Uniform List
Every cadet is required to have a uniform to participate and promote in Civil Air Patrol. The following list includes the various parts of the uniform needed to complete both the ABU and blues uniforms for male and female cadets. All item numbers and prices were taken from the official Civil Air Patrol uniform vendor, Vanguard.
The squadron will provide as many of the uniform parts as we have in stock. Other uniform items may also be purchased at surplus stores, military bases (with proper access), and various online retailers.
| Uniform Item | Item Number | ||||
| Blues Shirt - male | CAP1001A | ||||
| Blues Pants - male | CAP0993B | ||||
| Flight Cap - male | CAP0994K | ||||
| Blue Belt - male | 2500500 | ||||
| Flight Cap Device | CAP0748A | ||||
| Name Plate | CAP0599M | ||||
| Blues Shirt - female | CAP1017 | ||||
| Blues Pants - female | CAP3500A | ||||
| Flight Cap - female | CAP1015J | ||||
| Flight Cap Device | CAP0748A | ||||
| Name Plate | CAP0599M | ||||
| ABU Blouse | CAP0991F | ||||
| ABU Pants | CAP0991O | ||||
| ABU Cap | CAP0991M | ||||
| ABU Belt | CAP2510700 | ||||
| Tan T-Shirt | CAP0991Z | ||||
| CAP Tape | CAP6403 | ||||
| Name Tape | CAP6402 | ||||
| Plain black dress shoes | Varies | ||||
| Black combat boots | Varies |
From Azalea Middle School Black Knights (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/39525)
Cadet Uniforms
This uniform is typically referred to as the "Air Force Blues Uniform"
The following is a link to a page from CAPR 39-1 that shows what the uniform consists of and how it looks when completely set up.
CAPR 39-1 Illustration of Female Class B Uniform
CAPR 39-1 Illustration of Male Class B Uniform
Pages 48 through 50 of CAPR 39-1 explain the exact measurements for the placement of all items and proper wear for the male Class B uniform. Pages 52 through 54 explain the exact measurements for the placement of all items and proper wear for the female Class B uniform.
The following is a link to the CAPR 39-1.
Flight Caps
Female Flight Cap on Vanguard: FFC
Male Flight Cap on Vanguard: MFC
Civil Air Patrol Cap Device: Cadet Enlisted - Flight
Note: These Items may be available through other sources. However, when purchasing outside of Vanguard you need to be careful that the items purchased have the same look and description as found on the Vanguard web site. Finally, ensure that the items meet requirements found in CAPR 39-1.
Dress Shirt
Per CAPR 39-1 (p.48) Male Cadets are required to wear a V-neck or Athletic style undershirt with the Class B Dress Shirt. (p.52) States that For Female Cadets a V-neck or Athletic style undershirt is optional.
Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Dress Shirt Overblouse - female
Air Force Female Dark Blue Neck Tab for Overblouse
Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Short Sleeve Dress Shirt - male
Air Force Blue Ready-Tied Clip-on Herringbone
Necktie: Air Force Blue 4-in-Hand Herringbone If you have a cadet that can tie a tie.
Civil Air Patrol Tie Bar: CAP Crest
Note: These Items may be available through other sources. However, when purchasing outside of Vanguard you need to be careful that the items purchased have the same look and description as found on the Vanguard web site. Finally, ensure that the items meet requirements found in CAPR 39-1.
Slacks and Trousers
Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Slacks - female
Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Trouser - male
A dark blue Air Force elastic dress belt must be worn with the slacks and trousers. The belt must have a mirror tip and buckle in silver. Check CAPR 39-1 section 4 to ensure that you are getting the correct belt. We found the belt and buckle on a separate web site, however we have no experience with this company. They do claim to have no shipping charges within the U.S. Below is the link we found for that belt.
Note: These Items may be available through other sources. However, when purchasing outside of Vanguard you need to be careful that the items purchased have the same look and description as found on the Vanguard web site. Finally, ensure that the items meet requirements found in CAPR 39-1.
Dress Shoes
Patent Leather Dress Shoes - Male/Unisex
Black socks should be worn in accordance with CAPR 39-1 section 6.4 starting on page 97. The shoes are also described in detail in that same section. There are some other footware variations available for female Cadets, however, again, make sure that anything you purchase for Civil Air Patrol matches 39-1.
Note: These Items may be available through other sources. However, when purchasing outside of Vanguard you need to be careful that the items purchased have the same look and description as found on the Vanguard web site, and, or ensure that the items meet requirements found in CAPR 39-1.
Additional Uniform Information / Service Uniform Guide
This is another document we found online that can be used to cross reference the needed items in Vanguard.
Guide to ordering Blue Service Uniform (Class B) from Vanguardmil.com
