Major Cheryl Carroll Director Of Personnel Wisconsin Wing Personnel 101: What Every Commander and Personnel Officer Needs to Know To Have a Sharp Looking Unit Major Cheryl Carroll Director Of Personnel Wisconsin Wing

Agenda Uniforms Mistakes UniformTest

Agenda Uniforms Mistakes UniformTest

CAP Uniforms CAPM 39-1 covers uniform wear policy. Revised 23 Mar 2005. Check out the latest interim letter, dated 12 March 2012. This summarizes and supersedes all previous policy/interim change letters. Air Force retains control over the grade insignia and any devices on the AF-style uniforms

CAP Uniforms Air Force-Style CAP Distinctive Service uniform Mess Dress Battle Dress Uniform Flight Suit CAP Distinctive Aviator Shirt/gray Slacks Field Uniform CAP Flight Suits Utility Uniform Polo Shirts

Air Force Style Uniforms Most Common Infractions Weight, Weight, Weight! CAP weight standards are AF standards plus 10% 10% is 10% There is no body fat equivalent for CAP Members who do not meet the standards must NOT wear AF style uniforms Hair and Grooming No waivers for beards Jewelry Extremely critical to CAP relationship with the Air Force CAPM 39-1, Attachments 1 & 2 (weight & grooming standards) What happens if we do not follow the regulations? We lose the privilege of wearing the Air Force style uniform. In the past, the AF has changed the colors of our uniform to make sure we did not look even close to their uniform. We have worked hard to get back into their good graces. Lets patrol ourselves and others in CAP so we do not lose the privilege again.

Service Dress Uniforms Fit is especially important Service Coat Fit easily over chest and shoulders Bottom edge extends 3 to 3 ½ inches below top of thigh Should not pull or bunch in back above waist Sleeves end ¼ inch from heel of thumb Collar shows at least ¼ to ½ inch above coat collar and center back

Uniform Fit Trousers/Slacks Skirts Worn at natural waist with no bunching at waist or sagging in seat Horizontal wrinkles at waist, tightness in crotch and bulging in side pockets indicate too small Rest on front of shoe or boot with slight break in crease Back edge approximately 7/8 inch longer than front Skirts Hang naturally over hips Horizontal wrinkles at waist or bulging in side pockets indicate too small No shorter than top of kneecap nor longer than bottom of kneecap

Accouterments Proper placement is key U.S. and C.A.P. Cutouts Grade insignia No metal grade for senior members Members without grade are the only members authorized to wear the CAP cutouts. Seniors wear US Cutouts on Service Coat. Cadets wear their grade on their service coat.

Placement Wing/region patch Nametag ½ inch from shoulder seam Centered on BDU seam To crease or not to crease Nametag Shirts Females even with to 1 ½ higher or lower than first button Service coat Gray epaulets Cadet NCOs grade on both collars/lapels Wing patches are optional on the BDUs, flights suits, CAP flight and utility uniforms. There are NO wing or region patches on the blues uniform, or any kind of AF-style outerwear! This includes pullover sweater, all weather coat, or the light weight jacket. Military creases are not approved on blues uniform. Nameplates – Seniors – silver or gray Cadets – blue

Placement Aviation Badges Specialty Insignia Specialty Badges ½ inch above ribbons Specialty Insignia ½ inch above ribbons, below aviation badge Specialty Badges Men – Pocket Women Service Coat Blouse Command Badge Sitting Unit and Group commanders ½ inch above nametag

Ribbons Service Coat Blue AF-shirt Optional on aviator shirt Military and CAP – all or some for Seniors CAP – required for Cadets Blue AF-shirt Military and CAP – all, some, or none for Seniors CAP - all or none for Cadets Optional on aviator shirt CAP ribbons only http://www.mcchord.org/rack_builder

AF Style Uniforms Headgear required Flight cap Service cap Worn as authorized with AF uniform Service cap Male – gray braid Female – as currently authorized Field grade officers and above wear clouds and thunderbolts

AF Style Uniforms Outergarments Lightweight Blue and all weather coat Embroidered grade insignia on epaulet for Seniors Cadet Officers wear regular size metal grade insignia on epaulets, cadet NCOs and Airmen metal chevrons on collar A black leather jacket with side entry and patch pockets similar in style to the A-2 jacket is approved for wear by CAP senior members with the aviator shirt combination, utility uniform, CAP flight suit or CAP polo shirt with gray slacks.

Cadet Officer – New Style The Look Cadet Officer – New Style Cadet NCO – Old Style

The Look Cadet Officer – Blues Cadet NCO – Blues

The Look Service Dress Short Sleeve Blues

AF Flight Suit Must meet weight and grooming standards White, black or brown t-shirts Leather name patch Plastic encased grade Optional right shoulder patches American Flag on left shoulder Flight cap or CAP baseball cap Command Patch Green flight jacket Trousers are not bloused into the black boots or plain, black shoe.

Battle Dress Uniform Only woodland green authorized Must meet weight and grooming standards 1/8 inch of blue shows around embroidered devices Grade insignia worn on both sides and on cover for both seniors and cadets. Reverse American Flag When folded up, sleeve material must touch or come with 1” of forearm when bent at 90-degree angle. Reverse American Flag is worn on right should, ½” below sleeve seam, centered. Cover – cadet enlisted members and cadets without grade do not wear any device on the BDU hat. Hat will not be rolled or crushed. Undershirt is either black or brown, not tan. Either V-neck, U-neck, crew neck or athletic style without pockets. Gortex outergarment must be worn with an ultramarine blue embroidered device on the front tab. Cadet and senior member officers will wear the device with embroidered grade insignia. Cadet and senior member NCOs will wear the device with the embroidered CAP and metal grade insignia. Blouse the trousers in the boots.

Ten Tips for Looking Good Keep track of your insignia. Store it in a special place at home. Prepare your uniform the night before you wear it. Trim loose strings from buttonholes, pockets, and belt loops. Use spray starch when ironing (check the manufacturer’s tag first). Obtain “enforcers” or place cardboard behind your ribbons. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror to check your appearance. Keep a small handkerchief with you for dusting your shoes and brass. Check your gig-line whenever you exit a car or visit the restroom. Avoid leaning against anything while in uniform. Ask your buddy to tell you if they notice anything incorrect about your uniform.

Ten Tips for Looking Good

CAP Distinctive Uniforms Blazer uniform or aviator shirt equivalent to AF-style blue uniform Blazer uniform with regimental tie/floppy bow Blue CAP tie/bow still authorized but regimental preferred Grade on black nametag CAP crest Gray slacks Commercial dress slacks, not casual slacks/skirts Semi-formal blazer combination Remove nametag One miniature medal

CAP Field Uniform Worn same as the Air Force BDUs Reverse American Flag on right shoulder Wing Patch Option Specialty patches on lower left pocket Unit patches on lower right pocket White or black T-shirt Headgear not required Trouser not required to be bloused in boots Any civilian outergarment may be worn. Weight and grooming standards do not apply to members wearing this uniform If trousers not bloused into boots, the drawstring at the bottom of trouser leg should be removed.

Aviator Shirt Aviator shirt – Senior Members and Cadets 18 and over Worn with gray epaulets Gray nametag CAP aviation badge, one additional CAP badge CAP ribbons only No military devices or ribbons Long sleeves = tie (blue AF or blue CAP) Outergarments, leather jacket Cadets over the age of 18 are now authorized to wear the aviator shirt and gray slacks combination. The blue cadet nametag and grade insignia is worn in the same manner worn on the Air Force light blue shirt. Outergarments include the leather jacket, appropriate civilian outerwear, and the AF cardigan sweater. The senior gray epaulet is now available in two sizes. A smaller female version and a standard one size fits all version. Females may wear either version.

CAP Distinctive Uniforms Outergarments Black Leather Jacket Two-toned name patch CAP Command patch Blue embroidered jacket Any civilian outergarments A black leather jacket with side entry and patch pockets similar in style to the A-2 jacket is approved for wear by CAP senior members with the aviator shirt combination, utility uniform, CAP flight suit or CAP polo shirt with gray slacks.

CAP Utility Uniform One-piece, flightsuit style Grade insignia – cloth or plastic encased White or black t-shirts No military patches No headgear required Any civilian outergarment A dark blue NOMEX is authorized.

CAP Summer Uniform/ Golf Shirt Three shirts currently authorized All are dark blue Two have embroidered seal One has name and aviation badge One has white screen printed seal Gray slacks Cotton/twill weave authorized No jeans Plain black shoes or boots Black leather jacket

Flight suits Dark Blue Flight Suit White t-shirt Grade insignia Embroidered or plastic encased Leather namepatch Optional right shoulder patches No military badges Flight cap or CAP baseball cap Outergarments Blue flight jacket Black leather jacket Civilian outergarments

New Items Dark Blue Boonie Hat. Worn with blue field uniform. Insignia worn like blue BDU cap. Blue Beret award at National Cadet Special Activity. Authorized with BDUs and blue fight suits. Hawk Mountain Ranger Tabs. Worn immediately above Civil Air Patrol Tape.

New Items New Patches Drug Demand Reduction ARCHER Critical Incident Stress Management

Uniform Phase Out Dates January 2012 Update  The National Executive Committee approved a proposal to phase out the Corporate Service uniform, including the Corporate service coat, white aviator shirt and AF blue slacks combination, black windbreaker, black overcoat and black police-style sweaters. The phase out date for these uniform combinations was 1 January 2012.

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Most common errors Men and male cadets Crew neck t-shirts w/open blues shirt Hair Length – sideburns flared or long Beard or goatee with blues uniform Sunglasses while standing in formation Polo shirt not tucked in No cover while outside Having pens, glasses, etc. in polo pocket Missing or improperly placed insignia on outerwear White crew neck t-shirts authorized only with closed collar service and dress uniforms only. Covers required outside with BDU and air force style uniforms. No reflective sunglasses. No eyeglasses or sunglasses worn around the neck. Another error – promoting a cadet to officer, without having the proper epaulets. Either wait to promote and borrow some for the picture. Clothing must be zipped, snapped or buttoned. Women may have their polo shirt untucked but must not fall below mid-hips.

Most common errors Women and female cadets Hair may touch but not fall below the bottom edge of the collar; must be of natural color if dyed. Earrings – one pair; no hoops – small diamond, pearl or stud; must match Fingernail polish – conservative color No floppy bow tie with long sleeve aviator shirt These regulations are also in place when the member is wearing civilian attire and attending a CAP activity, whether on a military installation or not.

Most common errors Errors to Look For Missing name plate/tape (or on wrong side) Tape should not say US Civil Air Patrol No insignia/grade on BDU Gortex jacket No cover when outdoors CAP cutouts on corporate senior uniform Wearing AF uniform when not within weight standard Incorrect outerwear with blues/BDUs We are all responsible for wearing our uniforms correctly. If you see something wrong, please let the person know who is out of regulation. We do not want to lose the privilege of wearing the Air Force style uniform!

Older Uniforms Klitzman Composite and Encampments – Do We Look Like The Official Auxiliary of the United Air Force? These are pictures scanned out of the history of the old Klitzman, now Madison, squadron from the eighties. Notice the seniors could not wear the AF BDUs, nor the cadets at encampment. In fact, notice what the cadets marched in – t shirts and baseball caps! They still wore the boots though. No one would ever know looking at these pictures, that we were a part of the official auxiliary of the United Air Force.

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Uniform Test No Name Tape No Civil Air Patrol Tape No Name Tape, but there is a Civil Air Patrol tape. No Tape at all. No insignia or CAP cutout for the new cadets. No flag. No Civil Air Patrol Tape No Cutout or Insignia No Flag

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Uniform Test No Flag No Cutouts or Insignia Reversed Tapes Check the tapes – they are reversed! No insignia or CAP cutout for the new cadets. No flag. Reversed Tapes

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Uniform Test White Crew Neck T shirt Much Too Big! This was posted on the Nation Website in the “Cadets in Action” area. White t shirt viewing. Uniform too big. Much Too Big!

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Uniform Test Color of Barrettes and Elastic Not Matching Hair High Ponytail Not Authorized Hair is not in a bun – ponytails are not regulation. Color of barrettes are to match the hair color. Color of the ponytail elastics are to be neutral color.

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Uniform Test Color of Fingernail Polish Not Conservative Glitter, red, blue, back, or any fingernail polish other than colors which are considered ‘conservative’ are not allowed while in uniform. The same goes for makeup. Cosmetics must be conservative and in good taste. Fingernail polish should be a single color.

Final Uniform Test

Final Uniform Test Hair Bandana No Cutout or Insignia No Civil Air Patrol Tape Hair Past Collar and in Ponytail No Cutout or Insignia No Flag Your final – what eleven things are wrong with this photo from the most recent leadership academy in February? Left most cadet – no insignia or CAP cutout on collar. 2nd cadet - Black fingernail polish. Jacket not completely buttoned. Hair scrunchy. No insignia or CAP cutout on collar on field jacket. No CAP tape on field jacket. Probably no name tape either. No flag on field jacket. 3rd cadet – hair in ponytail and longer than collar, no grade insignia or CAP cutout on collar. 4th cadet - wrong outerwear for BDU. Black Fingernail Polish Non Regulation Outerwear Jacket Not Completely Buttoned

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