The cap composite squadron 314 is based at scottsdale airport. Cos instructors teamteach, with an air force officer. Cadet programs civil air patrol national headquarters. For over 75 years, the civil air patrol, california wing cawg has performed three congressionally mandated missions. Preflight study manual for civil air patrol cadets, civil air patrol national. Browse items civil air patrol national history program.
The 1940s civil air patrol national history program. Introduce cadets to all five elements of the cadet program 3. Drill manual, instructional videos, lesson plans, and more. Civil air patrol struggled with recruitment as the vietnam war made the military and its affiliates increasingly unpopular. Cap accomplishes its cadet program through a curriculum of leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Welcome to the california wing cadet programs website. Civil air patrols cadet program transforms youth into dynamic americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness and character.
Official website of the civil air patrol california wing cadet programs. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Our meeting on the 4th tuesday of every month is open to members of the public who express interest in joining the civil air patrol. Historical materials collected by col august william schell, cap, during his tenure as civil air patrol national curator from 19992009. Cadet advisory council midatlantic region cadet advisory council. Please take time exploring the multitude of opportunities the california wing program can offer our cadets.
Draft civil air patrol ny wing cadet programs website. This program is intended to introduce a new cadet to the uniforms worn in civil air patrol, drill movements ranging from stationary to basic drill while marching, and the missions of civil air patrol, as well as the opportunities available as a cadet in the civil air patrol. Cadet commanders course ccc cawg cadet competition cwcc. Cadet programs civil air patrol dallas composite squadron. Ats stresses the fundamental aspects of followership, drill and ceremonies, and basic leadership laboratory skills. Physical fitness civil air patrol national headquarters. Twenty more cadets were recommended for acceptance to the u.
Civil air patrol composite squadron 314 cadet programs. Cadet advisory council civil air patrol midatlantic region. Contains an indepth overview of encampment standards and establishes procedures and responsibilities for members of the wing involved in planning, supervising, and participating as a leader at a california wing encampment. In celebration of cadet officer schools fiftieth anniversary in 2018, recent cos faculty and staff provide our cover photo. Cadetlerdership civil air patrol national headquarters. Civil air patrol s youth program, better known as its cadet program, is where i began my journey with aviation. Nearly everything you would want to know about the cadet program, at a glance. Cap was established december 1st, 1941, and the cadet program was added october 1st, 1942 for teenagers in the last two. Click below for the latest updates related to the cadet program and covid19. Civil air patrol s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. The cadet program is designed to provide youth ages 1220 training in followership, leadership, aerospace education, communication, and emergency services. Aid the commander in monitoring and implementing the cadet program make recommendations for improving and running the cadet program the. Hallock dupont, chairman of the cap board, lamented.
It is not intended to restrict creativity or destroy traditions. The cadets are mentored by adult senior officers in leadership, aerospace education, moral character development, military customs and courtesy, search and rescue, and many other fun activities. Preflight study manual for civil air patrol cadets 1944 when the civil air patrol cadet program debuted in 1942, it was greeted with great enthusiasmbut members were sometimes frustrated by a lack of training materials. A significant representation of caps organizational heritage, as well as caps unique affiliation as the auxiliary of the us air force usaf, is the authorization for cap members to wear cap distinctive uniforms as well as uniforms similar to the. Welcome to hawaii wing civil air patrol s cadet program pages. California wing resources capr 301 organization of cap 2020 capr 391 cap uniform manual 2020 capr 392 cap membership 2017 capr 393. Units are encouraged to slightly modify the titles used for two cadet staff positions to reflect current air force nomenclature.
Cadet library civil air patrol national headquarters. The origins of civil air patrol date to 1936, when gill robb wilson, world war i aviator and new jersey director of aeronautics, returned from germany convinced of impending war. Senior member uniform guidance civil air patrol national. Basic cadet school bcs airman training school ats noncommissioned officers school ncos senior noncommissioned officers school sncos cadet officers basic course cobc advanced cadet staff seminar acss other winglevel activities. In emergency services operations, we not only need aircrew members but also ground team members to aid in the rescue of survivors or to assess damage after a disaster. Civil air patrol is the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the united states air force, comprised of two groups. Transform youth into dynamic americans and aerospace leaders. Many of the nations astronauts, pilots, engineers and scientists first explored their careers through cap. On september 20th, 2002 the squadron adopted the tex hill name and later that year became the third largest squadron in the nation. Cadet ranks and rewards civil air patrol national headquarters. Cap supports americas communities with emergencydisaster response, aviation and ground team services. Cap cadets learn drill for the same reasons that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines do. Provide an organization where cadets gain leadership and experience at higher organizational levels. Deputy commander for cadets cadet programs serves the needs of all civil air patrol cadets in the dallas metroplex.
The civil air patrol cadet program includes aerospace education, which helps cadets apply math and science principles to realworld phenomena, as well as encourage students to explore career possibilities in the field. Civil air patrol national history program welcome to the. Civil air patrol proposed cap pamphlet 52xx draft national headquarters maxwell afb, al 361126332 1 dec 2001 cadet programs encampment training manual etm this manual is intended as a foundation for the individual staff member to implement the encampment program. Ceap encampment money cadet training group association. Drill is a timetested lab oratory for developing leadership skill. This handbook explains how adults can get started helping cadets. Preflight study manual for civil air patrol cadets 1944. Col david bearce, the texas 435th became the san marcos composite squadron of the civil air patrol in 1998. The program follows a military model and emphasizes air force traditions and values.
Cap is the official auxiliary of the united states air force and a 501 c3 nonprofit organization. Increase retention through structured activities 5. Civil air patrol public affairs program corrected 24 jan 17 social media guidelines capp 152 pa. You can join cap as a cadet if you are at least 12 years old and have not yet reached your 19th birthday. Our potential market is 18 million youngsters in the 17 age bracket. United states air force auxiliary civil air patrol national. Civil air patrol history civil air patrol national headquarters. Though civil air patrol is known for its flying missions, less than a fifth of all cap members are pilots or aircrew.
Wilson envisioned mobilizing americas civilian aviators for national defense, an idea shared by others. This is designed to be an enhanced resource for our cadet and adult members. Hansell st maxwell afb al 361126332 1 1 february 2021 waiver memo 2101. The capf 50 series of leadership feedback forms will become the capf 6090 series. In return, cadets from foreign lands visit the united states as guests of civil air patrol and the us air force.
Pin this tracker to your wall and record your advancement in the cadet program. To develop dynamic americans and aerospace leaders. Heres a look at what volunteering with cap can do for your inneraviator at any age. Check out our joining cap page and come visit us at one of our weekly meetings or see to learn more about civil air patrol. Updated cadet promotion and cp specialty track guidance while covid continues. In 2004 the 435th became the most decorated unit in the civil air patrol. Capp 6011 cp officer handbook, october 2018 1 civil air patrol. Ensure that you read civil air patrol uniform manual 391. Capr 5216, cadet program management will become capr 601. This regulation defines the purposes of the civil air patrol cadet program and identifies policies. Indexes, regulations and manuals civil air patrol national. Drill is more than an orderly way of moving a group of people from point a to point b, although it is that.
From the director of cadet programs, lt col marlene johnson. Madsen, an early member of colorado wing recalled that. Aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. The 1970s civil air patrol national history program. Preflight study manual for civil air patrol cadets civil. Squadron info civil air patrol national headquarters. How cap protects cadets from the risks of abuse, and how to report concerns. The goal of the cadet programs officer specialty track program is to prepare senior members to lead cadets and manage cadet programs at the squadron and then wing level. Optional tool for drafting and coordinating plans for weekly meetings. Programs created for air shows and aviation expositions that were sponsored by the civil air patrol. Snapshots of the civil air patrol cadet program this is a digital iteration of a miniature exhibit created for the spaatz associations annual dinner and awards event, held. The wearing of uniforms is regulated by capm 391, cap uniform manual. Cawg cadet programs official website of the civil air. Squadron history civil air patrol national headquarters.
Civil air patrol s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. When the civil air patrol cadet program debuted in 1942, it was greeted with great enthusiasmbut. The cadet program transforms youth into dynamic americans and aerospace leaders. Due to covid19, encampmentrelated tasks in the cadet programs.
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