- Where can I get information about joining?
- How can I find a squadron near me?
- What is Civil Air Patrol's purpose, exactly?
www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com.
Choose the appropriate option from the 'Join' menu.
To find a unit near you, use the CAP Unit Locator.
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Sec. 40302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as follows: -
- To provide an organization to -
- encourage and aid citizens of the United States in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; and
- encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare.
- To provide aviation education and training especially to its senior and cadet members.
- To encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities; and,
- To provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies.
- To assist the Department of the Air Force in fulfilling its noncombat programs and missions.
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