1. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol Col. Kevin Sliwinski C/Lt Col. Billy Hoffman

2. 15 Oct 2009 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, 79 th Congress, July 1946.  IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.  Only Auxiliary of the USAF. Civil Air Patrol

3. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol  Emergency Services. >Search and Rescue. >Disaster Relief. >Homeland Security. >Counter Drug.  Aerospace Education.  Cadet (Youth) Program. Missions

4. CAP Membership  Total – 58,660  Cadets – 23,775 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol MN Wing Membership  Total – 1,228  Cadets – 478  State Legislators - 86

5. CADET PROGRAM  Youth from age 12 through 20. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

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

7. – 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

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 15 Oct 2009Civil 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. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

27. Emergency Services Members  Mission Pilots – 66.  Mission Observers – 145.  Mission Scanners – 172.  Ground Team Leaders – 73.  Ground Team Members – 198. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

28. Missions for America  Search and Rescue – 95% of the Inland Search and Rescue in U.S. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol  Disaster Relief – CAP deployed to assist in disasters.

29. Missions for America  Counter Drug – CAP can provide Reconnaissance for DEA.  Homeland Security – >Realistic Training for Interceptor Aircraft. >Predator & Reaper UAV Support. 15 Oct 2009Civil 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. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

31. Funding  Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association. >Cadet Encampment. >Cadet Flight Academy. >Cadet National Competition. =Color Guard Competition. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

32. 15 Oct 2009DO-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. 15 Oct 2009Civil Air Patrol

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