Frequently Asked Questions

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Are members obligated to serve for a certain period of time?

Joining Civil Air Patrol is voluntary. There is no commitment.
Does it cost anything to join?
There is a membership fee for cadets and seniors. Cadet fee is $30.00. Seniors fee is $70.00

Are uniforms supplied?
Depending on funding from the USAF, cadets can get most of the dress blue uniforms. Our Squadron may help to provide other uniforms but we expect a commitment from members and family. Ask the Commander about this.

What happens at the weekly meetings?
Cadets are taught about airplanes & flight (Aerospace Education), Drill & Ceremonies according to Air Force regulations, Search & Rescue, CPR & First Aid, Military customs, courtesies & discipline, Model Rocketry, Physical Training, Moral Leadership, Leadership classes, and more.

Cadets earn Grade (rank), according to Air force grades, starting from recruit through grades such as Cadet SGT, Cadet Master SGT, all the way to cadet COL. Cadets assume command positions such as Flight Sgt, Flight Commander all the way to Cadet Commander. Cadets learn leadership from commanding themselves with Adult officers guidence.

There are many activities outside the weekly meetings. Activities that non-members would never have the opportunity to experience.

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