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General Discussion => Uniforms & Awards => Topic started by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:19:21 PM

Title: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:19:21 PM
Hi there, so not to long ago I cut my hair and I took a photo and uploaded it to Facebook. It wasnt inappropriate or anything, just me and my face. I wanted to show my friends EXACTLY how short I cut it (they have all seen me in my uniform, long story short they were at an event we were doing security for) and so I buttoned the top button. Just recently someone said I have to remove the photo because "it's not regulations". Is the top button being buttoned a violation of regulation?
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 07:23:50 PM
Capper?
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: abdsp51 on September 16, 2013, 07:25:28 PM
Without knowing what uniform you were wearing it's hard to say.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
OH Sorry. I was wearing my BDUS.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:27:47 PM
And it's that cap person you know. Sorry.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 07:29:11 PM
OK - there's no reg against having the top button closed.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: abdsp51 on September 16, 2013, 07:30:23 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:27:12 PM
OH Sorry. I was wearing my BDUS.

Depending on the activity yes you are out of regs.  For day to day wear you're out of regs.  Now removing a photo is your call or your parents call to make.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 07:32:19 PM
What's wrong with the top button being closed?   It looks weird, but I don't see any issue with it.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:33:10 PM
I only buttoned it for the photo. I don't keep the top button on any uniform, blues or bdus, unless I'm wearing a tie with the blues.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:37:18 PM
I was told to remove it because its against cap reg photos.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: abdsp51 on September 16, 2013, 07:38:20 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:37:18 PM
I was told to remove it because its against cap reg photos.

Was this another cadet who told you that?
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: a2capt on September 16, 2013, 07:44:28 PM
When someone says "It's against the regulations", ask for a cite, and what specifically is being called out.

If they respond with "I was told .. " or "I heard.." repeat your request.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
"A higher ranking cadet" should be a category on Snopes.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: abdsp51 on September 16, 2013, 08:20:59 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
"A higher ranking cadet" should be a category on Snopes.

Yes it should. 
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Brad on September 16, 2013, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:19:21 PM
Hi there, so not to long ago I cut my hair and I took a photo and uploaded it to Facebook. It wasnt inappropriate or anything, just me and my face. I wanted to show my friends EXACTLY how short I cut it (they have all seen me in my uniform, long story short they were at an event we were doing security for) and so I buttoned the top button. Just recently someone said I have to remove the photo because "it's not regulations". Is the top button being buttoned a violation of regulation?

So you were uploading a CAP photo, or simply a photo to show off your new haircut? If it's the latter, than that senior cadet has no business telling you not to upload it. If on the other hand you used your CAP BDUs to show how one's hair should be cut in order to be within CAP regs, then the other cadet has a bit more ground to stand on, but still not much. If you notice, for items such as the cold weather outerwear garments for the service uniform, it specifies that the top button can be buttoned or unbuttoned. But for the BDU shirt it is not specified one way or another. Yes the pictures show unbuttoned, and one could argue the "not specified, don't do it" side of 39-1, but still, apply some common sense.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.

.....Imma?

Jack
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Brad on September 16, 2013, 09:20:45 PM
Quote from: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.

.....Imma?

Jack

Vernacular for "I will", I use it myself now and then but I still don't get how it became what it has.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Alaric on September 16, 2013, 09:27:12 PM
Quote from: Brad on September 16, 2013, 09:20:45 PM
Quote from: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.

.....Imma?

Jack

Vernacular for "I will", I use it myself now and then but I still don't get how it became what it has.

The shortened form of Imma gunna :)
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:29:01 PM
Quote from: Alaric on September 16, 2013, 09:27:12 PM
Quote from: Brad on September 16, 2013, 09:20:45 PM
Quote from: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.

.....Imma?

Jack


Vernacular for "I will", I use it myself now and then but I still don't get how it became what it has.

The shortened form of Imma gunna :)

If by chance you're telling me he meant to say "I'm going to..." then why didn't he just say that?

Shaking my head at this younger generation...

Jack
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 09:43:04 PM
That's like typing "arrghhhhh..."

Castle of Aughhhh - Holy Grail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlIz0q8aWpA#ws)
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Garibaldi on September 17, 2013, 02:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eclipse on September 16, 2013, 09:43:04 PM
That's like typing "arrghhhhh..."

Castle of Aughhhh - Holy Grail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlIz0q8aWpA#ws)

I seriously doubt that if he were dying he'd carve out "aaaaargh!"
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Mitchell 1969 on September 17, 2013, 07:37:58 AM
Quote from: Alaric on September 16, 2013, 09:27:12 PM
Quote from: Brad on September 16, 2013, 09:20:45 PM
Quote from: ColonelJack on September 16, 2013, 09:10:21 PM
Quote from: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 16, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Yes it was another cadet, a HIGHER ranking cadet, and thanks for the help guys. Imma ask what exactly is against the regs.

.....Imma?

Jack

Vernacular for "I will", I use it myself now and then but I still don't get how it became what it has.

The shortened form of Imma gunna :)

Imma Gunna?

Wasn't she the lady who used to run that FBO out in Salina, Kansas? Had an old 150 with a 172 engine and a 172 with a 182 left wing, used to fuel up from 5 gallon cans and also worked as head flipper for the flapjacks at the cafe? I remember her!
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Thatcappersonyouknow on September 17, 2013, 03:27:12 PM
Haha. Im a girl. And no, it wasn't JUST to show off a haircut. Thanks guys, I'm going to get this sorted out tonight.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Critical AOA on September 17, 2013, 11:04:02 PM
I always thought that buttons that were not intentioned to ever be buttoned make no sense.  Dumbest clothing concept next to neckties.

Even though I am not a cadet, the next time I see "Cite, please", I will be tempted to reply "A higher ranking cadet".  Serious dudes, imma gonna do it.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: PHall on September 18, 2013, 01:58:26 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 17, 2013, 11:04:02 PM
I always thought that buttons that were not intentioned to ever be buttoned make no sense.  Dumbest clothing concept next to neckties.

Even though I am not a cadet, the next time I see "Cite, please", I will be tempted to reply "A higher ranking cadet".  Serious dudes, imma gonna do it.

And you will be called on it too. So why stir up a fuss?
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: MSG Mac on September 18, 2013, 02:14:41 AM
It only takes a few minutes to download the CAP Regs and Manuals to a tablet or computer. Then when someone says " ... The reg say..."  You can ask them to show you.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Critical AOA on September 18, 2013, 02:24:16 AM
Quote from: PHall on September 18, 2013, 01:58:26 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 17, 2013, 11:04:02 PM
I always thought that buttons that were not intentioned to ever be buttoned make no sense.  Dumbest clothing concept next to neckties.

Even though I am not a cadet, the next time I see "Cite, please", I will be tempted to reply "A higher ranking cadet".  Serious dudes, imma gonna do it.

And you will be called on it too. So why stir up a fuss?

Seriously?  Are you that unable to recognize sarcasm? 
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: PHall on September 18, 2013, 02:26:40 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 18, 2013, 02:24:16 AM
Quote from: PHall on September 18, 2013, 01:58:26 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 17, 2013, 11:04:02 PM
I always thought that buttons that were not intentioned to ever be buttoned make no sense.  Dumbest clothing concept next to neckties.

Even though I am not a cadet, the next time I see "Cite, please", I will be tempted to reply "A higher ranking cadet".  Serious dudes, imma gonna do it.

And you will be called on it too. So why stir up a fuss?

Seriously?  Are you that unable to recognize sarcasm?

Just making an observation on what will happen if you did do that. Never said anything about me doing it.
I just know the personalities that are on this board.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Critical AOA on September 18, 2013, 02:35:56 AM
We all have personalities on this board... I just wonder how many have personalities or the same one off the board....
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Private Investigator on September 18, 2013, 07:43:55 AM
Some people are personalities, others are characters, others are .... Well you fill in the blank. I am taking the high road.   8)
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Critical AOA on September 18, 2013, 10:16:30 PM
That's not allowed.
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: ColonelJack on September 19, 2013, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 18, 2013, 02:35:56 AM
We all have personalities on this board... I just wonder how many have personalities or the same one off the board....

Heck, they could be like me ... I have more than one personality off the board!  (In fact, a lot of my personalities are off the board ... maybe I ought to do something about that ...)

Jack
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: PHall on September 20, 2013, 01:16:12 AM
Quote from: ColonelJack on September 19, 2013, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 18, 2013, 02:35:56 AM
We all have personalities on this board... I just wonder how many have personalities or the same one off the board....

Heck, they could be like me ... I have more than one personality off the board!  (In fact, a lot of my personalities are off the board ... maybe I ought to do something about that ...)

Jack


Jack, did the Nurse forget to give you your meds again? >:D
Title: Re: Uniform/Photo Help
Post by: Critical AOA on September 20, 2013, 02:15:09 AM
Would that be nurse Ratched?