Squadron T-Shirts

[Angus]

I just want to double check that while reading the regs I didn't miss anything.  My Squadron is looking at getting T-shirts made up with our unit patch.  The only thing I can find is that it can be no more than 5" in diameter.  The question I have is can the patch be in full color?  My commander believes it can only be black and white. 

[Pylon]

CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 900-2 don't specify for t-shirts single-color or full-color.

[Eclipse]

It can be in color, but since the shirt needs to be black (or brown), most colors won't look very good.

Your best best is to create a monochrome version of your insignia and do them in white on black.

[Angus]

CAPM 39-1 and CAPR 900-2 don't specify for t-shirts single-color or full-color.

Thanks, that's what I was reading. I just wanted to double check in case it was hidden and I missed it.

As far as monochrome or the white on black I had a custom one made and with all the detail and color in our patch doing it in one color is difficult.   

[RiverAux]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities. 

[MIKE]

Blue ink might look good instead of white or black if it's a lighter shade.  Depending on the design.

If you do go with brown shirts though make sure it's the correct brown, AG shade 436.  Pet peeve.

[Eclipse]

Another option is retro-reflective ink, looks real sharp, especially at night, however it will probably double your costs and does not hold
up as well as regular t-shirt inks.

[HGjunkie]

You could just stitch your squadron patch to a black t-shirt in the right spot... would save a lot of hassle. 

[lordmonar]

Blue ink might look good instead of white or black if it's a lighter shade.  Depending on the design.

If you do go with brown shirts though make sure it's the correct brown, AG shade 436.  Pet peeve.

Hi Mike....I have the same Pet Peeve....but as Eclipse is fond of saying...."cite please". 

[Angus]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities.

39-1 says that the Unit Commander can have them made for wear under the BDU if they are of the right color.

[Spaceman3750]

Unit commanders may prescribe color, unit designation, and cloth or
silk screen emblem, to be worn on left side of chest not to exceed 5
inches in diameter.

[RiverAux]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities.

39-1 says that the Unit Commander can have them made for wear under the BDU if they are of the right color.

True, but what I was saying was that they could have a squadron t-shirt for wear in situations other than under BDUs.  For example, for PT.  Those t-shirts could be of any color. 

[SarDragon]

You could just stitch your squadron patch to a black t-shirt in the right spot... would save a lot of hassle. 

VERY uncomfortable.

[HGjunkie]

You could just stitch your squadron patch to a black t-shirt in the right spot... would save a lot of hassle. 

VERY uncomfortable.

You tried it?

[SarDragon]

You could just stitch your squadron patch to a black t-shirt in the right spot... would save a lot of hassle. 

VERY uncomfortable.

You tried it?

What do you think? I've tried lots of things, just for gits and shiggles.

Regarding the patch on the shirt, think about a t-shirt with a pocket on it, and the pocket has a piece of cardboard stuffed into it. That's what a patch on a t-shirt feels like. Now put another shirt on over it, with its own pockets. Getting a good mental picture now?

[Angus]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities.

39-1 says that the Unit Commander can have them made for wear under the BDU if they are of the right color.

True, but what I was saying was that they could have a squadron t-shirt for wear in situations other than under BDUs.  For example, for PT.  Those t-shirts could be of any color.

Gotcha.  What we're looking at is the shirts could be used as either PT uniform or under a field uniform.  So as the only color used universally we're looking at black shirts. 

[JC004]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities.

39-1 says that the Unit Commander can have them made for wear under the BDU if they are of the right color.

True, but what I was saying was that they could have a squadron t-shirt for wear in situations other than under BDUs.  For example, for PT.  Those t-shirts could be of any color.

...or if you're at PAWG ENC, your BDU/BBS t-shirts could be of any color.  Currently in ultramarine, dark blue, yellow, orange, red, green...   

[Angus]

Squadrons could make t-shirts that are not designed to be worn under the BDU if they would like.  In other words, a tshirt to be worn outside of CAP activities.

39-1 says that the Unit Commander can have them made for wear under the BDU if they are of the right color.

True, but what I was saying was that they could have a squadron t-shirt for wear in situations other than under BDUs.  For example, for PT.  Those t-shirts could be of any color.

...or if you're at PAWG ENC, your BDU/BBS t-shirts could be of any color.  Currently in ultramarine, dark blue, yellow, orange, red, green...   

And people wonder why we think of PAWG as a "red headed step-child" 

[pbcheez]

from what i hear from people that have been at my base a long time they said that the peeps in the squadron wore solid color t-shirts so you could tell what squadron they were in (Red, Blue, Yellow..etc) but i guess things have changed alot since then.

[High Speed Low Drag]

Our squadron T-Shirt:  (black)