Minnesota Wing

Minnesota Wing, Civil Air Patrol
US Air Force Auxiliary

Categories of CAP Membership
Are you interested in aviation and space? Do you want to get involved in search and rescue, disaster relief, and other humanitarian services? Would you like to develop leadership skills and serve your community? If so, then you may want to join the Civil Air Patrol!
Civil Air Patrol serves the country and community through its three missions of emergency services, aerospace education, and its cadet program.

We recommend that you find a unit in your area, and drop in for a visit. Use the Squadron Locator to find the group that serves your community, then look up a nearby squadron. You might want to visit more than one local unit, as individual squadrons tend to have their own personalities. For example, one cadet squadron might emphasize drill while another might focus on aerospace education. Each unit tailors its program to meet the needs of the members as well as best utilize the resources available in terms of facilities and members.

One thing to keep in mind is that there are three types of squadrons in CAP:

Senior Squadrons - Mission oriented with a program for adults only

Cadet Squadrons - Tailored mainly for the youth program, with adults helping to run the youth program

Composite Squadrons - These units feature separate programs for youth and adults

If you can't find a unit in your area, contact the Recruiting Team stating what you are looking for, and we will do our best to make a good suggestion for you, and even arrange an appointment to visit if you like!

There are three main types of Civil Air Patrol membership. they each have their own information page.
Cadet Members Senior Members Cadet Sponsor Members