Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Learning About the CAP
Study the mission of the Civil Air Patrol.
Consider the commitment needed to become involved. The CAP is not a casual hobby.
Consider joining as a cadet if you're a young man or woman aged 12 to 18. Cadets train to meet physical fitness, leadership, and moral and ethical standards as well as to receive an education in aerospace.
Consider joining as a senior member if you're over 18 years old. You do not have to be a licensed pilot to do so.
Be prepared to volunteer for search-and-rescue missions, disaster relief and humanitarian efforts.
Joining the CAP
Find out where your local squadron meets. Check the telephone book. Check the public information office at a local airport.
Attend a meeting.
Acquaint yourself with members who have similar interests.
Attend further meetings and CAP activities before making a final decision.
Make application.
Participating in the CAP
Take part in the cadet program and learn leadership skills through service to the U.S. Air Force and the community.
Take part in aerospace education to study aviation, aircraft in flight, aircraft and their uses, and the aerospace environment.
Take part in emergency services to join ground search teams, communications experts, pilots, air observers and scanners, and leaders of searches and rescues, disaster relief and civil defense.