As you can see from CAP’s proud history, the volunteer men, women, and young people from every state, Puerto Rico, and our nation’s capital have dedicated themselves to performing Civil Air Patrol’s "Missions for America." We would love to have you on the team!
We have a place for you. . . mission observer, communications specialist, media relations, personnel, safety, teaching cadets, training. . . and many more. More than likely, there is a unit near your home waiting for you to join.
Joining as a Cadet
All cadet applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Twelve years old through 18 years old.
- Enrolled in or graduated from a public or private school or college with a satisfactory record of academic achievement. Cadets may also be home-schooled.
- Not married.
- Not a member of the active duty Armed Forces.
- United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S..
- Good moral character.
Joining as an Officer
All officer applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Possess the desire, willingness, and capability to promote the objectives and purposes of Civil Air Patrol.
- Must be at least 18 years old. Active duty members of the Armed Forces can join CAP as a senior member at any age.
- United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S..
- No felony conviction 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 you were previously in the active duty military, you must have been discharged under honorable conditions.
REMEMBER--YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PILOT
TO JOIN THE CIVIL AIR PATROL!