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CADET
PROGRAMS
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CAP Cadet
Oath:
I pledge that I will serve
faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program, and that I will attend
meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my
officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training
rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and
nation.
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The
Roanoke Composite Squadron Cadet Program is designed to provide each cadet
member between from age 12 until 21 with a positive and structured routine
that will provide leadership training, technical education, and career
skills that will develop them for success in college and the general
workforce.
 Our weekly
meetings incorporate a mixture activities and training that is both
challenging and enjoyable for youth of all ages. Cadets have the
opportunity to demonstrate and be recognized for their accomplishments by
earning rank and decorations. Although the grade structure closely
resembles that of the United States Air Force, there are slight
differences. Cadets earn their grades by successfully completing
predetermined requirements that include physical fitness, aerospace
education, moral leadership lessons, Civil Air Patrol History,
Leadership Fundamentals, and Military Drill & Ceremony.
Though active participation in the cadet
program is a great way to earn a great way to become familiar with some of
the basic ways and methods of the military, it is in no way considered to
be a commitment to the United States Air Force. That said,
many of our cadets have gone on to successful careers in the Air Force as
both enlisted and officer members.
In addition, Civil Air Patrol offers more
than $200,000 in college scholarships each year and about 10 percent of
each year's freshman class at the US Air Force Academy is comprised of
former CAP cadets. Some of our cadets have gone on to attend the US Air Force
Academy, as well as the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and Virginia Military
Institute, not to mention the many other public schools and universities
throughout the United States.
In addition to weekly meetings, cadets
have the opportunity to participate in additional activities ranging from
aviation orientation flights and CAP encampment activities to search and rescue operations and flying CAP aircraft. Thousands of
young people have their first orientation flights through the cadet
program, and hundreds have soloed in gliders and powered aircraft. Tens of
thousands have attended CAP encampments throughout the nation. At a
national encampment, CAP cadets gather from throughout the nation. They may
learn techniques for search and rescue and disaster relief. They may sample
possible career choices by studying with a university engineering or
technology department. They may learn teamwork and leadership through
competitions in problem-solving and physical endurance. CAP also offers Cadet
Officer Schools, Civil Leadership Training, the National Cadet Competition
and many other activities on both the local and national level.
Furthermore,
cadets can enjoy overseas travel through the International Air Cadet
Exchange, and CAP families can welcome foreign exchange students into their
homes here in the states.
For non-CAP members, the CAP School Program fills the gap between
elementary school DARE and high school ROTC. CAP members, including cadets,
volunteer their time in public schools, teaching respect, manners and
personal accountability in a drug-free environment.
Additional
information about Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs may also be found on the CAP National Website.
Resources for Parents
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CAP
Parents' Guidebook (.PDF, 909kb)
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CAP
Pamphlet: Investing in America's Youth - A Strategic Overview of CAP Cadet
Programs (.PDF,
1.90mb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
for Parents
Resources
for Cadets
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CAP Cadet Rank and Insignia
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CAP
Awards and Decorations
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CAP Manual 39-1,
CAP Uniform Manual (Includes Changes through July 08, .PDF, 5.21mb)
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Air Force
Manual 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies
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Roanoke Composite Squadron
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