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 CAPR 39-1. Wear of the Air Force uniform is a privilege, and we should strive to wear our uniforms properly with pride. Compliance with CAPR 39-1 is mandatory; the uniform regulation is the sole source for wear instructions and authorized uniform items. Any questions about proper uniform wear should be directed to the Deputy Commander for Seniors.
Minimum Corporate-style Uniform: The minimum basic CAP Corporate-style uniform is the Aviator Shirt Uniform with short sleeve shirt or blouse as appropriate.
Please visit the National Civil Air Patrol Regulation & Publication page to find the most recent version of the Uniform Regulation (CAPR 39-1)
Air Force Style Blues Service Uniform:
(Must be worn in accordance with weight/grooming standards found in CAPR 39-1, no exceptions!)
Male Blues Service 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# CAP28004
*Black socks required
Female Blues Service 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# CAP28004
*Black socks must be worn with shoes
Officer Flight Cap Device: Vanguard Item# CAP0748OA
Blues Officer Name Plate: Vanguard Item# CAP0599L
ABU (Airman Battle Uniform):
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
OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern):
Male/Female OCP Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP2013
Male/Female ABU Pants: Vanguard Item# CAP2022
OCP Belt with Buckle: Vanguard Item# CAP2510700
OCP Cap – Flat Top: Vanguard Item # CAP2025
OCP Coyote Brown T-Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP2040
Unisex Coyote Brown Boot: Vanguard Item# CAP2050
*Coyote Brown Boots can be purchased cheaper on Amazon
Civil Air Patrol Tape: Vanguard Item# CAP6403
Name Tape: Vanguard Item# CAP6402
AUX Patch: Vanguard Item# CAP6087
US Flag Reversed Patch: Vanguard Item# CAP4432431
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
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
Corporate Field Uniform:
Corporate Blue Field Shirt: Vanguard Item# CAP1810
Corporate Blue Field Pants: Vanguard Item# CAP1800
Corporate Blue Field Cap: Vanguard Item# CAP0990C
Black Tactical Boots and Black Socks
Black T-Shirt
