EAST IOWA CADET SQUADRON
CADET PROGRAM
One of the major parts of the Civil Air Patrol is providing a program to
motivate American youth to develop leadership abilities and to become
responsible citizens through aviation-centered activities. This mission has
evolved into the CAP Cadet Program.
The Cadet Program is designed to permit all cadets to:
- Participate in varied special activities.
- Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for understanding the total impact of aviation upon society
- Learn self-discipline through study of leadership practices and military training.
- Understand and appreciate the moral issues of our time through discussion and debate.
- Become and remain physically fit through a special aerobics program.
- Participate on CAP emergency services missions.
Objectives of the Cadet Program:
Leadership
The Civil Air Patrol has established a successful leadership training program. Cadets are
encouraged to learn their assignments and achieve their objectives. Senior cadets are expected to
become familiar with their respective duties in the Staff Duty Analysis Program. Each cadet will go
through on-the-job-training in each achievement.
Physical Fitness
Each cadet is expected to complete the appropriate conditioning program and maintain a physical
fitness category as defined by the CAP Program.
Moral Leadership
One of the elements of the Civil Air Patrol is the Moral Leadership Program. It is designed to
help the cadet understand and appreciate the moral issues of our time through discussion and debate.
Civil Air Patrol has its network of chaplains. In addition, CAP may call on a variety of military and
civilian chaplains to assist.
Aerospace Education
The Aerospace Education Program is a combined self-study and group study program that is
designed to make the cadet fully aware of the importance of aviation today and in the future. The
cadet will learn about propulsion systems, meteorology, aerodynamics, the social and economic
impact of aerospace on society - and much more!
Emergency Services
Civil Air Patrol cadets may participate in the Emergency Services Program after they have
completed the required training. Cadet usually participate on ground teams and support the mission
by handling communications and administrative support.
Some of the special activities cadets participate in.
- Advanced Pararescue Orientation Course--Mountaineering or Navigation Track
- Air Education and Training Command Familiarization Course (A.E.T.C.F.C)
- Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course (A.F.S.C.F.C)
- Aviation Challenge
- Cadet Officer School (C.O.S.)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Orientation Course
- Hawk Mountain Ranger School
- International Air Cadet Exchange (I.A.C.E.),
- Jacksonville University/Comair Academy Airline Training Track
- National Blue Beret
- National Encampments
- National Flight Academy Glider Track
- National Flight Academy Advanced Glider Track
- National Flight Academy Power Track
- National Ground Search and Rescue School (N.G.S.A.R.)
- Numerous local encampments at military bases
- Pararescue Orientation Course (PJOC)
Characteristics
The cadet component of the CAP is quite a bit different from the senior
component. There is usually more discipline and a much greater sense of
military bearing. Cadet squadrons usually have a set chain of command and a
commander and staff who run the squadron. Recruits are instructed, usually
by their Cadet NCO's (non-commissioned officers), in drill and military
customs and courtesies..
What do I have to do to join?
- Must be at least 12 years of age or in the 6th grade and no older than 18 years of age.
- Must maintain a C average in school.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident.
- You must come to a meeting to get started!!!!! (See main page for meeting information)
Joining CAP will open a new world full of exciting activities like encampments, field training,
airshows, emergency services training, parades, orientation flights, communications training, fun
activities, and much, much more! What are you waiting for????
Encampments:
Leadership:
Phase I Program:
Publications:
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