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1941: CAP Established Dec 11941: CAP Established Dec 1stst
1943: Transferred to War Department 1943: Transferred to War Department
1946: Incorporated (PL 476)1946: Incorporated (PL 476)
1948: Auxiliary of the United States 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (PL 557)Air Force (PL 557)
CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation.CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation.CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force.CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force.
First National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” SpaatzFirst National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” Spaatz
HistoryHistoryHistoryHistory
SECAFSECAF Board ofBoard ofGovernorsGovernors
CAP National CAP National HeadquartersHeadquarters
National CommanderNational CommanderNEC / National BoardNEC / National Board
Headquarters, Air Headquarters, Air Education and Training Education and Training
CommandCommand
Headquarters,Headquarters,Air UniversityAir University
Headquarters,Headquarters,CAP-USAFCAP-USAF
Liaison Region Offices CAP Regions
CAP WingsCAP Wings
CAP GroupsCAP Groups
CAP CAP Squadrons
State DirectorsState Directors
Organizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational Structure
CAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP Regions
Pacific Pacific RegionRegion
Rocky Mtn. Rocky Mtn. RegionRegion
Southwest Southwest RegionRegion
North Central North Central RegionRegion
Great Lakes Great Lakes RegionRegion
SoutheastSoutheast RegionRegion
HQ CAPHQ CAP(Maxwell AFB, Ala.)(Maxwell AFB, Ala.)
NortheastNortheast RegionRegion
Middle EastMiddle East RegionRegion
CAP PresenceCAP PresenceCAP PresenceCAP Presence
CAP Units
(1500 +)
Overseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany
… … by performing Homeland by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian Security and humanitarian
missions for our communities, missions for our communities, states, and nation,states, and nation,
… … by performing Homeland by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian Security and humanitarian
missions for our communities, missions for our communities, states, and nation,states, and nation,
… … by developing our country’s by developing our country’s youth, and educating our youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of citizens on the importance of air and space power.air and space power.
… … by developing our country’s by developing our country’s youth, and educating our youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of citizens on the importance of air and space power.air and space power.
To Serve AmericaTo Serve AmericaTo Serve AmericaTo Serve America
MissionsMissionsMissionsMissions
Aerospace EducationAerospace Education
Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs
Emergency ServicesEmergency Services
SAR/DRSAR/DRHomeland SecurityHomeland Security
CounterdrugCounterdrugHumanitarian ServicesHumanitarian Services
AFROTC FlightsAFROTC FlightsAFJROTC FlightsAFJROTC Flights
CAP MembersCAP MembersAE MembersAE Members
General PublicGeneral Public
LeadershipLeadershipPhysical FitnessPhysical Fitness
ActivitiesActivitiesSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment Program
2,100 Fixed Land Radios2,100 Fixed
Land Radios
8,000 Mobile Radios
8,000 Mobile Radios
915 Vehicles
915 Vehicles
CAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP Resources
550 Aircraft
+
62 Gliders
550 Aircraft
+
62 Gliders
56,590 Members34,844 Officers
21,746 Cadets14,900
Portables14,900
Portables
Gippsland GA-8 (16)
Cessna 172 (195)
Cessna 206 (22)
Cessna 182 (285)
Cruise speed 110-135 kts
Range 520-730 NM
Can operate with 2500’ runwayVHF AM and FM radio100 aircraft have satellite phones
Platforms Platforms Platforms Platforms
$120 $1,600 $2,600 $4,400$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
Auxiliary - Cessna UAV - Predator Helicopter - HH60G Airlift - HC-130
Cost-effective Force MultiplierCost-effective Force Multiplier
Notes: Chart shows average cost per flying hourNotes: Chart shows average cost per flying hour CAP normally receives funding from the requesting agencyCAP normally receives funding from the requesting agency
CAP (NOC)CAP (NOC)888-211-1812888-211-1812
CAP WingCAP Wing
NORTHCOMNORTHCOM
AFNORTH-1AF (CAOC)AFNORTH-1AF (CAOC)
CAP … Remains Under Military Control/Direction … CAP … Remains Under Military Control/Direction …
Tasking
ExecutionReport
Requirement
Report
Report
CAP Mission CAP Mission RequestsRequests CAP Mission CAP Mission RequestsRequests
Federal Federal AgenciesAgencies
State/local Agencies or NGOs
• Centralized coordination center, flexible reactionCentralized coordination center, flexible reaction
• C2 – Coordinate and CommunicateC2 – Coordinate and Communicate
• Response can be local and nationalResponse can be local and national
• CAP MissionsCAP Missions
• Disaster ReliefDisaster Relief
• Homeland SecurityHomeland Security
• CounterdrugCounterdrug
• NORTHCOM InterfaceNORTHCOM Interface
National Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations Center
CNN air defense mission video clip CNN air defense mission video clip
Intercept TrainingIntercept TrainingIntercept TrainingIntercept Training
Significant changes to CAP’s mission role have Significant changes to CAP’s mission role have occurred since 9/11occurred since 9/11
CAP was first nonmilitary flight allowed following the attackCAP was first nonmilitary flight allowed following the attack
Post 9/11Post 9/11Post 9/11Post 9/11
Tornados, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes & Heavy SnowTornados, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes & Heavy Snow
Disaster ReliefDisaster ReliefDisaster ReliefDisaster Relief
Tennessee Severe WeatherAlabama Tornado
Hurricane Katrina Iowa Flooding
Utah Wildfires
Colorado Heavy Snow
• Critical infrastructuresCritical infrastructures
• Restricted or sensitive areasRestricted or sensitive areas
• BordersBorders
Homeland Security SupportHomeland Security SupportHomeland Security SupportHomeland Security Support
• Largest annual CAP event other than national conventionLargest annual CAP event other than national convention
• Approximately 400 participants & 100 staff membersApproximately 400 participants & 100 staff members
• Members earn ratings in condensed week of trainingMembers earn ratings in condensed week of training
• NESA Provides operations training and education in all NESA Provides operations training and education in all mission specialties employed by CAPmission specialties employed by CAP
• Ground TeamsGround Teams
• AircrewsAircrews
• Incident StaffIncident Staff
• Will be hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Will be hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Indiana from 26 July to 9 August 2008Training Center in Indiana from 26 July to 9 August 2008
National Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services Academy
Cadet ProgramsCadet ProgramsCadet ProgramsCadet Programs
TODAY’S CADETS... TODAY’S CADETS...
TOMORROW’S AEROSPACE LEADERSTOMORROW’S AEROSPACE LEADERS
• CAP motivates youth aged 12-20 to live the Core Values
• Cadets advance through a hierarchical curriculum
• Advanced cadets mentor junior cadets
• Cadet officers (top 15% of all cadets) are eligible for E-3 upon enlistment in USAF
• Approximately 8% of Air Force Academy cadets got their start in CAP
7 National Flight Academies7 National Flight Academies• 5 powered, 2 glider5 powered, 2 glider
15 Aerospace Career Courses15 Aerospace Career Courses• 8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace
Cadet Officer SchoolCadet Officer School• Maxwell AFB, AL – June 2008Maxwell AFB, AL – June 2008
16 Leadership Activities16 Leadership Activities
National Cadet Competition National Cadet Competition • Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008
CAP Cadet Orientation FlightsCAP Cadet Orientation Flights• Over 10,000 cadets flown annuallyOver 10,000 cadets flown annually
Region & Wing Summer EncampmentsRegion & Wing Summer Encampments• Over 6,000 cadetsOver 6,000 cadets• In 42 locationsIn 42 locations
Annual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet Activities
Careers---USAF Familiarization Courses
• AETC: Laughlin & Columbus AFBs
• Space Command: Patrick, Peterson, & Vandenberg AFBs
• Weather Agency: Offutt AFB
• Pararescue: Kirtland AFB
Careers--- Civil Sector• Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing • (With Cessna at Assembly Plant)
• Aerospace Education Academy
• Engineering Technology Academy • Auburn University
• Advanced Technology Academy
Career ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration
Maj Nicole Malachowski, USAFMaj Nicole Malachowski, USAF• Former USAF Academy cadet glider Former USAF Academy cadet glider
and instructor pilotand instructor pilot
• First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThunderbirds
Maj Kim Campbell, USAFMaj Kim Campbell, USAF
• Former USAF Academy cadet wing Former USAF Academy cadet wing commandercommander
• Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraqafter sustaining hostile fire over Iraq
Cadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays Off
TeachersTeachers
• Aerospace Education Members Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)(AEMs)
• Reaching nearly 30,000 youthReaching nearly 30,000 youth
MaterialsMaterials• Dozens of free aviation & space Dozens of free aviation & space
materialsmaterials
• Meets national standardsMeets national standards
• International Space Station International Space Station thematic unitthematic unit
• Journey of FlightJourney of Flight textbook textbook
• Curriculum sharing with Curriculum sharing with AFJROTCAFJROTC
Aerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace Education
School Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment Program
• Middle / High School SEP maintained in 70 schools nationwide• 2,500 students in SEP for grades 6-12
• K - 5 SEP being piloted in 19 elementary schools nationwide• 300 teachers and 7,000 students participating in SEP • K - 5 curriculum aligned with national standards
CAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP Chaplains
• Same appointment Same appointment requirements as AFrequirements as AF
• Partnership in MinistryPartnership in Ministry
• Currently assists 19 Currently assists 19 military installations military installations nationwide (13 AF) nationwide (13 AF)
Volunteer Support to the Air ForceVolunteer Support to the Air Force
• Modeled after CAP Chaplain support to AF bases
• Currently supporting:
• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Randolph AFB, TX
• Luke AFB, AZ
• AF POCs are working with local CAP volunteers to identify and fill work areas
• Potential for more bases promising
• Distinctive VSAF uniform
VSAF
““Citizens Serving Communities”Citizens Serving Communities”
Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service
Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company
• National Recognition – CNN, USA Today, etc.
• Participation began in 2006 placing over 6,000 wreaths
• Over 300 units took part in 2007 placing over 8,000 wreaths
Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company
• National Recognition – CNN, USA Today, etc.
• Participation began in 2006 placing over 6,000 wreaths
• Over 300 units took part in 2007 placing over 8,000 wreaths
Wreaths Across AmericaWreaths Across America
Online
• CAP --“Online News”-- 826 stories 1.2 million page hits• 300,000 downloaded videos• 21,000 viewers of live stream events
Products
• Civil Air Patrol Volunteer• PAO Toolkit issued to every unit nationwide
Awards
• Montgomery Advertising Federation5 – 2008 Silver Addy Awards
• Public Relations Council of Alabama2007 Medallion Award
• Southern Public Relations2007 Lantern Award
Public AwarenessPublic AwarenessPublic AwarenessPublic Awareness
Partnership DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPartnership Development
• Air Force Association
• Cadet Scholarships
• Evergreen Aviation
• National Cadet Special Activities
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
• Scholarships for Seniors and Cadets
• Air Force Association
• Cadet Scholarships
• Evergreen Aviation
• National Cadet Special Activities
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
• Scholarships for Seniors and Cadets
Citizens Serving Communities: Citizens Serving Communities: Above and BeyondAbove and Beyond
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