Minnesota Wing

Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol
US Air Force Auxiliary

Minnesota Wing Needs a
Few Good Chaplains and
Moral Leadership Officers!

The mission of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Chaplain Service is to provide for the religious, moral,
and spiritual needs of all Civil Air Patrol members. The dedicated men and women who comprise
the CAP Chaplain Service are religiously trained and certified, and specifically appointed for this exciting ministry. CAP chaplain service members are at the forefront of the community serving humankind.

Our vision is: The Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Service--the world's best volunteer chaplaincy.

Our vision builds on more than 50 years of outstanding service to America. If you would like to
join this proven ministry team, then please read on.

There are two categories of membership in the CAP Chaplain Service. Both must meet the full standards for senior (adult) membership in CAP as a starting point. Chaplains have the highest qualifications and, therefore, have the greatest responsibilities. CAP chaplains must meet the
same religious standards as chaplains who serve in the US Armed Forces.

Moral leadership officers (MLOs) have more limited qualifications and, therefore, more limited responsibilities. MLOs assist chaplains by providing moral leadership classes when chaplains
cannot be present, and they assist chaplains with worship and emergency services ministries
to the extent allowed by their religious bodies.

Being part of the CAP Chaplain Service marks one as a leader among's peers.

CAP performs approximately 85% of the Air Force authorized search and rescue missions
within the continental United States. CAP also provides invaluable assistance during natural disasters. During the 1993 mid-west floods, for example, CAP delivered mail, provided aerial
surveys of the flood area, and controlled all airspace over the federally-declared disaster area
within 3000 feet of ground level. During the 1994 Los Angeles earthquake relief efforts, CAP volunteers staffed 17 of the 34 aid stations. These examples illustrate the ministry opportunities.

As integral components of the CAP team, chaplain service members comfort disaster victims, survivors, and family members; strengthen and support the disaster relief workers; and bring a
healing presence in the midst of chaos and tragedy.

Not every clergy person is cut out for this type of ministry. Those who are, however, find
opportunities for ministry where no ordinary civilian pastor could. To get more information on
this unique ministry you can download "WANT TO BE PART OF A SELECT GROUP OF CIVIC-MINDED RELIGIOUS LEADERS?"

This pamphlet describes in detail the CAP Chaplain Service and how you can be involved. If
you have any questions you can contact our Recruiting Team.

Thank you for taking a moment to look at The Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Service--the world's best volunteer chaplaincy!