grade on the cap

[brasda91]

While I have been advocating adding the grade back to the BDU cap, I must say, I think they messed up by the location of where the grade is to be sewn on.  I think it should go above the hem of the material in the center of the cap.

[Hawk200]

If you put it above the hem, it sits too high. Just center it top to bottom, it looks fine.

[MIKE]

2. The Air Force has also authorized the wear of the ultramarine blue embroidered
grade insignia centered on the BDU hat (see atch 2) by senior member officers. The
grade insignia may be worn immediately and a mandatory wear date of 1 May 2007 has
been established.

One could argue that centered means centered both vertically and horizontally in line with AFI 36-2903.  Note that they don't mention the 1/2 inch up from the visor like they have specified previously for cadet officers and for placement on the blue BDU cap as worn with the Field Uniform.

They appear to have fixed the typo with the mandatory wear date as well.  It read 2006 previously IIRC.

[Hawk200]

2. The Air Force has also authorized the wear of the ultramarine blue embroidered grade insignia centered on the BDU hat (see atch 2) by senior member officers. The grade insignia may be worn immediately and a mandatory wear date of 1 May 2007 has
been established.

One could argue that centered means centered both vertically and horizontally in line with AFI 36-2903.  Note that they don't mention the 1/2 inch up from the visor like they have specified previously for cadet officers and for placement on the blue BDU cap as worn with the Field Uniform.

The original poster mentioned that he felt that it should have been above the hem on the hat. That's addressing the vertical placement. The horizontal measurement was not in question.

[MIKE]

The original poster mentioned that he felt that it should have been above the hem on the hat. That's addressing the vertical placement. The horizontal measurement was not in question.

I was posting while you were posting, from the looks of things I think we are in agreement.

[Hawk200]

The original poster mentioned that he felt that it should have been above the hem on the hat. That's addressing the vertical placement. The horizontal measurement was not in question.

I was posting while you were posting, from the looks of things I think we are in agreement.

My apologies. Didn't notice the posting times.

[mikeylikey]

Since the policy letter only authorizes BDU covers, does that mean those "other" colored ball caps (orange, blue, green whatever) don't get the grade insignia?

[lordmonar]

Since the policy letter only authorizes BDU covers, does that mean those "other" colored ball caps (orange, blue, green whatever) don't get the grade insignia?

As of now...yes....but I think that will change soon.

[SAR-EMT1]

Is there any hope of getting RID of the ball caps? 

[Hawk200]

Is there any hope of getting RID of the ball caps? 

Probably not, too much history in both CAP and the Air Force. They will probably be around awhile.

[afgeo4]

Air Force organizational caps (ball caps) do not have rank on them, but they do identify the Commander and the deputy/vice. Also, they have farts and darts to identify field and general grade officers... we should authorize that on ours.

I handed my bdu caps to the alterations shop at Ft. Hamilton and they put on the insignia as per all the military regs... I didn't have to say a word. The insignia is centered on the cap, both horizontally and vertically.  The problem with the 1/2" mark is that caps come in a variety of sizes. Some are taller than others, so the insignia would look out of place on most. Having it centered, makes more sense from the appearance and uniformity standpoint. I used common sense on that one if you can't tell. 

[Guardrail]

Air Force organizational caps (ball caps) do not have rank on them,

Yes they do; they have the large bright metal pin-on rank insignia.

but they do identify the Commander and the deputy/vice. Also, they have farts and darts to identify field and general grade officers... we should authorize that on ours.

I have seen this too, but not all AF ball caps have them. 

[DNall]

Also, they have farts and darts to identify field and general grade officers... we should authorize that on ours.

The ultramarine blue hats that were popular about 10 years ago had this & big space in the center calling out for mini-grade that was commonly put there.

[lordmonar]

Air Force organizational caps (ball caps) do not have rank on them, but they do identify the Commander and the deputy/vice. Also, they have farts and darts to identify field and general grade officers... we should authorize that on ours.

Officers wear rank and I have not seen farts and darts on an organisational ball cap in many years.  IMHO we should NOT authorize the farts and darts on CAP ball caps but allow rank.

I handed my bdu caps to the alterations shop at Ft. Hamilton and they put on the insignia as per all the military regs... I didn't have to say a word. The insignia is centered on the cap, both horizontally and vertically.  The problem with the 1/2" mark is that caps come in a variety of sizes. Some are taller than others, so the insignia would look out of place on most. Having it centered, makes more sense from the appearance and uniformity standpoint. I used common sense on that one if you can't tell. 

I did the same...I just gave mine to the alterations here on Nellis and picked it up a couple of days later.

[JohnKachenmeister]

Air Force organizational caps (ball caps) do not have rank on them, but they do identify the Commander and the deputy/vice. Also, they have farts and darts to identify field and general grade officers... we should authorize that on ours.

Officers wear rank and I have not seen farts and darts on an organisational ball cap in many years.  IMHO we should NOT authorize the farts and darts on CAP ball caps but allow rank.

I handed my bdu caps to the alterations shop at Ft. Hamilton and they put on the insignia as per all the military regs... I didn't have to say a word. The insignia is centered on the cap, both horizontally and vertically.  The problem with the 1/2" mark is that caps come in a variety of sizes. Some are taller than others, so the insignia would look out of place on most. Having it centered, makes more sense from the appearance and uniformity standpoint. I used common sense on that one if you can't tell. 

I did the same...I just gave mine to the alterations here on Nellis and picked it up a couple of days later.

You guys are gonna be in SO much trouble for trying to use "Common Sense!"