Cadet Programs

If you want to do something with your spare time that really matters…

If you want to learn new technical skills that will help you in the future…

If you want to become a leader and grow stronger and smarter…

Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program could be for you!

Spend your spare time with like-minded kids - guys and girls, ages 12 to 18, doing volunteer work that really helps your community. At Civil Air Patrol’s weekly meetings, you’ll learn teamwork and leadership skills that will serve you from now on.

You’ll learn the principles of aviation and aerospace flight and will get to ride in real airplanes!

You learn about military history, customs, drills and inspection.

You wear real Air Force Uniforms and earn ribbons and badges as you progress through the program.

CAP offers national cadet encampments with activities in emergency services, engineering, technology, physical fitness, team building and flight training. You can even visit foreign countries through the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE).

Thanks to good preparation and valuable scholarships, many CAP cadets go on to careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.