Cadet Uniforms
(Scroll to bottom of page to see all attire options)
All uniforms must be in accordance with CAPR 39-1. This page is a brief summary of guidelines. For a complete copy of CAPR 39-1, click here.
(Unlike these pictures, wing patches are NO LONGER worn. Also, for Semi-Formal and Service Dress, enlisted rank insignia is worn on both collars. CAP is no longer worn except for C/AB and Cadet Officers).
Preferred Uniform is Civil Air Patrol Blue Semi-Formal Dress (Old or New Style is acceptable).
- Male and Female Cadet Semi-Formal Dress (New Style)
- See CAPR39-1 Page 23 for male cadets and Page 31 for female cadets
- Authorized for all cadets (officers, NCOs and Airmen)
- The new service coat is worn with a plain white shirt and nameplate removed
- Male Cadets wear regular CAP Blue tie
- Female Cadets wear regular CAP dark blue satin polyester inverted V tie-tab
- No hat is worn.
- Male and Female Cadet Semi-Formal Dress (Old Style)
- See CAPR39-1 Page 23 for male cadets and Page 31 for female cadets
- Authorized for all cadets (officers, NCOs and airmen)
- The old service coat is worn with a plain white shirt and nameplate removed.
- Male Cadets wear a dark blue or black satin bow tie
- Female Cadets wear regular CAP dark blue satin polyester inverted V tie-tab
- No hat is worn.
If you are unable to get the Semi-Formal Uniform, you may wear the old or new style service dress
- Male and Female Cadet Semi-Formal Dress (New Style)
- See CAPR39-1 Page 17 for male cadets and Page 25 for female cadets.
If you are unable to get the Semi-Formal Uniform or Service Dress, you may wear the Blue’s Shirt, long or short sleeve (tie preferred).
- Male Cadet Light Blue Shirt (Long and Short Sleeved)
- See CAPR39-1 Page 19 for male cadets
- See CAPR39-1 Page 19 for male cadets
- Female Cadet Light Blue Shirt (Long and Short Sleeved)
- See CAPM39-1 Page 25 for female cadets.
If you are unable to get the light blue shirt, or you prefer to wear civilian attire, please dress semi-formal, if available.
- Semi-formal wear for males is a suit and tie. IMPORTANT: Scroll to bottom for guidelines.
- Semi-formal wear for females is a dress.IMPORTANT: Scroll to bottom for guidelines.
Why do we have a dress code?
The shared experience of the art of living well through a semi-formal dance is an expression of our commitment to the culture of life in a social setting. The semi-formal dance is an evening in which our young men and women will be given a venue outside of the typical CAP activities to grow in an awareness of who they are, who they are called to be and how to grow in a deeper understanding of the truth of the human person’s dignity. To form our cadets in learning how to relate to one another in a way that is authentically male and female and an expression of the truth and beauty of the complementary of man and woman, we offer the following guidelines for attire at the semi-formal dance:
Semi-Formal Attire for Young Ladies
-All dresses, skirts, and gowns must be to the knee or longer.
-A gown may be worn, but is not required; other acceptable semi-formal options for girls are: dress, skirt with a blouse, or pant suit.
-Dresses with sleeves, thick straps, spaghetti straps, as well as strapless dresses are acceptable.
-If you wear a sleeveless or strapless dress and it is considered too revealing, then you must also wear a semi-formal jacket, sweater, cardigan, or wrap. If you have questions, contact Chaplain Burton (JoeDebBurton@msn.com ) or Major Jay Sliwinski (MajorJay@Sliwinski.Net ) directly for clarification.
-Necklines, including those of strapless dresses, must leave no more than 4-5 inches bare chest between the collar bones at the sternum and the top of the dress; no cleavage may show.
-Backless ensembles, plunging necklines, exposed midriffs, and revealing styles are not acceptable.
-Dress heels or dressy flat shoes are required.
Semi-Formal Attire for Young Gentlemen
-A suit may be worn, but is not required.
-Gentlemen must wear a tucked in collared shirt with tie and slacks or khakis. A suit coat or blazer is preferred, if possible.
-Dress shoes and a belt are also required.
-Jeans, athletic shoes, white socks and baseball caps are not acceptable.
Members and guests that choose not to follow the dress code will not be permitted to enter the semi-formal event until they are dressed appropriately. If adjustments cannot be made, entry will not be allowed. Members are responsible for ensuring any guests comply with the dress code.