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Welcome to Civil Air Patrol
“To serve America
by developing our Nation’s youth;
accomplishing local,
state and national emergency and
Humanitarian
missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.”
--CAP Mission
Statement
CAP is an
organization of civilians who volunteer to serve their community and
country. As in all volunteer organizations, it has requirements to
determine who can belong. Civil Air
Patrol expects to be around for many, many years to come and it seeks to
enroll and retain those members who can continue its tradition of great
service to the Air Force and to America.
Senior
Members are adults 18 years or older. There is
no requirement for a CAP member to be a pilot. The training
program for senior members is a five-level, structured training and
education program designed to prepare seniors to accomplish Civil Air
Patrol's missions by filling leadership positions and performing specific
functions within each unit.
Initially senior members are enrolled in
Level-1 where fundamentals of CAP are learned including basic things such as
the structure of the organization, proper wear of the Air Force style
uniform, and military courtesy. Also
each Senior member will take Cadet Protection Training (CPPT). Each senior
member then takes a written test to advance to Level-2.
In Level-2, each senior member chooses (or
is assigned) one or more specialties in which he or she will train.
Specialties include things like emergency services, administration,
logistics, supply, communications, and cadet programs etc. - all the jobs
necessary to make the unit function efficiently. It is interesting to note
that, on a mission, it takes at least five people doing ground-based jobs
for each aircraft that is launched.
In Levels 3 through 5 senior members learn
how to perform leadership positions in Civil Air Patrol and train others.
During this training, seniors study a vast variety of topics that range
from mission coordinator training to public speaking.
There is an extensive training program for
all aspects of the search and rescue arm of CAP. From incident commanders,
safety officers, administration officers and public affairs officers to
mission pilots, observers, scanners, mission radio operators and ground
teams, everyone has to learn their specific duties.
The senior members who are pilots may participate
in the cadet flight orientation program (after being qualified), as well as
being mission pilots in search and rescue operations.
ØActive members are those who take
an active part in the senior member program. Active members attend unit
meetings, perform specific duty assignments, and take part in the training
program and other unit activities.
ØPatron members are financial
supporters who contribute through payment of annual membership dues, but do
not participate in the active program. They are entitled to limited
benefits as outlined in CAP regulations.
ØCadet sponsor
members also
have a more limited role in CAP. While they do not wear uniforms or
participate in missions or the normal training program, they can act as
chaperones and drivers for cadet activities. They are also entitled to
limited benefits as outlined in CAP publications.
ØRetired membership is the category
reserved for those senior members who have served as active CAP members for
20 years. Those 20 years of membership do not have to be continuous.
Retired members retain the grade earned during their active service, but do
not qualify for further increase in grade, unless they elect to return to
active status. Retired members do not participate in the CAP program in any
capacity.
ØLife membership is a special honor
bestowed on an individual in recognition of services rendered to Civil Air
Patrol. As one of its highest honors, life membership is awarded only by CAP’s National Board.
Note that seniors in the active category and
all those in the cadet sponsor category must also undergo a FBI criminal
record history check. This is a routine and confidential procedure, and is
done for the general protection of the cadet membership.
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Marauder Senior Members
ØFly Search & Rescue Missions
ØFly Fire Watch Missions for the State of Texas
ØFly Aerial Photo Damage Assessment
Missions
ØLead Ground Teams on Search & Rescue
Missions
ØPerform Specific Duty Assignments:
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Squadron Commander
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Safety Officer
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Admin Officer
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Finance Officer
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Emergency Services Officer
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Aerospace Education Officer
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Communication Officer
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Cadet Programs Officer
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Cadet Orientation Pilot
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Legal Office
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Medical Officer
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Moral Leadership Officer
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Public Affairs Officer
ØConduct Leadership Training Classes for
Cadets.
ØOrganize Community Service Events
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