Civil Air Patrol - How to wear your ABU & BDU! | CAPR 39-1
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- IMPORTANT UPDATE: The ES Patch is not authorized on ABU - only BDU. The patch was on my uniform very briefly and was promptly removed after an in-depth review of CAPR 39-1.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! Due to the high demand for the learn to lead videos, I decided to create an overview of CAPR 39-1.
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CAPR 39-1 was last updated on 5 March 2020 as of the posting of this video.
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Hey everyone! PLEASE NOTE: The ES Patch is not authorized on ABU - only BDU. The patch was on my uniform very briefly and was promptly removed after an in-depth review of CAPR 39-1.
I’m in a bit of trouble I have to go to encampment tomorrow and I can’t find anything on how to sew on your squadron patch or even if it’s authorized at encampment
@@audreyrehaluk6952 I didn't make a video specific to squadron patches. It is worn on your top right blouse pocket, but it is not required. Squadron patches are authorized for ENC.
Drat! I saw that and hoped you'd found a loophole ;) I'm sewing one on my flight suit right now though :) Love your videos. They've helped me a lot...two thumbs up!!!
I’m in Macgomery county Virginia squadron
I've recommended a few cadets to you for your videos. They really help put things into perspective for the new Airman. Thanks for being a guide for them!
Hey, thank you, Bo Stoops! I enjoy making the videos, so if there is anything you think I should cover, please let me know!
@@Redberryweo Sure will! For starters, I would recommend doing a video on customs and courtesies. That is something no amount of drill can teach cadets.
@@thebostoopsshow7561 Thank you for the suggestion! It's more difficult to teach customs and courtesies when you aren't in-person, but I will do my best to whip something together. Keep an eye out for it!
I'm a Canadian Air Cadet and I stumbled upon this when I was trying to find something to teach me how to do up my blouse. Now I'm here laughing at how CAP gets second hand camouflage patterns whilst we've only got 1997 surplus dug out of some supply depot.
Just joined the Florida wing of civil air patrol. This is going to help a lot. Thank you!!!
New CAP member in Indiana here, thank you so much for making this! This helped me pass my first uniform inspection with flying colors!
Happy to help!
I like your CAP videos and I recommended my cadets watch them. Thanks for taking the time to put them together!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
We are starting a new unit in Delano MN, Flying Tigers.. I recommend your videos weekly. Great work, keep doing these please.
I saw! Congratulations on bringing in so many excited, new members! If there is anything I can do over here, such as specific content that might be useful, please let me know!
Where does the NESA patch go I’ve seen it everywhere on the blouse and was wondering where they go
This helps a lot, as I just joined an AFJROTC class in my high school and need to learn the uniform
Thank you! Please note that the JROTC uniform and CAP uniform are slightly different variations from the USAF ABU uniform.
Might being going to Civil Air patrol near me. Excited.
I wish you luck! CAP is the highlight of my week since I joined. Hope you like it :D
Good luck
@@matthours1783 thanks I’m a little nervous though.
Hope it goes well!
Are there any name tapes on the BDUs?
Thank you for all the great videos for CAP !! I had a question regarding ABU, so I had to remove off my Squadron Patch which was out of regulation and I had to take it off. As I took it off, there was a Ironed mark which is not going off. I tried my best to remove it but it wasn’t working at all. Do you have any ideas to remove the iron Marks off??Please do let me know, it would be great
Unfortunately, the only way to fix iron marks is to put a new patch on. ABUs don't need to be ironed, unlike BDUs, so an alternative is to get another blouse if there is one available. Maybe you could look into redesigning your unit patch to be in regs!
I just turned into a C/2d LT, but they gave me a metallic insignia. Can i use those or do I need the embroidered ones where I sew it on the collar?
Metal insignia was once authorized for the BDU uniform, but you may not wear metal insignia on the ABU uniform.
Here's the guidance from CAPR 39-1:
Cadet Officer Grade Insignia. Cadet Officers center regular size, full color insignia light silver on dark blue embroidered cloth sewn on the collar one inch from the front of the collar and centered. All light silver on dark blue insignia will have 1/8 inch of blue showing at the widest and tallest point of the insignia. Cadet Colonels and Cadet Captains may wear miniature, embroidered insignia. All insignia will have 1/8 inch of blue showing at the widest and tallest point of insignia
Hello, I have a quick question. My son just got his promotion to C/A1C. He was not aloud to keep his insignia from his prior rank. Is this normal?
Yes, it is normal. If the unit gave your cadet the C/Amn insignia, then it gets exchanged with the C/A1C. This allows for the unit to reuse them between cadets. If you would like to keep the insignia, then it would be purchased off Vanguard.
Do you know if the wing patch is required in VA (I saw that your patch was also the VAWG one so I was just wondering)? I can't find any supplements to CAPR 39-1 for our wing that answer this question :/
The wing patch is required. I searched online and found the supplements website, but it does not have a CAPR 39-1 supplement listed: www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/publications/approved-supplements-and-ois-by-region/mid-atlantic-region-supplements-and-ois
In materials that the wing shares with new members, it tells them to purchase a wing patch in addition to the name/CAP tapes for ABUs.
@@Redberryweo Thank you so much ma'am ^^
The wing patch is currently not in stock at vanguard cause they're updating the design but I'll purchase it as soon as it's available :)
@@sloogsketch The patch is back in stock with the new design!
@@Redberryweo I heard! Gonna purchase one at last xD
Hi Redberryweo, your videos are great, thanks! I read that certain uniforms require members to adhere to weight and grooming standards. I have small holes in my earlobes (back in the day I stretched my earlobes because I was young and stupid) where light can be seen. Am I correct in assuming I should not be wearing certain uniforms like the ABU, service dress uniform, etc?
Thank you!
To answer your question, that is unfortunately correct. Since CAP abides by the USAF standards for wearing their ABU and AF Blues uniforms, you would not be authorized to wear USAF-style uniforms, including service dress, ABU, etc. You would be allowed to wear corporate uniforms! Alternatively, if you had a great desire to wear USAF-style uniforms, you could look into options to close the holes where light cannot shine through.
Have you joined CAP, or are you looking at potentially joining?
@@Redberryweo Thank you for the confirmation, I was pretty sure that was the case! I am in the process of joining my local CAP squadron, been to three meetings (virtual meetings thanks to COVID) and just need to get my fingerprint card done when someone is available to help me with that.
Your videos are a wealth of information…THANK YOU! I want your opinion on ABU boots…CAPR39-1 says, “
6.4.1.3. Dress Boot. Can be worn with the Service Dress and Service uniforms. If worn, the dress boot sole will be black plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe. A zipper or elastic inserts may be worn; however, if worn they will be without design. The sole will not exceed 1⁄2 inch in thickness and heel will not exceed 1-inch in height (measured from the inside front of the heel). High-gloss or patent finish is optional.
6.4.1.4. Boots. Black combat boots will be without design and can be worn with the Service Dress and Service uniforms. They will be highly polished, high gloss or patent leather.”
My question…..gloss or not???? That last line in 6.4.1.3 is confusing.
When it is said in the video that combat boots do not need to be shined when worn
Hello! The main difference is DRESS boots versus wearing boots with a utility uniform. If you are wearing boots with the USAF-style blues, they are required to be shined or have a high-gloss finish. 6.4.1.4 just elaborates that boots worn with service dress have to be polished.
When wearing boots with the ABU uniform, take a look at 6.4.3, which does not explicitly state polish is required. Here's the direct quote from CAPR 39-1:
6.4.3. Footwear (males/females) Combat boots. Will be worn with the ABU, BDU, or the flight duty uniform. 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. The black combat boot can be worn (optional) with the service dress and service uniforms when not wearing a skirt, maternity service dress and/or maternity jumper. Laces will either be tied and tucked in the boot or tied and wrapped around the boot. No bowtie bootlaces will be visible. Any logos will be the same color as the boot.
I’m trying to figure out where to put the honor guard academy patch can anyone help with this? I looked in 39-1 and I couldn’t find where to put the special activity patches
The Honor Guard patch may only be worn on the ascot.
Do you know if you’re allowed to have a pistol belt with a canteen when wearing your ABUs?
In CAPR 39-1, it outlines specific items to be worn for safe operations, which includes web belts and canteens of conservative color. Please see the direct quotation below for the specific guidance from CAPNHQ! Hope this helps.
9.5. Wear of Items Required for Emergency Services or Safe Operations. Items required to be worn by the various Task Guides as published by NHQ/DO are authorized to be worn with the USAF-style and Corporate-style utility and flight uniforms. These items will generally be colored black, brown, olive drab green, tan, camouflage or other conservative colors unless specifically required to be high visibility and will be conservative in appearance. Commanders will ensure that these items meet the requirements of the NHQ/DO published task training guide and are limited for wear to those situations that operational or training activities make them a requirement for successful mission accomplishment. Commanders will use discretion in authorizing wear of these items with dress uniforms. These items include:
- 9.5.1. Safety vest or safety apparel worn in accordance with instructions found in CAPR 62-1, CAP Safety Program, and emergency services task guides.
- 9.5.2. “Camelback” or canteen water containers.
- 9.5.3. Poncho or other raingear.
- 9.5.4. Web belts, load bearing equipment, rescue vests, and other 24 hours gear as noted in emergency services task guides.
- 9.5.5. Backpack.
If you have your Abu
Blouse sleeve up do you keep it up or do you put them down when washing them?
I strongly recommend against washing your uniform with the sleeves rolled. I always pull the sleeves back down before cleaning my uniform to reduce potential wrinkles and creases.
Thanks you
So much
I thought the CAP Emergency Service patch (patch with the airplane) was only Authorized on BDU
That is correct
Thanks for the content! As cadet with a lonely chevron I’m a total noob. Hi from Columbia Composite Sqadron
Hello! Glad this is useful. You'll get experience over time, and I hope you consider becoming a cadet officer and teaching all the new cadet airmen the best practices you are learning right now!
Hi. Can you please tell me what size pants you ordered. You look about my size. Did you do the xs or s? Thank you!
For uniform items, there is a size chart for uniforms. For example, you can check out this site for sizing: www.propper.com/size-chart/
I wear regular length sleeves, but if you have shorter arms, then you might consider something like a 2S. Hope this helps!
@@Redberryweo Thank you!
Thank you!!!!!
Question about ABU. It says in the uniform guide, and I quote, “one full color, wing/region/national patch may be worn on the left shoulder”.
Does that mean that that’s the only patch you can where there, or that that’s the only place you can where that patch.
For another example if I have a Michigan wing patch on my shoulder can I have a American flag on the breast pocket
The American Flag patch is not authorized on the ABU uniform. If your squadron has a patch, you may wear that. I recommend sewing the MIWG patch on the shoulder and keeping it simple! To verify what patches are authorized, there is a attachment in CAPR 39-1 that says what can be worn and where on the blouse.
Ok thanks 🙏
Yes please
Aye aye
What would you recommend regarding washing and drying your uniform?
I MADE A VIDEO JUST FOR THAT! Here it is: czcams.com/video/_VtsXKE7D7M/video.html
thanks for the tips! also hello from Weber composite squadron
Hello! Happy to help :)
Wow! Fantastick
Stick (glue) :)
haha :)
I’m currently on my 2nd meeting on the CAP and I need to know if both AF and ABU is required.
For cadets both are required. For senior members, they may wear white corporate aviator or AF-style blues for dress uniform.
@@Redberryweo Thank you for letting me know
I've always used CAPM 39-1, not CAPR 39-1. Is there a difference?
CAPM stands for Civil Air Patrol Manual, and CAPR stands for Civil Air Patrol Regulation! National has the document saved as CAPR 39-1, and it supercedes CAPM 39-1. The difference is that manual is typically associated with specific guidance for something, like a manual for running flight academies. Most manuals are being converted into regulations, I believe
I've always used MCO P1020.34G or AR-67-01. The Rules & Regulations are pretty much the same.
There are quite a few changes in CAPR 39-1 and CAPM 39-1 is no longer in use.
Thanks
No problem!
No canteen for ABU's? My wing makes us wear canteens around our belt and it looks kinda goofy
For Encampment, members use canteens. But just regularly wearing a canteen on ABUs is not something I have heard of wings doing. Interesting!
@@Redberryweo Yeah, its weird. Might just be because we're in Arizona and it's always hot
Black Canteen's are worn with the ABU .
where do you put your cover when indoors?
Most people keep their ABU cap in their cargo pocket. You can also hold it in your hand!
so i just joined true oklahoma wing and i’m confused on what shoulder. the civil air patrol badge goes on and what shoulder the oklahoma wing badge goes on
The OKWG patch is worn on the left shoulder! The Civil Air Patrol tape is supposed to be worn on the front of your uniform on the wearer's left, not the shoulder.
I was needing to know this for the Oklahoma wing too 😂
Thanks Redberryweo!
Xxsneakxx you over in the Tinker AFB squadron?
@@jacknapier7775 no, i’m in the Norman squadron, and btw, you don’t need the civil air patrol badge, just put the oklahoma wing badge on left shoulder
Thanks for letting me know abt the patch! Oh lol I’m in your squadron then how funny
Don’t think I should put my last name on here but it
starts with a C lol
My C/Capt's shoe shining lesson was literally, "Rub quick shine on your boots," lol
Oh dear. Make sure you buff the polish! If you just put polish on without rubbing it into the material enough, it’ll look even worse and cloudy!
Redberryweo Does CAP still do sleeve rolls in summer
Commanders may authorize sleeves to be rolled up on the ABU coat!
This information is included here ►► www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/UPDATED_ABU_wear_instruction_24_Oct_BEA8C45C7D2DD.pdf
@@Redberryweo awesome thanks im getting ready to rejoin my squadron and didnt even know about the afoe award til i watched your awards video and i guess thats one more to add to the bar lol
Do you have to buy these or are they issued?
It depends on your unit. When the USAF phased out ABUs, a lot of unit were offered donations of uniforms. My recommendation is to reach out to your unit to see if they have any available at the local, group, or wing level.
Any advice on wanting to join as a senior cap
Yes! I do have some advice, and I am planning on making a video for it soon. The main advice I can give is think about what your expectations are, why you want to join, and what you would like to get out of it. If you have a clear picture on what you would like to be involved with, in addition to having an experienced mentor in the program, you will be able to get quite a bit out of the program. Also, I recommend selecting one or two specialty tracks you are interested in and investigating what needs to be done to get the technician rating.
How to tie combat boots?
Would you like a video on it?
Easy just like Cadance, Left Right Left Right Left Right Left.
Do you purchase the ABU from Vanguard? -Phil
I know you can get the ABU fleece from
Vanguard. I would recommend reaching out to the unit to see if they have any uniforms available and in what sizes.
Do senior members wear uniforms of any kind?
Senior members may wear the USAF-style uniforms and CAP corporate uniforms. Was there a specific uniform you wanted to check?
@@Redberryweo i was just curious. Thank you for being so responsive, not many content creators are.
Do we need wing patches?
Great question! It depends on what the Wing Commander decides. In CAPR 39-1, it says that Wing Commanders may make it mandatory. Most wings do require wearing of the wing patch on the left sleeve.
@@Redberryweo Alright, thanks!
can you join rotc and CAP at thr same time?
Yes! You can
@@Redberryweo thanks for the info 👍
I enjoyed this video Cpt D! Major Derfler
Thank you, sir! :)
Why are your comments turned off on other videos?
CZcams turned them off without notifying me, so I have to manually turn comments back on when I notice.
@@Redberryweo wack
@@holydiver327 🤷♀I just tried fixing it, so we'll see if that's resolved now.
C/Maj here great videos very informative! Are you a Spaatz cadet just curious?
Thank you! I did obtain my Spaatz as a cadet and now serve as a senior member in the program.
@@Redberryweo that's awesome! I'm on track to test for it this year!
@@ruralems938 how’d it go
@@matthours1783 Well I never got the chance to test with all of the COVID happenings, but I am confident I would've made it.
@@matthours1783 Ended up ending as eligible for testing as a Lt. Col but like I said COVID stopped all testing and I aged out of the program.
how do you wash your abu’s
Check the tag for washing instructions specifically for your uniform. When I wash mine, I throw it in the washer and dryer, and it works well. Maybe I'll make a video on how I do it!
@@Redberryweo can you please
that would be awesome
What’s the PT unifor
Uniform
There is no official PT uniform. However, summer activities may include items on the pack list for PT where they ask members to wear dark colored shorts and a gray t-shirt for standardization.
Redberryweo thanks
It’s really up to the squadron commander. My squadron is black shorts and a tan tee. You don’t have to worry about winter because if it’s to cold to wear shorts there is no regulation on pt dress.
It is true that some squadrons request members specifically wear certain clothes for PT. However, there is not a PT uniform designated by national.
Do you know major mcrady?
I do not
Do I need a a US Flag for my Right shoulder?
No, the only uniform with an authorized US flag is the flight suit. ABUs and BDUs may not have the US flag.
Redberryweo from what I’ve heard and seen myself, the BDUs are authorized to but maybe that’s just phased out and I’m old lol
@@hoovie21 BDUs are authorized until 15
June 2021!
No the United States Flag was supposed to come off the M81 Woodland BDU back in 2015 the year i left. The Air Force dosent ware the American Flag anyway that was because the Commandant of the Civil Air Patrol back than served in the Army .
The American Flag 🇺🇸 was actually never supposed to be authorized it happened by mistake. The former commandant of the Civil Air Patrol thought it looked cool he served in the Army in 2015 we were supposed to take it off we were starting to switch over to the ABU anyway. The Air Force dosent ware the American Flag Patch that's an Army thing .
I believe the undershirt color is sand.
Tan and sand are both acceptable, so we're both right! Tan is a bit broader, and sand is the specific shade the USAF wore when they had ABUs that falls within the broad tan category.
CAPR 39-1
"5.1.1.2. T-Shirt. A standard Desert Tan short or long-sleeved t-shirt will be worn under the
ABU coat. 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. "
Must depend on the unit because I've seen Black , Sand & Navy Blue.
Well air force are switching to ocps so civil air patrol will probably follow suit
That's true. However, BDUs are still being phased out at this time, so ABUs will likely be authorized for at least 5 years if not more.
We're authorized to ware the Prior Service Camouflage Uniform that the Air Force had phased out . Not the current uniform there wareing . So they can distinguish us from the Air Force they don't want us being confused.
I hate Blousing Rubbers they'll oventuly dryrot and fall apart .
Not trying to critique you, but I don't believe the ES is allowed on the ABU only on the BDU.
Here's a quote from CAPR 39-1 about the ES patch on ABUs:
5.1.2.3.8. Emergency Services Patch. Either version of the CAP Emergency
Services Patch as authorized by CAPR 35-6, Operations Ratings, Awards, and Badges, may be sewn to the shirt ½ inch above the nametape over the right pocket. If the CAP Command Insignia is worn, the CAP Emergency Services Patch will be sewn ½ inch above that patch.
Thank you for helping me clarify!
I enjoyed the video, thanks very much.
With apologies, I do have a clarification on CAPR 39-1. You quote 5.1.2.3.8, subsection of 5.1.2., which is specifically for the wear of the BDU uniform. Requirements for the ABU are in 5.1.1. Specifically, 5.1.1.1.2.3 lists the ES patch as an exception to authorized (optional) patches (not to be worn).
5.1.1.1.2.3 Breast Pocket (optional). One full color patch authorized in
Attachment 4, with the exception of the Emergency Services Patch and Ranger tabs, may be sewn to the
shirt centered on the lower portion of the breast pocket(s) between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket of ABU shirt, using the column currently authorized for the BDU. These patches are optional for wear.
Thanks for the great content!
@@cmudave Thank you for the clarification!
All Rateings are allowed to be worn on the ABU.
@@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654 the ES patch and Ranger tabs are not permitted on the ABU.
When the pants you get from the surplus store are female and you didn't notice till this video XD
But now you know!
Why do you look 20 but sound 13
Because I am me
Patrol Cap's too loose. It should be too tight before forming the brim and then after it should fit snugly enough to not move too much. It should take a conscience effort to take it off, and you'd never really get used to the feeling of it of you're head. Unless that's just the Army. Don't know how you new generation kids do it in the Air Force
I used to have a super tight cover, and it cut off circulation to the top of my head and left a dark red line across my forehead. Personally, I prefer this one, which isn't too tight or too loose to comfortably conduct activities outside while wearing it. From discussions I've had with friends who are currently active duty, they don't have super duper tight covers anymore and are supposed to be snug but not too tight. When they were issued something too tight, they just bought a size or two bigger.
does the squadron covers the uniform and do you have to give it back or you get to keep it?
It depends. Some squadrons will give members uniforms to wear if they have obtained them from an Air Force base thrift store, but they are typically used uniforms in those instances. Once the first achievement is completed, cadets may get a free blues uniform from Vanguard with a uniform voucher.
More information can be found here:
www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet
@@Redberryweo when the Squadron gives the Uniform do you get to keep it or do you have to give it back when you leave cap?
@@fuzailkhan6425 If a member leaves CAP, most squadrons would appreciate having the uniforms available for new members when they come in. Returning uniforms is not necessarily required, but it helps support the squadron in reducing costs to share uniforms to its members for free. If you are unsure if the squadron will accept the uniforms, I recommend reaching out to the unit's leadership to see if they will take the uniform parts in.
@@Redberryweo Ok thanks I have just joined Cap few months ago and I promoted to my first achievement last week I havent got my uniform yet because as you know the situation of COVID so my squadron is still in Phase 0 btw is your squadron meeting in person?
@@Redberryweo One more question I have about the Uniform Do I need to order my wing patch for my uniform or its already on the Uniform and do I need the American flag patch as well?