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Col. Kevin Sliwinski

C/Lt Col. Billy Hoffman

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CAP OrganizationCAP birthdate - December 1, 1941.Supported World War II, sunk two

German submarines off US coast.Non-profit, benevolent corporation

chartered by Act of Congress in Public Law 476, 79th Congress, July 1946.

IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.Only Auxiliary of the USAF.

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Emergency Services.>Search and Rescue.>Disaster Relief.>Homeland Security.>Counter Drug.

Aerospace Education.Cadet (Youth) Program.

Missions

CAP MembershipTotal – 58,660Cadets – 23,775

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MN Wing MembershipTotal – 1,228Cadets – 478State Legislators - 86

CADET PROGRAM

Youth from age 12 through 20.

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Cadet LtCol Billy Hoffman

Minnesota Wing

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– More than 23,000 Cadets Across the United States 12-21 years old

– Up to 10% of Students at Military Academies are former CAP Cadets

– CAP has Largest Fleet General Aviation Aircraft for Adult and Cadet Use

Cadet Program

Provide the youth of our nation with program to enhance their leadership skills, discipline, physical fitness, and confidence through the interest of aviation while providing services to the Air Force and our local community.

“To Provide Leaders it to Provide Opportunities.”

- Unknown

New to Civil Air Patrol“Stage One”

Squadron Basic Cadet First Step in CAP

– Join & Enter in “New Member Program”– General Responsibilities

Cadets Learn Set Foundation of Followership

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Squadron Leadership Promotions

– Academic Testing and Leadership Experience C/Amn – C/Col

Gain Leadership Responsibilities– Stages (Activities Officer – Cadet Commander)

Feedback-Cadet and Adult Mentorship Program Pursue Interests

Aerospace Education Leadership Cadet Programs Emergency Services

“Out into the World”

Base at Squadron Gain Knowledge at Wing (State) Activities

– Bring Back to Squadron– First Step Generally Encampment then Pursue Other

Interests in Other Areas

EncampmentEncampment

Cadet Leadership Schools

Non-Commissioned Officer School

MEA Weekend 4 Days– Train on NCO Leadership and

Management

Basic Cadet Officer Course MEA Weekend 4 Days

– Train to be C/2Lt-C/Capt Officer Leadership and Supervision

Cadet Programs Opportunities

– Honor Guard 10-20 Cadets Perform Ceremonies around State

– Funerals/Receptions/Memorials/etc.

– Color Guard Competition

Compete based on Efficiency and Professionalism

Cadet Programs Opportunities

– Volleyball Competition– Squadrons Compete other Teams

– Physical Fitness Challenge – Squadrons Meet Physical Fitness Goals based on PT

Program

– Cadet Advisory Council – Cadet Council to inform Commander of Cadet Issues

Aerospace Education

Flight Training– Train for Pilots License

Almost 1/3 or Normal Training Cost– CAP Aircraft and Flight Instructors

Orientation Flights– 10 Free Orientation Flights

Powered and Glider– To Introduce Aviation to Cadets

Aerospace Education Flight Academy

– One Week in Summer Train toward Solo

– Fly Everyday! Most Cadets Solo at End of Week

Emergency Services

Volunteer on Missions– Serve on Ground Teams and

Aircrews ELT Searches Natural Disasters

National Activities

Cadets From Around the Country

Air Force and Aviation Career Familiarization Courses

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Para-Rescue School Space Command Course Hawk Mountain Ranger School Advanced Air Force Technologies Academy

– Generally One Week and Bring Info Back to Wing

National Cadet Special Activities

National Leadership Schools– Cadet Officers School

Training on Theory of Leadership and Management – Taught by College and Military Professors and

Professionals

– Civic Leadership Academy Washington, DC

– About Our Government Politician

International Cadet Exchange

Travel the World Travel to Foreign Country Tour

Represent CAP for 2 Weeks– UK, Germany, Australia, Spain, France, Austria, Japan,

South Korea, Sweden, and many more! Meet New People and Explore World Through the Civil

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Opportunities

Knowledge and Experience– Bring to Squadron and Train New Cadets

Leadership Experience Increases– Train Back at Squadron – Train at Those Wing Activities

Eventually, Plan and Organize these Activities

– Experience – Become Mentor and Leader

– Goal in CAP to Develop Leaders and Grow Individuals to be Contributing Members of Society

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Aerospace Education

Aerospace Education Members – Educators – Special Membership.

Aerospace Education Excellence.>Classroom Aerospace Exercises.

Aerospace Education Materials.Fly a Teacher Program.Aerospace Connections in

Education (ACE). K thru 6

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Resources

CAP Corporation has 550 Aircraft Nationwide. Largest Cessna Fleet in the World.

MN has 17 Cessna + 1 GA-8. MN Wing has one Blanik Glider and

a Schweitzer on loan from Kansas. Archer Hyper-Spectral Imaging

System in GA-8.

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Emergency Services Members

Mission Pilots – 66.Mission Observers – 145.Mission Scanners – 172.Ground Team Leaders – 73.Ground Team Members – 198.

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Missions for AmericaSearch and Rescue – 95% of the Inland

Search and Rescue in U.S.

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Disaster Relief – CAP deployed to assist in disasters.

Missions for America

Counter Drug – CAP can provide Reconnaissance for DEA.

Homeland Security – >Realistic Training for Interceptor

Aircraft. >Predator & Reaper UAV Support.

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Funding

Funding from Congress, Oversight by USAF for:>USAF Funded Missions.>Cadet Orientation Flights.>National Headquarters.

State Appropriation for Mission Related Facilities and Equipment.

Members Dues and Donations.

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Funding

Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association.>Cadet Encampment. >Cadet Flight Academy. >Cadet National Competition.

=Color Guard Competition.

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Awards

Air Force Association - Outstanding CAP Cadet in each Squadron.

Air Force Sergeants Association - Outstanding Cadet NCO in each Sq.

Gen. E. W. Rawlings Chapter Air Force Association presents Awards to Outstanding CAP Members at their Annual Awards Dinner.

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