1. Civil Air Patrol Presented by: Presenter’s name Presenter’s Squadron
Introduce yourself and anyone who accompanied you.
Presented by:
Presenter’s name
Presenter’s Squadron
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2. What is Civil Air Patrol?
Federally chartered
Nonprofit, Humanitarian Organization
Serves as the Civilian Auxiliary to the United States Air Force
Serving America for over 65 years
Civil Air Patrol is a federally chartered, not for profit, humanitarian organization. We were established on Dec and became the official civilian auxiliary to the US Air Force in 1948.
We are an organization with approximately 61,000 total volunteer members, with more than 26,000 in our youth development program. All members of CAP are volunteers and donate their time and resources. We have a close relationship with the Air Force, wear an AF style uniform and abide by many of the same customs, courtesies and regulations. However, we are still civilians and are not considered members of the military.
For over 65 years, CAP’s mission is to serve our country by performing homeland security, humanitarian and disaster relief, developing America’s youth and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.

3. CAP Missions Emergency Services
Search and Rescue
Disaster Relief
Homeland Security
Counterdrug
Humanitarian Services
Air Force ROTC Flights
So, what does CAP do?
We have three core missions: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education
Best known for our work in search and rescue and disaster relief missions, CAP is expanding its role in the 21st century to include an increasing number of homeland security operations and exercises. CAP also performs counterdrug reconnaissance missions at the request of law enforcement agencies and can do radiological monitoring and damage assessment. CAP members undergo rigorous training to perform these missions safely and cost-effectively.

4. CAP Missions Emergency Services
CAP regularly provides aerial photography and disaster relief for tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and other natural disasters.
During the last major hurricane, Hurricane Ike, CAP members volunteered to provide aerial assessment photography for state and federal emergency managers. Other CAP volunteers helped distribute ice, water and other basics to victims of the hurricane. Some of the volunteers were local and others came from out-of-state – they all took time away from their jobs and families to come help the hurricane victims.

5. CAP Missions Cadet Programs
Leadership Skills
Aerospace Education
Physical Fitness
Character Development
Activities
Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's aerospace leaders.
CAP introduces CAP Cadets to Air Force perspectives on leadership through classroom instruction, mentoring and hands-on learning. The fundamentals of aerospace science are learned in the classroom and through first-hand experience.
CAP offers weekend and summer activities that allow cadets to fly, learn to lead, explore aerospace careers, assist in CAP’s emergency services missions and make friends.
The leadership skills, self-confidence, and discipline cadets gain through CAP prepares them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves in life.
Photograph is the honor guard laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America.

6. CAP Missions Cadet Programs
Major Kim Campbell, USAF
Former CAP cadet
Former USAF Academy cadet wing commander
Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq
We have quite a few success stories from former CAP Cadets. Major Samantha Weeks was on the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” and flew the No. 5 jet as the lead solo pilot. Major Kim Campbell was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross w/Valor for landing her A-10 after it received heavy damage in combat in Iraq.
CAP Cadet Alumni include a former Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, several NASA astronauts, the first female Thunderbird pilot and scores of military and commercial pilots. Approximately 10% of each freshman class at the US Air Force Academy is comprised of current and former CAP cadets. If your son or daughter is interested in a career in the military or the aviation industry, CAP is a great way for them to “test-fly” a potential career.
Major Samantha Weeks, USAF
Former CAP cadet
USAF Academy Graduate
Previous Lead Solo in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

7. CAP Missions Aerospace Education
CAP Members
Aerospace Education Members
General Public
There are essentially three audiences for our Aerospace Education mission. CAP members use AE materials and curriculum to teach cadets about aerospace science. We also have Aerospace Education memberships available for educators. Teachers who join as Aerospace Education members have access to AE curriculum and are free to use it in their classrooms. We have approximately 1,600 AEMs and reach nearly 45,000 youth each year.

8. Where is CAP? = One Unit CAP Units
Civil Air Patrol has over 1,200 units across the country. We even have a few in Germany and Japan, mainly as a service to the children of military personnel stationed overseas.
In <your state>, we have <INSERT NUMBER OF UNITS> units, with <the name of your unit> serving your area.
= One Unit

9. CAP in “insert your city”
Highlight what you do for YOUR community
Community Service?
How many cadets do you serve? What do they do?
Search and Rescue/Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Missions?
Make sure to include an action picture of you helping your community
Add slides as necessary
FOR THE PRESENTOR:
Make sure to replace “in your city” with the name of your town or city. EX: CAP in Charlotte, CAP in Tampa
Use this slide to tell your audience what your squadron does to serve your country and your city. Talk about any successes you have had and be sure to include a picture!
For example, has your unit helped out at a blood drive, participated in community clean-ups, volunteered at the local air show or other public events?

10. How you can help Join as a volunteer member Become a patron member
Donate or become a sponsor
There are several ways you can help support the work of Civil Air Patrol.
You can join as a volunteer member in our squadron. We accept people from 18 years and up into our adult program and kids can join if they are between the ages of 12 and 18.
Some of the volunteer opportunities we have available include: <LIST SOME ACTIVITIES> If you are interested I encourage you to join us at one of our unit meetings. We meet <INSERT MEETING TIMES, DAYS, & LOCATION>
If you don’t have the time to volunteer – you can still help out CAP by becoming a National Patron Member. You can join online anytime at As a patron member, your annual membership dues of $35 will help CAP and you will receive our bimonthly Volunteer magazine. The dues go to national programs that may not have funding – like special activities for cadets or aerospace education workshops.
TO THE PRESENTOR: this is your chance to tell the folks what you need. Are you raising money for a cadet encampment? Do you need funds for a building or supplies? Maybe you have a couple of people who need assistance to attend a special activity or training…make sure you give a few specific examples. Below is just some example text:
As a nonprofit, we appreciate any assistance through donations and sponsorships. Your help assists us in providing services and programs in our area. We are currently raising funds to hold our annual summer cadet encampment. This is a chance for the youth in our state to develop teamwork and leadership skills through a weeklong series of military activities. The encampment is one of the highlights of our cadet program and most of the youth want to participate. You or your company/organization can help by sponsoring a cadet’s registration or providing a general donation to help offset the costs of holding this event.

11. Civil Air Patrol
Enter your squadron name, your name and contact information
I hope you are now more familiar with Civil Air Patrol and what we do to serve our community and our country. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today.
Also, hand out information (can be brochures or just business cards) that includes your squadron, your name, and contact information. Ideally,
Coastal Composite Squadron
Meeting location, day and time
Captain Jane Smith, CAP
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