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Who Is Civil Air Patrol?

Discover the history and missions of the Civil Air Patrol, an essential part of the U.S. Air Force serving communities with search & rescue, disaster relief, and more. Learn about its national resources, operations, and impactful cadet programs. From homeland security to aerospace education, CAP is dedicated to excellence.

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Who Is Civil Air Patrol?

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  1. Who Is Civil Air Patrol? Presented by: North Carolina Wing Public Affairs Directorate

  2. History Performing Missions for America for over 67 years. CAP … Citizens serving communities...Above & Beyond 1941: CAP Established Dec 1st 1943: Transferred to War Department 1946: Incorporated (PL 476) 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (PL 557) CAP is a federally chartered non-profit corporation. CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force. First National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” Spaatz

  3. To Serve America … by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states, and nation, … by developing our country’s youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.

  4. Missions Search & Rescue Disaster Relief Homeland Security Counterdrug Humanitarian Services AFROTC Flights Emergency Services Leadership Physical Fitness Activities CAP School Program Cadet Programs CAP Members AE Members General Public Aerospace Education

  5. CAP Regions North Central Region Rocky Mtn. Region Great Lakes Region Northeast Region Pacific Region Middle East Region HQ CAP (Maxwell AFB, Ala.) Southeast Region Southwest Region

  6. NORTH CAROLINA WING HEADQUARTERS Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport Alamance Road Burlington, NC http://www.ncwg.cap.gov/

  7. CAP Presence CAP Units = One Unit Overseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

  8. 915 Vehicles 550 Aircraft 4,500 Fixed Land Radios National CAP Resources 55,694 Members 34,126 Officers 21,568Cadets 8,000 Mobile Radios

  9. Total Flying Hours FY 09 • FY Aircraft Hrs/A/C Nat. Rank Hours • 10 272 4 2723 • 2008 9.8 243 9 2387 • 8.3 287 3 2388 • 9.3 244 9 2258 • 2005 10.5 175 38 1853 All 10 of our aircraft exceeded the 200 hour National target

  10. New CAP Aircraft Additions Cessna 182T Gippsland GA-8

  11. National Operations Center • Centralized coordination center, not centralized tasking • C2 – Coordinate and Communicate • Obtain USAF approval • AF Assigned & CAP Corporate Missions • Homeland Security • Counterdrug • Disaster Relief • Coordinate additional resources from other wings • Consolidate and up-channel mission reports

  12. Operations SDIS Satellite Digital Imaging System ARCHER Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Recon

  13. Operations Search & Rescue Exercise Sundown Patrol

  14. Post 9/11 CAP was first non-military flight allowed following the attack!

  15. Exercises NORTHCOM Support Determined Promise ’04 • TOPOFF 3/Ardent Sentry ’05 • Eagle Rescue Exercise ‘06 • Ardent Sentry ‘06 FEMA Heartland Response ’04 - New Madrid Fault Exercise TN CT OH

  16. Hurricane Support Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ophelia and Wilma • 1,048 Air Sorties • 2,023 Flight Hours • 131 Ground Team Missions

  17. Additional Support • Critical infrastructures • Restricted or sensitive areas • Borders

  18. Aerospace Education Teachers • 1,623 Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) • Reaching nearly 50,000 youth • National Conference on Aviation and Space Education • Washington, DC, Oct 19-22 Materials • Dozens of free aviation & space materials • Meets national standards • New ISS thematic unit • Journey of Flight textbook • Curriculum sharing with AFJROTC ||||||

  19. Cadet Activities 7 National Flight Academies • 5 powered, 2 glider 15 Aerospace Career Courses • 8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace 16 Leadership Activities National Cadet Competition • 168 cadets, Udvar-Hazy Center Cadet Orientation Flights • Over 10,000 cadets flown Region & Wing Summer Encampments • Over 6,000 cadets • In 42 locations

  20. Career Exploration Careers---USAF Familiarization Courses • AETC: Laughlin & Columbus AFBs • Space Command: Patrick, Peterson, & Vandenberg AFBs • Weather Agency: Offutt AFB • Pararescue: Kirtland AFB Careers--- Civil Sector • Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing (With Cessna at Assembly Plant) • Aerospace Education Academy • Engineering Technology Academy (2) (With Auburn and Wright State Universities) • Advanced Technology Academy (2) • Airline Industry Academy (New Partnership with Frontier Airlines)

  21. Advanced Citizenship Civic Leadership Academy • February 26 – March 5, 2005 • 24 Cadets • Studied federal government • Explored careers in public service • February 25- March 4, 2006 OAS Cadet Delegates • June 3 – 7, 2005 • 2 Cadets • Experience international affairs • Met world leaders International Air Cadet Exchange-- Annually • 530 total, 80 US, 14 nations

  22. Cadet Training Pays Off! Capt Nicole Malachowski, USAF • Former CAP cadet • Former USAF Academy cadet glider and instructor pilot • First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Capt Kim Campbell, USAF • Former CAP cadet • Former USAF Academy cadet wing commander • Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq

  23. Partnerships Department of State FAA NASA Aviation Week Aerospace Education Foundation Aerospace Industries Association Auburn University Dowling College Wright State University Experimental Aircraft Association Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Order of Daedalians Soaring Society of America Congressional Award Foundation Challenger Center Sally Ride Science Festivals And more!

  24. CAP Chaplains • Same appointment requirements as AF • Provides CAP character development leadership • Assist Air Force Chaplain Service

  25. Chaplain Force Multiplier A Partnership in Ministries CAP Chaplains • Currently supports 19 military installations, including 13 AF bases • Chief of Chaplains attended NORAD conference April 2006 • Also working to provide Navy and Marine support 664 676

  26. Public Outreach Media Spotlight • Featured on: CNN’s weeklong HLS special, “Defending America”; History Channel’s “Tactical to Practical” (2.1 million viewers); “Pulse on America” video aired 63 times on CNN & CNN Headline News • Two PSAs aired on Discovery Networks • Aviation Week cover photo & feature story on CAP’s HLS initiatives & glass-cockpit equipped Cessna 182s • Features on CAP appeared in Skywatch, Western • Air Defense Sector’s magazine, and in American Defender, 1st Air Force’s magazine • Publicity campaigns included CAP’s hurricane disaster relief, which was featured on CNN, • MSNBC, National Public Radio and other media

  27. Public Outreach Online • CAP --“Online News”-- 826 stories 1.2 million page hits • 300,000 downloaded videos • 21,000 viewers of live stream events Products • Civil Air Patrol Volunteer • PAO Toolkit issued to every unit nationwide Awards • American Society of Association Executive’s 2006 Summit Award winner • 2006 Air Force Association’s Jimmy Doolittle Fellow Award

  28. How Can I Join? • Find a squadron close to you! Go to www.ncwg.cap.gov • or talk to your presenter today! • Visit the meetings. You may visit more than one squadron. When you find the right squadron for you, request an application and a fingerprint card. • Mail completed application, fingerprint card and check for dues to National Headquarters. • Complete applications processed within 24 hours of receipt!

  29. Common Questions • Will my child be obligated to join the military? No, CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the USAF and supports the Air Force through non-combat missions. No one in CAP is ever deployed or obligated to join the military. • Will I have to wear a uniform? Cadets must wear the blue Air Force style uniform. Officers may choose to wear any of the CAP authorized uniforms. There is no obligation to wear a uniform unless the member flies in a CAP aircraft or participates in a mission. • What is the time commitment? You do get out of CAP what you put into it. Most squadrons meet once a week; however, there are activities, training exercises and missions that enhance your experience with CAP. The more involved you are, the more you will enjoy your CAP membership!

  30. Pick Your Specialty • Legal Officer • Pilots • Aerospace Education • Logistics • Communications • Public Affairs • Recruiter • Work with cadets • Manage squadron finances (Finance Officer) • Ensure squadron meets all requirements (Admin Officer) • Observer, Scanner or Ground Team Leader • Chaplain

  31. Local Squadron Contact Information Squadron Name Squadron Point of Contact Telephone Number Email Address Meeting day, time and location

  32. Civil Air Patrol Citizens Serving Communities... Above and Beyond

  33. This presentation was prepared by The Public Affairs Team Of the North Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol Capt. Don Penven Director Maj. Conrad D’Cruz Deputy Director Maj. James Williams Deputy Director

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