Civil Air Patrol Civil Air Patrol Citizens Serving CommunitiesCitizens Serving Communities

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1941: CAP Established Dec 11941: CAP Established Dec 1stst

1943: Transferred to War Department 1943: Transferred to War Department

1946: Incorporated (PL 476)1946: Incorporated (PL 476)

1948: Auxiliary of the United States 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (PL 557)Air Force (PL 557)

CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation.CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation.CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force.CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force.

First National Board Chairman: Gen. Carl A. SpaatzFirst National Board Chairman: Gen. Carl A. Spaatz

HistoryHistoryHistoryHistory

SECAFSECAF Board ofBoard ofGovernorsGovernors

CAP National CAP National HeadquartersHeadquarters

National CommanderNational CommanderNEC / National BoardNEC / National Board

Headquarters, Air Headquarters, Air Education and Training Education and Training

CommandCommand

Headquarters,Headquarters,Air UniversityAir University

Headquarters,Headquarters,CAP-USAFCAP-USAF

Liaison Region Offices CAP Regions

CAP WingsCAP Wings

CAP GroupsCAP Groups

CAP CAP Squadrons

State DirectorsState Directors

Organizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational Structure

CAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP Regions

Pacific Pacific RegionRegion

Rocky Mtn. Rocky Mtn. RegionRegion

Southwest Southwest RegionRegion

North Central North Central RegionRegion

Great Lakes Great Lakes RegionRegion

SoutheastSoutheast RegionRegion

HQ CAPHQ CAP(Maxwell AFB, Ala.)(Maxwell AFB, Ala.)

NortheastNortheast RegionRegion

Middle EastMiddle East RegionRegion

CAP PresenceCAP PresenceCAP PresenceCAP Presence

CAP Units

(1500 +)

Overseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

Virginia WingVirginia Wing

• Wing/State Headquarters at Chesterfield County Airport, Wing/State Headquarters at Chesterfield County Airport, Richmond, VARichmond, VA

• 30 Units around the state 30 Units around the state

• Over 800 Senior/Adult Members and more than 600 Cadet Over 800 Senior/Adult Members and more than 600 Cadet MembersMembers

• 11 Aircraft (all Cessna 172 or 182)11 Aircraft (all Cessna 172 or 182)

• Three with Garmin G1000 Glass CockpitsThree with Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpits

• Prince William Composite Sq meets on Tuesday evenings at the Prince William Composite Sq meets on Tuesday evenings at the Army National Guard Armory in Manassas Army National Guard Armory in Manassas

• Maj Al Bergeron, Squadron Commander (540) 303-0771 Maj Al Bergeron, Squadron Commander (540) 303-0771

… … by performing Homeland by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian Security and humanitarian

missions for our communities, missions for our communities, states, and nation,states, and nation,

… … by performing Homeland by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian Security and humanitarian

missions for our communities, missions for our communities, states, and nation,states, and nation,

… … by developing our country’s by developing our country’s youth, and educating our youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of citizens on the importance of air and space power.air and space power.

… … by developing our country’s by developing our country’s youth, and educating our youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of citizens on the importance of air and space power.air and space power.

To Serve AmericaTo Serve AmericaTo Serve AmericaTo Serve America

MissionsMissionsMissionsMissions

Aerospace EducationAerospace Education

Cadet ProgramsCadet Programs

Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

SAR/DRSAR/DRHomeland SecurityHomeland Security

CounterdrugCounterdrugHumanitarian ServicesHumanitarian Services

AFROTC FlightsAFROTC FlightsAFJROTC FlightsAFJROTC Flights

CAP MembersCAP MembersAE MembersAE Members

General PublicGeneral Public

LeadershipLeadershipPhysical FitnessPhysical Fitness

ActivitiesActivitiesSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment Program

2,100 Fixed Land Radios2,100 Fixed

Land Radios

8,000 Mobile Radios

8,000 Mobile Radios

915 Vehicles

915 Vehicles

CAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP Resources

550 Aircraft

+

62 Gliders

550 Aircraft

+

62 Gliders

60,180 Members35,020 Officers

25,160 Cadets14,900

Portables14,900

Portables

Gippsland GA-8 (16)

Cessna 172 (195)

Cessna 206 (22)

Cessna 182 (285)

Cruise speed 110-135 kts

Range 520-730 NM

Can operate with 2500’ runwayVHF AM and FM radio100 aircraft have satellite phones

Platforms Platforms Platforms Platforms

$120 $1,600 $2,600 $4,400$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

Auxiliary - Cessna UAV - Predator Helicopter - HH60G Airlift - HC-130

Cost-effective Force MultiplierCost-effective Force Multiplier

Notes: Chart shows average cost per flying hourNotes: Chart shows average cost per flying hour CAP normally receives funding from the requesting agencyCAP normally receives funding from the requesting agency

CAP (NOC)CAP (NOC)888-211-1812888-211-1812

CAP WingCAP Wing

NORTHCOMNORTHCOM

AFNORTH-1AF (CAOC)AFNORTH-1AF (CAOC)

CAP … Remains Under Military Control/Direction … CAP … Remains Under Military Control/Direction …

Tasking

ExecutionReport

Requirement

Report

Report

CAP Mission CAP Mission RequestsRequests CAP Mission CAP Mission RequestsRequests

Federal Federal AgenciesAgencies

State/local Agencies or NGOs

• Centralized coordination center, flexible reactionCentralized coordination center, flexible reaction

• C2 – Coordinate and CommunicateC2 – Coordinate and Communicate

• Response can be local and nationalResponse can be local and national

• CAP MissionsCAP Missions

• Disaster ReliefDisaster Relief

• Homeland SecurityHomeland Security

• CounterdrugCounterdrug

• NORTHCOM InterfaceNORTHCOM Interface

National Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations Center

CAP was first nonmilitary flight allowed following the attackCAP was first nonmilitary flight allowed following the attack

Post 9/11Post 9/11Post 9/11Post 9/11

Tornados, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes & Heavy SnowTornados, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes & Heavy Snow

Disaster ReliefDisaster ReliefDisaster ReliefDisaster Relief

Tennessee Severe WeatherAlabama Tornado

Hurricane Katrina Iowa Flooding

Utah Wildfires

Colorado Heavy Snow

• Critical infrastructuresCritical infrastructures

• Restricted or sensitive areasRestricted or sensitive areas

• BordersBorders

Homeland Security SupportHomeland Security SupportHomeland Security SupportHomeland Security Support

Cadet ProgramsCadet ProgramsCadet ProgramsCadet Programs

TODAY’S CADETS... TODAY’S CADETS...

TOMORROW’S AEROSPACE LEADERSTOMORROW’S AEROSPACE LEADERS

• CAP motivates youth aged 12-20 to live the Core Values

• Cadets advance through a hierarchical curriculum

• Advanced cadets mentor junior cadets

• Cadet officers (top 15% of all cadets) are eligible for E-3 upon enlistment in USAF

• Approximately 8% of Air Force Academy cadets got their start in CAP

7 National Flight Academies7 National Flight Academies• 5 powered, 2 glider5 powered, 2 glider

15 Aerospace Career Courses15 Aerospace Career Courses• 8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace

Cadet Officer SchoolCadet Officer School• Maxwell AFB, AL – June 2008Maxwell AFB, AL – June 2008

16 Leadership Activities16 Leadership Activities

National Cadet Competition National Cadet Competition • Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008

CAP Cadet Orientation FlightsCAP Cadet Orientation Flights• Over 10,000 cadets flown annuallyOver 10,000 cadets flown annually

Region & Wing Summer EncampmentsRegion & Wing Summer Encampments• Over 6,000 cadetsOver 6,000 cadets• In 42 locationsIn 42 locations

Annual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet ActivitiesAnnual Cadet Activities

Careers---USAF Familiarization Courses

• AETC: Laughlin & Columbus AFBs

• Space Command: Patrick, Peterson, & Vandenberg AFBs

• Weather Agency: Offutt AFB

• Pararescue: Kirtland AFB

Careers--- Civil Sector• Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing • (With Cessna at Assembly Plant)

• Aerospace Education Academy

• Engineering Technology Academy • Auburn University

• Advanced Technology Academy

Career ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration

Maj Nicole Malachowski, USAFMaj Nicole Malachowski, USAF• Former USAF Academy cadet glider Former USAF Academy cadet glider

and instructor pilotand instructor pilot

• First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsThunderbirds

Maj Kim Campbell, USAFMaj Kim Campbell, USAF

• Former USAF Academy cadet wing Former USAF Academy cadet wing commandercommander

• Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraqafter sustaining hostile fire over Iraq

Cadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays OffCadet Training Pays Off

TeachersTeachers

• Aerospace Education Members Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)(AEMs)

• Reaching nearly 30,000 youthReaching nearly 30,000 youth

MaterialsMaterials• Dozens of free aviation & space Dozens of free aviation & space

materialsmaterials

• Meets national standardsMeets national standards

• International Space Station International Space Station thematic unitthematic unit

• Journey of FlightJourney of Flight textbook textbook

• Curriculum sharing with Curriculum sharing with AFJROTCAFJROTC

Aerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace Education

School Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment ProgramSchool Enrichment Program

• Middle / High School SEP maintained in 70 schools nationwide• 2,500 students in SEP for grades 6-12

• K - 5 SEP being piloted in 19 elementary schools nationwide• 300 teachers and 7,000 students participating in SEP • K - 5 curriculum aligned with national standards

CAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP Chaplains

• Same appointment Same appointment requirements as AFrequirements as AF

• Partnership in MinistryPartnership in Ministry

• Currently assists 19 Currently assists 19 military installations military installations nationwide (13 AF) nationwide (13 AF)

Volunteer Support to the Air ForceVolunteer Support to the Air Force

• Modeled after CAP Chaplain support to AF bases

• Currently supporting:

• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

• Randolph AFB, TX

• Luke AFB, AZ

• AF POCs are working with local CAP volunteers to identify and fill work areas

• Potential for more bases promising

• Distinctive VSAF uniform

VSAF

““Citizens Serving Communities”Citizens Serving Communities”

Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service

Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company

• National Recognition – CNN, USA Today, etc.

• Participation began in 2006 placing over 6,000 wreaths

• Over 300 units took part in 2009 placing over 161,000 wreaths at

405 cemeteries/memorials around the country

Partnered with Worcester Wreath Company

• National Recognition – CNN, USA Today, etc.

• Participation began in 2006 placing over 6,000 wreaths

• Over 300 units took part in 2009 placing over 161,000 wreaths at

405 cemeteries/memorials around the country

Wreaths Across AmericaWreaths Across America

Online

• CAP --“Online News”-- 826 stories 1.2 million page hits• 300,000 downloaded videos• 21,000 viewers of live stream events

Products

• Civil Air Patrol Volunteer• PAO Toolkit issued to every unit nationwide

Awards

• Montgomery Advertising Federation5 – 2008 Silver Addy Awards

• Public Relations Council of Alabama2007 Medallion Award

• Southern Public Relations2007 Lantern Award

Public AwarenessPublic AwarenessPublic AwarenessPublic Awareness

Partnership DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPartnership Development

• Air Force Association

• Cadet Scholarships

• Evergreen Aviation

• National Cadet Special Activities

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

• Scholarships for Seniors and Cadets

• Air Force Association

• Cadet Scholarships

• Evergreen Aviation

• National Cadet Special Activities

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

• Scholarships for Seniors and Cadets

Citizens Serving Communities: Citizens Serving Communities: Above and BeyondAbove and Beyond

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• Largest annual CAP event other than national conventionLargest annual CAP event other than national convention

• Approximately 400 participants & 100 staff membersApproximately 400 participants & 100 staff members

• Members earn ratings in condensed week of trainingMembers earn ratings in condensed week of training

• NESA Provides operations training and education in all NESA Provides operations training and education in all mission specialties employed by CAPmission specialties employed by CAP

• Ground TeamsGround Teams

• AircrewsAircrews

• Incident StaffIncident Staff

• Hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Indiana from late July to Mid August each yearCenter in Indiana from late July to Mid August each year

National Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services AcademyNational Emergency Services Academy

National Capital WingNational Capital Wing

• Wing Headquarters At Bolling AFBWing Headquarters At Bolling AFB

• Six Units Located Around The BeltwaySix Units Located Around The Beltway

• Over 200 Senior/Adult Members And 131 Cadet Over 200 Senior/Adult Members And 131 Cadet MembersMembers

• Three Ci82 Aircraft With Garmin G1000 Navigation Three Ci82 Aircraft With Garmin G1000 Navigation Systems And 1 C172 AircraftSystems And 1 C172 Aircraft

• Mt. Vernon Composite Squadron Meets At National Mt. Vernon Composite Squadron Meets At National Guard Armory, Davison AAF On Thursdays 7:00 Pm Guard Armory, Davison AAF On Thursdays 7:00 Pm To 9:15 PmTo 9:15 Pm

• Major Cathy Collom 703-407-5362Major Cathy Collom 703-407-5362