I disagree with clearbluskyys. CAP MANUAL 39-1 26 JUNE 2014 Personnel
CIVIL AIR PATROL UNIFORM MANUAL states the following in regards to prohibited wearing of the CAP uniform:
1.2.7. When NOT to wear the CAP Uniform.
1.2.7.1. At a meeting of, or sponsored by an organization, association, movement, or group
the Attorney General of the United States has named as totalitarian, fascist, communist or subversive; 10 CAPM 39-1 26 JUNE 2014
advocates or approves acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under the Constitution of the
United States; seeks to change the United States Government by unconstitutional means; while
participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches or rallies or in any public demonstration
when participation may imply USAF sanction of the cause.
1.2.7.2. At any public meeting, demonstration, march, rally or interview if the purpose may
be to advocate, express or approve opposition to the Armed Forces of the United States.
1.2.7.3. Under any circumstance that would tend to bring discredit or reproach upon the
uniform.
1.2.7.4. While furthering political activities, private employment or commercial interest.
1.2.7.5. More than 1 hour following the close of the activity except for travel time to and
from such activities for which the uniform is specified (unit meetings, seminars, conferences, training
activities, CAP Command Council meetings, etc.).
1.2.7.6. When off base eating at restaurants where most diners wear business attire or at
establishments that operate primarily to serve alcohol, do not wear utility type uniforms or the flight duty
uniform.
1.2.7.7. CAP personnel may not wear USAF-style uniforms when flying in first class. This
is to avoid the perception of the misuse of government travel resources.
As well DS wore his uniform to his Congressional interview on advice of his Squadron Commander. It was not convenient for him to wear his uniform for his ALO interview so he didn't. Nothing in the regs prohibit such.
