Our Missions

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has three primary missions: Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and Cadet Programs.

1. Emergency Services

• What it is: 

  CAP members volunteer to conduct air and ground searches for lost persons and aircraft, provide aerial assessment of disaster damage, and support emergency services during natural disasters. 

• Examples: 

  This includes missions after hurricanes and other natural disasters, providing aerial photographs, transporting essential supplies like medicine, and supporting homeland security operations. 

2. Aerospace Education

• What it is: 

  CAP develops and supports aerospace education for both its members and the general public, fostering understanding of aviation, space, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). 

• Examples: 

  The program includes activities like orientation flights for the public, promoting STEM-related careers, and providing education about aerospace for schools and communities. 

3. Cadet Programs 

• What it is: 

  A youth program for young people aged 12 to 21, it focuses on developing leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace knowledge.

• Examples: 

  Cadets participate in activities that include leadership training, character education, physical fitness challenges, and STEM education to prepare them for future careers as pilots, engineers, and scientists.