Uniforms

Central Aid Agency personnel are required to wear uniforms for a variety of reasons including personal safety, to provide a uniform professional image when representing the agency, and to ensure all personnel have the same base level of equipment necessary to carry out their mission.  When new members join the Central Aid Agency they must pay for their first set of basic Class D uniforms out of pocket.  Beyond that, all uniforms and equipment for Rated personnel required for their Primary Duty Assignment is issued, but remains the property of the C.A.A. and must be returned if the person ever leaves C.A.A. service.  Personnel may also elect to purchase their own uniforms and equipment as long as they meet or exceed the standards and regulations related to construction and appearance, this is required for all Additional Duty Assignments.  Personally purchased equipment does not have to be returned if someone leaves C.A.A. service.   Uniforms come in a variety of types and colors based on the requirement of the role or unit.  All uniforms are categorized based on Class (formalness) of the uniform and color.  Some units have customized uniform colors to better represent what they do.  All uniform colors, including any variants, are based on 7 basic types.  Grades are used to determine wear on uniforms and equipment and whether or not they can continue to be used or must be replaced.  What uniforms a unit wears varies and is listed with the other information pertaining to the unit.

Uniform Color Types

Color Type 1 (Primary)
Base Colors: Navy Blue / Black

Color Type 2 (Secondary / Alternate)
Base Colors: Coyote / Coyote

Color Type 3 (Environment / Type Specific)
Base Colors: OD Green / Black / Khaki

Color Type 4 (Environment / Type Specific)
Base Colors: Khaki / Coyote

Color Type 5 (Community Service)
Base Colors: Forest Green / White / Black

Color Type 6 (Administrative Uniforms)
Base Colors: Navy Blue / Tan

Color Type 7 (Camouflage)
Base Colors: Woodland / Desert / Urban / Blue / Snow

Classes of Uniform

Class A+
Very Formal Full Dress Uniform

Class A
Formal Full Dress Uniform

Class B
Semi-Formal Dress and Working Uniforms

Class C
Field and Utility Uniforms

Class D
Community Service and Casual Service Uniforms

Class E
Physical Training Uniforms

Class F
ID Badges and Holders

Uniform and Equipment Grades

​Grade A
Like new condition.  No visible wear, fading, staining, or repairs.
Authorized for: Formal wear

Grade B
Good condition.  May have minor visible wear, fading, staining, or repairs.
Authorized for: Standard duty

Field Grade
Serviceable condition.  Moderate to severe visible wear, fading, staining, or repairs.
Authorized for: Field use only

Unserviceable
Extreme severe visible wear, fading, staining, or repairs.  Irreparable damage to uniform, missing pieces, or large holes.
Authorized for: Not authorized for wear, must be replaced