Cadet Programs
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Lt Col "J.D." Ellis Director of Cadet Programs Office Symbol: NATCAPWG/CP E-mail: cp@natcapwg.cap.gov Capt James Brogan Capt Max Sissman |
Cadet Programs Mission
The mission of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is to provide the youth of our nation with a quality program that enhances their leadership skills through an interest in aviation, and simultaneously provide service to the United States Air Force and the local community.
The 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."
Upcoming Cadet Activities
- 20-27 June 2009: North Carolina / NatCap Encampment (Camp Lejuene, NC)
Cadet Advisory Council (click here)
National Cadet Special Activities
The window for the 2009 National Cadet Special Activities is open from 1December 2008 to 15 January 2009 (12:59:59pm Eastern Standard Time).
NatCap Wing Spaatz Award Recipients
| Name | Award Number | Award Date |
| Richard L. Delanoy | 77 | 3 January 1969 |
| Leigh D. Johnson | 78 | 3 January 1969 |
| Michael J. Snedeker | 134 | 31 December 1970 |
| Russell A. Bell | 141 | 5 April 1971 |
| James F. Knauss | 167 | 26 April 1972 |
| John H. Campbell | 229 | 2 August 1973 |
| Jeffrey A. Hunt | 245 | 28 November 1973 |
| Keith E. Davenport | 266 | 2 March 1974 |
| Thomas Shedd | 508 | 2 April 1979 |
| Merrill D. Ballenger | 659 | 29 August 1983 |
| Mark Moran | 733 | 3 January 1985 |
| Kevin J. Reinstein | 756 | 21 June 1985 |
| Cynthia Harmon | 1100 | 24 February 1992 |
| David M. Rogers | 1334 | 24 December 1996 |
| Charles C. Stretch | 1443 | 8 June 2001 |
| Stefanie L. Burton | 1712 | 9 December 2008 |
| Robert J. Wilson | 1713 | 18 December 2008 |
Web Resources
Link to cadet achievement practice tests
Drug Demand Reduction
Cadet Ribbon Bar Builders (version 1) (version 2)
Link to National HQ Cadet Programs Latest News and Resources
Online CAP Knowledgebase
Cadet Protection Program Training (sponsor members and cadets who turn 18 must take this course)
Downloads
MER Supplement to CAPR 52-16: includes parental permission policy (PDF)
Cadet Staff Handbook (PDF)
Great Start: New Cadet Orientation Program (PDF)
Parents Cheat Sheet to CAP: Care and Feeding of Your Cadet (PDF)
Parents Guide (PDF)
Drill PowerPoint Slides (Zipped)
Gorilla Guide to Looking Good in CAP Uniforms (PDF)
Training in Hot Environments (Word)
Test Inventory Logs (Excel)
Cadet Progression Worksheet (Excel)
Squadron Information Management System (SIMS) fact sheet (Word)
CPFT Score Cards (PDF)
Encampment Training Manual (PDF)
Awards and Reports Due Dates
| Month | Day | Item | From |
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| JAN | 1* | CAP Academic Scholarship applications | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 1* | NCSA applications | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 1* | IACE applications | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 1* | Cadet of the Year nominations | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 1* | Cadet NCO of the Year nominations | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 1* | Sorensen Award (Cadet Programs Officer of the Year) nominations | Squadron | Wing |
| JAN | 31 | CAP Academic Scholarship applications | Wing | HQ CAP |
| JAN | 31 | IACE applications | Wing | HQ CAP |
| JAN | 31 | NCSA applications | Wing | HQ CAP |
| FEB | 15 | Cadet of the Year nominations | Wing | MER |
| MAR | 1 | Daedalian Flight Scholarship applications | All | HQ CAP |
| APR | 15 | AFA Award to Outstanding CAP Cadet | All | AFA |
| APR | 15 | AFSA Award to Cadet NCO of the Year | All | AFSA |
| JUL | 1 | Appointment of Wing CAC Reps. | Squadron | Wing |
| JUL | 1 | Appointment of Region CAC Reps. | Wing | MER |
| JUL | 1 | Award of Wing CAC Ribbons | Wing | Squadron |
| AUG | 15 | DDR End of Year Report | Squadron | Wing |
| AUG | 15 | DDR Initiatives Program application | Squadron | Wing |
| AUG | 31 | DDR End of Year Report | Wing | HQ CAP |
| SEP | 1 | DDR Initiatives Program application | Wing | HQ CAP |
| SEP | 25 | Civic Leadership Academy applications | Squadron | Wing |
| NOV | 30 |
USAF Academy Prep School applications |
All | HQ CAP |
