Uniform Protocol - The things you need to know.

Sources for Uniform Items

Vanguard ( www.civilairpatrolstore.com )

New items only. All parts to all CAP uniforms, except flight jackets and service coats.
Back-ordered items can take a long time. Compare the amount of shipping charges to The Hock Shop.

AAFES, 800-527-2345, http://www.aafes.com

New USAF items only (no CAP insignia). Blue shirts, pants, belts, hats, shoes. BDU blouses, trousers, hats, boots, socks. Service coats.
Comment: AAFES' prices are lower than the prices that used to be available at the "CAP Bookstore." This is the only place (besides a military base) where senior members can buy the blue service coat.

The Hock Shop, 10 Colonial Terrace, Brockton MA 02401-3304
800-843-4625 or 508-586-1415, hockshoptf@aol.com
Mon-Sat 0800-2000 ET
On the web at http://www.thehock.com/

New items only. All parts to all CAP uniforms, except flight suits and flight jackets.

Comments: ships very quickly. Prices are lower than those from the old "CAP bookstore." Some of their insignia (ribbons and medals) are identical to those you buy from Vanguard; however I have found that other insignia are of slightly lower quality; the most noticeable difference is in patches (The Hock Shop has their patches made at a cheaper factory) and in the leather pilot wings. You can place your order on the web and pay with a credit card securely.

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