advisory Council

NCSA Encampment Recruiting Senior Member ribbons in order of precedence:

Silver Medal of Valor Bronze Medal of Valor

Distinguished Service Medal Exceptional Service Award Meritorious Service Award

Commander's Commendation Recognition for Lifesaving Unit Citation

National Commander's Commendation Gill Robb Wilson Paul E. Garber

Grover Loening Leadership Award Membership

Chuck Yeager Award A. Scott Crossfield Award Cadet Certificate Of Proficiency

Frank Borman Falcon Award Highest Cadet Ribbon Command Service

Red Service Search & Rescue Find Search & Rescue

Counterdrug Disaster Relief Cadet Orientation Pilot

IACE National Cadet Competition National Color Guard Competition

NCSA Encampment Senior Recruiting

Cadet officers and Senior Members may wear all, some or none of their ribbons. Cadet NCOs must wear all of their ribbons. BDUs

BDU cover

Brown T-shirt

Rank insignia CAP cutout

Radiological monitoring patch Wing patch NCSA patch ES Membership 2000 patch Aeronautical badges Check pilot patch SAR competition patch Specialty insignia ES Patch CAP Tape

Nametape EMT Patch CPR Patch Squadron Patch Communications patch Rocketry patch Safety patch BSA patch

Will be worn bloused with black combat boots and black or OD green socks. Grooming standards