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Civil Air Patrol

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) offers a comprehensive Cadet Program that enhances leadership skills, discipline, physical fitness, and confidence through aviation. Explore the various opportunities and activities available to cadets, including encampment, leadership schools, honor guard, flight training, emergency services, national activities, and international exchanges.

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Civil Air Patrol

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  1. Civil Air Patrol Col. Kevin Sliwinski C/Lt Col. Billy Hoffman Civil Air Patrol

  2. CAP Organization • CAP birthdate - December 1, 1941. • Supported World War II, sunk two German submarines off US coast. • Non-profit, benevolent corporation chartered by Act of Congress in Public Law 476, 79th Congress, July 1946. • IRS 501(c)(3) corporation. • Only Auxiliary of the USAF. Civil Air Patrol

  3. Missions • Emergency Services. • Search and Rescue. • Disaster Relief. • Homeland Security. • Counter Drug. • Aerospace Education. • Cadet (Youth) Program. Civil Air Patrol

  4. CAP Membership • Total – 58,660 • Cadets – 23,775 MN Wing Membership • Total – 1,228 • Cadets – 478 • State Legislators - 86 Civil Air Patrol

  5. CADET PROGRAM • Youth from age 12 through 20. Civil Air Patrol

  6. Cadet ProgramsCivil Air Patrol Cadet LtCol Billy Hoffman Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol

  7. Civil Air Patrol • More than 23,000 Cadets Across the United States 12-21 years old • Up to 10% of Students at Military Academies are former CAP Cadets • CAP has Largest Fleet General Aviation Aircraft for Adult and Cadet Use

  8. Cadet Program Provide the youth of our nation with program to enhance their leadership skills, discipline, physical fitness, and confidence through the interest of aviation while providing services to the Air Force and our local community.

  9. “To Provide Leaders it to Provide Opportunities.” - Unknown

  10. New to Civil Air Patrol“Stage One” • Squadron Basic Cadet • First Step in CAP • Join & Enter in “New Member Program” • General Responsibilities • Cadets Learn • Set Foundation of Followership

  11. Civil Air Patrol“Stage Two” • Squadron Leadership • Promotions • Academic Testing and Leadership Experience • C/Amn – C/Col • Gain Leadership Responsibilities • Stages (Activities Officer – Cadet Commander) • Feedback-Cadet and Adult Mentorship Program • Pursue Interests • Aerospace Education • Leadership Cadet Programs • Emergency Services

  12. “Out into the World” • Base at Squadron • Gain Knowledge at Wing (State) Activities • Bring Back to Squadron • First Step Generally Encampment then Pursue Other Interests in Other Areas

  13. Encampment Encampment

  14. Cadet Leadership Schools • Non-Commissioned Officer School • MEA Weekend 4 Days • Train on NCO Leadership and Management • Basic Cadet Officer Course • MEA Weekend 4 Days • Train to be C/2Lt-C/Capt Officer Leadership and Supervision

  15. Cadet Programs Opportunities • Honor Guard • 10-20 Cadets Perform Ceremonies around State • Funerals/Receptions/Memorials/etc. • Color Guard Competition • Compete based on Efficiency and Professionalism

  16. Cadet Programs Opportunities • Volleyball Competition • Squadrons Compete other Teams • Physical Fitness Challenge • Squadrons Meet Physical Fitness Goals based on PT Program • Cadet Advisory Council • Cadet Council to inform Commander of Cadet Issues

  17. Aerospace Education • Flight Training • Train for Pilots License • Almost 1/3 or Normal Training Cost • CAP Aircraft and Flight Instructors • Orientation Flights • 10 Free Orientation Flights • Powered and Glider • To Introduce Aviation to Cadets

  18. Aerospace Education • Flight Academy • One Week in Summer • Train toward Solo • Fly Everyday! • Most Cadets Solo at End of Week

  19. Emergency Services • Volunteer on Missions • Serve on Ground Teams and Aircrews • ELT Searches • Natural Disasters

  20. National Activities • Cadets From Around the Country • Air Force and Aviation Career Familiarization Courses • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training • Para-Rescue School • Space Command Course • Hawk Mountain Ranger School • Advanced Air Force Technologies Academy • Generally One Week and Bring Info Back to Wing

  21. National Cadet Special Activities • National Leadership Schools • Cadet Officers School • Training on Theory of Leadership and Management • Taught by College and Military Professors and Professionals • Civic Leadership Academy • Washington, DC • About Our Government • Politician

  22. International Cadet Exchange • Travel the World • Travel to Foreign Country Tour • Represent CAP for 2 Weeks • UK, Germany, Australia, Spain, France, Austria, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and many more! • Meet New People and Explore World Through the Civil Air Patrol

  23. Opportunities • Knowledge and Experience • Bring to Squadron and Train New Cadets • Leadership Experience Increases • Train Back at Squadron • Train at Those Wing Activities • Eventually, Plan and Organize these Activities • Experience – Become Mentor and Leader • Goal in CAP to Develop Leaders and Grow Individuals to be Contributing Members of Society

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  25. Aerospace Education • Aerospace Education Members – Educators – Special Membership. • Aerospace Education Excellence. • Classroom Aerospace Exercises. • Aerospace Education Materials. • Fly a Teacher Program. • Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE). K thru 6 Civil Air Patrol

  26. Resources • CAP Corporation has 550 Aircraft Nationwide. Largest Cessna Fleet in the World. • MN has 17 Cessna + 1 GA-8. • MN Wing has one Blanik Glider and a Schweitzer on loan from Kansas. • Archer Hyper-Spectral Imaging System in GA-8. Civil Air Patrol

  27. Emergency Services Members • Mission Pilots – 66. • Mission Observers – 145. • Mission Scanners – 172. • Ground Team Leaders – 73. • Ground Team Members – 198. Civil Air Patrol

  28. Missions for America • Search and Rescue – 95% of the Inland Search and Rescue in U.S. • Disaster Relief – CAP deployed to assist in disasters. Civil Air Patrol

  29. Missions for America • Counter Drug – CAP can provide Reconnaissance for DEA. • Homeland Security – • Realistic Training for Interceptor Aircraft. • Predator & Reaper UAV Support. Civil Air Patrol

  30. Funding • Funding from Congress, Oversight by USAF for: • USAF Funded Missions. • Cadet Orientation Flights. • National Headquarters. • State Appropriation for Mission Related Facilities and Equipment. • Members Dues and Donations. Civil Air Patrol

  31. Funding • Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association. • Cadet Encampment. • Cadet Flight Academy. • Cadet National Competition. • Color Guard Competition. Civil Air Patrol

  32. DO-Ops Report

  33. Awards • Air Force Association - Outstanding CAP Cadet in each Squadron. • Air Force Sergeants Association - Outstanding Cadet NCO in each Sq. • Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association presents Awards to Outstanding CAP Members at their Annual Awards Dinner. Civil Air Patrol

  34. Questions???? Civil Air Patrol

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