Common Mistakes in Uniform Wear

All references are found in CAPM 39-1 unless otherwise specified

BDU

• Embroidered Senior Member Officer Grade Insignia and CAP strip improperly placed on collar. (fig. 5-2)

Black Nameplate

• Wear on the white aviator shirt is no longer authorized.

Ribbons

• Military Ribbons on the white aviator shirt are not authorized.
• No ribbons on the AF blue service coat. (CAPM 39-1 states 'all or some', there is no 'none' option).
• Badges and/or devices worn above the notch of the collar of the AF blue service coat. (fig. 4-1)

Ties

• Regimental tie is not authorized when the white aviator shirt is worn with  gray nameplate and gray epaulets.
• CAP Maroon tie is no longer authorized

Contributions by Maj Rob Bartholomew,  Lt Col Ted Schober and Lt Col Joe Sirois