Cadet Program (CP)

 

While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force Auxiliary's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are

introduced to aviation through Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force Auxiliary's cadet program.  

 

The program allows young people to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including

aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.  Cadets compete for

academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics,

aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. Those cadets who earn cadet officer status may

enter the Air Force as an E3 (airman first class) rather than an E1 (airman basic). 

 

Whatever your interests-survival training, flight training, photography, astronomy-there's a place for you

in Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force Auxiliary's cadet program.  Each year, cadets have the

opportunity  to participate in special activities at the local, state, regional or national level.  

Many cadets will have the opportunity to solo fly an airplane for the

first time through a flight encampment or academy.  Others will enjoy traveling abroad through the International Air Cadet Exchange Program. Still others assist at major air shows throughout the nation.