CIVIL AIR PATROL · REGULATION REFERENCE
CAPR 39-1 Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation
Looking for the Civil Air Patrol uniform regulation? CAPR 39-1 is the uniform reference in the CAP Compass catalog. Open the official publication and review its listed interim changes together.
Official publication
Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation (Includes ICLs 26-14, 26-04, 25-02 and 21-01)
Open official CAPR 39-1 PDF ↗- Base publication date
- March 3, 2020
- Catalog checked
- November 9, 2026
The links and dates come from the saved CAP Compass catalog. Check the official NHQ publication index for the current edition and instructions.
Listed interim changes
4 change letters are listed with this regulation. Review them alongside the base publication.
- ICL 26-14: CAPR 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation — November 2, 2026
- ICL 26-04: CAPR 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation — May 7, 2026
- ICL 25-02: CAPR 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Regulation — April 16, 2025
- ICL 21-01: CAPR 39-1 CAP Uniform Regulation — August 9, 2021
Related official documents
Finding the right information
- Open the official regulation and search the PDF for the uniform or insignia you need.
- Review the listed change letters and related documents. The base publication date alone does not identify every later change.
- Use the NHQ publication index to confirm the official listing. The ribbon rack builder is also available for arranging awards.
Build a CAP ribbon rack and use the official regulation to verify wear requirements.