CAP Officers and shoulder cords

[Eagle400]

On page 9 of the May-June 2007 Volunteer is a picture featuring a CAP Lt Col wearing a silver shoulder cord with aigulette on his service dress uniform.  What the heck!    I thought shoulder cords of any kind were not authorized for wear by CAP officers.  Did I miss something?   

Perhaps this is another one of general Pineda's last-minute uniform changes without a policy letter or any input from the membership. 

Any thoughts?

[stillamarine]

OR......Wait for it.......Almost There.......It could be that the Lt Col is just wearing his uniform wrong!      Why everytime one of you see something different on someone's uniform it has to be Maj Gen Pineda's conspiracy?

[ddelaney103]

That's TP's (not so) Secret Service Detail.  Their tasks are things like clearing out the restroom before TP goes in.

I'm not kidding, though perhaps I shouldn't use "TP" and "restroom" in the same sentence.

Anyway, they were standing around the entrances of the Winter Boards with mic's in their ears, looking official.

JMHO, but I thought their ribbon racks looked a little light for Colonels - I'm guessing there were promotion waivers in their files.

[ddelaney103]

OR......Wait for it.......Almost There.......It could be that the Lt Col is just wearing his uniform wrong!      Why everytime one of you see something different on someone's uniform it has to be Maj Gen Pineda's conspiracy?

Because I'd like to think Brig Gen Coulter would straighten a SM that far off the beam straight away?

[RogueLeader]

I'm not kidding, though perhaps I shouldn't use "TP" and "restroom" in the same sentence.

Why, to some, they appar to be the same or interchangable.

[Flying Pig]

I had heard about the dignitary protection Senior Members.  I thought it was a joke.  You mean there were really Seniors talking into their lapels with ear mics and all? What quals do yo uneed for that gig?

[mikeylikey]

I had heard about the dignitary protection Senior Members.  I thought it was a joke.  You mean there were really Seniors talking into their lapels with ear mics and all? What quals do yo uneed for that gig?

At least 80 years old, one bum eye, a cane/or walker and a "back in my day" attitude!

[JohnKachenmeister]

Oh, my God, he's from FLORIDA!

Apologies to all from the guys in the Sunshine State who don't design their own uniforms.

[wingnut]

HE IS A FAT GUY IN AN AIR FORCE UNIFORM TOO!!

[BillB]

Maj. John Kachenmeister.....Perhaps you didn't get the memo. Now the Florida Wing Supplement to 39-1 says "Senior members may design their own uniforms Adding any and all devices they are authorized. This includes unlimited badges, patches and wings. Further, all paragraphs of CAPM-39-1 following number 1, shall not be applicable or enforced south or Alabama and Georgia.

[Major Carrales]

Civility..my friends, let's not forget it.

I do not know what that is on page 9, but I noticed it as well.  Anyone thought to ask anyone that was there?

[Hawk200]

There was a multipage thread over on Cadetstuff about this, complete with some photos. The thread had an interesting discussion. And apparently, there has been nothing forthcoming from NHQ about these silver-corded members. The explanation would probably be just as interesting.

[Flying Pig]

Well, these members were photographed.  Someone out there knows who they are.  Ask them directly.

I know thats a long shot, but worth a try.

[Major Carrales]

What if it was one of those "wear tests" people clamour for here? 

All levity aside, really what was up with this?

[RogueLeader]

What if it was one of those "wear tests" people clamour for here? 

All levity aside, really what was up with this?

If it was a wear test, wouldn't they have mentioned it?

[Hawk200]

What if it was one of those "wear tests" people clamour for here? 

All levity aside, really what was up with this?

If it was a wear test, wouldn't they have mentioned it?

They didn't mention the last one...

[lordmonar]

It all sounds a little like cord envy to me. 

So what that the National Commander's aides/assistants/body guards are sporting a shoulder cord?

Does it look bad.....(I mean when some non CAP, non military person looks at them do they say "what's up with that")....no.  Then let it go.

[Hawk200]

It all sounds a little like cord envy to me. 

So what that the National Commander's aides/assistants/body guards are sporting a shoulder cord?

Does it look bad.....(I mean when some non CAP, non military person looks at them do they say "what's up with that")....no.  Then let it go.

People are curious. What's wrong with them asking?

[Major Carrales]

People are curious. What's wrong with them asking?

Nothing, but there is when followed by agendistic statements like...

Perhaps this is another one of general Pineda's last-minute uniform changes without a policy letter or any input from the membership. 

[Hawk200]

People are curious. What's wrong with them asking?

Nothing, but there is when followed by agendistic statements like...

Perhaps this is another one of general Pineda's last-minute uniform changes without a policy letter or any input from the membership. 

So let it be nothing, then.

People are just talking about it, it's not hurting anything. The statement made is simple supposition, it's not being stated as an absolute fact. What is "agendistic" about supposition?