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Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force(USAF).[5]CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) anddisaster relief operations; aerospace education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth. In addition, CAP has recently been tasked with homeland security and courier service missions. CAP also performs non-auxiliary missions for various governmental and private agencies, such as local law enforcement and the American Red Cross. The program is established as an organization by Title 10 of the United States Code and its purposes defined by Title 36.[6][7]
Membership in the organization consists of cadets ranging from 12 to just under 21 years of age, and senior members 18 years of age and up. These two groups each have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of pursuits; the cadet program contributes to the development of the former group with a structured syllabus and an organization based upon United States Air Force ranks and pay grades, while the older members serve as instructors, supervisors, and operators. All members wear uniforms while performing their duties.
Nationwide, CAP is a major operator of single-engine general aviation aircraft, used in the execution of its various missions, including orientation flights for cadets and the provision of significant emergency services capabilities. Because of these extensive flying opportunities, many CAP members become licensed pilots.
The hierarchical and military auxiliary organization is headed by the National Headquarters (with authority over the national organization) followed by eight regional commands and 52 wings (each of the 50 states plus Washington, D.C.and Puerto Rico). Each wing supervises the individual groups and squadrons that comprise the basic operational unit of the organization.
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When was Civil Air Patrol created?
Civil Air Patrol was created in 1941.
What does a Civil air patrol badge look like?
A civil air patrol name plate has the following setup: Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force Auxiliary NAME
What is Civil Air Patrol's motto?
The motto of Civil Air Patrol is 'List of Latin phrases (S)'.
Where was the civil air patrol located?
The National Headquarters for Civil Air Patrol is at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
Are tactical boots allowed in Civil Air Patrol?
Yes. If in doubt call the local Civil air patrol.
Why are civil air patrol uniforms important?
The Civil Air Patrol is important because they are the everyday heroes of America. Civil Air Patrol members are volunteers in the Air Force Auxiliary. Civil Air Patrol saves lives in Emergency Services, while commiting to educating the youth and adults of the future.
How much money do civil air patrol pilots make?
Civil Air Patrol pilots do not make money. They are civilian volunteers.
When was New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol created?
New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol was created in 1941.
Are you sent to war in the civil air patrol?
No. Civil Air Patrol is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. They help out the military, but they will never be deployed into war.
Where can you buy a civil air patrol SDU?
Vangard
The motto always vigilant?
The Civil Air Patrol.
Does a Civil Air Patrol ID get you into a base like Ft. Sam Houston?
Not unless you're on the post/base entry authorization list beforehand for a designed Civil Air Patrol Activity. Civil Air Patrol ID's only signify your membership in CAP, nothing else.
