"We are civil air patrol" Video - Need opinions for any changes

[PilotMan]

Hi everyone,

Take a look at the video I have been working on and let me know if you see any details that might need tweaking.

All opinions are appreciated: 

http://youtu.be/mtRwbzXmdzY

[LTC Don]

First, let me say that is an OutStanding video.  We have an open house coming up at our local airport, and I'd like very much to feature it during the day  -- asking permission to do so. 

Secondly, there are a couple of minor uniform glitches that to the general public won't mean anything, but obviously to the CAP audience, it does --

At the 3:55 mark, there is a senior member Capt wearing USAF blues with a crew-neck t-shirt.  That's a no-no.  V-necks only with the blues with open collar shirts. There is also a cadet at 3:58 wearing his flight cap while the others do not have headgear on (all inside the hangar or appears to be).

Cadets at 4:03 without headgear on while one does  and they are outside.

On the headgear infractions - If the pic had them all with headgear on or with headgear off, it wouldn't matter.  The balance is off since only one has the headgear on, looks odd then.

Senior member in BDUs at 4:14 gesturing at globe has incorrect folding on sleeves.  He appears in several more images.

I love the sailplane segment.  North Carolina has just begun to develop a sailplane program so we are very excited about that project.

Again, beyond those minor uniform infractions (there are some other minor ones, but I don't think they detract enough to go through to try to fix them), the video is Excellent.


Well-Done!

[Jon Knapp]

Great Video!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Eclipse]

Very nice.

You might consider a shorter version for the more casual viewer, but the best effort I've seen in a while.
Actually shows what CAP really is.

[Critical AOA]

I enjoyed it.  Thanks.   :clap:

[Walkman]

Kudos for taking the time to put together such a professional video. I know how much work is involved in something like this. Well done!

[BigShu]

Very nice, I liked it a lot. If I hadn't already joined, I'd do it all over! The music at the first, the trumpet fanfare, what is that called?

[Garibaldi]

Pretty bad azz.

[Extremepredjudice]

All of the cadets I saw wearing cords are wearing them wrong (CAPM39-1, 5-5).

They are supposed to be attached at the bottom, not freely hanging.

[SarDragon]

All of the cadets I saw wearing cords are wearing them wrong (CAPM39-1, 5-5).

They are supposed to be attached at the bottom, not freely hanging.

Reread your reference, quoted below:

Shoulder cords will be worn along the shoulder seam and fastened from the underneath, inside the shirt.

It's fastened at the top, at the shoulder seam.

[Dad2-4]

Agreed that it's one of the most professionally done videos I've seen about CAP. The only uniform infraction that really stood out to me was the SM with the 3/4 rolled sleeves. Any other items went by so quickly that I didn't notice them.

[PilotMan]

All of the cadets I saw wearing cords are wearing them wrong (CAPM39-1, 5-5).

They are supposed to be attached at the bottom, not freely hanging.

Please elaborate..... Like to get it right!!

Thanks,

[PilotMan]

Agreed that it's one of the most professionally done videos I've seen about CAP. The only uniform infraction that really stood out to me was the SM with the 3/4 rolled sleeves. Any other items went by so quickly that I didn't notice them.

Where in the video did you see the sleeves?

Thanks,

[PilotMan]

First, let me say that is an OutStanding video.  We have an open house coming up at our local airport, and I'd like very much to feature it during the day  -- asking permission to do so. 

Secondly, there are a couple of minor uniform glitches that to the general public won't mean anything, but obviously to the CAP audience, it does --

At the 3:55 mark, there is a senior member Capt wearing USAF blues with a crew-neck t-shirt.  That's a no-no.  V-necks only with the blues with open collar shirts. There is also a cadet at 3:58 wearing his flight cap while the others do not have headgear on (all inside the hangar or appears to be).

Cadets at 4:03 without headgear on while one does  and they are outside.

On the headgear infractions - If the pic had them all with headgear on or with headgear off, it wouldn't matter.  The balance is off since only one has the headgear on, looks odd then.

Senior member in BDUs at 4:14 gesturing at globe has incorrect folding on sleeves.  He appears in several more images.

I love the sailplane segment.  North Carolina has just begun to develop a sailplane program so we are very excited about that project.

Again, beyond those minor uniform infractions (there are some other minor ones, but I don't think they detract enough to go through to try to fix them), the video is Excellent.


Well-Done!

According to 39-1 Page 52 ......Cant find the V-Neck T Thing:

Mandatory. Wear undershorts and undershirt (V-neck, U-neck, or athletic style) with all service and dress uniforms; the white crew- neck style undershirt is authorized when wearing closed collar service and dress uniforms only.

[PilotMan]

I reviewed the mention items and I will look deeper into them to correct an issues.  Glad to see you all like it.  It really seemed to make an impact on prospective cadets!  Our numbers nearly doubled after our open house.

Thanks all!!

[Майор Хаткевич]

Great video overall. just had an issue with the description:

Their cadet program gives kids learning opportunities toward aerospace, moral leadership, and many other life skills lacking in most schools today.

We haven't had "Moral Leadership" as a term in CAP for at least 5-7 years now.

I'd rewrite the section on CP as a whole.

[LTC Don]

According to 39-1 Page 52 ......Cant find the V-Neck T Thing:

Mandatory. Wear undershorts and undershirt (V-neck, U-neck, or athletic style) with all service and dress uniforms; the white crew- neck style undershirt is authorized when wearing closed collar service and dress uniforms only.

According to 39-1 Page 52 ......Cant find the V-Neck T Thing:

Mandatory. Wear undershorts and undershirt (V-neck, U-neck, or athletic style) with all service and dress uniforms; the white crew-neck style undershirt is authorized when wearing closed collar service and dress uniforms only.      

Ergo, anytime the open-collar option is used with the USAF blue uniform, the v-neck, u-neck, or athletic 'tank-top' undershirt is the only authorized option.  This is a way-to-common infraction that is maddening to see.   

[Critical AOA]

So is this shirt athletic or crew?  The label calls it both.  Does the reg define the terms?  Does it say athletic = tank top?  One can assume the reg's intent but is is not clear.

[johnnyb47]

So is this shirt athletic or crew?  The label calls it both.  Does the reg define the terms?  Does it say athletic = tank top?  One can assume the reg's intent but is is not clear.

I would consider the term "Athletic Comfort" to be a marketing thing.
The neck is what is important. that is a Crew Neck.
If you can see it clearly with your top button undone it is a crew neck.
If you can't it's either one of the other styles (V-Neck, U-Neck) or WAY too big for the wearer.


Great video, by the way.  :clap:

[SarDragon]

All of the cadets I saw wearing cords are wearing them wrong (CAPM39-1, 5-5).

They are supposed to be attached at the bottom, not freely hanging.

Please elaborate..... Like to get it right!!

Thanks,

Every cord I could see clearly was correctly attached.