Quote from: Stonewall on November 20, 2025, 01:04:32 AMAnyone remember when I suggested this bad boy? Almost 18 years to the month.

My intent was ONE uniform for ALL.

There was a time when everyone wore the same BDU. Rank insignia wasn't worn if one didn't comply with weight/grooming standards.

Considering the OCP uniform authorized for CAP has full color insignia (barring atypical exceptions) and a uniquely identifying tab, it would certainly be quite practical to allow everyone to wear it. Everyone would get the same economy of scale advantage.

Voila! One uniform for all.

Quote from: GroundHawg on November 18, 2025, 07:28:15 PMCan we get someone to suggest a change to the corporate field uniform top now? Same cut and design as the OCP only in navy please.

Already in progress, sir. Prototype created.

Quote from: GroundHawg on November 18, 2025, 07:28:15 PMCan we get someone to suggest a change to the corporate field uniform top now? Same cut and design as the OCP only in navy please.

Anyone remember when I suggested this bad boy? Almost 18 years to the month.

My intent was ONE uniform for ALL.



Ah yes, "My Utility Uniform Proposal".

Quote from: Paul Creed III on November 19, 2025, 10:42:00 AM

Quote from: GroundHawg on November 18, 2025, 07:28:15 PMCan we get someone to suggest a change to the corporate field uniform top now? Same cut and design as the OCP only in navy please.

And standardize the color to just one for the polo (either blue or black [I have both colors and lean more towards the black a touch more]) and eliminate the screen-printed version (which looks like crap after one washing).

Preach

Quote from: GroundHawg on November 18, 2025, 07:28:15 PMCan we get someone to suggest a change to the corporate field uniform top now? Same cut and design as the OCP only in navy please.

And standardize the color to just one for the polo (either blue or black [I have both colors and lean more towards the black a touch more]) and eliminate the screen-printed version (which looks like crap after one washing).

Can we get someone to suggest a change to the corporate field uniform top now? Same cut and design as the OCP only in navy please.

BTW, this isn't an "official" visual aid, but its a helpful explainer for folks:

Quote from: biomed441 on November 17, 2025, 05:10:40 PMCAP needs to stop trying to out Air Force the Air Force. 

Civil Air Patrol: More Military Than The Military™. LOL

Quote from: NIN on November 13, 2025, 07:32:56 PMNational supposedly saying to a wing "if a member comes in uniform, they can participate regardless" sounds incredibly apocryphal. You go to the National Conference and they specify what uniforms may be worn for the event.  For example, there is usually a "no utility uniforms or flight suits" prohibition.  Its not the Wild, Wild West there.

I have been to conferences where a gaggle of c/Amn show up in ABUs and I was told "They don't have blues yet." Well, OK, but "appropriate attire," for the gravity and dignity of the activity is still a thing, so show up in a collared shirt and khakis or something.

You wouldn't show up to your sister's wedding in a pair of grubby jeans and a hoodie with the excuse "I don't have a suit yet," right?

You wont hear me disagree with that.  I think the distinction needs to be clear that its a uniform type, not a specific uniform.  If you have OCPs, and it's a field night, you should be allowed to wear them even if 99% of your squdaron is still in ABUs.  Happened in active duty that way during the BDU/ABU transition and the ABU/OCP transition. Saw plenty of formations with mix and match.  Part of the game.

CAP needs to stop trying to out Air Force the Air Force. 

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