Welcome new cadets!

Welcome to the Squadron 29 Family! 

Being a new cadet can be overwhelming, so here are a few resources to help you get started.

Required items for each meeting:

• hydration 
• note taking material 

Meeting layout (monthly) 

• First Wednesday: Leadership ABU (Airman Battle Uniform)
• Second Wednesday: Aerospace ABU (Airman Battle Uniform)
• Third Wednesday: PT (PT gear preferred black)
• Forth Wednesday: Character (Dress Blues - Class B)
• Fifth Wednesday: TBD

Uniforms

Please go to CAPR 39-1 for a more detailed listing on all uniform regulations. 

Warm weather

• Rolled ABU sleeves or short sleeve Blues uniform 

• Short Sleeve Undershirt

Cold Weather

• Black or Green beanie are recommended 

• Under gear is recommended – thermals: long sleeve and leggings

• Jacket is required if below 40 degrees

Airman Battle Uniform (ABU)

• This is the uniform worn to the 1st and 2nd Meeting of every month

• It is meant for easy movement and storage. It is worn during training, O-flights, NCSAs, and meetings. 

• This is the 1st uniform that you should receive 

  • The squadron can provide some of the items depending on size, so please email or ask about them before you buy

• Links to all of the items: 

• ABU Blouse – youth – adult

• ABU Pants – youth – adult

• Cover

  • Cut out a piece of cardboard and put it in the top of your hat so that the top stays flat

• Name Tape

• Blousing Bands 

• Civil Air Patrol Tape

• Tan Shirt 

• Boots – men – women

  • Interceptors at Walmart also work well as a first pair of boots especially if you are still growing

  • A shining kit is also good to have

Civilian Attire

• This is worn by prospect cadets, on specific occasions, cadets without a completed uniform, and 5th meetings of the month

• This can be any appropriate attire 

Physical Training Uniform (PT Uniform) 

• This is the uniform worn to the 2nd Meeting of every month

• It meant for our fitness training exercise 

• This will be weather appropriate black/navy attire: 

  • Recommendation:  Black/navy Sweatpants, sneakers, and a T-shirt (tan preferred)

  • Other Acceptable Outfits: Black/navy - Sweatshirts, Leggings, shorts (of appropriate length)

Blues Uniform - Class B

• This is the uniform worn to the 4th meeting of every month

• It is meant for ceremonies and formal events–DO NOT run or do physical labor in this uniform

• This uniform should be purchased after the cadet has achieved their 1st achievement–the Curry Award

  • They will receive a voucher in their email for a discount on these items after the first promotion.

Links to all items: 

• Blouse – short sleeve (male) – overblouse (female) 

  • Females should NOT have pockets on their shirt 

• Trousers – male – female

  • Females also have the option for skirts 

• Flight Cap – male – female

• Cap device (REQUIRED)

• Name plate 

• Tie & Tie Clip (male) - OPTIONAL 

  •  Only required for long sleeve shirts

• Tie Tab (female) - OPTIONAL

  •  Only required for long sleeve shirts

• Belt – male – female

• Shoes – male – female

• Black Socks

• Insignia & Ribbon Racks (Provided after 1st promotion)