We will soon be moving to http://ricks.preytor.com/cap
As well as major updates to the site. If you have any questions about the move, please feel free to email C/DC Johns at chickensquack@juno.com or LapeerCAP@gmail.com
***Updates soon***
HISTORY:
The Civil Air Patrol was first started a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Concerned civilians banded together to patrol the nation's coastline in airplanes. Quickly, this task expanded to defending U.S. ships against enemy subs. In fact, during WWII, CAP planes sunk two enemy submarines. Later, in 1943, the Civil Air Patrol was made part of the Army Air Corps. Today, it is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and supports three main missions: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs, and Aerospace Education.
WHAT IS EMERGENCY SERVICES?
Emergency Services focuses on areas such as search and rescue, disaster relief, blood and tissue transportation, and aerial reconnaissance for homeland security.
WHAT IS CADET PROGRAMS?
The goal of Cadet Programs is to create leaders out of our nation's youth by focusing on areas such as moral leadership, aerospace, physical fitness, teamwork, emergency services, and others.
WHAT IS AEROSPACE EDUCATION?
Aerospace Education includes two facets: internal and external. Internal education teaches CAP members about aerospace. External concentrates on informing the general public about aerospace in order to gain their appreciation of the industry.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Individuals aged 12-18 years can join as cadets. Those 18 and over may join as senior members.
HOW DO I JOIN?
If you live in the Lapeer area, the Lapeer Composite Squadron urges you to stop by at one of their squadron meetings. Meetings occur at the Lapeer DuPont Airport (1232 Roods Lake Road) in the upstairs room and last from 6:30 to 8:30 PM every Thursday. If you do not reside in or near Lapeer, please see one of our links to locate a squadron near you.
QUICK FACTS:
*The Civil Air Patrol has more than 64,000 members. 27,000 of these are cadets.
*95 percent of all inland search and rescue missions are performed by the Civil Air Patrol.
*Civil Air Patrol members save 100 lives each year.
*10 percent of the entering freshman class for the USAF Academy every year are former Civil Air Patrol cadets.
SO, WHAT'S IN CAP FOR CADETS?
*Those who pursue training and become qualified may serve on a number of positions on a real search and rescue mission.
*Encampments are camps that may include an orientation to military life, flights in aircraft, an obstacle course, drill, team sports, and numerous other activities all within a team setting.
*Those who attend an encampment may later apply to a number of special activities including Flight Academy, International Air Cadet Exchange, Blue Beret (helping out at the Oshkosh fly-in), Pararescue Course, Cadet Officer School, and many others.
*Cadets may work towards achievements that earn them grades (airman, staff sergeant, captain, etc.) similar to those held in the actual Air Force.
*Many scholarships are available for cadets who choose to pursue college degrees and/or flight training.
*Many cadet members hold leadership positions--such as cadet commander, first sergeant, and element leader--within their squadrons.
*Cadets learn and regularly participate in activities such as drill, team sports, uniform inspections (yes, CAP members do get to wear the Air Force uniforms), radio training, orientation flights, colorguard, model rocketry, moral leadership discussions, navigation exercises, trips to airshows and aviation museums, and much more.
WHAT DO SENIOR MEMBERS GET TO DO?
*Many seniors serve on leadership positions to mentor the cadet members and help the organization function smoothly.
*Senior members may become qualified to perform various duties on search and rescue missions, aid in disaster relief, transport tissues and blood, and fly counterdrug missions.
*Senior members are also needed to fly orientation flights for cadets, drive cadets to activities, and supervise cadets.
*Training is offered in the areas of safety, communicatoins, aerospace, public affairs, administration, finance, history, logistics, and much more.
IS ANY SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED TO JOIN CAP?
Absolutely not! Although we welcome pilots and other individuals who can bring a variety of special skills to our organization, no prior knowledge or training of any kind is required.
CAN FAMILIES JOIN CAP?
Of course! CAP is structured so that parents and their children can work together to achieve Civil Air Patrol's goals.
WHAT OTHER MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
Adults may choose to simply provide financial support for a squadron. Parents of cadets may also wish to act as cadet sponsors--members whose only duties are to supervise and transport cadets to various activities.
FOR SQUADRON MEMBERS:
Minutes From 15 Jun 06:
*Rocket Golf
*Aerospace Current Events Briefing
Drill!
Announcements:
*Capt Payne Selling Reverse American Flag Patches For $1.50 Each; Required For BDU Uniform Starting 1 Jun 06; Contact Capt Payne For More Info
*Aircrew Training On 20-22 Jan 06 Postponed; Check MIWG E-mail or Contact Cook For More Info
Upcoming Activities:
*Great Lakes International Aviation Conference; Trade Show and Sessions For All Pilots, Balloonists, Airport Managers, Aviation Maintenance Technicians, etc.; 20-21 Jan 06; Lansing Convention Center; Click Here, Check MIWG E-mail, or Contact Cook For More Info
*Squadron Bivouac; 1800 hrs 20 Jan-1130/1200 hrs 22 Jan 06; Camp O'Fair Winds; Contact Capt Payne or Sgt Haskins For More Info
*Air and Ground Task Signoff; No Training, Only Evaluation; 21 Jan 06; Wixom City Hall; Check MIWG E-mail or Contact Cook For More Info
*GLR Encampment Meeting; For Senior Member Encampment Staff and Those Interested In Becoming One; 1400 hrs, 11 Feb 06; Genesee County Building, Flint; Check MIWG E-mail or Contact Cook For More Info
*Help Needed At UP 200 and Midnight Run Dog Sled Races; Crowd Control, Set-Up, Tear-Down, Crossing Work; Also Ground Team Training Saturday; 17-19 Feb 06; Marquette to Grand Marias, MI; GenES 101 Card Not Required; Check MIWG E-mail or Contact Cook For More Info
Info For Parents:
*Click Here
GLR Encampment Info:
*Click Here
Instructions For Taking ES Test:
*Click Here, Then Click On "Emergency Services Online Examinations;" Cadets Without ES Card Take CAPT 116 Parts 1 & 2; Cadets With ES Card Take CAPT 117 Continuing Education Parts 1, 2, & 3; Contact Capt Payne For More Info
CAP Safety Pledge:
*I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and others, and to prevent the loss of or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our Missions for America.
Uniform Schedule:
*Wk 1-BDUs
*Wk 2-PT (Civilian Clothes)
*Wk 3-Blues
*Wk 4-BDUs
*Wk 5-BDUs
The Johns Quote of the ?:
*Enjoy The New Website!
-C/DC Johns
