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15 Oct 2009 Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Col. Kevin Sliwinski
C/Lt Col. Billy Hoffman
15 Oct 2009
CAP OrganizationCAP birthdate - December 1, 1941.Supported World War II, sunk two
German submarines off US coast.Non-profit, benevolent corporation
chartered by Act of Congress in Public Law 476, 79th Congress, July 1946.
IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.Only Auxiliary of the USAF.
Civil Air Patrol
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Emergency Services.>Search and Rescue.>Disaster Relief.>Homeland Security.>Counter Drug.
Aerospace Education.Cadet (Youth) Program.
Missions
CAP MembershipTotal – 58,660Cadets – 23,775
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MN Wing MembershipTotal – 1,228Cadets – 478State Legislators - 86
CADET PROGRAM
Youth from age 12 through 20.
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Cadet ProgramsCivil Air Patrol
Cadet LtCol Billy Hoffman
Minnesota Wing
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– More than 23,000 Cadets Across the United States 12-21 years old
– Up to 10% of Students at Military Academies are former CAP Cadets
– CAP has Largest Fleet General Aviation Aircraft for Adult and Cadet Use
Cadet Program
Provide the youth of our nation with program to enhance their leadership skills, discipline, physical fitness, and confidence through the interest of aviation while providing services to the Air Force and our local community.
“To Provide Leaders it to Provide Opportunities.”
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New to Civil Air Patrol“Stage One”
Squadron Basic Cadet First Step in CAP
– Join & Enter in “New Member Program”– General Responsibilities
Cadets Learn Set Foundation of Followership
Civil Air Patrol“Stage Two”
Squadron Leadership Promotions
– Academic Testing and Leadership Experience C/Amn – C/Col
Gain Leadership Responsibilities– Stages (Activities Officer – Cadet Commander)
Feedback-Cadet and Adult Mentorship Program Pursue Interests
Aerospace Education Leadership Cadet Programs Emergency Services
“Out into the World”
Base at Squadron Gain Knowledge at Wing (State) Activities
– Bring Back to Squadron– First Step Generally Encampment then Pursue Other
Interests in Other Areas
EncampmentEncampment
Cadet Leadership Schools
Non-Commissioned Officer School
MEA Weekend 4 Days– Train on NCO Leadership and
Management
Basic Cadet Officer Course MEA Weekend 4 Days
– Train to be C/2Lt-C/Capt Officer Leadership and Supervision
Cadet Programs Opportunities
– Honor Guard 10-20 Cadets Perform Ceremonies around State
– Funerals/Receptions/Memorials/etc.
– Color Guard Competition
Compete based on Efficiency and Professionalism
Cadet Programs Opportunities
– Volleyball Competition– Squadrons Compete other Teams
– Physical Fitness Challenge – Squadrons Meet Physical Fitness Goals based on PT
Program
– Cadet Advisory Council – Cadet Council to inform Commander of Cadet Issues
Aerospace Education
Flight Training– Train for Pilots License
Almost 1/3 or Normal Training Cost– CAP Aircraft and Flight Instructors
Orientation Flights– 10 Free Orientation Flights
Powered and Glider– To Introduce Aviation to Cadets
Aerospace Education Flight Academy
– One Week in Summer Train toward Solo
– Fly Everyday! Most Cadets Solo at End of Week
Emergency Services
Volunteer on Missions– Serve on Ground Teams and
Aircrews ELT Searches Natural Disasters
National Activities
Cadets From Around the Country
Air Force and Aviation Career Familiarization Courses
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Para-Rescue School Space Command Course Hawk Mountain Ranger School Advanced Air Force Technologies Academy
– Generally One Week and Bring Info Back to Wing
National Cadet Special Activities
National Leadership Schools– Cadet Officers School
Training on Theory of Leadership and Management – Taught by College and Military Professors and
Professionals
– Civic Leadership Academy Washington, DC
– About Our Government Politician
International Cadet Exchange
Travel the World Travel to Foreign Country Tour
Represent CAP for 2 Weeks– UK, Germany, Australia, Spain, France, Austria, Japan,
South Korea, Sweden, and many more! Meet New People and Explore World Through the Civil
Air Patrol
Opportunities
Knowledge and Experience– Bring to Squadron and Train New Cadets
Leadership Experience Increases– Train Back at Squadron – Train at Those Wing Activities
Eventually, Plan and Organize these Activities
– Experience – Become Mentor and Leader
– Goal in CAP to Develop Leaders and Grow Individuals to be Contributing Members of Society
???Questions???
Aerospace Education
Aerospace Education Members – Educators – Special Membership.
Aerospace Education Excellence.>Classroom Aerospace Exercises.
Aerospace Education Materials.Fly a Teacher Program.Aerospace Connections in
Education (ACE). K thru 6
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Resources
CAP Corporation has 550 Aircraft Nationwide. Largest Cessna Fleet in the World.
MN has 17 Cessna + 1 GA-8. MN Wing has one Blanik Glider and
a Schweitzer on loan from Kansas. Archer Hyper-Spectral Imaging
System in GA-8.
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Emergency Services Members
Mission Pilots – 66.Mission Observers – 145.Mission Scanners – 172.Ground Team Leaders – 73.Ground Team Members – 198.
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Missions for AmericaSearch and Rescue – 95% of the Inland
Search and Rescue in U.S.
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Disaster Relief – CAP deployed to assist in disasters.
Missions for America
Counter Drug – CAP can provide Reconnaissance for DEA.
Homeland Security – >Realistic Training for Interceptor
Aircraft. >Predator & Reaper UAV Support.
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Funding
Funding from Congress, Oversight by USAF for:>USAF Funded Missions.>Cadet Orientation Flights.>National Headquarters.
State Appropriation for Mission Related Facilities and Equipment.
Members Dues and Donations.
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Funding
Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association.>Cadet Encampment. >Cadet Flight Academy. >Cadet National Competition.
=Color Guard Competition.
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Awards
Air Force Association - Outstanding CAP Cadet in each Squadron.
Air Force Sergeants Association - Outstanding Cadet NCO in each Sq.
Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association presents Awards to Outstanding CAP Members at their Annual Awards Dinner.
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Questions????
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