"The CAP Polo shirt is NOT authorized for this activity."

[Swampfox]

I got an e-mail about the upcoming Squadron Leadership School and Corporate Learning Course and am told I cannot attend (I have a beard and require the CAP polo shirt). 

Is this a normal restriction?  Is this restriction allowed by CAP policy or did someone just make up this restriction without regard to CAP policy?

Thanks,

S. Morgan

[rjfoxx]

You can wear the white aviator shirt / grey slacks combo.  Just because you have a beard does not restrict you from wearing this uniform.

[Eclipse]

Yes, this is a normal UOD for a professional development activity.

No you do not "require" the golf shirt, there are at least two other corporate options - the white/gray pants or the white/blue pants combos.
You would normally have the option of civilian business attire for these types of activities as well.

[Swampfox]

You can wear the white aviator shirt / grey slacks combo.  Just because you have a beard does not restrict you from wearing this uniform.

Thanks but not only do I have a beard but my weight is above the limit.  Any other uniforms allowed?  Thanks!

S. Morgan

[Larry Mangum]

You can wear the white aviator shirt / grey slacks combo.  Just because you have a beard does not restrict you from wearing this uniform.

Thanks but not only do I have a beard but my weight is above the limit.  Any other uniforms allowed?  Thanks!

S. Morgan

The grey slacks / white aviator shirt, is for those of us who do not meet the weight requirments for wear of the air force uniforms.

[Eclipse]

You can wear the white aviator shirt / grey slacks combo.  Just because you have a beard does not restrict you from wearing this uniform.

Thanks but not only do I have a beard but my weight is above the limit.  Any other uniforms allowed?  Thanks!

...the white/gray pants...

[dwb]

I'm sure the blazer combination would also be acceptable.

[lordmonar]

I'm sure the blazer combination would also be acceptable.

That is assuming they have not specified a UOD (other than no polos).

[CommGeek]

What if I'm a poor CAP member and only have a polo?

[EMT-83]

Save your pennies and buy the proper shirt.

I hear this complaint from my members from time to time. Sorry, but there are certain expenses to be incurred as a member. No one says that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on uniform items. A pair of gray slacks, which can be worn outside of CAP, and an aviator shirt which can be bought on-line for about 25 bucks, will do nicely.

[Eclipse]

Save your pennies and buy the proper shirt.

I hear this complaint from my members from time to time. Sorry, but there are certain expenses to be incurred as a member. No one says that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on uniform items. A pair of gray slacks, which can be worn outside of CAP, and an aviator shirt which can be bought on-line for about 25 bucks, will do nicely.

Or wear civilian business attire.

As a matter of regulation, all Senior members who do not wear the USAF blues are required to have the corporate whites.  The golf shirt is not the minimum basic uniform.

[spacecommand]

Contrary to some popular belief, the polo shirt is not the basic uniform. 

The basic uniform CAP members must maintain is either:
short sleeve light blue shirt / blue pants or short sleeve white aviator shirt, grey pants combinations.  The White aviator shirt/grey pants combo is for anyone who chooses not to wear the AF uniform,  or does not meet AF uniform regs (weight/grooming etc).

39-1 page 8:

a. Minimum Basic Service Uniform. Male: Short-sleeve, light blue shirt; dark blue trousers; blue
belt/silver buckle, blue flight cap; black shoes, and socks. Insignia: CAP nameplate, shoulder patch,
collar/lapel insignia, embroidered epaulet sleeve, and flight cap emblem. Female: Short-sleeve light
blue blouse; Dark blue skirt or slacks; flight cap; neutral nylon hose; black shoes; black handbag.
Insignia: CAP nameplate, shoulder patch, collar/lapel insignia, embroidered epaulet sleeve, and flight
cap emblem.
b. CAP Distinctive Basic Uniform (senior members only). Male: Short-sleeve, white aviator shirt;
gray trousers; black belt; black shoes and socks. Insignia: CAP nameplate, embroidered epaulet sleeve.
Female: Short-sleeve, white aviator shirt; gray slacks or skirt; plain black shoes. Insignia: CAP
nameplate, embroidered epaulet sleeve.

[CommGeek]

I hear it all the time....  I tell them not to go out to dinner with the guys after the meeting and use that cash for a shirt! 

[SarDragon]

Yes, this is a normal UOD for a professional development activity.

No you do not "require" the golf shirt, there are at least two other corporate options - the white/gray pants or the white/blue pants combos.
You would normally have the option of civilian business attire for these types of activities as well.

He sez he's a fuzzie, like me. That means the white/blue pants combo is a no-go.

[spacecommand]

misread, ignore this.

[lordmonar]

What if I'm a poor CAP member and only have a polo?

Then you are in violation of 39-1.

[CommGeek]

Am I?   39-1 shows the polo....

[SarDragon]

What if I'm a poor CAP member and only have a polo?

Then you are in violation of 39-1.

"Only" is the key word here. As noted above, the aviator shirt combo is the minimum required uniform for fatties/fuzzies. If you don't have that combo available, you are technically in violation. 

[CommGeek]

since when did they remove the polo as a uniform?

[spacecommand]

They didn't, however it (the Polo) is not the CAP Distinctive Basic Uniform.  39-1 Page 8 as referenced above.