The Civil Air PatrolUltimate

About Civil Air Patrol

United States Air Force Auxiliary Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation Eight regions consisting of 52 wings

(each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia)

About 55,000 members in 1,700 units nationwide 530 Corporate-owned & 4,000 member-owned aircraft Largest fleet of single-engine, piston aircraft in the world National Headquarters located at Maxwell AFB, Alabama

CAP In Florida

95 Local SquadronsOver 1600 cadets statewideOrganized into 8 geographic areas (Groups)HQ in Miami, FL27 Aircraft assigned

History of Civil Air Patrol

Founded on 1 December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Originally organized under the Office of Civilian Defense

Immediately began flying missions for the Army Air Corps

Disaster ReliefAirfield and Resource

SecurityPilot Training

Activities

WWII Missions

Coastal PatrolCargo and Courier Border PatrolAerial Target TowingSearchlight and Radar

Training

Results

Over 500,000 hours and 27 million miles flown

Sighted 173 enemy submarines, dropped bombs & depth charges on 51, hit 10 and sank 2.

Summoned help for over 300 survivors of U-Boat attacks, and 91 ships in distress.

64 CAP members gave their lives during WWII.

CAP After the War

On July 1, 1946, President Truman established CAP as a federally chartered benevolent civilian corporation.

Congress passed Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948, making CAP the auxiliary of the new United States Air Force.

The Missions of CAP

Under Public Law 557, CAP was charged by Congress with three primary missions:

• Aerospace Education• Emergency Services• Cadet Programs

External Aerospace Education– Aimed at educators, institutions, and the

general public.– Participate in over 100 aerospace

conferences across the country per year.

Aerospace Education

Internal Aerospace Education– Support of the cadet program with

aerospace texts and materials.– Aerospace Education activities for

adult members.

Aerospace Education

Emergency Services

Search And RescueHomeland SecurityDisaster ReliefHumanitarian AssistanceCivil DefenseCounter-narcoticsEmergency Communications NetworkAir Force Support

Florida During the Hurricane

Relief

Coral Springs Cadet Squadron participated in over 150 hours of Shelter Operations

Cadet and Senior Involvement statewideReconnaissance & ELT deactivation

Operations ResourcesOperations Resources

SDISSatellite-Transmitted Digital Imaging

System

Status– 100 systems in service

now

ARCHERAirborne Real-time Cueing

Hyperspectral Enhanced Recon

Status– 16 systems fielded

SDISSDIS

Satellite-transmitted

Digital

Imaging

System

Technology that enables CAP to send high resolution digital imagery from CAP aircraft to anyone anywhere in the world

Images are sent as JPEG attachments via standard e-mail to multiple addresses and/or a password-protected website

Imagery is transmitted near real-time. Files take less than 2 minutes to transmit.

SDISSDIS

SDIS ImagesSDIS Images

HSI Aircraft: GA-8 Airvan

SITUATION: Incident caused damage to the Kentucky Dam on the Tennessee River

REQUIREMENT: Damage assessment photos ASAP

RESULT: CAP Images delivered within hours

Pre-mission imagery

Post-mission imagery

Mission: Infrastructure ImagingMission: Infrastructure Imaging

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CAP - Cessna UAV - Predator Helicopter - HH60G Airlift - HC-130

Cost-effective Force Multiplier

Disaster Relief

Cooperation with Local, State, Regional and National authorities

Tasking includes:– Damage assessments– Aerial reconnaissance– Emergency communications– Personnel & material transport

Humanitarian Assistance

Includes missions such as:– Blood, tissue and organ transport– Patient transport– Aerial reconnaissance for illegal

immigrants in distress during periods of extreme hot/cold weather.

Counter-narcotics

Civil Air Patrol supports the Drug Enforcement Agency and the US Customs Service as well as state agencies in the search for illegal narcotics in the United States.

CAP support is limited to flights involving aircraft patrol and reconnaissance. Civil Air Patrol personnel are not permitted to participate in CD ground operations

EmergencyCommunications Network

Both HF (nationwide/regional) and VHF (local) communications capabilities

6,000 fixed and 10,000 land & airmobile stations operated by 20,000 trained operators

National Digital Radio Network – 2000 stations nationwide for digital message traffic (“Packet” radio)

Interface with national (FEMA), regional, state & local communications networks for emergency purposes.

Air Force Support

Assist the United States Air Force in any non-combative mission such as:– low-level route surveys– exercise support– assisting in open house events– community support for a base project– providing airpower advocate speakers at

local events.

The Cadet Program Develops the potential of youth aged 12 to 21 More than 26,000 cadet members nationwide Encompasses a 16–step program that includes aviation

and aerospace activities Cadets who have earned the General Billy Mitchell Award

are eligible to enlist in the Air Force at a higher pay grade Opportunities to participate and compete in activities at

the local, state, region, and national level Participation in the International Air Cadet Exchange

program Scholarships available in several disciplines Opportunities to earn FAA pilot ratings

Cadet Program Parts

To advance in the cadet program, cadets must learn and participate in the following areas:– Leadership Laboratory– Aerospace Education– Physical Fitness– Moral Leadership– Unit Activities

Cadet Program Activities

Locally, cadets participate in: Drill Team & Color Guard

Competitions Academic Quiz Bowl Parades Aerospace events Emergency Services Missions Air Shows Model Rocketry Leadership & Aerospace training Military & CAP aircraft orientation

flights Summer Encampment Conferences Bivouacs Communications training

National CadetSpecial Activities

Air Force Para-Rescue Orientation Course Air Force Flight Training Familiarization Courses Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course Air Force Weather Familiarization Course Airline Training Familiarization Course Cadet Officer School International Air Cadet Exchange

National Blue Beret National Flight Academies - Glider National Flight Academies - Powered National Ground Search & Rescue School Mission Base Staff School Mission Aircrew School Other Summer Cadet Activities (Hawk Mountain, Music Academy,

Space Camp)

SUPTFC

Para-rescue Orientation Course

Cadet Officer School

Orientation Flight Program

Series of 10 flights (5 front seat, 5 back seat)

Missions reimbursed by USAFProgressive learning, cadets move from

basics to advanced subjects such as weather & navigation

Can include glider flights

Summer EncampmentWeek-long camp experienceUsually held on a military base or

facilityRequired for progression into the

cadet officer ranksCadets tour facilities, fly in military &

CAP aircraft, and get to see how the “real” military operates

Leadership Laboratory “Immersion”

Currently, 18 different countries participate in the exchange

Minimal cost to cadets (mostly uniforms and spending money)

USAF-provided transportation out of the country

Cadets must have received the Earhart award to participate

Very competitive selection process

InternationalAir Cadet Exchange

Units participating in DDR actively perform the following activities:– Promoting CAP as an alternative lifestyle.– Encouraging youth to remain in school.– Educating youth on the dangers of drugs.– Providing alternative activities to drugs.

Drug Demand Reduction

Scholarships

CAP offers many undergraduate, graduate, technical-vocation & flight-related scholarships each year.

To qualify for a scholarship, a cadet must have reached the Billy Mitchell Award in the cadet program (1/2 way through the program)

Information available at www.cap.gov

4,500 Fixed Land Radios4,500 Fixed

Land Radios

8,100 Mobile Radios

8,100 Mobile Radios

990 Vehicles

990 Vehicles

CAP ResourcesCAP Resources

530 Aircraft

530 Aircraft

55,531 Members33,762 Officers

21,769 Cadets

CAP ChaplainsCAP Chaplains

Same appointment requirements as AF

Provides CAP moral leadership development

Assist Air Force Chaplain Service

Membership

We have a place for you... – Pilot– Communications specialist– Media Relations– Human Resources– Safety

– Mission observer– Safety– Teaching cadets– Training– and many more

What Do We Need?

Public AffairsCommunicationsMission ObserversGround Team membersComputer skills

PilotsChaplain & Moral Leadership Chaperone & supervision for cadet activities

Oh, and of course, cadets!

Cadet Membership

12 years old through 18 years oldEnrolled in or graduated from school with

a satisfactory record of academic achievement. Home School welcome!!

Not married.Not a member of the active duty Armed

Forces.US citizen or alien lawfully admitted for

permanent residence in the U.S..Good moral character.

Senior MembershipMust be at least 18 years old. US citizen or alien lawfully admitted for

permanent residence No felony convictions by any court of record

whether federal,state or military.No pattern of arrests and/or convictions including

but not limited to sex offenses, child abuse, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), dishonesty and violence.

If previous military, you must have been discharged under honorable conditions.

Cadet Sponsor MembershipCadet Sponsor Members (CSMs) assist their

unit’s cadet program with adult supervision, transportation, overnight chaperons, and any other cadet related tasks including, but not limited to, social events, conferences, encampments, training exercises, education events and special activities.

CSMs must be a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an active CAP cadet.

They must be assigned to the same unit as their cadet child, grandchild or ward.

Their membership stays in effect until their cadet leaves the CAP program for any reason.

The Commitment

For cadets– Weekly unit meeting– Unit, wing, region & national activities

For seniors– Depends on staff position and duties– At least the monthly staff meetings

“Civil Air Patrol can keep you just as busy as you want to be…”

How To Join?

Take home a membership packet.Come to at least 2 or 3 more meetingsTurn in your membership paperwork & dues

Wait by the mailbox for your CAP ID & materials to arrive!

Come join our TEAM!

CIVIL AIR PATROL!CIVIL AIR PATROL!America’s Air Force Auxiliary!More Than Meets The Skies!

Questions?