SENIOR
Senior squadrons only have an adult program for senior members 18 years of age and older. Cadets are not accepted into senior squadrons.

CADET
Cadet squadrons only have a youth program for cadets. There are senior members in this program, but their purpose is to manage the youth program. Adults join if their primary interest is working with the cadets.

COMPOSITE
Composite squadrons have both senior and cadet programs.

GROUP
A group is a special administrative unit and does not usually accept new CAP members.

Step 1. Contact the squadron.
Call or email the unit contact person* and confirm the meeting date, time and location. You can also take the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about membership eligibility. Keep in mind that the phone number or email posted is often the personal contact information for the CAP member. All of our members are volunteers and try to respond to membership inquiries as soon as possible, so please give them a few days to respond. If you encounter a wrong number or incorrect email address or otherwise have difficulty contacting the local unit, please email us through the Contact page for assistance.

Step 2. Attend a meeting
The best way to learn more about CAP is to attend a meeting. You’ll have a chance to see how meetings are run and what types of activities are available. You should visit all the squadrons that are convenient to you. Each squadron has a different leadership, culture and volunteer opportunities..

Step 3. Prepare a membership application.
The local CAP squadron will provide you with a membership application (and fingerprint card for adults), inform you of the amount of annual dues (membership dues vary by state) and whether they require any squadron dues. To join as a senior member or youth, visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/how_to_join/. Prospective cadets can also now apply directly on line using the following link: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MembershipSystem.Web/CadetOnlineApp.aspx. (The Wing is SC, and the squadron number is 014.)

Step 4. Submit your application.
A group is a special administrative unit and does not usually accept new CAP members.