CAPM 39-1 might have something to say. CAPM 39-1 is your friend.
Quote from: Gunsotsu on June 15, 2018, 05:04:08 AMCAPM 39-1 might have something to say. CAPM 39-1 is your friend.8.1. USAF-style and Corporate-style Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) Guidance8.1.1. Authorized FDU.8.1.1.1. The USAF-style FDU and Corporate FDU (CFDU) are authorized functional clothing for wear by individuals who perform aviation particular duties. Flight duty includes preparation, preflight, in-flight, post-flight, and other flight related duties associated with aircraft operations. The FDU and CFDU are authorized for wear by personnel who have or previously had a CAP aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6, Aeronautical Ratings, Emergency Services Patch and Badges, and Ground Team Badges, and/or have a current aircrew mission qualification (mission pilot, transport pilot, observer, scanner, aerial photographer, etc.). Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating may be authorized wear of the FDU and CFDU on days when actual flying is planned or anticipated. Wing commanders will determine when FDU and CFDU wear is appropriate.
Quote from: OldGuy on June 15, 2018, 07:17:30 AMQuote from: Gunsotsu on June 15, 2018, 05:04:08 AMCAPM 39-1 might have something to say. CAPM 39-1 is your friend.8.1. USAF-style and Corporate-style Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) Guidance8.1.1. Authorized FDU.8.1.1.1. The USAF-style FDU and Corporate FDU (CFDU) are authorized functional clothing for wear by individuals who perform aviation particular duties. Flight duty includes preparation, preflight, in-flight, post-flight, and other flight related duties associated with aircraft operations. The FDU and CFDU are authorized for wear by personnel who have or previously had a CAP aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6, Aeronautical Ratings, Emergency Services Patch and Badges, and Ground Team Badges, and/or have a current aircrew mission qualification (mission pilot, transport pilot, observer, scanner, aerial photographer, etc.). Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating may be authorized wear of the FDU and CFDU on days when actual flying is planned or anticipated. Wing commanders will determine when FDU and CFDU wear is appropriate.I added the bold to the part that most people seem to overlook. The short answer is you are allowed to wear the FDU/CFDU only when you are planning to fly. Yes the GT badge is authorized on the patch but that doesn't mean you can wear this uniform if you are not flying.
So.....bottom line is.....if you are currently or previously hold an aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6.....then you are authorized to wear the FDU. Even if you are doing ground team or mission base or even just regular squadron based duties.
Having said that.....why the hell would you want to?
Remember you only get wear the flight cap....so there is the sun.
Here is where context is important. The subject of that sentence is "Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating......" So.....bottom line is.....if you are currently or previously hold an aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6.....then you are authorized to wear the FDU. Even if you are doing ground team or mission base or even just regular squadron based duties.It is allowed by the regulations.
8.1. USAF-style and Corporate-style Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) Guidance8.1.1. Authorized FDU.8.1.1.1. The USAF-style FDU and Corporate FDU (CFDU) are authorized functional clothing for wear by individuals who perform aviation particular duties. Flight duty includes preparation, preflight, in-flight, post-flight, and other flight related duties associated with aircraft operations. The FDU and CFDU are authorized for wear by personnel who have or previously had a CAP aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6, Aeronautical Ratings, Emergency Services Patch and Badges, and Ground Team Badges, and/or have a current aircrew mission qualification (mission pilot, transport pilot, observer, scanner, aerial photographer, etc.). Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating may be authorized wear of the FDU and CFDU on days when actual flying is planned or anticipated. Wing commanders will determine when FDU and CFDU wear is appropriate.
Quote from: lordmonar on June 15, 2018, 04:21:48 PMSo.....bottom line is.....if you are currently or previously hold an aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6.....then you are authorized to wear the FDU. Even if you are doing ground team or mission base or even just regular squadron based duties.That's literally the opposite of what it says above in the reg cited. If you're not flying, or at least plan on it, it's not authorized.
Quote from: lordmonar on June 15, 2018, 04:21:48 PMHere is where context is important. The subject of that sentence is "Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating......" So.....bottom line is.....if you are currently or previously hold an aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6.....then you are authorized to wear the FDU. Even if you are doing ground team or mission base or even just regular squadron based duties.It is allowed by the regulations.So I guess you just skimmed over the first part that completely negates what you said? Bolded even more for emphasis:Quote8.1. USAF-style and Corporate-style Flight Duty Uniform (FDU) Guidance8.1.1. Authorized FDU.8.1.1.1. The USAF-style FDU and Corporate FDU (CFDU) are authorized functional clothing for wear by individuals who perform aviation particular duties. Flight duty includes preparation, preflight, in-flight, post-flight, and other flight related duties associated with aircraft operations. The FDU and CFDU are authorized for wear by personnel who have or previously had a CAP aeronautical rating as defined by CAPR 35-6, Aeronautical Ratings, Emergency Services Patch and Badges, and Ground Team Badges, and/or have a current aircrew mission qualification (mission pilot, transport pilot, observer, scanner, aerial photographer, etc.). Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating may be authorized wear of the FDU and CFDU on days when actual flying is planned or anticipated. Wing commanders will determine when FDU and CFDU wear is appropriate.
“””Personnel who do not have a current aircrew mission qualification or a current or prior aeronautical rating may be authorized wear of the FDU and CFDU on days when actual flying is planned or anticipated. Wing commanders will determine when FDU and CFDU wear is planned or anticipated.”””Technically, could I interpret this as “as long as someone is flying a CAP aircraft, I can wear this on the ground?” It doesn’t say I plan to physically be in the plane, just that flying is anticipated...
Technically, could I interpret this as “as long as someone is flying a CAP aircraft, I can wear this on the ground?” It doesn’t say I plan to physically be in the plane, just that flying is anticipated...
As for weather, it stays in the low 40’s to mid 60’s in the summer here, I am NOT worried about overheating.