Who Is Civil Air Patrol?Who Is Civil Air Patrol?

Presented by:

Presenter’s name

Presenter’s Squadron

Missions for America Missions for America for over 65 yearsfor over 65 years

Missions for America Missions for America for over 65 yearsfor over 65 years

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 “Tooey” SpaatzFirst National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” Spaatz

HistoryHistoryHistoryHistory

… … 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 Flights

CAP MembersCAP MembersAE MembersAE Members

General PublicGeneral Public

LeadershipLeadershipPhysical FitnessPhysical Fitness

ActivitiesActivitiesCAP School ProgramCAP School Program

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

LiaisonLiaison Region OfficesRegion Offices CAP RegionsCAP Regions

CAP WingsCAP Wings

CAP GroupsCAP Groups

CAP SquadronsCAP Squadrons

State DirectorsState Directors

Organizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational StructureOrganizational Structure

CAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP RegionsCAP Regions

Pacific Pacific RegionRegion

Rocky Mt. Rocky Mt. 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

= One UnitOverseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

Overseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

CAP Units

FY 06 BudgetFY 06 BudgetFY 06 BudgetFY 06 Budget

Appropriated- $31,109,000

- Operations & Maintenance $24,288,000

- Aircraft $ 6,000,000 - Vehicle $ 821,000

Corporate- $2,058,753

State Support- $3,174,491

4,500 Fixed Land Radios4,500 Fixed

Land Radios

8,100 Mobile Radios

8,100 Mobile Radios

990 Vehicles

990 Vehicles

CAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP ResourcesCAP Resources

530 Aircraft

530 Aircraft

55,717 Members33,674 Officers

22,043 Cadets

Total Flying Hours FY 05Total Flying Hours FY 05Total Flying Hours FY 05Total Flying Hours FY 05

Accident Rate SavesFY 04 5.23 64FY 05 2.84 73

Cessna 182Cessna 182• Garmin G-1000 glass Garmin G-1000 glass

cockpitcockpit• 51 51 • 50 factory trained CAP 50 factory trained CAP

instructor pilotsinstructor pilots

Gippsland GA-8Gippsland GA-8• ARCHER platformARCHER platform• 13 in the field13 in the field

• 3 more awaiting 3 more awaiting assignmentassignment

Aircraft ProcurementAircraft ProcurementAircraft ProcurementAircraft Procurement

• Centralized coordination center, not centralized taskingCentralized coordination center, not centralized tasking

• C2 – Coordinate and CommunicateC2 – Coordinate and Communicate

• Obtain USAF approvalObtain USAF approval

• AF Assigned & CAP Corporate MissionsAF Assigned & CAP Corporate Missions

• Homeland SecurityHomeland Security

• CounterdrugCounterdrug

• Disaster ReliefDisaster Relief

• Coordinate additional resources from other wingsCoordinate additional resources from other wings

• Consolidate and up-channel mission reportsConsolidate and up-channel mission reports

National Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations CenterNational Operations Center

OperationsOperationsOperationsOperations

SDISSDISSatellite Digital Imaging SystemSatellite Digital Imaging System

• StatusStatus• 58 in service now58 in service now• 80 by end of FY 0680 by end of FY 06

ARCHERARCHERAirborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral

Enhanced ReconEnhanced Recon

• StatusStatus• 4 systems accepted4 systems accepted• 17 total by Summer 0617 total by Summer 06

151 hours flown in FY 05 151 hours flown in FY 05 in 1st AF’s National in 1st AF’s National Capital Region for a cost Capital Region for a cost of less than $9,200!of less than $9,200!

Visual Warning System TestVisual Warning System Test

• 1st Air Force1st Air Force• Falcon Virgo MissionFalcon Virgo Mission• National Capital RegionNational Capital Region

• Test Visual Wave-OffTest Visual Wave-Off• May 16-18 2005May 16-18 2005

• 3 sorties3 sorties

• ResultsResults• All flights safely accomplishedAll flights safely accomplished• Identified improvements neededIdentified improvements needed

OperationsOperationsOperationsOperations

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

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

TNTN

FEMA Heartland Response FEMA Heartland Response ’’0404- New Madrid Fault Exercise- New Madrid Fault Exercise

NORTHCOM SupportNORTHCOM Support

Determined Promise ’04Determined Promise ’04

-TOPOFF 3/Ardent Sentry ’05TOPOFF 3/Ardent Sentry ’05

- Eagle Rescue Exercise ‘06Eagle Rescue Exercise ‘06

- Ardent Sentry ‘06Ardent Sentry ‘06

ExercisesExercisesExercisesExercises

OHOHCTCT

Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ophelia and WilmaHurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ophelia and Wilma• 1,048 Air Sorties1,048 Air Sorties

• 2,023 Flight Hours2,023 Flight Hours

• 131 Ground Team Missions131 Ground Team Missions

Hurricane SupportHurricane SupportHurricane SupportHurricane Support

• Critical infrastructuresCritical infrastructures

• Restricted or sensitive areasRestricted or sensitive areas

• BordersBorders

Additional SupportAdditional SupportAdditional SupportAdditional Support

TeachersTeachers

• 1,623 Aerospace Education Members 1,623 Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)(AEMs)

• Reaching nearly 50,000 youthReaching nearly 50,000 youth

• National Conference on Aviation and Space National Conference on Aviation and Space EducationEducation

• Washington, DC, Oct 19-22Washington, DC, Oct 19-22

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

materialsmaterials

• Meets national standardsMeets national standards

• New ISS thematic unitNew ISS thematic unit

• Journey of FlightJourney of Flight textbook textbook

• Curriculum sharing with AFJROTCCurriculum sharing with AFJROTC

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Aerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace EducationAerospace Education

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

16 Leadership Activities16 Leadership Activities

National Cadet Competition National Cadet Competition • 168 cadets, Udvar-Hazy Center168 cadets, Udvar-Hazy Center

Cadet Orientation FlightsCadet Orientation Flights• Over 10,000 cadets flownOver 10,000 cadets flown

Region & Wing Summer Region & Wing Summer EncampmentsEncampments

• Over 6,000 cadetsOver 6,000 cadets• In 42 locationsIn 42 locations

Cadet ActivitiesCadet ActivitiesCadet ActivitiesCadet 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 (2)(With Auburn and Wright State Universities)

• Advanced Technology Academy (2)

• Airline Industry Academy (New Partnership with Frontier Airlines)

Career ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration

Civic Leadership AcademyCivic Leadership Academy• February 26 – March 5, 2005February 26 – March 5, 2005• 24 Cadets24 Cadets

• Studied federal governmentStudied federal government• Explored careers in public Explored careers in public

serviceservice• February 25- March 4, 2006February 25- March 4, 2006

OAS Cadet DelegatesOAS Cadet Delegates• June 3 – 7, 2005June 3 – 7, 2005• 2 Cadets2 Cadets

• Experience international Experience international affairsaffairs

• Met world leadersMet world leaders

International Air Cadet International Air Cadet Exchange-- AnnuallyExchange-- Annually

• 530 total, 80 US, 14 nations530 total, 80 US, 14 nations

Advanced CitizenshipAdvanced CitizenshipAdvanced CitizenshipAdvanced Citizenship

Capt Nicole Malachowski, USAFCapt Nicole Malachowski, USAF• Former CAP cadet Former CAP cadet

• 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

Capt Kim Campbell, USAFCapt Kim Campbell, USAF

• Former CAP cadetFormer CAP cadet

• 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 Off!Cadet Training Pays Off!Cadet Training Pays Off!Cadet Training Pays Off!

Department of StateDepartment of StateFAAFAANASANASAAviation WeekAviation WeekAerospace Education FoundationAerospace Education FoundationAerospace Industries AssociationAerospace Industries AssociationAuburn UniversityAuburn UniversityDowling CollegeDowling CollegeWright State UniversityWright State UniversityExperimental Aircraft AssociationExperimental Aircraft AssociationAircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationAircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationOrder of DaedaliansOrder of DaedaliansSoaring Society of AmericaSoaring Society of AmericaCongressional Award FoundationCongressional Award FoundationChallenger CenterChallenger CenterSally Ride Science FestivalsSally Ride Science FestivalsAnd more!And more!

PartnershipsPartnershipsPartnershipsPartnerships

CAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP ChaplainsCAP Chaplains

• Same appointment Same appointment requirements as AFrequirements as AF

• Provides CAP character Provides CAP character development leadershipdevelopment leadership

• Assist Air Force Chaplain Assist Air Force Chaplain ServiceService

Chaplain Force MultiplierChaplain Force MultiplierChaplain Force MultiplierChaplain Force Multiplier

CAP ChaplainsCAP Chaplains

• Currently supports 19 military Currently supports 19 military installations, including 13 AF installations, including 13 AF basesbases

• Chief of Chaplains attended Chief of Chaplains attended NORAD conference April 2006NORAD conference April 2006

• Also working to provide Navy and Also working to provide Navy and Marine supportMarine supportAir Force Civil Air Patrol

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664

A Partnership in Ministries

Media SpotlightMedia Spotlight

• Featured on: CNN’s weeklong HLS special, “Defending America”; History Channel’s “Tactical to Practical” (2.1 million viewers); “Pulse on America” video aired 63 times on CNN & CNN Headline News

• Two PSAs aired on Discovery Networks

• Aviation Week cover photo & feature story on CAP’s HLS initiatives & glass-cockpit equipped Cessna 182s

• Features on CAP appeared in Skywatch, Western Air Defense Sector’s magazine, and in American Defender, 1st Air Force’s magazine

• Publicity campaigns included CAP’s hurricane disaster relief, which was featured on CNN, MSNBC, National Public Radio and other media

Public OutreachPublic OutreachPublic OutreachPublic Outreach

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

• American Society of Association Executive’s 2006 Summit Award winner

• 2006 Air Force Association’s Jimmy Doolittle Fellow Award

Public OutreachPublic OutreachPublic OutreachPublic Outreach

• Find a squadron close to you! Go to Find a squadron close to you! Go to www.cap.gov/joinwww.cap.gov/join or talk to your presenter today! or talk to your presenter today!

• Visit the meetings. You may visit more than one Visit the meetings. You may visit more than one squadron. When you find the right squadron for squadron. When you find the right squadron for you, request an application and a fingerprint card. you, request an application and a fingerprint card.

• Mail completed application, fingerprint card and Mail completed application, fingerprint card and check for dues to National Headquarters.check for dues to National Headquarters.

• Complete applications processed within 24 hours Complete applications processed within 24 hours of receipt!of receipt!

How Can I Join?How Can I Join?

• Will my child be obligated to join the military? Will my child be obligated to join the military? No, CAP is the No, CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the USAF and supports the Air Force through non-civilian auxiliary of the USAF and supports the Air Force through non-combat missions. No one in CAP is ever deployed or obligated to join combat missions. No one in CAP is ever deployed or obligated to join the military.the military.

• Will I have to wear a uniform? Will I have to wear a uniform? Cadets must wear the blue Air Force Cadets must wear the blue Air Force style uniform. Officers may choose to wear any of the CAP authorized style uniform. Officers may choose to wear any of the CAP authorized uniforms. There is no obligation to wear a uniform unless the member uniforms. There is no obligation to wear a uniform unless the member flies in a CAP aircraft or participates in a mission.flies in a CAP aircraft or participates in a mission.

• What is the time commitment? What is the time commitment? You do get out of CAP what you put You do get out of CAP what you put into it. Most squadrons meet once a week; however, there are into it. Most squadrons meet once a week; however, there are activities, training exercises and missions that enhance your activities, training exercises and missions that enhance your experience with CAP. The more involved you are, the more you will experience with CAP. The more involved you are, the more you will enjoy your CAP membership!enjoy your CAP membership!

Common QuestionsCommon Questions

• Work with cadets Work with cadets

• Manage squadron Manage squadron finances (Finance Officer)finances (Finance Officer)

• Ensure squadron meets all Ensure squadron meets all requirements (Admin requirements (Admin Officer)Officer)

• Observer, Scanner or Observer, Scanner or Ground Team LeaderGround Team Leader

• Chaplain Chaplain

•Legal Officer

•Aerospace Education

•Logistics

•Communications (high frequency radio operators)

•Public Affairs

•Recruiter

How Can YOU Help?How Can YOU Help?

Squadron Commander Squadron Commander

Capt Chuck TetlowCapt Chuck Tetlow

210-967-8712210-967-8712

Chuck@Tetlow.netChuck@Tetlow.net

22ndnd / 4/ 4th th Thursday Nights Thursday Nights

7 PM7 PM

Brooks City BaseBrooks City Base

Bexar Squadron Senior SquadronBexar Squadron Senior Squadron

… … performing missions for America!performing missions for America!

Civil Air PatrolCivil Air PatrolCivil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol