Online Registration / Uniforms
Online Registration
For more information about joining online, please go here: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MembershipSystem.Web/CadetOnlineApp.aspx
How to Get Uniforms (Blues / BDUs / Name, Rank, Patches, etc.)
Air Force “Blues” Uniform
The Cadet Uniform Program provides new cadet with the main ingredients of an Air Force style blues uniform at no cost to the cadet (while
federal funds remain available). For more information, go here: http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/new_cadet_help/cadet-uniforms
Camouflage “BDU” Uniform
You need one BDU uniform to start. By the time you start going to multiple-day activities (especially summer encampment), you will want to
have two sets of this uniform.
In the “Woodland camo pattern,” there are summer weights (aka “ripstop”, with a cross-hatch pattern), and winter weights. The winter weight
will be heavier material. It doesn’t matter which kind you find, as long as the pants and blouse are the same fabric.
Note: You can save money by buying used BDUs at surplus stores. GRCS recommends The Foxhole and Quick Stop GI Surplus in Lakewood,
where you can typically find the blouse for $5, and pants for $10-15. If you let an employee know what you’re looking for, they are always happy
to help you shop.
When buying used uniform blouses, make sure they are free from holes and glue (where the previous owner’s patches were affixed).
Common Name
BDU cap
CAP 39-1 Regulation
5.1.1.8. Headgear. Headgear. Wear of headgear is mandatory. The
BDU Cap, the CAP Baseball Cap or the Black Watch cap (when in a
cold weather environment), may be worn. Green River cadets only
wear the BDU Cap at present, so this is what is recommended and
easiest to find.
Where to find it
1. Surplus stores
2. Vanguardmil.com
Search: “Flat Top BDU
Cap”
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Common Name
BDU blouse
CAP 39-1 Regulation
5.1.1.1. Shirt (Long Sleeve). Cotton and nylon twill or rip-stop cotton; single-breasted with four
bellow pockets with flaps; straight-cut bottom sleeve tabs, and side body panels with or without
take-up tabs. Only the Woodland Green camouflage pattern is authorized. Long sleeves may be
rolled up; if rolled up, sleeve material must match shirt and will touch or come within one inch of
forearms when arm is bent at a 90-degree angle. BDU shirt may be removed in the immediate
work area. A black crew neck T-shirt will be worn. Military creases are prohibited.
Where to find it
1. Ask your Element
Leader if GRCS has
your size in inventory
2. Surplus stores
3. Vanguardmil.com
Search: “Adult All
Weather BDU Shirt”
4. Amazon.com
BDU trousers
5.1.1.5. Trousers. Cotton and nylon twill or rip stop cotton camouflage pattern (woodland green)
with button front closure, strap ankle adjustment, and six pockets. Material of shirt and trousers
must match. Blouse trousers over combat boots. Tucking the BDU trousers 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.
Material of shirt and trousers must match. (I pick up super cheap boot blousers at McChord when I
go, since they are only $.25 a pair there. They are usually more comfortable bloused than tucked
into the boot, and the cadets have better success with blousing when using them. Note: Blousers
are not mandatory, as long as blousing adheres to 5.1.1.5 above).
5.1.1.4. T-Shirt. A black short or long sleeved t-shirt will be worn
under the BDU shirt. Unit commanders may prescribe unit
designation emblems, subject to the approval of the wing
commander, not to exceed 5 inches in diameter, in cloth or silk
screen, worn on the left side of chest. Neither unit designation
emblems nor commercial logos will be visible when wearing the
BDU coat (shirt).
1. Ask your Element
Leader if GRCS has
your size in inventory
2. Surplus stores
3. Vanguardmil.com
Search: “Adult All
Weather BDU Pants”
4. Amazon.com
Black crew neck
t-shirt
Black turtlenecks may also be authorized; thermal undergarments
may be black, white, brown, 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.
Sleeves of long-sleeved t-shirts will not be visible if BDU shirt cuffs
are rolled up.
By the time you go to
summer encampment,
you will need
approximately 4 black
tees.
1. Vanguardmil.com
actually sells plain
back t-shirts for $4.
Search: “Civil Air
Patrol Uniform: TShirt – black”
2. WalMart usually has
them for $3-$7.
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Black boot socks
Black boots
Belt and Buckle
CAP 39-1 Regulation
Choose socks that make your feet happy in your boots!
Where to find it
By the time you go to
summer encampment,
If you want socks that are a little thicker than your typical boot socks from Target, etc., look for
you will need
the “Bates” brand while visiting surplus stores.
approximately 4 pairs.
6.4.3. Footwear (males/females) Combat boots. Will be worn with
Note: Consider that you
1. Surplus stores
the BDU, or the flight duty uniform. Black, with or without safety
will be marching in these
2. Tactical supply stores
toe, plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without
boots for a straight week at
(Blumenthal Uniforms
perforated seam. Zipper or elastic inserts optional, mesh inserts
encampment some day.
& Equipment, 92
(for “jungle boot” style) are optional; smooth or scotch-grained
“Cheap” boots now may
Yankee, Quantico
leather or man-made material, and may have a high gloss or patent make for very unhappy and
Tactical)
finish. The black combat boot can be worn (optional) with the
blistered feet later. Also
3. Safety supply stores
service dress and service uniforms when not wearing a skirt,
consider getting boot
(Work N More)
maternity service dress and/or maternity jumper. Laces will either
inserts from day one.
4. Sears
be tied and tucked in the boot or tied and wrapped around the
5. Amazon.com (Find
boot. No bowtie bootlaces will be visible. Any logos will be the
The best time to deal with
your size in the store,
same color as the boot.
foot pain is before you have
and with luck, get it
it.
cheaper online).
5.1.1.6. Belt and Buckle. Dark blue or black, woven cotton web, solid or woven elastic belt with
1. Vanguardmil.com
black metal tip end and plain (open faced) black buckle. Black tip may extend up to one inch
2. Clothing Sales at
beyond the buckle, facing to the wearer’s left (men) or facing wearer’s right or left (women). A
Mcchord AFB
black, one-piece rigger style, nylon, web belt (1 ¾ inch wide) may be worn.
Blue Cotton Belt with Black
Black Cotton with Open Face
Blue Elastic with Black Open
Black Nylon Rigger Belt
Open Face Buckle and Tip
Buckle and Tip
Face Buckle and Tip
with Buckle
(most common)
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The national uniform regulation manual (which is excerpted above) is CAPR 39-1. Keep this link handy:
http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/m391_e6f33eaaec28a.pdf
Name, Rank, Patches, etc.
You also need to acquire the items listed below from http://www.vanguardmil.com/.
 Make sure to use the monthly discount code: NAUG14 or NSEP14, etc.
 If you need to order under $50 worth of items, ask around the squadron to see if anyone else wants to put in an order with you.
Needed for
BDU
Name
Civil Air Patrol cloth tape
Product #
CAP0599K
BDU
Cloth nametape (last name)
CAP0599HA
This item is sold in pairs. You will
order two by default.
BDU
Civil Air Patrol Patch:
Washington Wing
CAP0638U
Get two, so you have another for a
second uniform.
Blues
Civil Air Patrol Cap Device:
Cadet Enlisted - Flight
CAP0748A
Blues
3-Line nameplate (last name)
CAP0599M
Get two, so you have another for a
second uniform.
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