 As U.S. Air Force transitions away from ABU to the new OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern), this rule could change.Cords are used to indicate that a certain cadet has received a notable position in a CAP program.Cadet Advisory Council
Squadron primary CAC- Kelly green cord [DURING TERM] 
Group chairman CAC - Red cord [DURING TERM] 
Wing - Blue cord [DURING TERM] 
National - Gold cord [DURING TERM]

Color Guard/Drill Team
White cord

Honor Guard
Silver cord

TEXAS WING CORDS 

Royal Blue and Jay Blue cord - ALS - Airman Training School [C/Amn GT AND ABOVE MAY WEAR]

Royal Blue and Red chord - CTEP - Non-Commissioned Officer Academy [C/SSgt AND ABOVE MAY WEAR, with the exception of C/SrA with encampment credits]

Royal Blue and Yellow chord - CTEP - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy [C/MSgt AND ABOVE MAY WEAR]

Royal Blue and White cord - CTEP - Officer Training School [C/2ndLt and ABOVE MAY WEAR]

Royal Blue and Metallic Silver cord - CTEP - Cadet Command and Staff College [C/Capt AND ABOVE MAY WEAR]

Forest Green cord - Squadron Cadet Commander [DURING TERM AS CADET COMMANDER]

Forest Green and White cord - Encampment Cadet Commander [REMAINDER OF THE CADET PROGRAM]

Black cord - Ground Search and Rescue Specialty School/Lone Star Emergency Services Academy Basic [REMAINDER OF THE CADET PROGRAM]

Black and Gold cord - Ground Search and Rescue Specialty School/Lone Star Emergency Services Academy Advanced [REMAINDER OF THE CADET PROGRAM]

Royal Blue and Forest Green cord - Advanced Training Squadron - Encampment [REMAINDER OF THE CADET PROGRAM]

FLORIDA WING CORDS

Gold Lanyard - Wing's Outstanding Cadet of the Year (Phase IV)

Gold and Black Cord - Phase I, II, and III Cadet of the Year

Green and White - Outstanding Cadet of the Year (Group and Squadron)

White and Blue Cord - Members of Group/Squadron Color Guards

Blue and Gold Cord - Members of the Wing Honor Society

Blue and Gold Aiguillettes With Nickel Tip - Wing Honor Society Members of Distinction

Individual wings may prescribe wear of cords of other colors.