Uniform Order Sheet (Cadets)

Vanguard: Civil Air Patrol Uniform: T-Shirt – tan

CAP0991Z

(SKU varies by size)

$8.80

 5.1.1.2. T-Shirt. A standard Desert Tan short or long-sleeved t-shirt will be worn under the ABU coat. Neither unit designation emblems nor clothing company logos will be visible when wearing the ABU coat (shirt). Tan turtlenecks may also be authorized. Thermal undergarments may be desert sand, white or cream colored and are authorized for wear as weather conditions warrant. T-shirts and turtlenecks will not have pockets and all must be tucked into the trousers.

Lower Price: JiffyShirts Adult Unisex Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

Style:

G500 - Sand

$2.94

Civil Air Patrol ABU Uniform: Adult Shirt

CAP0143 (SKU varies by size)

$57.10

5.1.1.1. ABU Coat. The ABU coat with button fastenings and an Air Force digitized tiger stripe print. The bottom of the ABU coat will rest at the hips. Pockets will be secured and items stowed in pockets will not be visible except pens stowed in the pen pocket on the sleeve. The top button of the ABU coat will not be fastened; however, all other buttons will be secured at all times. Commanders may authorize sleeves to be rolled up on the ABU coat; however, the cuffs will remain visible and the sleeve will rest at, or within 1 inch of, the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle. Regardless as to whether the sleeves are rolled up or unrolled, the cuffs will remain visible at all times. The ABU coat may be removed in immediate work area as determined appropriate by local leadership; however, the ABU coat will be worn while interacting with customers/clients.

OR: Civil Air Patrol ABU Uniform: Youth Shirt

CAP0140

(SKU varies by size)

$47.15

OPTIONAL but recommended: Civil Air Patrol Patch: Florida Wing

CAP0637H

$2.85

5.1.1.1.2.2. Left Sleeve. One full color, wing/region/national patch may be sewn to the coat on the left sleeve ½ inch below the shoulder seam reflecting the individual’s current unit of assignment.

Civil Air Patrol Rigger Belt: Khaki Nylon Rigger Belt with Buckle

CAP2510702

$9.20

5.1.1.4. Belt. A standard Desert Tan belt will be worn. A rigger-style belt with a hook and loop buckle may be worn.

Civil Air Patrol ABU Uniform: Adult Pants

CAP0152 (SKU varies by size)

$58.00

5.1.1.3. Trousers. Trousers will be with button fastenings and an Air Force digitized tiger stripe print. The trouser waistband will rest on the member’s waist. Pockets will be secured and items stowed in pockets will not be visible except pens stowed in the pen pocket. Tucking the ABU trouser into the boot is optional. Whether tucked in or bloused, the trouser must be evenly bloused (gathered in and draped loosely) over the top of the combat boot and must present a bloused appearance.

OR: Civil Air Patrol ABU Uniform: Youth Pants TRU SPEC

CAP0149 (SKU varies by size)

$47.15

Boot Bands: Trouser Blousers (any color)

2650175

$2.50

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: ABU Cap-Flat Top

CAP0160 (SKU varies by size)

$13.50

5.1.1.6. Headgear. The ABU cap is the only authorized headgear with this uniform, except as outlined in paragraph 5.1.1.9.2. Headgear will be worn outdoors at all times, unless in a designated “no hat” area.

Civil Air Patrol Tape: Embroidered Civil Air Patrol

CAP6403

$1.95

5.1.1.1.2.1. Nametapes. Nametapes will be light silver block lettering on dark blue background. The nametapes will be worn immediately above the upper ABU coat pockets. Cut off or fold tapes to match pocket width. The “Civil Air Patrol” nametape will be worn above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer’s left. The last name nametape will be worn above the upper ABU pocket on the wearer’s right.

NOTE: Attaching nametapes to ABUs with Velcro (hook and loop) is NOT allowed.

CAP Embroidered Name Tape: LAST NAME, ONLY

CAP6402

$5.35

Combat boots are required*

Vanguard sells Bates boots, but any combat boot that meets regulation will work.

*NOT recommended to buy from Vanguard due to higher price and Vanguard’s return policy.

6.4.3. Footwear. Combat boots will be worn. Black, with or without safety toe, plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without perforated seam. Zipper or elastic inserts optional, mesh inserts (for “jungle boot” style) are optional; smooth or scotch-grained leather or man-made material and may have a high gloss or patent finish. Laces will either be tied and tucked in or tied and wrapped around the boot.

A white V-neck undershirt is required. It may be purchased at any store, but Vanguard does not sell them.

4.1.11.1.1. A V-neck or athletic style white undershirt will be worn under the Short-Sleeve Blue shirt.

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Short Sleeve Dress Shirt — Male

CAP100

(SKU varies by size)

$58.20

4.1.11.1.1. Long-Sleeve/Short-Sleeve Blue Shirt. The long-sleeve and short-sleeve blue shirt will be light blue in color with two pleated pockets and epaulets. The blue shirt will be neatly tucked into the trousers. The shirt may be altered for a tapered fit.

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Trouser – Male

CAP0993A (SKU varies by size)

$72.90

4.1.11.1.1.4. Trousers. Trousers will be blue and trim-fitted with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The trousers will be full cut, straight hanging and without cuffs or additional alterations to further taper the leg. The front of the trouser legs will rest on the front of the shoes or boots with a slight break in the crease. The back of the trouser legs will be ⅞ inch longer than the front. The trouser material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade

Air Force Belt: Blue Cotton with Mirror Buckle and Tip - Male

2500500

$25.00

4.1.11.1.1.5. Belt and Buckle. The belt will be blue, cotton web or elastic, solid or woven. The belt will have a plain silver (chrome finish) tip and a buckle. The silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s left; however, no blue fabric will be visible between the silver tip and silver buckle. *note for when wearing the belt.

Necktie: Air Force Blue 4-In-Hand Herringbone

(recommended)

9400500 or XL:* 9400500

$23.00

4.1.11.1.1.3. Tie. A tie is optional with the short-sleeved shirt. The tie will be either blue polyester or silk, herringbone twill. The tip of the tie must cover a portion of the belt buckle but cannot extend below the bottom of the belt buckle.

*If you are taller than about 5’ 10”, size XL is recommended so you have enough material to tie the tie with.

OR: Air Force Blue Ready-Tied Clip-On Herringbone

9400600

$22.60

OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Civil Air Patrol Tie Bar: Cap Crest

CAP0918D

$6.70

4.1.11.1.1.3. A tie tack or clasp may be worn with the tie. If worn, the tie tack or clasp will have the CAP Crest, “Wing and Star” design, AF symbol, or the appropriate grade insignia. The tie tack or clasp will be centered between the bottom edge of the knot and the bottom tip of the tie.

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Flight Cap: Airman – Male

CAP0994K (SKU varies by size)

$23.85

4.1.11.1.1.7. Headgear. Headgear is mandatory with this uniform. The male flight cap is the primary headgear option for this uniform.

Civil Air Patrol Cap Device: Cadet Enlisted – Flight

CAP0748A

$8.05

A5-8 Men’s Caps and Devices (CAPR 39-1 pages 138 and 139)

Civil Air Patrol Name Plate: Cadet

CAP0599M

$4.75

4.1.11.1.1.2.1. Nametag. The nametag will be worn and is blue for cadets, three-line with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, resting on, but not over the edge of the pleated pocket on the wearer’s right.

Patent Leather Dress Shoes (Bates) – Male* (recommended)

CAP3400*

$76.45

4.1.11.1.1.6. Footwear. Black socks and Low Quarters are required with this uniform. For description, see CAPR 39-1 paragraph 6.4.

*These can be any shoes that fit the regulations, they don’t have to be purchased from Vanguard! In fact, it is NOT recommended to buy from Vanguard due to their return policy. A good alternative that many cadets use are these.

OR: Patent Leather Dress Shoes (Rothco) – Male*

CAP28004*

$52.90

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Regulation (CAPR 39-1 paragraph 4.1.12)

A white V-neck undershirt should be worn. It may be purchased at any store, but Vanguard does not sell them.

4.1.12.2. A V-neck or athletic style white undershirt may be worn under the blouse. If worn, they will be tucked into the skirt or slacks.

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Dress Shirt Overblouse - Female

CAP1007J (SKU varies by size)

$58.20

4.1.12.2. Blouse (Long and Short-sleeved). It will not have military creases and will have epaulets.

4.1.12.2.1. Tuck-in Style Blouse. The blue blouse will have a tapered fit and will be tucked into the slacks or skirt.

4.1.12.2.2. Semi-Form Fitting Blouse. The blue blouse will be a semi-form fitting princess line.

OR:

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Slacks - Female

CAP3500G (SKU varies by size)

$66.30

4.1.12.5. Slacks. Slacks will be blue and fit naturally over the hips with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The bottom front of the slack legs will rest on the front of the shoe, boot or on top of the foot if wearing pumps, with a slight break in the crease. The back of the slack legs will be approximately ⅞ inch longer than the front. The slacks will be tailored, straight hanging, with no flare at the bottom or additional alterations to further taper the leg. They will have a center fly-front opening and front and back waist darts, two one-quarter top side pockets, and a waistband with five belt loops. The slacks material will be 100% polyester, polyester wool tropical, or wool blend with a serge weave. The slacks material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade.

4.1.12.6. Skirt. The skirt will be polyester or poly-wool, blue and hang naturally over the hips with a slight flare. The skirt will be no shorter than the top of the kneecap and no longer than the bottom of the kneecap when standing at attention. The skirt will be straight style with belt loops, a kick pleat in the back, two pockets, and a darted front. Skirts will have a back zipper and lining attached to the waist. Skirt material will match the service dress coat in both fabric and shade.

Civil Air Patrol Uniform: Skirt

CAP3600H (SKU varies by size)

$58.85

Air Force Belt: Blue Elastic with Mirror Buckle and Tip - Female

2500500

$20.30

4.1.12.7. Belt and Buckle. The belt will be blue, cotton web or elastic, solid or woven. The belt will have a plain silver (chrome finish) tip and a buckle. The silver tip of the belt will extend beyond the buckle facing the wearer’s right; however, no blue fabric will be visible between the silver tip and silver buckle. *note when wearing

Air Force Female Dark Blue Neck Tab for Overblouse

9400605

$19.80

4.1.12.4. Tie Tab. An inverted-V tie tab is optional with the women’s short-sleeved blue blouse. The tie tab will be blue polyester herringbone with self-fastening tails when worn with the tuck-in style blouse and with or without self-fasteners with the semi-form fitting blouse.

Civil Air Patrol Flight Cap: Airman - Female

CAP1015J (SKU varies by size)

$23.85

4.1.12.9. Headgear. Headgear is mandatory with this uniform. The flight cap (either male or female style) is the primary headgear option for this uniform.

Civil Air Patrol Cap Device: Cadet Enlisted – Flight

CAP0748A

$8.05

A5-8 Men’s Caps and Devices (page 138) and A5-9 Women’s Caps and Cap Devices (page 140)

Civil Air Patrol Name Plate: Cadet

CAP0599M

$4.75

4.1.12.2.4.1. Nametag. The nametag will be worn and is blue for cadets, three-line with the last name engraved in white lettering. The name tag will be centered, even with to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button on the wearer’s right.

Low Quarters, Pumps or Slip-on Shoes are required.

For purchase of Low Quarters*, see Male Blues Uniform Order Sheet. Vanguard does not sell pumps or slip-on shoes.

4.1.12.8. Footwear. Hosiery or black socks and Low Quarters, Pumps or Slip-on Shoes are required with this uniform. For description, see CAPR 39-1 paragraph 6.4.

*NOT recommended to buy from Vanguard due to their return policy.