Hey guys,
In CAPR 39-3, on page 90 it is mentioned;
"6.2.4. Blue Winter Cap. Cap will only be worn with a full-length outer garment, while
wearing the mess dress, semi-formal, service dress or service uniforms (Figure 6.13)."
Does anyone know where I could find one?
Thanks,
TheMeepMan
Ebay. But they're awful.
If you've never seen one, check out the picture at VG:
https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-blue-cold-weather-cap?variant=19249786880054
One look at the picture should be enough to make you not want to every buy one.
Where do you live?
I had a hat like that when I was in the Navy, and it was mostly too warm in Maine and northern Japan. Besides, it's you-ga-lee.
Quote from: SarDragon on August 02, 2020, 07:05:22 PMWhere do you live?
I had a hat like that when I was in the Navy, and it was mostly too warm in Maine and northern Japan. Besides, it's you-ga-lee.
I live in NJ sir. And Capt Thompson, I saw it and I am very disappointed that the flaps aren't white :(.
Quote from: NIN on August 02, 2020, 05:52:11 PMEbay. But they're awful.
But authorized with mess dress. Which tempts me to buy one just because.
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Quote from: NIN on August 02, 2020, 05:52:11 PMEbay. But they're awful.
But authorized with mess dress. Which tempts me to buy one just because.
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Quote from: TheMeepMan on August 03, 2020, 02:25:08 AMQuote from: SarDragon on August 02, 2020, 07:05:22 PMWhere do you live?
I had a hat like that when I was in the Navy, and it was mostly too warm in Maine and northern Japan. Besides, it's you-ga-lee.
I live in NJ sir. And Capt Thompson, I saw it and I am very disappointed that the flaps aren't white :(.
I'm sorry about the NJ thing. I lived there for 13 years, and do not recall it ever being cold enough to
need one of those hats.
Only place that I've found it was Vanguard for $65. No way I'm gonna pay that much for a winter cap.
Michigan is as cold as NJ and I've never seen one of these worn, even with Mess Dress. Even if it was only $10 I don't know many that would want it on their head.
I'll be honest, I really only wanted it because I've never seen anybody with it and I thought it would be kind of funny.
Michigan's average winter temperature is lower then NJ.
https://www.bestplaces.net/compare-cities/jersey_city_nj/detroit_mi/climate
https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/US/average-state-temperatures-in-winter.php
With that said, if you're wearing mess dress, you're going from a car to a banquet hall or
other building. You're not outside long enough to need this unless your supply of atomic wedgies is low.
Quote from: TheMeepMan on August 03, 2020, 02:35:07 PMI'll be honest, I really only wanted it because I've never seen anybody with it and I thought it would be kind of funny.
Unless you find one used, it's an expensive hat to buy because it looks funny. Also note that you must wear it with a full length outer garment, so if you don't already have an all-weather coat or topcoat, you will need to acquire one of those too.
Is the USAF Dress Cloak authorized for CAP members?
(https://usafflagranks.com/usaf_mess_dress_uniform_files/image051.jpg)
I don't think it's authorized for actual USAF anymore.
Quote from: shuman14 on August 03, 2020, 10:57:15 PMIs the USAF Dress Cloak authorized for CAP members?
(https://usafflagranks.com/usaf_mess_dress_uniform_files/image051.jpg)
only if you wear a big "S" on your chest, along with it...
Quote from: supertigerCH on August 04, 2020, 12:38:39 AMonly if you wear a big "S" on your chest, along with it...
That's CAP's symbol for "nope".
And that about wraps it up.
Buh bye.