Performs services for the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. Serves as a strategic partner of the Air Force as a member of its Total Force. Includes eight geographic regions consisting of 52 wings (the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia). Consists of 1,400 squadrons and approximately 56,0
00 volunteer youth and adult members nationwide. Has more than 6,900 aircrew members and over 30,700 emergency responders trained to FEMA
standards. Offers opportunities for members to serve communities, participate in leadership development training and acquire new skills that benefit personal and professional growth. Contributed over $164 million in man-hours in 2015 by serving the disaster relief and emergency service needs of communities,
states and the nation. Operates one of the largest fleets of single-engine piston aircraft in the world, with 550 currently in the fleet. Maintains a fleet of more than 1,000 emergency service vehicles for training and mission support. Provides 475 chaplains and 450 character development instructors who minister to youth and adult members and help comfort survivors and victims of disasters. CAP provides an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and ensures that educational, membership and operational decisions are based on each individual’s abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this practice and applicable laws, It is CAP policy that no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination with respect to accessibility to any CAP program or activity on the basis of race, color, s*x, age, religion (creed), national origin (ancestry), s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (formerly handicap), marital status, military or veteran status. However, each case is subject to applicable qualifications and ability standards for the CAP program or activity concerned. Further, it is Civil Air Patrol policy that no applicant meeting CAP’s minimum age requirement will be denied membership in CAP on the basis of any of the foregoing characteristics. This policy is intended to ensure that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.
