Prospective Cadets

Welcome future cadet! 

Civil Air Patrol is an opportunity to improve your leadership skills, discover new passions, and serve your community. While Civil Air Patrol is the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, cadets are not required to serve in the military, however, CAP can be a great place to start if you are thinking about a military path. In the program, cadets have opportunities to participate in aviation, emergency services, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities. As a CAP cadet, you can get in the pilot seat and fly! 

The cadet program focuses on 4 elements: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets move through the program they will be given more responsibility to develop their leadership skills. They will learn from their peers and senior member mentors. Once a month, cadets will have a class in aerospace where they will learn about the different aspects of flight, rocketry, and space. There are many opportunities outside of weekly meetings for cadets to expand their aerospace knowledge with modules and activities planned by the squadron. Cadets are required to take a fitness test once a month. An emphasis on a healthy lifestyle is shown to motivate cadets to stay active and healthy. Once a month cadets will participate in character development where they will analyze stories and connect them to their lives. 

Below are the steps to join
 

• Contact Kauai Composite Squadron to arrange a sit-in on a meeting    

• Attend at least 3 weekly meetings before joining the program

• Complete the membership application
• A member of the cadet programs staff will provide information on how to apply online
• Annual membership dues vary by state. Membership Dues By State

• Submit your application either online or through the mail
• Online can be submitted immediately upon completing the application
• By mail:
  • Dues can be paid by check made payable to Civil Air Patrol or by money orders.   
  • Mail your completed application and dues payment to: