Civil Air Patrol Citizens Serving Communities

1941: CAP Established Dec 1 st 1943: Transferred to War Department 1946: Incorporated (PL 476) 1948: Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (PL 557) Air Force (PL 557) CAP is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation. CAP is also the official Auxiliary of the Air Force. First National Board Chairman: Gen “Tooey” Spaatz HistoryHistory

SECAF Board of Governors CAP National Headquarters National Commander NEC / National Board Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command Headquarters, Air University Headquarters, CAP-USAF Liaison Region Offices CAP Regions CAP Wings CAP Groups CAP CAP Squadrons State Directors Organizational Structure

CAP Regions PacificRegion Rocky Mtn. RegionSouthwestRegion North Central Region Great Lakes Region Southeast Region Region HQ CAP (Maxwell AFB, Ala.) Northeast Region Region Middle East Region Region

CAP Presence CAP Units (1500 +) Overseas Units 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

… by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states, and nation, … by developing our country’s youth, and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power. To Serve America

MissionsMissions Aerospace Education Cadet Programs Emergency Services SAR/DR Homeland Security Counterdrug Humanitarian Services AFROTC Flights AFJROTC Flights CAP Members AE Members General Public Leadership Physical Fitness Activities School Enrichment Program

2,100 Fixed Land Radios 8,000 Mobile Radios 8,000 Mobile Radios 915 Vehicles CAP Resources 550 Aircraft + 62 Gliders 550 Aircraft + 62 Gliders 56,590 Members 34,844 Officers 21,746 Cadets 14,900 Portables

Gippsland GA-8 (16) Cessna 172 (195) Cessna 206 (22) Cessna 182 (285) Cruise speed kts Range NM Can operate with 2500’ runway VHF AM and FM radio 100 aircraft have satellite phones PlatformsPlatforms

Cost-effective Force Multiplier Notes: Chart shows average cost per flying hour CAP normally receives funding from the requesting agency CAP normally receives funding from the requesting agency

CAP (NOC) CAP Wing NORTHCOM AFNORTH-1AF (CAOC) CAP … Remains Under Military Control/Direction … Tasking Execution Report Requirement Report CAP Mission Requests CAP Mission Requests FederalAgencies 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 Center

CNN air defense mission video clip Intercept Training Significant changes to CAP’s mission role have occurred since 9/11

CAP was first nonmilitary flight allowed following the attack Post 9/11

Tornados, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes & Heavy Snow Disaster 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 Support

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 mission specialties employed by CAPNESA Provides operations training and education in all mission specialties employed by CAP Ground TeamsGround Teams AircrewsAircrews Incident StaffIncident Staff Will be hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Indiana from 26 July to 9 August 2008Will be hosted at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Indiana from 26 July to 9 August 2008 National Emergency Services Academy

Cadet Programs TODAY’S CADETS... TOMORROW’S AEROSPACE LEADERS CAP motivates youth aged 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 Academies 5 powered, 2 glider5 powered, 2 glider 15 Aerospace Career Courses 8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace8 Air Force, 7 Civil Aerospace Cadet Officer School Maxwell AFB, AL – June 2008Maxwell AFB, AL – June Leadership Activities National Cadet Competition Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008Wright Patterson AFB – June 2008 CAP Cadet Orientation Flights Over 10,000 cadets flown annuallyOver 10,000 cadets flown annually Region & Wing Summer Encampments Over 6,000 cadetsOver 6,000 cadets In 42 locationsIn 42 locations Annual 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 Exploration

Maj Nicole Malachowski, USAF Former USAF Academy cadet glider and instructor pilotFormer USAF Academy cadet glider and instructor pilot First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsFirst female pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Maj Kim Campbell, USAF Former USAF Academy cadet wing commanderFormer USAF Academy cadet wing commander Safely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over IraqSafely lands heavily damaged A-10 after sustaining hostile fire over Iraq Cadet Training Pays Off

Teachers Aerospace Education Members (AEMs)Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) Reaching nearly 30,000 youthReaching nearly 30,000 youthMaterials Dozens of free aviation & space materialsDozens of free aviation & space materials Meets national standardsMeets national standards International Space Station thematic unitInternational Space Station thematic unit Journey of Flight textbookJourney of Flight textbook Curriculum sharing with AFJROTCCurriculum sharing with AFJROTC Aerospace Education

School 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 Chaplains Same appointment requirements as AFSame appointment requirements as AF Partnership in MinistryPartnership in Ministry Currently assists 19 military installations nationwide (13 AF)Currently assists 19 military installations nationwide (13 AF)

Volunteer 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”

Community 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 2007 placing over 8,000 wreaths 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 2007 placing over 8,000 wreaths Wreaths Across America

Online CAP --“Online News” 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 Federation 5 – 2008 Silver Addy Awards Public Relations Council of Alabama 2007 Medallion Award Southern Public Relations 2007 Lantern Award Public Awareness

Partnership 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: Above and Beyond Civil Air Patrol