This is a picture of my own ABU uniform that shows the proper placement of the Civil Air Patrol and Name Tapes, Florida Wing Patch (Optional), and the Squadron Patch (Also Optional)

Note that the Florida Wing Patch is down one half an inch from the seam and centered on the left shoulder of the wearer.  The Unit Patch is centered in the center of the right pocket of the wearer below the pocket flap.  In some instances our cadet's tops are so small that the top of the Unit Patch may be slightly under the pocket flap, but we would rather that than to cross the seam at the bottom of the pocket.

The Civil Air Patrol Tape goes over the wearer's heart (wearer's left side). 

Until new cadets get the ABU, and eventually their Blues Uniforms, they will wear an alternative uniform that complies with the School's dress code.  For the purposes of their uniform grade, the alternative uniform will count if worn completely and correctly.  This uniform will consist of:

A white polo shirt

Tan Kaki long pants (not shorts)

Black Belt

White Socks

Black Sneakers or Tennis Shoes

Veteran Cadets may wear this uniform for partial uniform grade credit if there is some valid reason that they cannot wear their CAP assigned uniform of the day.  If a cadet knows in advance that they will not be able to wear their UOD then the parents should contact the commander to advise and set up an arrangement for getting the cadet back into uniform.  This is the only way that cadets will receive their partial credit for wearing the Alternative Uniform.

ABU Shirt Youth Sizes - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-abu-uniform-youth-size-shirt?variant=5496673697807

For male shirt sizes, if the stomach exceeds the chest, then purchase the same size shirt as the pants

For female shirt sizes, if the participant's bust size is less then a "D" cup, then purchase a smaller shirt than the pant size

ABU Shirt Adult Sizes - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/adult-all-weather-cap-abu-shirt?variant=5512779366415

For male shirt sizes, if the stomach exceeds the chest, then purchase the same size shirt as the pants

For female shirt sizes, if the participant's bust size is less then a "D" cup, then purchase a smaller shirt than the pant size

ABU Pant Youth Sizes - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-abu-uniform-youth-pants?variant=32393579012

ABU Pant Adult Sizes - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-all-weather-abu-pants?variant=5512650817551

Unisex T-shirt - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-uniform-t-shirt-tan?variant=43226821775

Tactical Boot, shown in the following link, is for reference purposes, unless you wish to purchase this particular boot. Similar boots can be found at stores such as JcPennys, Walmart , ect.

Men or Women Tactical Boot - https://www.vanguardmil.com/pages/search-results-page?q=bates+tac

ABU Cap Flat - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-uniform-abu-cap-flat-top?variant=32126004484

ABU Belt - https://www.vanguardmil.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Rigger+Belt%3A+Khaki

If a participant's waist is 35" or less, then purchase the 39" belt

If a participant's waist is 36"- 39", then purchase the 44" belt

If the participant's waist is greater than 39", then purchase the 50" belt

Civil Air Patrol Tape - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-tape-embroidered-civil-air-patrol-new-insignia

Last Name Tape - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/cap-embroidered-name-tape-your-last-name-only-not-civil-air-patrol-new-insignia

IMPORTANT:  When sewing on your name and Civil Air Patrol tapes to the ABU, make sure to align to the tops of the pockets as shown in the videos below and be sure to roll the ends under to match the outer seam of the pocket as shown in the videos as well.  This will keep unfinished ends of the tapes from showing at the edges

Boot Blouser - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/khaki-trouser-blousers-boot-bands

Black, Over-Calf Boot Sock - https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/black-overcalf-thorlo-boot-socks?variant=1153417428

Black, Over-Calf Boot Sock shown in the following link, is for reference purposes, unless you wish to purchase this particular sock through Vangaurd. Similar socks can be found at most clothing stores.

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These following links will take you directly to the first four ribbons and grade insignia for the promotions we are expecting to attain this year.

#1) Cadet Airman Grade:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-airman-cadet-grade-chevron-insignia

Curry Award Ribbon:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-curry-ribbon

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#2) Cadet Airman First Class Grade:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-airman-first-class-cadet-grade-chevron-insignia

Arnold Award Ribbon:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-arnold-ribbon

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#3) Cadet Senior Airman Grade:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-senior-airman-chevron

Feik Award Ribbon:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-mary-feik-ribbon

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#4) Cadet Staff Sergeant Grade:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-staff-sergeant-chevron

Wright Brothers Award Ribbon:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/civil-air-patrol-cadet-wright-brothers-ribbon

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Ribbon Mounting Bars:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/collections/ribbons-medals-mounting-bars?page=1

On Fridays we will have Physical Training. 

The uniform for that day will be simply plain black shorts, a CAP approved tan shirt and any black sneakers, running shoes, or tennis shoes, with white sox.

Yes, there is a store located in Pinellas Park called Pants Towne Army Navy Store.

It is located at: 6000 66th St N,

                            St. Petersburg, FL 33709

Yes, it is: https://www.pantstownearmynavystore.com/