1. The Civil Air Patrol Ultimate

3. About Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force Auxiliary Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation Eight regions consisting of 52 wings (each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) About 55,000 members in 1,700 units nationwide 530 Corporate-owned & 4,000 member-owned aircraft Largest fleet of single-engine, piston aircraft in the world National Headquarters located at Maxwell AFB, Alabama

4. CAP In Florida 95 Local Squadrons Over 1600 cadets statewide Organized into 8 geographic areas (Groups) HQ in Miami, FL 27 Aircraft assigned

6. Originally organized under the Office of Civilian Defense

8. Results Over 500,000 hours and 27 million miles flown Sighted 173 enemy submarines, dropped bombs & depth charges on 51, hit 10 and sank 2. Summoned help for over 300 survivors of U-Boat attacks, and 91 ships in distress. 64 CAP members gave their lives during WWII.

9. CAP After the War On July 1, 1946, President Truman established CAP as a federally chartered benevolent civilian corporation. Congress passed Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948, making CAP the auxiliary of the new United States Air Force.

11. Emergency Services

13. Internal Aerospace Education Support of the cadet program with aerospace texts and materials. Aerospace Education activities for adult members. Aerospace Education

14. Emergency Services Search And Rescue Homeland Security Disaster Relief Humanitarian Assistance Civil Defense Counter-narcotics Emergency Communications Network Air Force Support

15. Florida During the HurricaneRelief Coral Springs Cadet Squadron participated in over 150 hours of Shelter Operations Cadet and Senior Involvement statewide Reconnaissance & ELT deactivation

16. Operations Resources SDIS Satellite-Transmitted Digital Imaging System Status 100 systems in service now ARCHER Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Recon Status 16 systems fielded

17. SDIS Satellite-transmitted Digital Imaging System

18. SDIS Technology that enables CAP to send high resolution digital imagery from CAP aircraft to anyone anywhere in the world Images are sent as JPEG attachments via standard e-mail to multiple addresses and/or a password-protected website Imagery is transmitted near real-time. Files take less than 2 minutes to transmit.

19. SDIS Images

20. HSI Aircraft: GA-8 Airvan

21. Mission: Infrastructure Imaging SITUATION: Incident caused damage to the Kentucky Dam on the Tennessee River REQUIREMENT: Damage assessment photos ASAP RESULT: CAP Images delivered within hours Post-mission imagery Pre-mission imagery

22. Cost-effective Force Multiplier

23. Disaster Relief Cooperation with Local, State, Regional and National authorities Tasking includes: Damage assessments Aerial reconnaissance Emergency communications Personnel & material transport

24. Humanitarian Assistance Includes missions such as: Blood, tissue and organ transport Patient transport Aerial reconnaissance for illegal immigrants in distress during periods of extreme hot/cold weather.

25. Counter-narcotics Civil Air Patrol supports the Drug Enforcement Agency and the US Customs Service as well as state agencies in the search for illegal narcotics in the United States. CAP support is limited to flights involving aircraft patrol and reconnaissance. Civil Air Patrol personnel are not permitted to participate in CD ground operations

26. EmergencyCommunications Network Both HF (nationwide/regional) and VHF (local) communications capabilities 6,000 fixed and 10,000 land & airmobile stations operated by 20,000 trained operators National Digital Radio Network – 2000 stations nationwide for digital message traffic (“Packet” radio) Interface with national (FEMA), regional, state & local communications networks for emergency purposes.

27. Air Force Support Assist the United States Air Force in any non-combative mission such as: low-level route surveys exercise support assisting in open house events community support for a base project providing airpower advocate speakers at local events.

28. The Cadet Program Develops the potential of youth aged 12 to 21 More than 26,000 cadet members nationwide Encompasses a 16–step program that includes aviation and aerospace activities Cadets who have earned the General Billy Mitchell Award are eligible to enlist in the Air Force at a higher pay grade Opportunities to participate and compete in activities at the local, state, region, and national level Participation in the International Air Cadet Exchange program Scholarships available in several disciplines Opportunities to earn FAA pilot ratings

29. Cadet Program Parts To advance in the cadet program, cadets must learn and participate in the following areas: Leadership Laboratory Aerospace Education Physical Fitness Moral Leadership Unit Activities

30. Cadet Program Activities Locally, cadets participate in: Drill Team & Color Guard Competitions Academic Quiz Bowl Parades Aerospace events Emergency Services Missions Air Shows Model Rocketry Leadership & Aerospace training Military & CAP aircraft orientation flights Summer Encampment Conferences Bivouacs Communications training

31. National CadetSpecial Activities Air Force Para-Rescue Orientation Course Air Force Flight Training Familiarization Courses Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course Air Force Weather Familiarization Course Airline Training Familiarization Course Cadet Officer School International Air Cadet Exchange National Blue Beret National Flight Academies - Glider National Flight Academies - Powered National Ground Search & Rescue School Mission Base Staff School Mission Aircrew School Other Summer Cadet Activities (Hawk Mountain, Music Academy, Space Camp)

32. SUPTFC

33. Para-rescue Orientation Course

34. Cadet Officer School

35. Orientation Flight Program Series of 10 flights (5 front seat, 5 back seat) Missions reimbursed by USAF Progressive learning, cadets move from basics to advanced subjects such as weather & navigation Can include glider flights

36. Summer Encampment Week-long camp experience Usually held on a military base or facility Required for progression into the cadet officer ranks Cadets tour facilities, fly in military & CAP aircraft, and get to see how the “real” military operates Leadership Laboratory “Immersion”

38. Currently, 18 different countries participate in the exchange Minimal cost to cadets (mostly uniforms and spending money) USAF-provided transportation out of the country Cadets must have received the Earhart award to participate Very competitive selection process InternationalAir Cadet Exchange

39. Units participating in DDR actively perform the following activities: Promoting CAP as an alternative lifestyle. Encouraging youth to remain in school. Educating youth on the dangers of drugs. Providing alternative activities to drugs. Drug Demand Reduction

40. Scholarships CAP offers many undergraduate, graduate, technical-vocation & flight-related scholarships each year. To qualify for a scholarship, a cadet must have reached the Billy Mitchell Award in the cadet program (1/2 way through the program) Information available at www.cap.gov

41. 530 Aircraft 990 Vehicles 4,500 Fixed Land Radios CAP Resources 55,531 Members 33,762 Officers 21,769 Cadets 8,100 Mobile Radios

43. Provides CAP moral leadership development

46. Communications specialist

47. Media Relations

48. Human Resources

49. Safety

50. Mission observer

51. Safety

52. Teaching cadets

53. Training

55. Cadet Membership 12 years old through 18 years old Enrolled in or graduated from school with a satisfactory record of academic achievement. Home School welcome!! Not married. Not a member of the active duty Armed Forces. US citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.. Good moral character.

56. Senior Membership Must be at least 18 years old. US citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence No felony convictions by any court of record whether federal,state or military. No pattern of arrests and/or convictions including but not limited to sex offenses, child abuse, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), dishonesty and violence. If previous military, you must have been discharged under honorable conditions.

57. Cadet Sponsor Membership Cadet Sponsor Members (CSMs) assist their unit’s cadet program with adult supervision, transportation, overnight chaperons, and any other cadet related tasks including, but not limited to, social events, conferences, encampments, training exercises, education events and special activities. CSMs must be a parent, grandparent or legal guardian of an active CAP cadet. They must be assigned to the same unit as their cadet child, grandchild or ward. Their membership stays in effect until their cadet leaves the CAP program for any reason.

58. The Commitment For cadets Weekly unit meeting Unit, wing, region & national activities For seniors Depends on staff position and duties At least the monthly staff meetings “Civil Air Patrol can keep you just as busy as you want to be…”

60. Questions?