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COPIES & FAKES
On occasion, CAP insignia are replicated or reproduced in tribute to their historical significance. When collecting non-original copies, it is crucial that each piece is clearly identified and labeled as such to prevent possible misrepresentation. Collectors are urged to NOT purchase counterfeit insignia intentionally being passed off as authentic by unscrupulous sellers.
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Historian
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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This page was created and is maintained by a Civil Air Patrol member for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is NOT an endorsement by Civil Air Patrol of any service, program, object, product, or any other idea, nor does it necessarily reflect the official policy and opinions of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force, the United States Government, nor their respective officers or representatives.
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Khaki Cloth
- July 1942 to June 1956 |
Sage Green Cloth
- June 1956 to July 1976 |
Olive Drab Cloth
- June 1956 tp July 1976 |
Royal Blue Cloth
- July 1976 to July 1984 |
Warrant Officer |
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Chief Warrant Officer |
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(missing) |
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Royal Blue Cloth
- July 1984 to June 2021 |
Dark Navy Cloth
- June 2016 to Present |
Flight Officer |
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Technical Flight Officer |
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Senior Flight Officer |
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Sage Green Cloth
- June 1956 to July 1976 |
Olive Drab Cloth
- June 1956 to July 1976 |
Royal Blue Cloth
- July 1976 to June 2021 |
Dark Navy Cloth
- June 2016 to Present |
Second Lieutenant |
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First Lieutenant |
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Captain |
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Major |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
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(missing) |
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Colonel (left) |

(missing) |
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Colonel (right) |
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(missing) |
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Brigadier General |
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Major General
- 1990 to 1993
- 2006 to Present |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
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Epaulette Sleeve, ver. 1 - Blue |
Epaulette Sleeve, ver. 2 - Blue |
Epaulette Sleeve, ver. 3 - Blue |
Epaulette Sleeve, ver. 4 - Maroon |
Epaulette Sleeve, ver. 5 - Gray |
Warrant Officer |
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(missing) |

(missing) |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
Flight Officer |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
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Technical Flight Officer |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
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Chief Warrant Officer |

(missing) |

(missing) |

(missing) |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
Senior Flight Officer |
(n/a) |
(n/a) |
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Second Lieutenant |

(missing) |
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First Lieutenant |

(missing) |
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Captain |

(missing) |
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Major
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Lieutenant Colonel
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(missing) |
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Colonel (left)
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(missing) |
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Colonel (right)
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(missing) |

(missing) |
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Brigadier General
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(missing) |

(missing) |
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Major General
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(n/a) |
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Maroon Epaulette Circlets: Barry Board Beginnings
For a very brief period during 1990, these small insignia were added to the Air Force service coat epaulettes above the metal rank insignia already being worn. The circlets were then quickly replaced by the infamous maroon epaulette sleeves, available with or without Velcro. There is very little official documentation about them, except for instructions from the National CAP Bookstore. |
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Warrant Officer
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
- Discontinued: July 1984 |

(missing) |
Chief Warrant Officer
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
- Discontinued: July 1984 |
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Second Lieutenant
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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Second Lieutenant
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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First Lieutenant
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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First Lieutenant
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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(missing) |
Captain
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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Captain
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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(missing) |
Major
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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Major
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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(missing) |
Lieutenant Colonel
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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Lieutenant Colonel
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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(missing) |
Colonel (left)
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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(missing) |
Colonel (right)
embosed on leather, sewn on flight clothing
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Colonel (left)
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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Colonel (right)
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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Brigadier General
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
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Major General
plastic encased in vinyl, sewn on flight clothing
- 1990 to 1993 - 2006 to Present |
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Second Lieutenant
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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First Lieutenant
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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Captain
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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Major
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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Lieutenant Colonel
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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Colonel
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |

(missing) |
Brigadier General
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |

(missing) |
Major General
Gortex jacket tab sleeve,
sewn on royal blue cloth |
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