I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Headquarters U.S. Air Force Citizens Serving Communities 1 Civil Air Patrol

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2 Congressional Charter Aerospace Education Cadet Programs Emergency Services SAR/DR/DSCA Homeland Security Counterdrug Humanitarian Services UAS Chase Sensor T&E STEM, Cyber & UAS Adult & Cadet CAP Members AE (Teacher) Members Youth of America General Public Leadership Core Values Character Development Physical Fitness Drug Demand Reduction - Based on Title 36 U.S. Code 40302

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Legal Authority 3

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 4 Organizational Structure SECAF Board of Governors National Commander National Headquarters Headquarters, Air Education & Training Command Headquarters, Air University Headquarters, CAP-USAF Liaison Region Offices CAP Regions CAP Wings CAP Groups CAP Squadrons LNO to AFNORTH Jeanne M. Holm Center CAP Flights

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5 CAP Presence Locations of approx 1,500 CAP units

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2014 Statistics Membership Officers34,495 Cadets24,116 Total58,611 Units HQ, Region, Wings, Groups, Squadrons 1,535 Equipment Aircraft550 Gliders53 Vehicles991 Radios – Fixed Land 2,000 Radios – Mobile 4,575 Radios -- Portable 3,100 Membership and Resources Membership and Resources CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7 Cost-effective Force Multiplier CAP’s average cost per flying hour is low because crew costs are minimal

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 8 Air Force Missions InterceptsEscorts Perimeter Surveys Surrogate Predator

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 9 Cadet Programs CAP Cadets are potential Airmen Demonstrated interest in aerospace, cyber, UAS & STEM Demonstrated interest in military service Academically, morally and physically eligible for service Often untapped source for recruiters TODAY’S CADETS… TOMORROWS AEROSPACE LEADERS

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 10 Cadet Programs Cadets’ STEM education perpetuates U.S. aerospace supremacy Career explorations / job shadowing Cyber as new emphasis Cadets prompt Airmen to re-blue themselves By modeling Core Values for cadets, Airmen re-internalize the Core Values Airman / Cadet interactions are a positive and fun way to refresh commitments to the Core Values

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 11 Aerospace Education AE Products & Programs Over 30 products pertinent for all ages geared toward STEM-related subjects All programs meet National Academic Content Standards Provide STEM kits and lesson plans to CAP squadrons, schools & AFJROTC units Promote AFA sponsored CyberPatriot program AE Partnerships AFA, AFJROTC, AFROTC, NASA, National Association of Rocketry, Academy of Model Aeronautics, Experimental Aircraft Association and Aerospace Industry Association

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 12 Investing in the Future What do a former CSAF, an Air Force Thunderbird, an astronaut and many other civic, industry and military leaders have in common? They were all CAP cadets. Col Eric A. Boe, USAF NASA Astronaut Piloted Space Shuttle Endeavour (Nov 2008) Piloted the final mission of Discovery in 2011 Gen Mike Ryan, USAF Former CSAF Maj Kim Campbell, USAF Former USAF Academy cadet wing commander Safely landed heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq Lt Col Nicole Malachowski, USAF Former USAF Academy cadet glider and instructor pilot First female U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 13 Impact to Air Force $155M/yr in volunteer manpower 1/10 the cost of contract support, and 1/40 the cost of organic DoD assets Robust communications capability Appropriate resource for the mission; preserves AF warfighting assets

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e  Performs key missions for Air Force, DOD and other Federal agencies as the official Air Force Auxiliary  Also supports states, communities, public service non-profits and others  Low cost force multiplier; direct AF cost avoidance; appropriate resource for the mission  Maintains highly qualified aircrews, incident command staff, ground teams and other mission personnel  Employs advanced technologies and multipurpose aircraft  Capable of sustained volunteer operations with units across the nation  Maintains an Air Force Auxiliary presence nationwide  Extends the USAF presence into areas without DOD installations  Builds better citizens and future leaders through service to their country Concluding Thoughts 14

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Citizens Serving Communities Civil Air Patrol 15