Civil Air Patrol. Volunteer Citizens Serving Communities Overview for Educators.

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1 Civil Air Patrol Volunteer Citizens Serving Communities Overview for Educators

2 Formed December 1, 1941 for civilian aviation purposes, Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit, humanitarian corporation chartered by Congress and is the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP History Cadet Program started Incorporated by Congress Became USAF Auxiliary Began aviation training in schools Today- Outreach to the nationschools and communities; air, sea, ground, and cyber defense

3 Congressional Charter with Three Missions Emergency Services Cadet Programs Aerospace Education

4 CAP Mission Supporting America s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space, and cyber power.

5 Civil Air Patrol Presence Got to and enter Zip code to find unit near you 1,500+ CAP Units 61,000 members Overseas = One Units Unit 3 - Japan 2 - Germany

6 CAP Resources 972 Vehicles 4,575 Mobile Radios 3,100 Portables 58,969 Members 31,035 Senior Members 3,100 Educator Members 24,834 Cadet Members 550 Airplanes & 43 Gliders 2,000 Fixed Land Radios

7 CAP: Low-Cost Resource of Choice

8 Serving America by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states, and nation; by developing our country s youth and educating our citizens on the importance of air, space, and cyber power.

9 CAP Congressional Charter Emergency Services Aerospace Education Cadet Programs

10 CAP: Emergency Services Homeland Security Search and Rescue Disaster Relief Humanitarian Services Average lives saved per year? About 80

11 Disaster Relief Tornadoes Gulf Oil Spill Wildfires Hurricanes Flooding Heavy Snow

12 CAP: Community Service Wreaths Across America CAP volunteers help provide over 38,000 wreaths in national cemeteries across the country.

13 CAP s Youth Development Programs: Cadet Programs & Aerospace Education Vision: Motivating America s students to become responsible citizens. Mission: CAP partners with educational institutions, community organizations, industry, & government to educate students on the principles of effective leadership, the strength of integrity, the knowledge of aerospace and related career opportunities, and the benefits of physical fitness in preparation for life as productive American citizens.

14 Cadet Programs Leadership and Character Development Aerospace/STEM Education and Career Exploration Physical Fitness and Drug Free Awareness Teamwork Flight Instruction Scholarships Average young lives saved from risky lifestyles? Immeasurable

15 Investing in the Future Many civic, industry, and military leaders were former CAP cadets! Lt Col Nicole Malachowski, USAF Former USAF Academy cadet glider and instructor pilot First female pilot in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Currently serving as a legislative fellow at White House Col Eric A. Boe, USAF USAF Jet and Test Pilot NASA Astronaut- Space Shuttle Orbiter Pilot of STS Endeavour (Nov 2008) and STS Final mission of Discovery (Feb 2011)

16 Today s Cadets Tomorrow s Aerospace Leaders CAP motivates youth, ages 12-20, to become productive and responsible citizens Cadet squadrons can be formed as community-based OR after-school programs Cadets advance through a progressive curriculum ---Advanced cadets mentor junior cadets CAP cadet officers interested in a U.S. Air Force career are eligible for higher grade enlistment Approximately 10% of Air Force Academy cadets were CAP cadets --- 2Lt Hila Levy, former CAP cadet, was the 2008 top academic Air Force Academy student and a Rhodes Scholar

17 Careers---USAF Familiarization Courses Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training: Laughlin Columbus AFBs Space Command: Patrick & Peterson AFBs Civil Engineering: Tyndall AFB Pararescue: Kirtland AFB Advanced Pararescue: Davis-Monthan AFB Careers--- Civil Sector STEM Career Exploration Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing- Cessna Engineering Technology Academy- Auburn University Advanced Technology Academies-several Business Academy- Evergreen Aviation, State of WA Powered and Glider Flight Academies-several Cyber Security Careers--- Civil and USAF Sectors Air Force Association s CyberPatriot program can be conducted at each team s location, leading up to the national competition in National Harbor, MD each March &

18 Aerospace/STEM Education Products and Programs for CAP Adult and Cadet Members & General Public School & Youth Organization Programs Supported K-12 National Academic Standard Aligned Products Grant, Award, STEM Kit, & Professional Development Programs Orientation Airplane Flights for AFROTC, AFJROTC, and CAP Cadets, as well as Educators STEM Career Education/Exploration

19 Importance of STEM Ed to Our Country > America needs at least 20,000 more engineers for the future due to: - an aging aerospace/stem industry workforce - increased demand for new technical careers - lack of interest of youth (especially female and minority students) toward STEM careers - less than 15% of American high school students pursuing engineering degrees and STEM careers - lengthy national security clearance for foreign nationals who are working toward STEM careers in America Resolution lies in the K-12 classrooms and youth organizations of America that include exciting STEM initiatives.

20 How CAP Introduces Young People to Aerospace/STEM Careers CAP adult members work with local cadets CAP senior-level cadets mentor junior-level cadets CAP members who work in aerospace careers share career exploration with youth in the community CAP teacher members, called Aerospace Education Members, teach in youth organizations and classrooms across America

21 The Aerospace Education Member (AEM) For any formal or informal educator in a public, private, parochial, or home school; youth organization; or museum Member of National Headquarters Unit 004; not a member of a local CAP unit Does not wear a CAP uniform or regularly attend CAP unit meetings (can help teach AE lessons for units, if desired) Encouraged to share CAP s aerospace/stem ed and cadet programs with youth

22 CAP s Aerospace/STEM Ed Program Emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related subjects and career options using the aerospace theme Collaborates with industry and other youth organizations for STEM ed promotion Provides aerospace/stem programs and products to schools and community-based youth organizations, as well as museums Supports over 3,200 American educators, impacting over 320,000 K-12 youth Supports over 25,000 middle & high school students in the Cadet Program Helps to prepare future aerospace/stem workforce to maintain national security

23 CAP s AE/STEM Products & Programs Over 30 free K-12 educational products to include 675-page, full-color comprehensive textbook Online STEM Resources & Career Module Cross-curricular approach Aligned with National Standards of Learning Opportunities for professional development, awards, grants, STEM Kits, and flights

24 Unique CAP Aerospace/STEM Programs Model Rocketry, Robotics, Satellite Imagery, Remote-Controlled Aircraft, Cybersecurity, Astronomy, Career Exploration Programs K-12 Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Award Program K-6 Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) Program (Presenting Sponsor: The Air Force Association) Free STEM Kits Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flights at local airports Check it all out at

25 K-12 Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Award Program Free program with several AEX books for grades K-5; 6-12; middle school; high school; & adults working with youth All easy and inexpensive activities and lessons aligned with national academic standards of learning Requirement to earn AEX educator certificate suitable for framing and student certificates: complete 6 lessons from any books and conduct one 2-hour event, such as a museum or airport trip; a rocket or hot air balloon launch; a robotics competition, etc. No penalty if not completed; just hope some activities are completed to supplement the core curriculum in schools or to enhance youth organizational or museum programs Check it all out at

26 K-6 Aerospace Connections in Education Free program with teacher guide, class set of educational manipulatives, and completion certificates Uses aerospace theme to promote all areas of academics--- STEM specific; character education; and physical fitness for living a healthy and drug-free lifestyle Grade-level specific curriculum guides- 21 lessons per guide out of 21 lessons requested to be completed Engaging, lessons aligned with national academic standards Can be implemented by one teacher or by entire school with classroom teachers, counselors, and physical education teachers sharing program implementation Designed for parents, community members, or other volunteers to teach lessons- excellent for CAP adults or cadets to assist, as well as Air Force Association members Check it all out at

27 Grants, Awards, and STEM Kit Program The Air Force Association provides funding for $250 grants to CAP educator members two times a year: March 31 and September 30 The CAP has a National AE Teacher of the Year Program with nominations submissions by January 15 each year Check these out at the AEM Grants & Awards section at CAP STEM Kit Program provides CAP educator members the opportunity to apply for one of five STEM Kits for classroom use: > astronomy > flight simulator > radio-controlled aircraft > robotics > rocketry Check this out at

28 CAP Programs in Schools Can Include the Cadets at School Program CAP Cadet Squadrons usually meet in evenings at community locations---but, Interested educators can create an after-school Cadet Program for interested middle and high school youth CAP s Cadets at School Program can enhance what educators teach during the school day Cadets at School programs allow youth without parental transportation and support to become a CAP cadet while at school Find out more at

29 CAP Program Relevance to 21 st Century Skills Creativity Problem Solving Communication Plus, Embedded Civic & Health Literacy Themes, to include Drug Free Awareness Programs

30 Reaching Out... Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Products and Programs Benefits to Educators CAP programs, products, grants, and workshops assist educators in sharing aerospace/stem education with the youth of America Take your classroom to the skies

31 Benefits to Schools and Youth Organizations Encourages respect for self and others Provides character development opportunities Offers positive role models for young people Provides leadership skill development Promotes patriotism and good citizenship Promotes a physically-fit lifestyle Encourages an anti-drug culture Reinforces academic relevance and purpose Provides a reward system to encourage positive behavior Provides career development exploration and opportunities

32 Benefits to Students and Families When I started the CAP cadet program, I was a straight F student. But I became almost a straight A student in all of my classes. I was amazed at how much the program helped me. -Chiane Bond, Cadet Sierra Middle School, Las Cruces, NM CAP changed my daughter s life and my life drastically! I couldn t ask for anything better to happen to her. - Kamme Bond, Parent Las Cruces, NM

33 Benefits to our Country - Technologically-prepared STEM workforce - Healthy and drug-free populace - Patriotic, ethical, and community service- oriented citizens

34 CAP- Investing in our Future CAP: Investing in America s Future For more information, contact ae@capnhq.gov Educators can capmembers.com/joinaem