{"product_id":"professional-ocp-patrol-cap-blocking-service-1","title":"Professional OCP Patrol Cap Blocking Service","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted. Made to Order. New Patrol Cap Included.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ. Cullen's Heritage Works provides \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted OCP patrol cap blocking\u003c\/strong\u003e, with every order starting from a brand-new patrol cap selected specifically for the customer's finished fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cap is individually structured, blocked, shaped, and finished by hand. A silk interior lining, concealed magnet, and personalized nametape are incorporated during the build to create a clean, finished product inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished cap carries forward a much older American military tradition of deliberately shaping and structuring field headgear for a sharper appearance. From the stiffened \u003cstrong\u003eRidgeway-style field caps of the 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e to today's blocked OCP patrol caps, the uniforms have changed, but the emphasis on structure, presentation, and craftsmanship has endured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hat is made individually with an emphasis on proper fit, clean lines, and preserving a craft that is becoming increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included — $40\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blocking service includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new OCP patrol cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional blocking and shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal structural reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk interior lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed integrated magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalized nametape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper sizing adjustment for blocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal shaping and quality inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-time Fit Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Honor Guard emblem at no additional charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno hat to send in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every order begins with a new patrol cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the size that normally fits you.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering, select the size of an \u003cstrong\u003eunblocked patrol cap that currently fits you correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not size down yourself. We handle the sizing adjustment during production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlocking causes the patrol cap to expand approximately one standard 1\/8-size increment. Because of this, your hat will be constructed using a patrol cap \u003cstrong\u003eone size smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than the size you normally wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormally wear 7 1\/4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003e7 1\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e when ordering.\u003cbr\u003eYour hat will be made from a \u003cstrong\u003e7 1\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e patrol cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormally wear 7 3\/8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003e7 3\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e when ordering.\u003cbr\u003eYour hat will be made from a \u003cstrong\u003e7 1\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e patrol cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's size tag inside your finished hat will show the \u003cstrong\u003esmaller production size\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is intentional and is \u003cstrong\u003enot a sizing error\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocking process expands the patrol cap to achieve your intended finished fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell us what size normally fits you. 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Your silk color is selected separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo Emblem — Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean silk lining with no additional interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHonor Guard Emblem — Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonor Guard designs are included with the $40 blocking service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable designs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiring Party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePall Bearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Honor Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom \/ Location-Specific Base Honor Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA location-specific Base Honor Guard emblem can also be designed to represent your individual program or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState Flag — +$5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a state flag for the interior of your hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom \/ Specialty Emblem — +$5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubmit personal, organizational, specialty, or other non-Honor-Guard artwork for your interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one interior design may be selected per hat.\u003c\/strong\u003e State flags and emblems cannot be combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Design Approval\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Base Honor Guard designs and Custom \/ Specialty Emblems are \u003cstrong\u003enever finalized without your approval\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your order is received, a digital proof will be created and sent for review. You will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprove Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Your design is approved for production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequest Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let us know what you would like adjusted and a revised proof will be prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the custom interior design will not be finalized until the proof has been approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease carefully review spelling, wording, colors, symbols, and design details before approving your proof. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you approve is what we make.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNametape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order includes a personalized nametape. Enter your last name \u003cstrong\u003eexactly as you want it to appear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease verify spelling before submitting your order. Nametapes are ordered specifically for each customer and may take approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 weeks to arrive\u003c\/strong\u003e before final assembly can be completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstimated Turnaround\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hat is made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Orders — Approximately 3–4 weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis generally includes: no emblem, standard Honor Guard emblems, state flags, and existing\/pre-designed options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom-Designed Orders — Approximately 4–6 weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis includes custom Base Honor Guard emblems, location-specific designs, and Custom \/ Specialty Emblems requiring original design work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurnaround times are \u003cstrong\u003eestimates and are not guaranteed completion dates\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplier delays, nametape availability, order volume, proof revisions, and other circumstances may affect completion time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need your hat for a specific \u003cstrong\u003eceremony, graduation, evaluation, TDY, or other deadline\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us before ordering. Expedited completion cannot be guaranteed unless approved in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour blocked hat should look right \u003cstrong\u003eand fit right\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your finished hat does not fit properly, return the original cap and J. Cullen's Heritage Works will produce \u003cstrong\u003eone replacement blocked hat in the corrected size at no additional charge for the replacement hat or blocking service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe customer is responsible for shipping the original hat back. J. Cullen's Heritage Works will cover standard shipping of the corrected replacement back to the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original hat must be returned before the replacement is completed and must remain in its original condition. Hats that have been washed, damaged, permanently altered, or modified are not eligible. One complimentary sizing correction is available per original order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Local Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide U.S. shipping is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracking information will be provided once your completed order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree local pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e is also available for eligible local customers. Select Local Pickup during checkout and wait until you receive a Ready for Pickup notification before attempting pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthorized Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAFI 36-2903 authorizes Airmen to block the OCP patrol cap while maintaining proper fit and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ. Cullen's Heritage Works exists to preserve the craftsmanship behind that tradition and make professionally blocked patrol caps accessible to those who value the structured appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uniforms changed. The principle endured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreserve the Craft. Maintain the Standard. Carry the Tradition Forward.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ. Cullen's Heritage Works is independently owned and operated. 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