THANKS

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THANKS!!!

• The photographs in this slideshow were taken from
  several wing and squadron websites, and from
  National Headquarters website
• Thanks to the members and squadrons who took and
  published these photos
• Please leave this page in place, if you use this
  slideshow and pass it on, to reflect proper
  credit for these photos (they arent mine!)
• Dan Routier dano_at_dano.cx

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Three Missions of CAP

• Aerospace Education

• Emergency Services Operations

• Cadet Program

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Aerospace Education

• Learn and apply principles of air and space
  science
• Model Rocketry, Aviation, Aerodynamics, Physics
  of flight
• Tour advanced technology facilities and meet
  experts

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Aviation

• Ten free orientation flights in the front seat of
  an airplane or glider, with an experienced pilot,
  and your hands-on the controls
• Opportunity to attend Flight Academy and earn
  your Pilots License at reduced cost!

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Emergency Services

• Search and Rescue for missing persons or
  airplanes
• Disaster Relief for Earthquakes, Tornadoes,
  floods, etc.
• Train for qualification and participate in actual
  missions

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Homeland Security

• Assist in providing security for possible
  terrorist targets by reconnaissance, patrol, and
  communication with law enforcement
• Provide support in response to terrorist attacks

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Cadet Program

• Learn and practice military discipline, respect,
  and teamwork
• Wear the USAF uniform
• Advance in rank and responsibility through
  testing and duty performance
• Maintain a drug free and physically healthy
  lifestyle

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Honor Guard

• Public performance in parades, ceremonies,
  demonstrations
• Compete in State, Region, and national cadet
  competition

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Requirements(Cadet member)

• At least 12 years old, and not yet 19
• Enrolled in school with a satisfactory academic
  record (C average or better)
• Not married
• Not a member of Active Duty US Military
• US Citizen or Legal Resident
• Have good moral character (no illicit drug use,
  or criminal record)
• Have no previous dishonorable discharge from CAP
• Be approved by the squadron membership board

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Benefits

• Wear the uniform
• Advance in rank and responsibility
• Learn to fly in airplanes, gliders, hot air
  balloons
• Learn respect, discipline, and leadership skills
• Train and participate in Emergency Services
  Operations
• Learn and apply principles of air and space
  science
• Attend local, state, region, national, intl
  activities
• Meet interesting people
• Academic scholarships for College ()
• Optional advanced pay/rank if you enlist in the
  US Military
• Gain work skills, and job reference experience
• Safe, Drug-Free Environment
• Have Lots of Fun!

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Local Squadron

• Central Missouri Composite Squadron
• Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Ashland, and
  surrounding area
• Weekly Meetings
• Tuesdays 700-900 p.m.
• Columbia Regional Airport
• Weekend Activities
• Once a month, local or statewide

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Application Process

• Attend a unit meeting and pick up prospective
  member packet and membership application
• Complete and turn in the membership application
  by the deadline
• The Membership Board will review all applications
  and select new members
• If you are selected, membership dues will be
  collected and you will be notified when to report
  for the first of four Tuesday meetings of Basic
  Cadet Training
• At the end of Basic Cadet Training, you will
  graduate, and join the rest of the cadets in the
  Squadron as a cadet Airman Basic.

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Cadet Life

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