Squadron naming convention proposal

[BillB]

Sparky

You could argue that CAP has no roots in USAF, pro or con. The Army Air Corp was involved with the beginnings of CAP through the Office of Civilian Defense. he original CAP Headquarters on Park Avenue in New York, had an Army staff assigned (OK so it was only three officers but the military presence was there) During World War II CAP was often considered as a "semi'reserve" force of the Army Air Corp. The cadet program was designed to produce recruits that could go into flying schools for the Air Corp. Look at the cadet manuals of the period, which can be foundon eBay.

Fuzzy

The Wing patch didn't come out until after World War II. From 1942 to 47 the shoulder patch worn was the triangle and prop emblem.

[RiverAux]

I  think telling people you're a member of an OSS unit, gives the wrong impression.

It could be worse -- I didn't propose that they be named Auxiliary Support Squadrons   

[tdepp]

Sparky:   :clap:

Corporations and businesses that are in trouble radically change their logos and dump their history and traditions.  As you so aptly point out, military and military-styled organizations cherish their traditions and emblems and insignia.  I know some wings have modernized or modified but not gutted their 1940s/50s era designed patches. 

And I think the graphic designers on here might agree with me about this point as well: today's "cool" or "modern" wing or squadron patch designs will probably look just as dated or "goofy" as the WWII-era patches in 20, 30, or 40 years.  It frankly takes genius to design a logo or trademark that withstands the test of time.  Think the McDonald's arches, the Ford oval, the Nike swoosh as a few examples that have don't look dated. Simple, almost simplistic, is what typically gives that a chance.  But it's rare for a logo or trademark to become iconic.

But if my unit had the "goofy" Donald Duck patch for being a WWII Coastal Patrol?  (Correct me if I am misremembering.)  I'd be darn proud that I was in the same line of brave men and women who went out and defended their nation--for free--and did their duty at our nation's darkest hour.  If that's "goofy," then consider me "goofy" as well.  I'd want to make sure I upheld those high ideas as I wore that "goofy" patch on my uniform.