The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with members from many backgrounds. It performs three missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aeronautics education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth.
| Civil Air Patrol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1941–present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Civilian Auxiliary |
| Role | Domestic Patrol and Emergency Services |
| Size | 36,673[1] Senior Members (as of 26 November 2024) 32,408[2] Cadets (as of 26 November 2024) 544 light aircraft[3] 4,300 volunteer-owned aircraft 1,000+ CAP-owned vehicles |
| Headquarters | Maxwell Air Force Base |
| Motto(s) | "Semper Vigilans" Always Vigilant |
| March | "The C.A.P. Is On The Go"[4] |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Flying hours | 101,584 Hours[5] |
| Website | https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com |
| Commanders | |
| National Commander | Major General Regena M. Aye, CAP |
| Notable commanders | Major General John F. Curry, CAP |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Powered: Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 206, MT-7-235, de Havilland L-20, Gippsland GA8 Unpowered: LET L-23, Schweizer SGS 2-33 | |
Membership in the organization consists of cadets ranging from 12 to just under 21 years of age. Senior members are 18 years of age and up. All members wear uniforms while performing their duties.
The standard uniform[6] of the Civil Air Patrol is the Airman Battle Uniform(ABU). The uniform is a mix of green and tan colors. The ABU was also worn by the United States Air Force. The Civil Air Patrol has another uniform called Dress Blues Uniform(DBU). This uniform is white and blue, and is used for special events.
| Regions | Shortened Name | Wings Within Region |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic Region | MAR | Delaware, Maryland, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia |
| Northeast Region | NER | New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| North Central Region | NCR | Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota |
| Southeast Region | SER | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee |
| Southwest Region | SWR | Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Rocky Mountain Region | RMR | Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming |
| Great Lakes Region | GLR | Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin |
| Pacific Region | PCR | Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington |
References
change- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol eServices". Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol eServices". Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol Fact Sheet 2024" (PDF). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "CAP Song and CAP March". CAP Knowledgebase. 1 September 2011. Archived from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol 2024 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "Wearing the Uniform". gocivilairpatrol.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.