U.S. Civil Air Patrol tape

[SDF_Specialist]

Ahhh....Remember the good old days when we were CAP, USAF Auxiliary 24/7/365... 

Stonewall, I didn't know you were a CAP Historian. We just got a taste of "what used to be....."

[SarDragon]

Ahhh....Remember the good old days when we were CAP, USAF Auxiliary 24/7/365... 

Stonewall, I didn't know you were a CAP Historian. We just got a taste of "what used to be....."

Sounds like he's getting olde. 

[SDF_Specialist]

Ahhh....Remember the good old days when we were CAP, USAF Auxiliary 24/7/365... 

Stonewall, I didn't know you were a CAP Historian. We just got a taste of "what used to be....."

Sounds like he's getting olde. 

I'm not worried about his being old, just his accuracy. That's where he'll get ya!!

[alamrcn]

^So our nametapes will go from "U.S. Civil Air Patrol" to "Civil Air Patrol Classic?"  Guess we could just abbreviate it to CAPC - but then everyone would get confused...

Civil Air Patrol Classic.... cool!
Major Max Headroom says, "C-C-C-Catch the skies!"
Ooo, I'm feeling a Tedda graphic coming on!

-Ace

[SDF_Specialist]

^So our nametapes will go from "U.S. Civil Air Patrol" to "Civil Air Patrol Classic?"  Guess we could just abbreviate it to CAPC - but then everyone would get confused...

Civil Air Patrol Classic.... cool!
Major Max Headroom says, "C-C-C-Catch the skies!"
Ooo, I'm feeling a Tedda graphic coming on!

-Ace

Now I'm not computer savvy enough to tell if this is photoshopped, but it looks pretty real to me. Where did you get this if it is real? Kinda scary, but cool at the same time.

[PWK-GT]

This is a vintage ca. 1950's Civil Air Patrol Cadet (CAPC) identifier patch.

[Major Carrales]

Yes, very OLD SCHOOL!!!

[SDF_Specialist]

Yeah, those are cool. I wouldn't want to wear them now, but they're cool.

[SM-MADDOG]

I bought My blue BDU and recently had the name tapes put on. Im the first in my squadron to have the US Civil Air Patrol tape, but are you guys saying they are going to do away with that ? I love CAP and everything but my god do they make some changes too much in my opionion of course, why not if we make a change keep it for so long. After all our uniforms and things arent issued to us, we have to buy them. Im a security officer and i dont make alot as it is, i have to sometimes buy things for my duty as far as gear and unfiform items, on top of that sometimes I have to buy things for CAP. I understand that we are the auxiliary of the air force, however the regular air force does have alot of things issued. So my idea is below.

Since we are members who pay dues every yr and arent paid for our duties by the government why cant we have a voice in uniform changes ? Why couldnt they put it on line about a idea of a change and let all members in all wings vote on them ? Just an idea of course they dont have to do it, lol they are the national commanders.

Stay Safe Everyone

[Tubacap]

^ Refer to the NHQ Uniform thread, read through what's going on, and make your voice known!

[mikeylikey]

^ Voting on uniforms is still a good idea, even after that uniform committee compiles its recommended changes and whatnot.  Let the entire membership take 5 minutes to truly get their opinions across through a vote.

[alamrcn]

Yeah, those are cool. I wouldn't want to wear them now, but they're cool.

Just FYI, alothough that badge looks like the collar insignia we now wear on the BDUs, it is a cloth Breast Badge worn above the pocket like the cloth tape we're talking about.

Here's another...

This is a vintage ca. 1950's Civil Air Patrol Cadet (CAPC) identifier patch.

These were authorized in November 1942, and discontinued sometime in 1949. There were full and partial embroidery variations within that 6 year period before they were replaced with another badge. So, short-lived insignia isn't exactly a new concept to Civil Air Patrol members!

-Ace

[SM-MADDOG]

Now I know this question is off the topic of the name tapes lol, but does anyone know about the Blue Flight Suit ? Do you need to meet the weight/groming requirements for wear of that uniform ? I plan to down the road get air crew training someday and im just wondering about that uniform.

Stay Safe

[SDF_Specialist]

Now I know this question is off the topic of the name tapes lol, but does anyone know about the Blue Flight Suit ? Do you need to meet the weight/groming requirements for wear of that uniform ? I plan to down the road get air crew training someday and im just wondering about that uniform.

Stay Safe

No. The blue flight suit is for us heavier folk. As for the patches, the same are worn on the blue flight suit as the green. For some reason, CAP seems to think the larger people look better in blue.

[thp]

People need to put out the word on NO US CIVIL AIR PATROL TAPE. I went to encampment a few weeks ago and there were a ton of people who apparently haven't "got the memo."

[CASH172]

People need to put out the word on NO US CIVIL AIR PATROL TAPE. I went to encampment a few weeks ago and there were a ton of people who apparently haven't "got the memo."

They're still authorized.  NEC decided to cease the use of USCAP for official purposes but they don't have authority on our uniforms.  I am, however willing to bet my regular CAP tapes that the NB be remanding their original decision to have the USCAP tapes removed. 

[JohnKachenmeister]

The NB meets in (I think) March.  At that time, uniform regulations can be modified.  Right now, tapes with or without the "US" are authorized.  Unofficially, the US Civil Air Patrol is on a fast track to history.

I just got a nameplate for my TPU from Vanguard, and there is no "U.S." on it.  Which is good, since the next time I have to wear that uniform I plan to speak with a funny accent and tell people I am a third-world banana republic dictator.  That way I'll get more respect!

Its easier than telling people that I'm too fat to wear the same uniform as the rest of the boys.

[Hawk200]

I just got a nameplate for my TPU from Vanguard, and there is no "U.S." on it.  Which is good, since the next time I have to wear that uniform I plan to speak with a funny accent and tell people I am a third-world banana republic dictator.  That way I'll get more respect!

Kach, that was harsh.

[JohnKachenmeister]

I just got a nameplate for my TPU from Vanguard, and there is no "U.S." on it.  Which is good, since the next time I have to wear that uniform I plan to speak with a funny accent and tell people I am a third-world banana republic dictator.  That way I'll get more respect!

Kach, that was harsh.

Unvarnished truth always is. 

If I do a good enough job, I might even get some foreign aid that I can spend building lavish palaces!

[SDF_Specialist]

I just got a nameplate for my TPU from Vanguard, and there is no "U.S." on it.  Which is good, since the next time I have to wear that uniform I plan to speak with a funny accent and tell people I am a third-world banana republic dictator.  That way I'll get more respect!

Kach, that was harsh.

Unvarnished truth always is. 

If I do a good enough job, I might even get some foreign aid that I can spend building lavish palaces!

Allow me to be the first general in your army.