You're a contestant on a game show.

[brasda91]

We've all seen (Wheel of Fortune) where a member of the Armed Service wears their dress uniform.  Would you wear the AF style uniform (provided you meet weight and grooming standards) or the corporate dress uniform?

This is simply, would you wear "a" dress uniform?

[davedove]

I would have to say no, simply because it doesn't meet any of the requirements for wear of the CAP uniform, as it's not a CAP activity.

The only exception would be if it was a special situation where the show was showcasing you as a member of CAP.  Even then, you might want to get permission from your Commander.

[Pylon]

Me being on a game show would have nothing to do with CAP; ergo, no, I would not wear a uniform.  I wear a CAP uniform when I'm representing CAP and when I'm doing CAP stuff.  I don't wear it to social functions that have nothing to do with CAP, or wear it on the weekends or to events just because it fits in with the dress code.  I'd much rather wear my own clothes, thanks.   

[0]

I'd go "half-way" because I would want to show my pride in the program.  I'd wear my shirt I got from Vangaurd with the command patch that isn't uniform.  Or I'd wear my CAP Lapel Pin.  Unless ofcourse I was on there for CAP. 

[RickFranz]

I would only wear my uniform if I could bring credit to the CAP.  I don't think a game show would be the right place to do that.

[Cecil DP]

I'd wear appropriate civillian attire. Wearing the uniform might have the Wing or National thinking I was going to share the proceeds.

[Eclipse]

Yes if I somehow made the connection through a connection to the military, and then only with NHQ permission.

No if I just got there myself with no connection to CAP.

[DC]

Unless it is related to CAP then I see no reason for a CAP uniform. There is nothing wrong with wearing comparable civilian attire. Maybe a lapel pin or tie tack if you still want something CAP related.

[Flying Pig]

No, I wouldn't wear a CAP uniform of any kind. 

[flyerthom]

You're a contestant on a game show;

Look behind me for a terrorist with an AK 47 forcing me to be there 

srsly we need a barfing smiley 

[jimmydeanno]

seriously we need a barfing smiley 

[MIKE]

Find one that better matches the existing ones, and we'll consider it.

[PA Guy]

My being on a game show would have nothing to do with CAP so, no I wouldn't wear a uniform.  Smacks too much of wannabeism.

[notaNCO forever]

 I wouldn't were my uniform on a game show but thats probably because I'd never be on one.

[DC]

[Major Carrales]

If a gameshow were going to set aside a day for Civil Air Patrol, like "The Price is Right" sometimes does for firemen, police and military for Public Affairs purposes.  You know where the entire crowd was made up of CAP Officers and Cadets in Service Dress...then I woudl say yes.

But, if it is you in BDUs waiting in line at CBS Television City waiting to be on "any show" then I would say no.

[afgeo4]

What a great fund raiser that would be!

[Major Carrales]

What a great fund raiser that would be!

Yes, and imagine the Publicity and recruiting. 

[Duke Dillio]

Bleh, the Price is Right has gone way downhill since Bob Barker left.  Drew Carey isn't as good as I thought he would be.  The price is wrong Drew!!!

[ColonelJack]

Well, I tried to get an audition to replace Barker; never heard back from Fremantle Media after sending them a DVD, photo, and resume.  If I'd gotten the gig, there most definitely would've been a CAP day on "The Price Is Right."

Drew Carey's doing okay.  But every time I watch the show now, I think, "I should've at least had a chance!"

Jack

[JohnKachenmeister]

What a great fund raiser that would be!

Yes, and imagine the Publicity and recruiting. 

More better to have it on Jeopardy.  Makes us look smarter.

[Eagle400]

Would you wear an appropiate dress uniform?

You bet I would!  (After I return to CAP).  I hope you read that, SarDragon!

I would wear the Distinctive Service Dress Uniform* (minus the gawdy and ugly service dress coat; I would wear the black leather A-2 instead).

Perfectly appropriate, 100% kosher, and a great way to advertise CAP.


*If the DSU were not in existence, then I would just wear the CAP blazer (with nametag and bullion shield) instead.

[Hawk200]

I wouldn't see the point of wearing CAP uniform on a game show, unless it somehow highlighted CAP. If that's not the purpose, then there is really no reason to wear it. I might, as suggested earlier in the thread, wear a lapel pin.

[Ozzy]

Well I probably would with permission from my commander... I've always said if I won a bit of money from something I'd give back some to CAP for being somewhat good to me...

[JayT]

Well I probably would with permission from my commander... I've always said if I won a bit of money from something I'd give back some to CAP for being somewhat good to me...

It's not really something that he can give you premission for brah.

[Major Carrales]

I wouldn't see the point of wearing CAP uniform on a game show, unless it somehow highlighted CAP. If that's not the purpose, then there is really no reason to wear it. I might, as suggested earlier in the thread, wear a lapel pin.

I think a well done squadron ball cap or even that polo shirt might get a few minutes of "bander."  Bob Barker used to do it all the time.  He once commented on a shirt from Texas (after all he trained as a Naval Avaitor at NAS Corpus Christi) and always did a few seconds to acknowledge a University shirt.  The "thing" then would be how to respond...

Bob Barker/Drew Carey: "Woah, Civil Air Patrol...Corpus Christi Composite Squadron?  Tell me about it..."

CAP Contestant on the Fabulous 60 Minute Price is Right: "uhhh..."

Some times the "Stars in the Eyes" of being on television nation-wide (even pre-recorded) can cause highly intellegent folks to "see the test pattern" in their mind.

[MIKE]

Drew Carey is a prior service Marine IIRC... Hence the trademark glasses.

[Stonewall]

^^Yep, he was a Cpl in the USMC Reserves.  Read his book and had a conversation with him for about 10 minutes.

[SSgt Rudin]

^^Yep, he was a Cpl in the USMC Reserves.  Read his book and had a conversation with him for about 10 minutes.

He has more of a Marine hair cut now than then...

[jimmydeanno]

Find one that better matches the existing ones, and we'll consider it.

 

[SAR-EMT1]

I would only wear the uniform if there was a CAP / AF connection.

The folks who sometimes wear their uniforms, Wheel of Fortune comes to mind,
are there because every now and again the TV show sends a request to the local base for contestants.