Civil Air Patrol CAPabilities Briefing Lt Col Joe Long Illinois Wing Director of Operations Lt Col Gerry Baumgartner Col Shorty Powers Composite Squadron Commander Capt. Valerie Espinili Col Shorty Powers Composite Squadron Deputy Commander for Seniors CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

Performing Missions for America since December 1st, 1941 World War II Missions Coastal Patrol including anti-submarine combat Homeland Security Search and rescue and natural disaster support Emergency transport of personnel and cargo Border patrol Air defense (targets for AA, aircraft, search light) Observation training support for Army units Forest fire spotting Flight training Cadet programs and aerospace education 1946: Incorporated Non-Profit (Public Law 476) 1948: Became Auxiliary of the USAF (Public Law 557) Most core WWII missions are still CAP’s core missions today!

Legal Authority Title 36, USC 40301 – Federally Chartered Corporation CAP / AFAux CAP / USAF Aux Title 36, USC 40301 – Federally Chartered Corporation Serving our communities while not under federal response. Title 10, USC 9442 – Volunteer Civilian Auxiliary of the Air Force Volunteer Civilian Auxiliary when the services of the Civil Air Patrol are used by any department or agency in any branch of the Federal Government. The Civil Air Patrol shall be deemed to be an instrumentality of the United States with respect to any act or omission of the Civil Air Patrol, including any member of the Civil Air Patrol, in carrying out a mission assigned by the Secretary of the Air Force.

Congressional Charter SAR/DR Homeland Security Drug Interdiction Humanitarian Services AFROTC Flights AFJROTC Flights Emergency Services Leadership Character Development Aerospace Education Physical Fitness Cadet Programs CAP Members AE Members General Public Aerospace Education

Organizational Chart Headquarters, Air Combat Command Board of Governors SECAF Headquarters, 1st Air Force Headquarters, CAP-USAF Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters Liaison Region Offices CAP Regions CAP Wings LNO to AFNORTH/1AF CAP Groups CAP Squadrons

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Membership and Resources 2017 Statistics Membership CAP-Wide ILWG Officers 32,579 510 Cadets 23,771 618 Total 56,350 1,128 Units 1,437 32 Equipment Aircraft 560 10 Gliders 51 3 Vehicles 967 14 LMR Radios – 20,816 200 HF Radios – 1,653 22 VHF Repeaters 697 12 CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

Cruise speed 110-135 kts Range 520-730 NM Platforms Cruise speed 110-135 kts Range 520-730 NM Gippsland GA-8 (16) Cessna 206 (22) Cessna 182 (310) Can operate with 2500’ runway VHF AM and FM radio Satellite phones in 98 aircraft Cessna 172 (195)

Cost Effective Force Multiplier The above rates are based on FY12. The rates can be found online at: http://comptroller.defense.gov/rates/, specifically: http://comptroller.defense.gov/rates/fy2012/2012_f_h.pdf. We use the Other Federal User rate for comparison since we are normally providing services to DHS or another federal agency. Notes: Chart shows average cost per flying hour CAP normally receives agency mission funding via a MIPR

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Operational Missions CAP’s AOR is border-to-border and coast-to- coast within the CONUS, plus Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands CAP flies about 100,000 hours annually 70% Mission Support 30% Training Additional capacity is available to support customer needs CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES 9

Disaster Relief Operations

Carry-Aboard Cameras GIIEP: Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable 5 systems fielded from 1st AF 117 computers fielded this fall 291 Carry Aboard Camera Kits (Nikon D90s and D200s) 106 more being fielded this winter (Nikon D7100s) All are geo-tagging capable, but only at the camera’s location at this time

Surrogate Predator 2 Cessna 182s equipped National Training Center, Nevada Alexandria / Fort Polk, Louisiana 1 Cessna 206 expected in 2014 Can also be used for Disaster Relief, SAR & other DSCA Missions DSCA = Defense Support to Civil Authorities

Cadet Programs LEADERSHIP Academics AF Traditions Activities Service Learning AEROSPACE Careers Flying FITNESS Academics Activities Attitudes Presidential Youth Fitness Program CHARACTER Discussion Forums Mentoring Service Projects

Cadet Programs Career Pathways 1st Year Cadets 2nd Year and Beyond Cadets Aviation Orientation Flights Encampment Aviation 101 - ERAU National Flight Academy National Blue Beret Aviation Themed National Cadet Special Activities College & Flight Scholarships Youth Aviation Initiative Programs Military Cadet Honor Academy Cadet Competition Cadet Officer School National Emergency Services Academy Military Themed National Cadet Special Activities Technology CyberPatriot AEX Aerospace Excellence Cyber Defense Training Academy Tech-Themed Nattional Cadet Special Activities College and Flight Scholarships Leadership Wreaths Across America Cadet Advisory Council Red Ribbon Leadership Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium

Aerospace Education Internal Yeager Test Aerospace Education Management Skills Development Individual Aerospace Continuing Education Aerospace Education Outreach External Aerospace Education Member Aerospace Education Workshops Aerospace Education in Local Schools and Other Community Organizations

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