CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMS PARENTS’ INTRODUCTION

CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMSPARENTS’ INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Video

Program Elements

Leadership Aerospace Fitness

Character Activities

Adult Supervision

Fingerprinting & FBI screening

CAP avoids 1-on-1 contact whenever possible

All activities are supervised by adults

Cadet Activities

Weekly squadron meetingsTime, placeAttendance policy

Weekend activities

Summer activities

Flying

Safety first

Licensed pilots

No cost to cadets

AdvancementCadets learn, study, testEarn promotions, ribbons, awardsExperienced cadets serve in leadership rolesRole of Cadet Great Start

Bright Futures

College scholarshipsService academies

ROTCUSAF E-3 benefit

Responsible citizens

Eric BoeNASA Astronaut &

Former Cadet

Nicole MalachowskiAir Force Thunderbird &

Former Cadet

Integrity Service Excellence Respect

Membership

Eligibility

Annual duesLocal duesActivity fees

UniformsCadet Uniform ProgramOther sourcesObtaining insigniaGrooming standards

Cadet Member Kit

Tax deductions

Partnering with Parents

Open, on-going communicationLocal websites, email,

newslettersLeaders’ contact information

If you have a concern, let us know

Adults are welcome to join CAPCadet Sponsor MembersCAP Officers

Parents’ Committee

Parents’ Home Page: cap.gov/parents

Final Thought

“I never knew how much I could accomplish until I joined CAP.”