CAP Cadet Program - At a Glance* Mission: Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders. Established: 1942. Age to Join: 12 through 18. Content Areas: Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character. Total Cadets: 25,000. Locations: 1,000 hometown squadrons

Training Leaders of Cadets is the premiere venue for Cadet Programs Officers to learn how to become better mentors of cadets and more effective managers of cadet squadrons. The course is delivered by each wing, and training materials can be accessed here.

Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum focusing on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities.

CAP mandates that all adult members who interact with cadets will receive train- ing in the CPP, and that cadets will receive age-appropriate training on how to be “capable guardians” against the potential for abuse.

To apply for cadet membership online, you will need your unit's charter number, which is available only from your local leaders. To find squadrons near you, visit our locator page and enter your zip code.

The Cadet Protection Policy (CPP) expresses CAP's commitment to keep cadets safe from the risk of abuse. However, merely having a policy is not sufficient. People need training, too.

Basic Expectations for 1st Year Cadets ★ Stay with CAP for at least 1 year. Give the cadet experience a chance to impact your life. ★ Attend your weekly squadron meetings. ★ Attend one "Saturday" event per month, if available. ★ Attend encampment. It's an awesome, week-long, overnight activity immersing you into all facets of cadet life.

Every cadet knows about the Curry, Mitchell, Spaatz, and the other awards they naturally earn as they climb the ranks. But for cadets who achieve above and beyond basic expectations, special awards are available. This page summarizes Cadet Program awards for …

This regulation outlines CAP’s strategy for protecting cadets from the risk of abuse and establishes requirements regarding standards of practice, training, and reporting reasonable suspicions of abuse.

The Cadet Program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders. CAP accomplishes its Cadet Program through a curriculum of leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. The program follows a military model and emphasizes Air Force traditions and values. Today’s cadets are tomorrow’s aerospace leaders. 1.6. KEY TRAITS OF ...