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Uniforms

Members of the Civil Air Patrol wear a slightly modified version of the

United States Air Force uniform

The full uniform manual is available online at: Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual CAPR 39-1

The squadron has some uniform items available for free in various sizes (may not have all sizes), including the dress blues uniform and BDU’s.

Members are also able to purchase these items if they want to. Civil Air Patrol uses Vanguard as the official supplier of CAP uniform items.

Cadets that join and complete the first achievement will receive an online coupon to get a brand new dress blues uniform.

Details on the cadet uniform program are available from the Supply Officer

Additional uniform items are the members responsibility. The following are the most common items needed for members to complete a uniform.

Cadets

Dark blue cloth name tape for ABU’s / BDU’s
“CIVIL AIR PATROL” cloth tape for ABU’s / BDU’s
Blue plastic name plate for dress blue’s
Cadet flight cap device
Cadet flight cap – female (requires size check)
Cadet flight cap – male (requires size check)
New Jersey Wing patch – ABU’s / BDU’s
Blue belt with buckle – male – dress blues
Blue belt with buckle – female – dress blues
Blue neck tie – male
Blue tie tab – female
ABU Blouse and Pants
ABU cap (requires size check)

 Senior officers

Dark blue cloth name tape for ABU’s / BDU’s
“CIVIL AIR PATROL” cloth tape for ABU’s / BDU’s
New Jersey Wing patch – ABU’s / BDU’s
Senior officer flight cap device
Senior officer female flight cap (requires size check)
Senior officer male flight cap (requires size check)
Senior officer gray name plate for dress blues
Senior officer polished name plate for service coat
Blue belt with buckle – male – dress blues
Blue belt with buckle – female – dress blues
Blue neck tie – male
Blue tie tab – female
ABU Blouse and Pants
ABU cap (requires size check)

All of these are available from Vanguard. Please note, some items are different for males and females.

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