SER-FL-816

Objective is to foster leadership and good citizenship in America’s youth, using aerospace education, and emphasis on public service.

Cadets may participate in a variety of activities, gain rank and increased recognition in the program and receive benefits for participation in the program.

It challenges them to learn and grow in ways they may not have had the opportunity to were it not for the program.

 Adult Supervision  Cadet Protection Program  Does not tolerate physical, sexual or emotional abuse, bulling

 Weekly Meetings  Curry Boot Camp  Cadet Orientation Rides  Veterans’ Day Observance  Wreaths Across America

 Emergency Services Training  Community Service  Encampments

 CAP approved aircraft used  Orientation Pilots licensed  Safety is top priority  Priority of cadets to fly  Flights are not part of formal flight training

 Cadet Rank Structure  Start as a basic cadet  Can advance to cadet Colonel

Knowledge testing Physical fitness testing Participation in CAP activities

 Membership & Financial Requirements  Cadets must be in 6th grade  Completion of application  Blue uniform basic parts provided by Air Force.

 $45.00 per cadet – Checks made payable to National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol  $18.00 Per cadet – Squadron fee for t-shirt & baseball cap.

 Cost for food and supplies to attend certain activates.  Accessories - uniforms to include shoes, patches, ribbons and etc. (estimated cost $110.00)  CAP related expenses may be tax deductible.

 Face to face meetings  Web site:   Cell:

 Need parents to join  Task that need to be filled  Fund raising  Parent coordinator  Paper work  Drop-off and pick-up of cadets on timely manner (6:15 p.m.)

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