Civil Air Patrol members after a mission

 

For more than 50 years, CAP has provided America's youth with exciting and challenging opportunities through the Cadet Program. Tens of thousands of young people, ages 12 to 21, have participated in hands-on activities at the local,state, and national level. You, too, can experience the wonder of aviation and space by joining our cadet team and becoming a member of CAP, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

To learn about CAP activities for:

- Adults: Please call Lt Col Pete Anderson at (503) 817-3419
- Cadets (Youth Age 12 - 18 Years old): Please call 2Lt John Clarey at (503) 577-6224

 

 Cadet Program Benefits

 

Two cadets studying an airplane while learning the principles of flight

The CAP Cadet Program provides you the opportunity to develop leadership skills through your love of aviation. Parents credit the cadet program for communicating to their children the important role that personal integrity, self-discipline and trust play in their personal and professional success. You will progress through a 15-step program with exciting aviation and aerospace activities occurring on both a local and national level.

 

Local Activities

Survival Training	Search and Rescue	Disaster Relief
Radio Communications	Model Rocketry	Flight Training (powered and glider)
Leadership Training	Public Speaking	First Aid & CPR
Photography	Astronomy	Physical Fitness

 

 

National Activities

In addition to the wide range of local activities, you will have the opportunity to qualify for special national activities such as travel to encampments which focus on a variety of aviation, aerospace, search and rescue, and pararescue courses. One of the many highlights of your cadet career will be earning the honor of attending one of CAP's leadership development schools. The Cadet Leadership School, Cadet Officer's School and International Air Cadet Exchange foster America's future leaders. The highest and most prestigious honor for you is selection onto a national cadet competition team.

 

Education / Professional Development

Cadets compete annually for special CAP admission into the U.S. Air Force Academy preparatory school. Military officer mentoring and guidance help to inspire and encourage cadets who are interested in aviation industry or military careers. As a CAP cadet you can compete for scholarships to help further your education. CAP is proud to report that 10% of U.S. Air Force Academy appointees are former CAP cadets. Additionally, both West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy admit many CAP cadets each year.

 

• A prospective cadet must be at least 12 years old, or currently attending the 6th grade, through 18 years of age.

• A prospective cadet cannot be married

• The maximum age for a new cadet is 18

• Us Citizen or Permanent Resident

• No physical limitations or physician's waiver

• Not a member of the active duty Armed Forces

 

Drug Free and Proud

"Initiatives such as Civil Air Patrol's prototype Stallions Flight program are essential components of the effort to motivate America's youth to reject illegal drugs. Thank for your leadership and commitment to helping at risk youths."

Barry R. McCaffrey
Executive Office of the President
Director of National Drug Control Policy

"All of my experiences growing up have helped me. I think it is very important that young people today have positive influences and wholesome ventures to participate in. CAP provides a positive means for young people to learn about something that is very important to me - service to one's country."

Captain Scott O'Grady
U.S. Air Force Reserve F-16 Pilot

 

Washington County Composite Squadron

The Washington County Composite Squadron meets every Monday night from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Please see http://www.or034.org/node/16 for our current meeting location and other updated information.

We look forward to accepting you into our squadron and providing you a wonderful experience! Please feel free to visit us!

 

CAP National Headquarters
This is Civil Air Patrol's National web site.  It is very concise and useful for both members and prospective members.

 
 

For more information, call the above number of email us at OR034.

All images used with permission from National Headquarters (http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/)