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 "vacant" Office Symbol: NATCAPWG/CAC |
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
- 22-29 Jun 08: Tri-Wing Encampment (Camp Fretterd, Md.)
- 6-7 Sep 08: Cadet Leadership School (Wing HQ, Bolling AFB)
Cadet Advisory Council (click here)
National Cadet Special Activities
The 2008 NCSA online application period closes Jan. 15. All paper copies of the CAPF 31 with signatures must be to wing no later than Jan. 22. All applicants are expected to attend a formal review board Feb. 2 at wing headquarters. To view a list of courses offered and for application instructions, click here.
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 |
To
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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 |