Our Organization
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 60,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
Mission Statement
Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures.
Vision Statement
Civil Air Patrol, America's Air Force auxiliary, building the nation's finest force of citizen volunteers serving America.
Core Values
Integrity, Volunteerism, Excellence and Respect.
Weekly Itinerary
Our squadron meetings follow a general weekly schedule based on the missions of the Civil Air Patrol. Meetings typically start with cadet drill practice, followed by the main meeting topic, and end with announcements and cleanup. During the school year, meetings run from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm during the summer months.
Week 1 - Aerospace Education. Uniform of the Day (UOD) is utilities. Utility uniform options include Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), corporate field uniform, corporate working uniform (polo shirt and gray trousers), or flight suit for authorized members.
Week 2 - Safety and Physical Fitness. UOD is fitness attire that is tan, blue, black or gray in color without logo. Squadron or Civil Air Patrol t-shirts are preferred. Members who meet Air Force standards can also wear the Air Force fitness uniform.
Week 3 - Emergency Services. UOD is utilities.
Week 4 - Character Development, awards, and promotions. UOD is Class B consisting of a short-sleeved blue shirt with blue pants or skirt, or corporate aviator shirt uniform
You can find complete uniform descriptions and guidance in CAPR 39-1.
The squadron has a large stock of uniforms but may not have your size. Cadets who complete their first promotion earn a voucher to the Civil Air Patrol store that may be used to purchase additional items.
Members may wear a conservative civilian outer garment in inclement weather if they do not have a matching uniform coat.
Other Training
In addition to weekly meetings, members conduct self-paced online learning and tests throughout the week.
There is at least one weekend activity each month such as orientation flights, emergency services training, or aerospace education activities.
There are other training courses offered during the winter school break and during the summer months such as encampment and other cadet special activities.
