IMPORTANT: The Civil Air Patrol is transitioning from the Battle Dress Uniform to the Airman Battle Uniform. All CAP members will be wearing the Airman Battle Uniform by 2021, but the phase in period has begun. Therefore, all new cadets can purchase either the BDU or ABU. Dress Blues remain the same. Read the official ABU regulations here.

Civil Air Patrol cadets wear and maintain two Air Force style uniforms with CAP distinctions: Airman Battle Uniform and Dress Blue Uniforms. These uniforms are a highly-respected symbol of honor and dignity, as they are uniforms of the United States Air Force. In order to properly display and respect these uniforms, an adherence to a "dress code" is required. These including things such as jewelry, grooming, and appropriate times to wear these uniforms.

Information regarding the proper wear of uniforms is outlined in CAP Manual 39-1

Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) Resouces
ABU Checklist
Proper wear of ABUs

Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU) Resources
BDU Checklist
Proper wear of BDUs

Dress Blues Resources
Blues Uniform Checklist
Proper wear of Male Blues
Proper wear of Female Blues
**After the first promotion, cadets will receive a $100 voucher to purchase uniforms. 

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