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[The CyBorg is destroyed]

That's true to an extend. The polo shirt with gray pants is a work uniform, but not a field uniform. It should not be worn in field conditions, such as doing ground search and rescue in the wilderness.

For safety reasons if nothing else.

[VNY]

That's true to an extend. The polo shirt with gray pants is a work uniform, but not a field uniform. It should not be worn in field conditions, such as doing ground search and rescue in the wilderness.

You wouldn't wear a flight suit for that either.  In no way did I mean to say the polo could be the ONLY work uniform, though a lot of people match it up with grey tac pants and use it that way.

[Private Investigator]

OD Jungle Fatigues, OD Jungle Boots, and OD Fatigue Hat.

Now that is a squared away Cadet at his encampment   :clap:

[Private Investigator]

I've made you National Commander of CAP for the day. But you can make only ONE frivolous uniform change. I'll be nice and let it be as big or small of a change as you want. What is your biggest OCD issue with the uniforms CAPTalk.

my #1 KHAKIS   

[ol'fido]

OD Jungle Fatigues, OD Jungle Boots, and OD Fatigue Hat.

Now that is a squared away Cadet at his encampment   :clap:

Yes, but standing fire watch is a little dodgy.

[sarmed1]

That's true to an extend. The polo shirt with gray pants is a work uniform, but not a field uniform. It should not be worn in field conditions, such as doing ground search and rescue in the wilderness.

For safety reasons if nothing else.

We did mention the tac/5.11 pant type option, but what makes it otherwise unsafe?

mk

[Camas]

Bring back the 1505's and the silver tans (1193's). Great looking uniforms!

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

We did mention the tac/5.11 pant type option, but what makes it otherwise unsafe?
mk

The fabric of the polo shirt itself is very thin.  I do not think that it is suited for "wilderness" operations, what with all the branches, thorns, thistles, etc. one can find in such a setting.

[tribalelder]

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Polo shirt fabric is thin. But, likely to be covered by climate and conditions-appropriate civilian outerwear in any 'field' situation--after all, most polo shirts are short sleeve.

My uniform change - besides the upcoming weigh-ins, some measure of fitness to wear AF uniforms. Mile run at slowest cadet time ? Other suggestions ? 

The fitness requirement could be waived for ceremonial events--like awards nights, conferences and termination appeals.

[Eclipse]

My uniform change - besides the upcoming weigh-ins, some measure of fitness to wear AF uniforms. Mile run at slowest cadet time ? Other suggestions ? 

The proposed weigh-ins are a suggestion, and while it's something I would do, 99.9% of the unit CC's aren't going to want
to have those conversations.

A fitness test for the USAF-style uniforms would never fly.  That pre-supposes there's a fitness need for most CAP activities (there isn't)
and would also cause issues with older members who are well within specs but not able to run, etc.

[Panache]

Is there a mile run for active-duty USAF?  Just curious.

[Eclipse]

Also, I can't believe this drive-by troll generated 3 pages of comments on the same, tired, dusty road.
(Myself included).

[a2capt]

That's why I just sat there and watched.

[Private Investigator]

OD Jungle Fatigues, OD Jungle Boots, and OD Fatigue Hat.

Now that is a squared away Cadet at his encampment   :clap:

Yes, but standing fire watch is a little dodgy.

Well, actually quite 'sporty', IMHO   

[sarmed1]

Is there a mile run for active-duty USAF?  Just curious.

1.5 run actually.....

mk

[sarmed1]

My uniform change - besides the upcoming weigh-ins, some measure of fitness to wear AF uniforms. Mile run at slowest cadet time ? Other suggestions ? 

The proposed weigh-ins are a suggestion, and while it's something I would do, 99.9% of the unit CC's aren't going to want
to have those conversations.

A fitness test for the USAF-style uniforms would never fly.  That pre-supposes there's a fitness need for most CAP activities (there isn't)
and would also cause issues with older members who are well within specs but not able to run, etc.

In the reality of the USAF there isnt much of a need for fitness either.  Only a small precent perform duties with either a frequency or likelyhood of comabt or survival that being "super fit" is a necesity. 

I still say that CAP would benefit from a reasonable appearance in uniform (similar to the USAF) standard for USAF style wear.  Alternatively I would accept a weigh vs demonstrated physical fitness test.  If you are outside the weight limit you can do the physical fitness test, pass and you are good to go (I would consider the BMI/ % body fat measurement plan also)

mk

[Shuman 14]

I've made you National Commander of CAP for the day. But you can make only ONE frivolous uniform change. I'll be nice and let it be as big or small of a change as you want. What is your biggest OCD issue with the uniforms CAPTalk.

my #1 KHAKIS   

I was waiting for someone to say the "K" word.  :clap:

[Shuman 14]

Bring back the 1505's and the silver tans (1193's). Great looking uniforms!

Concur except then need to be in a more modern fabric (i.e. poly/rayon or poly/cotton blends). it would make them much easier to maintain and clean. They would also need less ironing.

[Shuman 14]

Also, I can't believe this drive-by troll generated 3 pages of comments on the same, tired, dusty road.
(Myself included).

The road may be tired and dusty but I'm guessing CAP members are still willing to travel on it do to their discontent with the current uniform situation.

[Eclipse]

Clearly and pointless.