Civil Air Patrol

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with members from many backgrounds. It performs three missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aeronautics education for youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth.

Civil Air Patrol
Active	1941–present
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Air Force
Role	Civilian auxiliary
Size	36,673 Senior Members (as of 26 November 2024) 32,408 Cadets (as of 26 November 2024) 544 light aircraft 4,300 volunteer-owned aircraft 1,000+ CAP-owned vehicles
Headquarters	Maxwell Air Force Base
Motto(s)	"Semper Vigilans" Always Vigilant
March	"The C.A.P. Is On The Go"
Engagements	World War II
Flying hours	101,584 Hours
Commanders
National Commander	Maj Gen Regena M. Aye, CAP
Aircraft flown
Powered: Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 206, MT-7-235, de Havilland L-20, Gippsland GA8 Unpowered: LET L-23, Schweizer SGS 2-33

Membership in the organization consists of cadets ranging from 12 to just under 21 years of age. Senior members are 18 years of age and up. All members wear uniforms while performing their duties.

The standard uniform of the Civil Air Patrol is the Airman Battle Uniform(ABU). The uniform is a mix of green and tan colors. The ABU was also worn by the United States Air Force. The Civil Air Patrol has another uniform called Dress Blues Uniform(DBU). This uniform is white and blue, and is used for special events.

Other websites

• Flying Minute Men The Story of the Civil Air Patrol