Uniform for Class

JROB · February 22, 2011, 04:54:14 PM

I am scheduled to take ICS 400. The class is being taught by the local EMA. There is no uniform requirement but I don't want to wear blue jeans and a t-shirt. What do you guys suggest?

JROB

arajca · February 22, 2011, 05:02:47 PM

Golf shirt is appropriate for this class. If you don't have that, wear a nice shirt/slacks.

Eclipse · February 22, 2011, 05:32:40 PM

Yep - that or blues. Something "office-y".

The classes I have taken have been a mix of everything from jeans / t-shirts to suits, depending on who the person is and whether
they are on duty during the class.

JROB · February 22, 2011, 05:34:18 PM

I don't own the gold shirt combination. I was thinking about wearing Short sleeve blues or BDU's

Hawk200 · February 22, 2011, 05:42:32 PM

Quote from: JROB on February 22, 2011, 05:34:18 PMI don't own the gold shirt combination. I was thinking about wearing Short sleeve blues or BDU's

I'd go "casual" short sleeve blues. Nametag and rank, maybe a single badge. Wouldn't bother with ribbons or multiple badges.

GTCommando · February 22, 2011, 05:46:06 PM

^^Wow, I'll bet that gold shirt would cost you an arm and a leg! Where might I find one of those?

MIKE · February 22, 2011, 05:47:24 PM

The last ICS course I took I was in Tropical Blue because it was the uniform of the day for the conference where I took it... But if you are taking a course hosted by your local EMA, I would leave the uniform at home.

manfredvonrichthofen · February 22, 2011, 06:11:13 PM

I would leave the uniform at home unless there are a few CAP members attending. Unless your commander wants you to represent the squadron in the class.

vento · February 22, 2011, 07:17:59 PM

When I attended the ICS-400 at a local EMA, there were a few CAP members and everybody wore the golf shirt. The Sheriffs, a few Police officers, and some CAL Fire guy also wore their version of the polo shirt (they usually wear the polo with a tactical pant). A few other fire departments wore their shirt uniform. An active AF 1st Lt wore his ABU. The CG guy and an CGAUX guy wore their blue BDUs (or whatever it is called). In my opinion, the golf shirt is the best uniform for the class.

AngelWings · February 22, 2011, 07:20:55 PM

Quote from: vento on February 22, 2011, 07:17:59 PM
When I attended the ICS-400 at a local EMA, there were a few CAP members and everybody wore the golf shirt. The Sheriffs, a few Police officers, and some CAL Fire guy also wore their version of the polo shirt (they usually wear the polo with a tactical pant). A few other fire departments wore their shirt uniform. An active AF 1st Lt wore his ABU. The CG guy and an CGAUX guy wore their blue BDUs (or whatever it is called). In my opinion, the golf shirt is the best uniform for the class.

Coast Guard uniform is called the ODU: Operational Dress Uniform.
I've never been to a class like such, but a Polo and khaki's is what I usually associate with informal events when you still want to look decent.

MIKE · February 22, 2011, 07:25:20 PM

Quote from: vento on February 22, 2011, 07:17:59 PMThe CG guy and an CGAUX guy wore their blue BDUs (or whatever it is called).

Operational Dress Uniform. ODUs, especially the untucked ones are much better looking than your average blue BDU IMO.

CAP Producer · February 22, 2011, 07:48:42 PM

Shortsleeve blues or aviator shirt (No Ribbons) would probably work best. It's a good networking opportunity.

The CyBorg is destroyed · February 22, 2011, 08:22:05 PM

Check with your commander first to see if you should go in uniform.

If s/he's good with that, my choice would be (depending on weather):

Short-sleeve blues/blue-white CSU (if you have that)/grey-white (if you like those)

Long-sleeve blues w/wooly-pully (if it's cold) - tie optional with wooly-pully

I really must be getting senile. I haven't seen a gold shirt in the 39-1. That would be bloody expensive, indeed; talk about Come And Pay!

I'd second what's said about the ribbons...if you do want to wear ribbons, I'd just wear your top three. I rarely wear ribbons on the blue shirt. I save most of my blingage for the service coat.

JROB · February 22, 2011, 08:35:41 PM

More and more I'm thinking about wearing blues with my wings and Master GT badge. The Gold shirt looks good with grey pants j/k

EMT-83 · February 22, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Quote from: JROB on February 22, 2011, 08:35:41 PM
The Gold shirt looks good with grey pants

If it shows up on the NB agenda, we know who to blame!

The CyBorg is destroyed · February 22, 2011, 08:52:35 PM

Quote from: JROB on February 22, 2011, 08:35:41 PM
More and more I'm thinking about wearing blues with my wings and Master GT badge. The Gold shirt looks good with grey pants j/k

The blues with the wings/MGT badge are a good option.

If you wear the Gold shirt, make sure to wear gold seersucker trousers (a'la old Motown legends) with. :clap:

Sapper168 · February 23, 2011, 06:47:44 PM

The Polo shirt Uniform is probably the most appropriate for this kind of class.

a2capt · February 23, 2011, 06:59:02 PM

Gold shirt? We have something colored gold? I can't imagine what that would look like, not sure I want to, either. Though Dried up left open mustard does come to mind.

Phil Hirons, Jr. · February 23, 2011, 07:19:28 PM

Star Trek (old school) command shirt?

davedove · February 23, 2011, 08:23:22 PM

Quote from: phirons on February 23, 2011, 07:19:28 PM
Star Trek (old school) command shirt?

That one would be okay, but you have to look out for the red ones.

The CyBorg is destroyed · February 23, 2011, 09:56:35 PM

Quote from: davedove on February 23, 2011, 08:23:22 PM
That one would be okay, but you have to look out for the red ones.

What I couldn't figure out is how between the old-school and NextGen, the colours got reversed. Red became Command (Riker, Picard) and gold became Operations (Worf, Data).

I much preferred the "mirror universe" uniforms. Sulu was wicked.

The mirror universe Enterprise prequel series insignia could have uses for CAP.

SMWOG

2LT

And so on.

Really...we could have something similar and distinctive by going to modified AFROTC insignia.

Spaceman3750 · February 23, 2011, 10:28:35 PM

Quote from: CyBorg on February 23, 2011, 09:56:35 PM
Quote from: davedove on February 23, 2011, 08:23:22 PM
That one would be okay, but you have to look out for the red ones.
2LT

Sorry, we flight officers already have a lock on that insignia

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JROB · February 23, 2011, 10:54:29 PM

Well I was WAY over dressed for this class. I wore short sleeve blues with tie (I dont like wearing v-necks) and my wings and Master GT badge). Everyone there was wearing a department t-shirt and jeans. They told me that "an air force guy did the same thing on the first day. and on the second day he wore jeans and a t-shirt". So guess what i'm wearing tomorrow.

RADIOMAN015 · February 23, 2011, 11:23:29 PM

If you are taking the course because of your CAP affiliation than you should wear an appropriate uniform. I'd suggest the golf shirt/grey pants combination, primarily because many of the EMA's now have golf shirt type uniforms and you will fit right in.

I wouldn't wear a uniform that made you look like a commanding general.

RM

billford1 · February 25, 2011, 01:29:13 AM

I realize it's not an option anymore but I wish they'd bring it back. The Aviator Shirt with the Blazer Name Tag.

jimmydeanno · February 25, 2011, 03:09:02 AM

Quote from: billford1 on February 25, 2011, 01:29:13 AM
I realize it's not an option anymore but I wish they'd bring it back. The Aviator Shirt with the Blazer Name Tag.

And yet, I saw a member wearing that exact combo just 5 days ago... $:-\$

billford1 · February 25, 2011, 03:39:51 AM

Wasn't the Aviator Shirt with the Blazer Name Plate phased out?

SarDragon · February 25, 2011, 03:41:03 AM

Quote from: billford1 on February 25, 2011, 03:39:51 AM
Wasn't the Aviator Shirt with the Blazer Name Plate phased out?

Yes, before the new uni reg came out. Probably 2002-ish?