An Introduction to Civil Air Patrol

1. An IntroductiontoCivil Air Patrol Citizens Serving Communities

2. Civil Air Patrol • Mission Statement • Supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground service, youth development, and promotion of air and space power. • Established Dec. 1,1941, under the Office of Civilian Defense • 1946: Incorporated Nonprofit (PL 476) • 1948: Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force (PL 557)

3. Performing Missions for America since Dec. 1, 1941 • Our Portfolio of Missions in World War II • Coastal Patrol including anti-submarine combat • Homeland Security • Search and rescue and natural disaster support • Emergency transport of personnel and cargo • Border patrol • Air defense (targets for Army Air Forces) • Observation training support for Army units • Forest fire spotting • Flight training • Cadet programs and aerospace education Most core WWII missions are still CAP’s core missions

4. Congressional Charter Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Defense Support to Civil AuthoritiesHomeland Security Counterdrug Humanitarian Services ROTC & Junior ROTC Flights UAS Chase Sensor Test and Evaluation Emergency Services Leadership Core Values Character Development Aerospace Education Physical Fitness Drug Demand Reduction Cadet Programs STEM, Cyber & UAS Adult & Cadet CAP Members AE (Teacher) Members Youth of America General Public Aerospace Education

5. Legal Authority

6. Organizational Chart Secretary of the Air Force Government Volunteer Secretariat, Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff Corporate Paid Staff Board of Governors 4x SECAF Appointees 4x CAP Appointees 3x Jointly Appointed Headquarters Air Combat Command CAP Board ofGovernors National Commander Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Headquarters 1st Air Force Headquarters,Civil Air Patrol - USAF National Staff CAP Regions CAP-USAF LiaisonRegion Offices CAP Wings CAP Groups CAP-USAF Liaison to 1AF (Tyndall AFB) CAP Squadrons CAP Flights

7. Rocky Mountain Region North Central Region Great Lakes Region Northeast Region Pacific Region Mid-Atlantic Region Southeast Region Southwest Region HQ CAP (Maxwell AFB, AL) CAP’s Eight Regions

8. CAP Units FY19 – 1,442 Units Unit defined as standalone flight-level and above

9. Membership and Resources Citizens Serving Communities

10. Platforms Cruise speed 110-135 knotsRange 520-730 nautical miles Gippsland GA-8 (16) Cessna 206 (33) Cessna 182 (309) Can operate with 2,500-foot runway VHF AM and FM radio Satellite phones in 32 aircraft Cessna 172 (171)

11. Cost-Effective Force Multiplier The Reason People Turn to CAP as the Resource of Choice! Notes: Chart shows average cost per flying hour CAP normally receives agency mission funding via a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request.

12. Emergency Services • Civil Air Patrol saves lives (an average of 82 a year, as awarded by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center) and provides assistance in communities all across the nation through our emergency services and operational missions: • Disaster Relief • Humanitarian Services • Air Force Support • Counterdrug

13. Air Force Missions Intercept Training UAV Chase Surrogate UAS Perimeter Surveys

14. America’s Future Cadet Programs & Aerospace Education CAP turns America’s youth into disciplined cadet leaders • Demonstrated interest in aerospace, cyber, UAS, STEM and military service • Academically, morally and physically eligible for service • Today’s Cadets…Tomorrow’s Aerospace Leaders • Cadets’ STEM education • Career explorations and job shadowing • Growing cyber emphasis

15. Cadet Programs • CAP motivates over 26,000 youth, ages 12-20, to live the core values (Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect) • Cadets advance through a hierarchical curriculum • Advanced cadets mentor junior cadets • Cadets meet in community venues or in school settings CAP cadet officers (top 15% of all cadets) are eligible for E-3 upon enlistment in USAF Approximately 10% of Air Force Academy cadets get their start in CAP

16. Aerospace Education CAP’s AE mission is to educate, inspire and instill an understanding of the importance of aerospace in today’s world and to prepare American citizens to meet the challenges of a sophisticated aerospace society CAP offers K-12 national standards-based educational products that inspire over 150,000 youth annually toward STEM subjects and careers Teachers and youth leaders who join CAP receive free classroom materials, professional development opportunities, orientation flights plus much more

17. Aerospace Education AE Products & Programs: • Over 40 products pertinent for all ages geared toward STEM-related subjects • All programs meet National Academic Content Standards • STEM kits and lesson plans provided to CAP squadrons, schools and Air Force Junior ROTC units • Promotes AFA-sponsored CyberPatriot program • AE Partnerships: • AFA, Air Force Junior ROTC, NASA, Analytical Graphics, National Science Teachers Association, Space Exploration Educators Conference, National Association of Rocketry, Experimental Aircraft Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry Association

18. What CAP brings to the Total Force • Community connections: over1,400 units of trained professionals with locally established partnerships • Cost-effective solutions: • High-tech equipment and crews trained to National Incident Management System standards • Demonstrated sustainability at roughly 1/10th the cost of contractors, 1/40th the cost of organic DoD assets • $187M in annual volunteer manpower support • Highly valuable recruitment opportunities: Multi-year citizen and leadership youth training programs • Appropriate resource for the mission: preserves war fighting assets

19. Questions?

20. Civil Air Patrol …Citizens Serving Communities!