Personnel 101 What Every Commander and Personnel Officer

Personnel 101: What Every Commander and Personnel Officer Needs to Know To Have a Sharp Looking Unit Major Cheryl Carroll Director Of Personnel Wisconsin Wing Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol

Agenda Ø Ø Ø Uniforms Mistakes Uniform. Test Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 2

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CAP Uniforms Ø CAPM 39 -1 covers uniform wear policy. Revised 23 Mar 2005. Ø Check out the latest interim letter, dated 12 March 2012. This summarizes and supersedes all previous policy/interim change letters. Ø Air Force retains control over the grade insignia and any devices on the AF-style uniforms Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 4

CAP Uniforms Ø Air Force-Style Ø Service uniform Ø Mess Dress Ø Battle Dress Uniform Ø Flight Suit Ø CAP Distinctive Ø Aviator Shirt/gray Slacks Ø Field Uniform Ø CAP Flight Suits Ø Utility Uniform Ø Polo Shirts Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 5

Air Force Style Uniforms Most Common Infractions Ø Weight, Weight! Ø Ø Ø CAP weight standards are AF standards plus 10% Ø 10% is 10% There is no body fat equivalent for CAP Members who do not meet the standards must NOT wear AF style uniforms Ø Hair and Grooming Ø Ø No waivers for beards Jewelry Ø Extremely critical to CAP relationship with the Air Force Ø CAPM 39 -1, Attachments 1 & 2 (weight & grooming standards) Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 6

Service Dress Uniforms Ø Fit is especially important Ø Service Coat Ø Fit easily over chest and shoulders Ø Ø Bottom edge extends 3 to 3 ½ inches below top of thigh Should not pull or bunch in back above waist Sleeves end ¼ inch from heel of thumb Collar shows at least ¼ to ½ inch above coat collar and center back Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 7

Uniform Fit Ø Trousers/Slacks Ø Worn at natural waist with no bunching at waist or sagging in seat Ø Ø Ø Horizontal wrinkles at waist, tightness in crotch and bulging in side pockets indicate too small Rest on front of shoe or boot with slight break in crease Back edge approximately 7/8 inch longer than front Ø Skirts Ø Hang naturally over hips Ø Ø Horizontal wrinkles at waist or bulging in side pockets indicate too small No shorter than top of kneecap nor longer than bottom of kneecap Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 8

Accouterments Ø Proper placement is key Ø U. S. and C. A. P. Cutouts Ø Grade insignia Ø No metal grade for senior members Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 9

Placement Ø Wing/region patch Ø Ø Ø ½ inch from shoulder seam Centered on BDU seam To crease or not to crease Ø Nametag Ø Shirts Ø Ø Females even with to 1 ½ higher or lower than first button Service coat Ø Ø Gray epaulets Cadet NCOs grade on both collars/lapels Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 10

Placement Ø Aviation Badges Ø ½ inch above ribbons Ø Specialty Insignia Ø ½ inch above ribbons, below aviation badge Ø Specialty Badges Ø Men – Pocket Ø Women Ø Ø Service Coat Blouse Ø Command Badge Ø Sitting Unit and Group commanders Ø ½ inch above nametag Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 11

Ribbons Ø Service Coat Ø Ø Military and CAP – all or some for Seniors CAP – required for Cadets Ø Blue AF-shirt Ø Ø Military and CAP – all, some, or none for Seniors CAP - all or none for Cadets Ø Optional on aviator shirt Ø CAP ribbons only http: //www. mcchord. org/rack_builder Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 12

AF Style Uniforms Ø Headgear required Ø Flight cap Ø Worn as authorized with AF uniform Ø Service cap Ø Male – gray braid Ø Female – as currently authorized Ø Field grade officers and above wear clouds and thunderbolts Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 13

AF Style Uniforms Ø Outergarments Ø Lightweight Blue and all weather coat Ø Embroidered grade insignia on epaulet for Seniors Ø Cadet Officers wear regular size metal grade insignia on epaulets, cadet NCOs and Airmen metal chevrons on collar Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 14

The Look Cadet NCO – Cadet Officer – Old Style New Style Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 15

The Look Cadet Officer – Cadet NCO – Blues Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 16

The Look Service Dress Short Sleeve Blues Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 17

AF Flight Suit Ø Must meet weight and grooming standards Ø White, black or brown t-shirts Ø Leather name patch Ø Plastic encased grade Ø Optional right shoulder patches Ø American Flag on left shoulder Ø Flight cap or CAP baseball cap Ø Command Patch Ø Green flight jacket Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 18

Battle Dress Uniform Ø Only woodland green authorized Ø Must meet weight and grooming standards Ø 1/8 inch of blue shows around embroidered devices Ø Grade insignia worn on both sides and on cover for both seniors and cadets. Ø Reverse American Flag Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 19

Ten Tips for Looking Good Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Keep track of your insignia. Store it in a special place at home. Prepare your uniform the night before you wear it. Trim loose strings from buttonholes, pockets, and belt loops. Use spray starch when ironing (check the manufacturer’s tag first). Obtain “enforcers” or place cardboard behind your ribbons. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror to check your appearance. Keep a small handkerchief with you for dusting your shoes and brass. Check your gig-line whenever you exit a car or visit the restroom. Avoid leaning against anything while in uniform. Ask your buddy to tell you if they notice anything incorrect about your uniform. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 20

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CAP Distinctive Uniforms Ø Blazer uniform or aviator shirt equivalent to AF-style blue uniform Ø Blazer uniform with regimental tie/floppy bow Ø Blue CAP tie/bow still authorized but regimental preferred Ø Ø Grade on black nametag CAP crest Gray slacks Ø Ø Commercial dress slacks, not casual slacks/skirts Ø Semi-formal blazer combination Ø Ø Remove nametag One miniature medal Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 22

CAP Field Uniform Worn same as the Air Force BDUs Ø Reverse American Flag on right shoulder Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Wing Patch Option Specialty patches on lower left pocket Unit patches on lower right pocket White or black T-shirt Headgear not required Trouser not required to be bloused in boots Any civilian outergarment may be worn. Weight and grooming standards do not apply to members wearing this uniform Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 23

Aviator Shirt Ø Aviator shirt – Senior Members and Cadets 18 and over Ø Worn with gray epaulets Ø Gray nametag Ø CAP aviation badge, one Ø Ø additional CAP badge CAP ribbons only No military devices or ribbons Long sleeves = tie (blue AF or blue CAP) Outergarments, leather jacket Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 24

CAP Distinctive Uniforms Ø Outergarments Ø Black Leather Jacket Ø Two-toned name patch Ø CAP Command patch Ø Blue embroidered jacket Ø Any civilian outergarments Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 25

CAP Utility Uniform Ø One-piece, flightsuit style Ø Ø Ø Grade insignia – cloth or plastic encased White or black t-shirts No military patches No headgear required Any civilian outergarment A dark blue NOMEX is authorized. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 26

CAP Summer Uniform/ Golf Shirt Ø Three shirts currently authorized Ø Ø All are dark blue Two have embroidered seal Ø Ø One has name and aviation badge One has white screen printed seal Ø Gray slacks Ø Ø Cotton/twill weave authorized No jeans Ø Plain black shoes or boots Ø Black leather jacket Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 27

Flight suits Ø Dark Blue Flight Suit Ø White t-shirt Ø Grade insignia Ø Embroidered or plastic encased Ø Leather namepatch Ø Optional right shoulder patches Ø No military badges Ø Flight cap or CAP baseball cap Ø Outergarments Ø Blue flight jacket Ø Black leather jacket Ø Civilian outergarments Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 28

New Items Ø Dark Blue Boonie Hat. Ø Worn with blue field uniform. Ø Insignia worn like blue BDU cap. Ø Blue Beret award at National Cadet Special Activity. Ø Authorized with BDUs and blue fight suits. Ø Hawk Mountain Ranger Tabs. Ø Worn immediately above Civil Air Patrol Tape. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 29

New Items Ø New Patches Ø Ø Ø Drug Demand Reduction ARCHER Critical Incident Stress Management Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 30

Uniform Phase Out Dates Ø January 2012 Update The National Executive Committee approved a proposal to phase out the Corporate Service uniform, including the Corporate service coat, white aviator shirt and AF blue slacks combination, black windbreaker, black overcoat and black police-style sweaters. The phase out date for these uniform combinations was 1 January 2012. Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 31

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Most common errors Ø Men and male cadets Ø Crew neck t-shirts w/open blues shirt Ø Hair Length – sideburns flared or long Ø Beard or goatee with blues uniform Ø Sunglasses while standing in formation Ø Polo shirt not tucked in Ø No cover while outside Ø Having pens, glasses, etc. in polo pocket Ø Missing or improperly placed insignia on outerwear Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 33

Most common errors Ø Women and female cadets Ø Hair may touch but not fall below the bottom Ø Ø Ø edge of the collar; must be of natural color if dyed. Earrings – one pair; no hoops – small diamond, pearl or stud; must match Fingernail polish – conservative color No floppy bow tie with long sleeve aviator shirt Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 34

Most common errors Ø Errors to Look For Ø Missing name plate/tape (or on wrong side) Ø Tape should not say US Civil Air Patrol Ø No insignia/grade on BDU Gortex jacket Ø No cover when outdoors Ø CAP cutouts on corporate senior uniform Ø Wearing AF uniform when not within weight standard Ø Incorrect outerwear with blues/BDUs Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 35

Older Uniforms Klitzman Composite and Encampments – Do We Look Like The Official Auxiliary of the United Air Force? Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 36

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Uniform Test No Name Tape No Cutout or Insignia No Flag Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol No Civil Air Patrol Tape 39

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Uniform Test No Flag No Cutouts or Insignia Reversed Tapes Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 41

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Uniform Test White Crew Neck T shirt Much Too Big! Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 43

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Color of Barrettes and Elastic Not Matching Hair Uniform Test High Ponytail Not Authorized Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 45

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Uniform Test Color of Fingernail Polish Not Conservative Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol 47

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Hair Bandana No Cutout or Insignia Final Uniform Test No Civil Hair Past Air Patrol Collar and Tape in Ponytail No Cutout or Insignia No Flag Black Fingernail Polish Jacket Not Completely Buttoned Everyday Heroes: The Faces of Civil Air Patrol Non Regulation Outerwear 49

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