Cadets

Cadet Member Candidates

• Attend three squadron meetings, then submit a membership application
  • Online at https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MembershipSystem.Web/CadetOnlineApp.aspx
    • Print a copy of the completed application and give it to the Personnel Officer for your file
    • Cadet parents or guardian must meet with the Squadron Commander or Personnel Officer if submitting an online application
  • Via paper CAPF15
    • Both cadet and parent/guardian must sign all paper applications
    • Provide proof of identification
      • Passport; military dependent ID or driver’s license and social security card or birth certificate. See CAPR 39-2 Attachment 2 for a full list of acceptable forms of identification
    • Provide a check or money order for $35 payable to “National Headquarters CAP”
      • See http://gocivilairpatrol.com/membership-dues for current dues.
    • After the Personnel Officer reviews your completed membership application, the prospective member will mail the application and check or money order to: CAP-NHQ/PMM, 105 South Hansell Street, Maxwell AFB, AL  36112.
• You will receive an automated email once your membership is processed.
  • If you haven’t heard anything within a week of mailing your package or submitting your online application, you can contact CAP membership services at membershipservices@capnhq.gov or call them at 1-877-227-9142.

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