Squadron Patch

Why a new patch / emblem?

On 25 January 2021, a new regulation was implemented (CAPR 110-3) which addressed heraldry within Civil Air Patrol

Section 6.5 of that regulation states Modification to existing emblems and mottoes must be updated prior to the next production of the item.

 

Design Process

1.  Vote to Update our Existing Patch or Design a new one

Vote was overwhelmingly to create a new design

2.  Determine what type of Emblems to use within patch

Options were gathered by member submissions

3.  Vote to select specific emblems to use

Vote resulted in Glider, Airplane, and Eagle by a large margin

4.  Collect Possible Designs for the new Emblem

Badge Selected and displayed above

Vote Results:  Eagle Patch: 21 votes/Legacy Patch: 1 vote

5.  Determine if a Motto will be included

Motto/Slogan Desired:  14 votes

No Motto:  8 votes

6.  Select Motto If Applicable

Accepting Submissions Now (Listed Below)

Vote will be held on May 3.

6.  Present Badge Selection to Squadron and Awards Ceremony

10 May, 2022

7.  Writeup Submission to Wing Heraldry

                            10 May, 2022

8.  Receive Feedback from Wing/National Heraldry

19 Dec, 2022

a)  Too many elements

b)  Not specific to Sulphur Springs

c)  Don't use state flag - reserved for wings and groups

d)  Rule of tincture - no overlapping colors

9.  Modify Patch to reflect recommendations from CAP Heraldry

1 Jan 2023

10.  Present Modified Patch to Squadron

7 Feb 2023

11.  Request National Approver Review before further work on 2nd version

20 March 2023

12.  Obtain Final Approval from National

29 May 2023

13.  Resubmit through Group to Regional

29 May 2023

14.  Obtain Approval and Send out Patches to be Embroidered

13 June 2023

15.  Funding of Patches

13 Aug 2023

16.  Sample Patch Created - Revisions required

25 August 2023

17.  Sample Patch Revised and Approved

1 September 2023

18.  Patches Arrived! - But they sent us the wrong order

23 September 2023   

19.  Revised Delivery Date from Vendor

 

20.  Anticipated Completion of Patches

14 October 2023

 

 

 

Motto/Slogan Submissions

Some English/Latin Mottos Others Have Used Can Be Found Here

We Rise Above	Semper Vigilans	Honor, Unity, Modesty