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

2 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) 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 History

3 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. To Serve America

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 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 More New Technology

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

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

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

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

15 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 Aerospace Education

16 FAANASA 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! Current Partners

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

18 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 Cadet Activities

19 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 Cadet Training Pays Off!

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

21 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 Member Categories

22 How Can I Join? Find a squadron close to you! Go to www.cap.gov/join or talk to your presenter today! www.cap.gov/join 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! How Can I Join?

23 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! Common Questions

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

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

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

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