Quote from: Shuman 14 on May 21, 2024, 05:07:40 PM

Quote from: arajca on March 24, 2024, 02:44:34 PM

Quote from: SarDragon on March 24, 2024, 11:38:59 AM

Quote from: Shuman 14 on March 22, 2024, 07:40:47 PM

Quoteembroidered cadet enlisted insignia

They might be cheaper in the long run and less likely to get damaged on a field uniform.

Possibly cheaper, but a WHOLE lot less convenient. We had sew-on rank WIWAC, and it was a real pain, even considering the less frequent promotion intervals. The sewing jobs were inconsistent, and positioning was hit and miss.

On top of that, the sew-on stripes weren't as reusable as the pin-on rank. Once sewn on, washed a few times, and given an ironed-in crease, they weren't easily removed and reused on another cadet's uniform.

I think you're think of something different. I believe the discussion of embroidered cadet stripes is they are embroidered on a fabric square with a velcro backing to put on the OCP tab for grade insignia, like the military does, not sew-on the sleeves.

Belated follow up but I just found these, USAF JROTC Rank on OCP.

Not the same as CAP Cadet Rank, but showing it can be easily done, once we move OCPs.

Full color on OCP patch or Blue patch, either will look fine and in pairs, one for the OCP top and one an outer coat.

Very good visual... of what is possible. 

CAP may (or may not) one day decide to do something like this.   However, this is an excellent example... of what types of things can fairly easily be done. 

Thanks Shuman 14. 

Quote from: culpeper on May 30, 2024, 10:33:22 PMOh for crying out loud.  Just go with the blue BDU and make it easy.

I would tend to agree but as was pointed out in a previous thread, having everyone in BBDU could have us confused for some type of Law Enforcement Agency and it could affect recruiting as part of the draw for CAP for both Cadets and some Seniors is the ability to wear an USAF-style uniform.

I don't know what the answer is. Again, in another thread it was suggested that CAP should adopt an OCP-style uniform, in cut and style, but in olive drab color. Using all the silver-grey on blue tapes, rank tab and full color patches and flag currently used on ABUs. Military enough to still have the recruiting draw but different enough from the USAF and Law Enforcement so not to be confused for either.

My vote is we wait for OCPs. Army, Air Force, Space Force, ROTC, JROTC, AFROTC, and AFJROTC have all completed their transition to OCPs. Still trying to understand why we're still in ABUs.

The National Staff Badge is not available for purchase on the website.  Call Vanguard's CAP number 1-800-221-1264 and (once they verify that you are on the "official list") they will let you order the badge over the phone.  The metal badge comes in both regular and miniature sizes.  There is also a cloth version of the badge for utility uniforms.

Oh for crying out loud.  Just go with the blue BDU and make it easy.

What happened to the National Staff Badge?  It is still listed in 39-1 but I can't find the badge on Vanguard.

QuoteNot that the mini-nametapes were ever authorized...

Clearly an oversite by the last Regulation Update Team. 

Quote from: Shuman 14 on May 21, 2024, 08:11:01 PMit no longer has an arm pocket for the mini nametape.

Not that the mini-nametapes were ever authorized...



 

Quote from: THRAWN on May 30, 2024, 05:42:44 PM

Quote from: TheSkyHornet on May 30, 2024, 04:06:01 PMCAP in 2026:  Adopts OCPs
Army in 2026:  Adopts new multicam variant
Air Force in 2027:  Adopts new multicam variant
CAP in 2028:  Can't find OCPs

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Perfect reason to put everyone in blue BDUs...

That's not a bad idea...

...OR...

We put a clause in CAPR 39-1 that within 5-years of any uniform change by the USAF, it will be adopted, with appropriate CAP modification, by CAP.

Quote from: TheSkyHornet on May 30, 2024, 04:06:01 PMCAP in 2026:  Adopts OCPs
Army in 2026:  Adopts new multicam variant
Air Force in 2027:  Adopts new multicam variant
CAP in 2028:  Can't find OCPs

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Perfect reason to put everyone in blue BDUs...

CAP in 2026:  Adopts OCPs
Army in 2026:  Adopts new multicam variant
Air Force in 2027:  Adopts new multicam variant
CAP in 2028:  Can't find OCPs

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.