What to do after Curry / uniforms

Tigershark TX-353 Curry Promotion FAQ v2

Q: I just made it to Curry, what about uniforms?

A: The Squadron has a variety of uniform items new cadets can borrow, including some shoes and boots. Look through these first before buying anything. Please return them clean when you outgrow them, if you leave the squadron, or otherwise no longer need them.

Q: What uniforms are required:

A: Uniform List

Q: If I am not great at sewing on patches and making alterations (like making pants shorter) what can I do?

A: Sewing everything on correctly and making adjustments to clothing can be challenging. Some families sew them on themselves and some families have had luck with:

• There is a sewing machine at CAP HQ that can be used.

• Connie’s Alterations and Dry Cleaning, 3721 Wolfiin Ave, 806-352-2208 They will charge for it, but are good at it.

Q: Where can I get uniform parts I can not find at the Squadron’s head quarters?

A: First, wait for the Curry voucher (if one was asked for when registering) and an email from Vanguard with a discount coupon before buying anything. If you do not get a voucher / coupon from Vanguard a week after making Curry, notify the Deputy Commander of Cadets. After that the main source will be www.vanguardmil.com another source that sometimes has some items (boots, shoes, ABUs, T-shirts, etc.) at a lower prices is https://www.sportsmansguide.com .

Q: Do I buy ribbons and patches and rank insignia or does the squadron provide them?

A: The squadron will provide the Tigershark patches for ABUs. Regarding other insignia and patches, if the squadron has them they can be borrowed, but the squadron is not responsible for providing them. What needs remain may be purchased from Vanguard. Note that cadet rank insignia pins on, so only one set is needed and it can be pinned onto the ABU or dress blues as needed.

Q: Besides getting the uniform squared away, what should I work on?

A. Continue taking leadership and Aerospace classes online.

A. Take the drill test for the next rank when you are ready.

A. Continue to attend meetings and activities.

A. To check your progress to the next promotion go to the gocivilairpatrol.com website, log in, click the Menu in the upper left hand corner, then click Cadet Programs, then Cadet Promotions Track Report.