History of the Patch

MI-176
Selfridge Cadet Squadron 176
Version 2

Colors Selection
Gold: Honor (Respect)
Blue: Devotion and Loyalty (Dedication and Commitment)
Black: Determination (Strength of Mind)
White: Charity (Community Service)
Red: Valor (Boldness, courage, fearlessness)

Symbol Selection

  • Six Stars - represent the 6 States in the Great Lakes Region and is spread across the Chief, Dexter Chief, and Sinister Chief positions to represent the states that stand behind the Great Lakes Region.
  • Cessna Air Plane - represents CAP mission Aerospace Education, Search and Rescue and Community Service and is placed in the Honor Point facing the Dexter side of the Emblem
  • Civil Air Patrol Propeller/Triangle - is placed in the Dexter Base
  • Red, White and Blue Banner - is placed in the Sinister Base

    The Cessna airplane has changed its direction from the first version patch shown at left, and is now pointing to the Dexter side. This is because the symbol depicting the organization’s mission or history faces to the right side (dexter) and never to the left side (sinister) of the bearer. Also note that USAF emblems are required to incorporate two colors: Ultramarine blue representing "the sky" - the primary theater of Air Force operations; and yellow representing "the sun" and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.

    The second version emblem was designed by Cadet Captain Mary C Yaple and approved by Captain Karen A Mura, Selfridge Cadet Squadron Commander on November 12, 2009. Michigan Wing Commander, Colonel Michael A Saile, authorized the emblem as a uniform patch.


    Information provided by:
    1st Lt Cindy E Lang, CAP
    September 14, 2010

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