EMERGENCY SERVICES
CADET PROGRAMS
AEROSPACE EDUCATION

While each mission is unique to itself, all three overlap each other to provide the complete Civil Air Patrol experience.  Click on the missions above to learn more about each.

If you are a youth between the ages of 12 and 18,

• and looking for a fun, rewarding program that not only prepares you for the future but allows you to help your community?
• and looking for a way to serve your country by learning and leading?
• and are considering a future in the military? (Military service is NOT a requirement of the program)

Or, if you are over the age of 18,

• with a willingness to mentor and lead youth

Then the Cadet Program is for you!

If you are ...       

• Interested in helping your community by offering search and rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security services?  Check out CAP's Emergency Services program.
   
• Interested in aerospace and would like to help learn and help educate people on aerospace issues?  Check out the Aerospace Education program.
   
• a pilot or flight instructor?  Check out how you can serve as a volunteer pilot in the USAF Auxiliary and put your skills to work helping your community and yourself.