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Who Is Civil Air Patrol?

Who Is Civil Air Patrol?. Presented by: Presenter’s name Presenter’s Squadron. History. 1941: CAP Established Dec 1 st 1943: Transferred to War Department 1946: Incorporated (Public Law 476) 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (Public Law 557)

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Who Is Civil Air Patrol?

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  1. Who Is Civil Air Patrol? Presented by: Presenter’s name Presenter’s Squadron

  2. History 1941: CAP Established Dec 1st 1943: Transferred to War Department 1946: Incorporated (Public Law 476) 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (Public Law 557) CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation. CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force. First National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” Spaatz

  3. To Serve America By performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states and nation… …by developing our country’s youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.

  4. Missions SAR/DR Homeland Security Counterdrug Humanitarian Services AFROTC Flights Emergency Services Leadership Physical Fitness Activities CAP School Program Cadet Programs CAP Members AE Members General Public Aerospace Education

  5. How Is CAP Part of USAF? Board ofGovernors Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command SECAF Headquarters,Air University CAP National Headquarters Headquarters,CAP-USAF National CommanderNEC / National Board CAP Regions (8) Region Liaison Offices CAP Wings (52) State Directors CAP Groups CAP Squadrons

  6. CAP Regions Rocky Mt. Region North Central Region Great Lakes Region Northeast Region Pacific Region Middle East Region Southeast Region Southwest Region HQ CAP (Maxwell AFB, Ala.)

  7. CAP Units = One Unit Where Is CAP? Overseas Units 2-Japan 2-Germany

  8. CAP Resources 918 Vehicles 57,060 Members 550 Aircraft 33,712 Seniors 23,348 Cadets 4500 Fixed Land Radios 8100 Mobile Radios

  9. New Technology In Use At CAP Cessna 182 • Garmin G-1000 glass cockpit Gippsland GA-8 • ARCHER platform • (description on next slide)

  10. More New Technology SDIS Satellite Digital Imaging System • Status • In service now • Every Wing (state) by October 2005 ARCHER Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Recon • Status • In Operational Testing & Evaluation • Will be in use during 2005

  11. Response to September 11 CAP was FIRST non-military flight allowed following the attack!

  12. Exercises • NORTHCOM (USAF Northern Command) Support • - United Defense ’04 • Determined Promise ’04 • TOPOFF 3/Ardent Sentry ’05 • FEMA Heartland Response ’04 - New Madrid Fault Exercise TN CT OH

  13. 2004 Hurricane Response • 13 August – 29 September ’04 • 486 Sorties • 813 Flight Hours • Over 1,000 Personnel

  14. Potential Missions Fly over and observe critical infrastructures, restricted or sensitive areas and borders

  15. Aerospace Education Teachers • Over 1500 Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) • Reaching nearly 50,000 youth Materials • Many free aviation and space materials • Meet national standards • New International Space Station thematic unit • Journey of Flight textbook

  16. Current Partners FAA NASA Aviation Week Aerospace Education Foundation Aerospace Industries Association Auburn University Dowling College Wright State University Experimental Aircraft Association Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Order of Daedalians Soaring Society of America Congressional Award Foundation Challenger Center Be a Pilot Sally Ride Science Festivals And more!

  17. Cadet Activities Aerospace Careers • Engineering Technologies Academy (Wright State University) • NORAD tour at the Space CommandFamiliarization Course (Peterson AFB, CO) • Space Command Familiarization Course (Vandenberg, CA) Aviation Careers • Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Course (Cessna Plant, Independence, KS)

  18. Cadet Activities 8 National Flight Academies • 6 powered, 2 glider 6 Air Force Career Exploration 19 Leadership Activities International Air Cadet Exchange National Cadet Competition Cadet Orientation Flights • Over 10,000 cadets flown • 6,516 flights (powered & glider) Region and Wing Summer Encampments

  19. Cadet Training Pays Off! Capt Archie DeJesus, USAF • Former CAP cadet earns Bronze Star in Iraq • C-130 Navigator Capt Kim Campbell, USAF • Former CAP cadet • Former USAF Academy cadet wing commander • Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq

  20. CAP Chaplains • Same appointment requirements as AF • Provides CAP character development leadership • Assist Air Force Chaplain Service

  21. Member Categories • Cadet – Ages 12-18 • Senior – Age 18 and over • Cadet Sponsor – Parent, grandparent or guardian of CAP cadet member • Aerospace Education – educator, administrator, student or organization interested in aerospace education

  22. How Can I Join? How Can I Join? • Find a squadron close to you! Go to www.cap.gov/join or talk to your presenter today! • Visit the meetings. You may visit more than one squadron. When you find the right squadron for you, request an application and a fingerprint card. • Mail completed application, fingerprint card and check for dues to National Headquarters. • Complete applications processed within 24 hours of receipt!

  23. Common Questions • Will my child be obligated to join the military?No, CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the USAF and supports the Air Force through non-combat missions. No one in CAP is ever deployed or obligated to join the military. • Will I have to wear a uniform?Cadets must wear the blue Air Force style uniform. Seniors may choose to wear any of the CAP authorized uniforms. There is no obligation to wear a uniform unless the member flies in a CAP aircraft or participates in a mission. • What is the time commitment?You do get out of CAP what you put into it. Most squadrons meet once a week; however, there are activities, training exercises and missions that enhance your experience with CAP. The more involved you are, the more you will enjoy your CAP membership!

  24. How Can You Help? How Can YOU Help? • Legal Officer • Aerospace Education • Logistics • Communications (high frequency radio operators) • Public Affairs • Recruiter • Work with cadets • Manage squadron finances (Finance Officer) • Ensure squadron meets all requirements (Admin Officer) • Observer, Scanner or Ground Team Leader • Chaplain

  25. Local Squadron Contact Information Squadron Name Squadron Point of Contact Telephone Number Email Address Meeting day, time and location

  26. CIVIL AIR PATROL … performing missions for America! Find out how you can be part of Civil Air Patrol!

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