Civil Air Patrol Cadet Uniform Program Instructions
This program provides an opportunity for a new cadet
to receive, at no cost to the cadet, a basic blue Air
Force uniform, provided the unit commander approves the
request and funds continue to be available in the
program.
Cadets are responsible for purchasing the CAP
accessories (name tag, ribbons, grade insignia, hat
device, etc.) required for proper wear of the uniform.
For CAP accessories, contact Vanguard at 1.800.221.1264.
Free uniform items must be returned (or replaced, if
lost or damaged) to the local CAP unit in the event the
cadet withdraws from the cadet program within the first
year of membership. The parent/guardian assumes the
responsibility on behalf of the minor child. The unit
commander will make every reasonable effort to retrieve
these uniform items. Uniforms received under this
program will not be sold, rented or given to anyone
other than CAP cadets.
Ordering Instructions
You must use e-Services (www.capnhq.gov) to order
your uniform under this Cadet Uniform Program. Once your
membership application is processed, you will receive a
membership card with your CAPID number. You should use
the CAPID to log into e-Services, or you may use your
Social Security Number.
Click on the "First time users” link and follow the
instructions. Once you have established your account,
log into e-Services and look for the "Cadet Uniform”
link on the left side.
Click the "Cadet Uniform” link and follow the
instructions to order a cadet uniform under this
program. If you need help with sizing information, click
on the male or female sizing charts. Commanders and
Deputy Commander are authorized to input orders on
behalf of the cadet.
Important Numbers
To check the status of your Cadet Membership
application, contact NHQ CAP/LMM at 1.877.227.9142.
To check the status of your uniform order, contact
the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) at
1.800.527.2345. Be prepared to provide your CAPID.
To exchange a uniform item (s), return to:
Lackland Military
Clothing Sales Store
1520 Kirkland, Bldg
6659
San Antonio, TX 78236
Questions about your exchange? Call 1.210.674.0190.
You will need to include CAPID, name, address, phone
number, and the size(s) you need. Do NOT call this
number to check the status of your order (see above)!
Commander’s Actions
You are responsible for approving the cadet’s order.
Log into e-Services and follow the "Cadet
Uniform>>Approval” link in your restricted applications
(look at the right side of your screen). Commanders will
see a link under the Approvals section of Commander’s
Corner as well. Uniform orders placed by the commander
or deputy commander on behalf of the cadet are
automatically approved.
You are responsible for administering this program.
As a leader, you can go into e-Services and follow the
"Cadet Uniform>>Reports” link in your restricted
applications (look at the right side of your screen), to
run a Cadet Uniform Program report at least quarterly.
This report shows all cadets who should have received a
uniform within a year from the date that the report was
run. This report can help you as you verify that the
cadets received their uniforms or alert you to those who
have not. Also, use this report to account for the
uniforms as required (see CAPR 174-1 for details). File
these reports in the "Pt II” of the Property File.
Questions? Contact NHQ CAP/LGS at 334.953.2945 or
emailmailto:logeqp@cap.gov?subject=Cadet%20Uniform%20Inquiry.