Do you want to fly, learn survival, search and rescue skills, and camp out on weekends? These are some of the activities offered by the Civil Air Patrol Cadet program.

Did you know that when a plane is missing, trained Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol could do a large part of the search and rescue work? They marshal search planes, operate the radios, talk to and direct pilots and ground teams, and go into the field as ground teams using electronic tracking equipment.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets perform color guards for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and other patriotic and community functions. They also have drill teams which compete with other teams across the country in areas of drill and ceremonies, aerospace and leadership knowledge, and physical fitness.

Cadet Orientation Flights: CAP Cadets are eligible to take Orientation Flights aboard Civil Air Patrol aircraft. These flights teach about normal flight, turns, navigation, weather, communications, and other aspects of flight.

Encampments: Encampments are week-long activities, usually held at military installations where Cadets and Senior Advisors participate in a unique learning and recreational experience.

Cadet Flight Training: Cadets who meet certain age and Squadron requirements are eligible to receive flight training in CAP aircraft, at a substantial savings compared to commercial flight schools.

Drill Team / Color Guard: Drill Team and Color Guard competitions held on a state, regional, and national level.

Communications: Civil Air Patrol operates the largest radio and packet communications network in the nation. Our members, both Cadet and Senior, can qualify for Radio Operator's permits, in order to communicate on this nationwide system.

Ranger School: Provides an intensive training in Emergency Services activities

Conferences: Two to three day Civil Air Patrol conferences held on a statewide, regional, or national level, designed for both Cadets and Senior Members to share their CAP experiences and develop new ideas and leadership skills.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES - Working in close cooperation with the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC), Civil Air Patrol performs 90% of all inland search and rescue activities throughout the nation. The majority of our missions involve the locating and silencing of Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT's) located in aircraft, and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS's), located on boats.

AEROSPACE EDUCATION - The Aerospace Education Program teaches Cadets, Senior Members, and the general public about the importance of this nation's aerospace environment. It also provides our Cadets and Senior Members an opportunity to learn about all aspects of flight, weather, navigation, aviation history, and many other flight-related subjects.

CADET PROGRAMS - The Cadet Program develops and motivates you to become one of tomorrow's leaders and a responsible citizen. The program teaches leadership skills, helps develop physical fitness, self-confidence, moral character, and the importance of teamwork. Cadets can become promoted in grade by the completion of achievements centered around their leadership skills and knowledge. Civil Air Patrol relies on all of its Cadets progressing through the ranks in order to take on leadership roles within the Squadron Cadet Command Structure.