welcome to civil air patrol

WELCOME TO CIVIL AIR PATROL

Welcome to Civil Air Patrol!

We are very proud that you are serving our great nation through grassroots volunteerism. Our members pro-vide vital life-saving emergency services, mentor our young members and educate the public on the impor-tance of air and space supremacy for America. We devote our time and resources to make each of ourcommunities, and ultimately our nation, a better place to live, work and raise our families. Our Core Valuesof Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect permeate all that we do. Civil Air Patrol has also es-tablished an ethics policy based on these core values that all members are required to adhere to. A copy ofthis policy is included in your packet.

You will have many important duties and responsibilities in CAP, not the least of which will be acceptingnew challenges! To help prepare for these challenges, we offer you opportunities to fly, to grow through pro-fessional development, to train for meeting national emergencies, and to participate in aerospace activitiesacross the nation. I hope that you are eager to join all of the other CAP members in accomplishing our mis-sions safely. In all of your endeavors in CAP, please keep safety first and foremost.

This is an exciting time to be a member of Civil Air Patrol. More than 65 years ago, during World War II,CAP flew patrols over America’s coastlines. From those early homeland security missions, we have come fullcircle, and today are helping protect America from the ever-present threat of terrorism. Our work mattersand you are the vital link! I wish you great success in your service through Civil Air Patrol.

SEMPER VIGILANS

Amy CourterMajor General, CAPNational Commander

CADET MALE UNIFORM

Name TagBlue 3-line centered on right breast,resting on but not over, top edge ofpocket.

Badges and RibbonsSpecialty badges are worn centeredbelow left pocket flap; aviation badgesand specialty insignia are worn 1/2”above ribbons or pocket; ribbons areworn 3 or 4 across, resting on, but notover pocket.

Grade InsigniaCadet enlisted members wear metalchevrons centered on collar 1” fromedge.

Belt BuckleSilver tip of belt extends to the wearer’sleft; no blue fabric should show.

PantsFront of pant leg should rest on frontof shoe; slight break in crease, 7/8”longer on back side; do not blouse.

CAP InsigniaCadets without grade wear centered1” from edge on both collars.

Flight Cap/Hat DeviceCadets wear flight cap with solid bluebraid and cadet flight cap device cen-tered on left side 1 1⁄2” from edge.

VARIATIONS ARE NOT SHOWN. FOR DETAILS ABOUT UNIFORMS, USE THE UNIFORM MANUAL (CAPM 39-1).

TEN TIPS FOR LOOKING SHARP IN UNIFORM1. Keep track of your insignia. Store it in a special

place at home. 2. Prepare your uniform the night before you wear it.3. Trim loose strings from buttonholes, pockets,

and belt loops.4. Use spray starch when ironing

(check the manufacturer’s tag first).5. Obtain “enforcers” or place cardboard behind

your ribbons.6. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror to check

your appearance.7. Keep a small handkerchief with you for dusting

your shoes and brass.8. Check your gig-line whenever you exit a car

or visit the restroom.9. Avoid leaning against anything while in uniform.10. Ask your buddy to tell you if they notice

anything incorrect about your uniform.

SENIOR MEMBER MALE UNIFORM

Name TagGray 3-line centered on right breast,resting on but not over, top edge ofpocket.

Badges and RibbonsSpecialty badges are worn centeredbelow left pocket flap; aviation badgesand specialty insignia are worn 1/2”above ribbons or pocket; ribbons areworn 3 or 4 across, resting on, but notover pocket.

Grade InsigniaSenior Member Officers wear embroidered gray epaulet.

Belt BuckleSilver tip of belt extends to thewearer’s left; no blue fabric shouldshow.


CAP InsigniaSeniors without grade wear centered1” from edge on both collars.

Flight Cap/Hat DeviceSenior Member Officers wear flightcap with blue and silver braid, with hatdevice centered on left side 1 1⁄2”from edge.


CADET FEMALE UNIFORM

Name TagBlue 3-line centered on right breasteven with or up to 1 1⁄2” higher orlower than first exposed button, parallel to ground and even with bot-tom row of ribbons.

Grade InsigniaCadet enlisted members wear metalchevrons centered on collar 1” fromedge.

Belt BuckleSilver tip of belt extends to the wearer’sright; no blue fabric should show.


CAP InsigniaCadets without grade wear centered1” from edge on both collars.

Flight Cap/Hat DeviceCadets wear flight cap with solid bluebraid and cadet flight cap device cen-tered on left side 1 1⁄2” from edge.

Badges and RibbonsAviation badges, specialty insignia andspecialty badges are worn 1⁄2” abovethe ribbons. Ribbons are worn cen-tered on left side, parallel to ground.Align bottom row of ribbons withname tag.


TEN TIPS FOR LOOKING SHARP IN UNIFORM1. Keep track of your insignia. Store it in a special

place at home. 2. Prepare your uniform the night before you wear it.3. Trim loose strings from buttonholes, pockets,

and belt loops.4. Use spray starch when ironing

(check the manufacturer’s tag first).5. Obtain “enforcers” or place cardboard behind

your ribbons.6. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror to check

your appearance.7. Keep a small handkerchief with you for dusting

your shoes and brass.8. Check your gig-line whenever you exit a car

or visit the restroom.9. Avoid leaning against anything while in uniform.10. Ask your buddy to tell you if they notice

anything incorrect about your uniform.

SENIOR MEMBER FEMALE UNIFORM

Name TagGray 3-line for senior members. Cen-tered on right breast even with or upto 1 1⁄2” higher or lower than first ex-posed button, parallel to ground andeven with bottom row of ribbons.

Badges and RibbonsAviation badges, specialty insignia andspecialty badges are worn 1⁄2” abovethe ribbons. Ribbons are worn cen-tered on left side, parallel to ground.Align bottom row of ribbons withname tag.

Grade InsigniaSenior Member Officers wear embroidered gray epaulet.

Belt BuckleSilver tip of belt extends to thewearer’s right; no blue fabric shouldshow.

skirtAF blue skirt. Skirt length will be nolonger than bottom of kneecap orshorter than top of kneecap.

CAP InsigniaSeniors without grade wear centered1” from edge on both collars.

Flight Cap/Hat DeviceSenior Member Officers wear flightcap with blue and silver braid, with hatdevice centered on left side 1 1⁄2”from edge.



CADETS BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM

CAP InsigniaCadets without grade wear device onboth collars, 1” from bottom edge.

Grade InsigniaCadet enlisted members wear metalchevrons centered on collar, 1” frombottom edge.

CAP TapeCentered on left breast, resting on, butnot over, top edge of pocket.

Name TagCentered on right breast, resting on,but not over, top edge of pocket.

Hat InsigniaCadet enlisted members and cadetswithout grade do not wear any deviceon the BDU hat. Hat will not be rolledor crushed.

American FlagReverse American Flag is worn onright shoulder, 1/2“ below sleeveseam, centered.

SleevesWhen up, sleeve material must touchor come within 1” of forearm whenbent at 90-degree angle.

PantsPants must be bloused over combatboots.

MALES AND FEMALES WEAR THE UNIFORM IN THE SAME MANNER. FOR DETAILS ABOUT UNIFORMS, USE THE UNIFORM MANUAL (CAPM 39-1).

SENIOR MEMBER BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM

Senior Member Officers wear embroidered ultramarine blue andwhite grade insignia centered on bothcollars, 1” from bottom edge.

CAP TapeCentered on left breast, resting on, butnot over, top edge of pocket.

Name TagCentered on right breast, resting on,but not over, top edge of pocket.

Hat InsigniaSenior members without grade do notwear any device on the BDU hat. Officers wear grade insignia centered1/2” above visor. Hat will not be wornrolled or crushed.

American FlagReverse American Flag is worn onright shoulder, 1/2“ below sleeveseam, centered.

SleevesWhen up, sleeve material must touchor come within 1” of forearm whenbent at 90-degree angle.

PantsPants must be bloused over combatboots.

MALES AND FEMALES WEAR THE UNIFORM IN THE SAME MANNER. FOR DETAILS ABOUT UNIFORMS, USE THE UNIFORM MANUAL (CAPM 39-1).

CAP Insignia

Grade Insignia

Senior Members without grade wearembroidered ultramarine blue andwhite CAP centered on both collars.

SENIOR MEMBER ALTERNATE UNIFORM

Grade InsigniaSenior member officers wear embroidered grade insignia.

Name TagGray name tag centered on right side,resting on, but not over, top edge ofpocket.

Badges and RibbonsAviation badges are worn 1/2” abovepocket or ribbons if worn; bottom rowof ribbons rest on, but not over top ofpocket. Only CAP ribbons may beworn.

BeltAny type black belt with conservativebuckle.

Pants and ShoesAny type medium gray dress pants orslacks may be worn with any typeplain black shoe.

SkirtAny type medium gray skirt may beworn. Skirt length will be no longerthan bottom of kneecap or shorterthan top of kneecap.

Female Floppy BowRequired with long-sleeve aviator shirtfor females. Men must wear AF bluetie with long-sleeved shirt.


CADETS GRADE

Cadet Airman Cadet Airman First Class Cadet Senior Airman Cadet Staff Sergeant

Cadet Technical Sergeant Cadet Master Sergeant Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Cadet Chief Master Sergeant

Cadet 2d Lieutenant Cadet 1st Lieutenant Cadet Captain

Cadet Major Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Cadet Colonel

SENIOR MEMBER GRADE

Flight Officer Technical Flight Officer Senior Flight Officer 2d Lieutenant

1st Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel Brigadier General Major General

CADET AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Homeland Security

Silver Medal of Valor

Bronze Medal of Valor

Distinguished Service Medal

ExceptionalService Award

MeritoriousService Award

Commander’s Commendation

Achievement Award Certificate of Recognitionfor Lifesaving

National Commander’s Unit

Citation

Unit Citation General Carl S.Spaatz Award

General Ira C. Eaker Award

Amelia EarhartAward

General BillyMitchell Award

Neil ArmstrongAchievement

Ribbon

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Achievement Ribbon

General JimmyDoolittle

Achievement Ribbon

Charles A. Lindbergh

Achievement Ribbon

Capt Eddie Rickenbacker

Achievement Ribbon

Wright BrothersAward

Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon

General Hap ArnoldAchievement Ribbon

General John F.Curry Achievement

Ribbon

AFA Award to UnitCadet of the Year

AFSA Award to UnitCadet NCO of the Year

VFW Award to UnitCadet Officer of the Year

VFW Award to UnitCadet NCO of the Year

CAP Service Ribbon

“Find” Ribbon Search & Rescue Ribbon

Disaster Relief Ribbon

Community ServiceRibbon

IACE Ribbon National CadetCompetition Ribbon

National ColorGuard Competition

Ribbon

Cadet AdvisoryCouncil Ribbon

NCSA Ribbon Encampment Ribbon

Cadet RecruiterRibbon

Ribbons

SENIOR AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Ribbons

Silver Medal of Valor

Bronze Medal of Valor

Distinguished Service Medal

ExceptionalService Award

MeritoriousService Award

Commander’s Commendation

Achievement Award Certificate of Recognitionfor Lifesaving

National Commander’s Unit

Citation

Unit Citation

Counter Drug

Cadet OrientationPilot

Wartime Service Ribbon

Homeland Security

Gill Robb WilsonAward

Paul E. GarberAward

Gover LoeningAward

Leadership Award

Membership Award A. Scott Crossfield

General YeagerAward

Command Service Red Service Ribbon “Find” Ribbon

Search & Rescue Ribbon

Disaster Relief Ribbon

Community ServiceRibbon

IACE Ribbon National CadetCompetition Ribbon

National ColorGuard Competition

Ribbon

Cadet AdvisoryCouncil Ribbon

NCSA Ribbon Encampment Ribbon

Senior RecruiterRibbon

CIVIL AIR PATROL AIRCRAFT

Gross Weight: 2550 lbsSpeed: 110KRange: 500NMNumber of Crew and Passengers: 4Manufacturer: Cessna

C-172

Gross Weight: 4000 lbs.Speed: 120KRange: 600NMNumber of Crew and Passengers: 8Manufacturer: Gippsland

GA8

Gross Weight:Speed: 135KRange: 700NMNumber of Crew and Passengers: 4Manufacturer: Cessna

C-182

Gross Weight: 1150 lbsSpeed: 60KNumber of Crew and Passengers: 2Manufacturer: Blanik

Glider

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