HOW TO BECOME A CADET MEMBER

How to Join CAP as a Cadet Member
(Youth Ages 12 to 20)

Cadet Prospects Must:

• be twelve years of age through 18 years of age,
  (to sign up as a cadet, you must sign up prior to your 18th birthday, however you can remain in cadet status until your 21st birthday)

• be enrolled in or graduated from a private, public, home school or college program with a satisfactory record of academic achievement,

• be single, or married and under age 18,

• not be a member of the Active Duty Armed Forces

• be a citizen of the United States of America or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,

• be of good moral character.

To Apply, Cadet Prospects Must:

• participate in a trial period by attending three (3) Squadron meetings before requesting membership,

  • Cadets and their Parents are invited to attend a Squadron Open House or visit a MONDAY Meeting.

  • Complete a total of 3 Squadron Visits (attending an Open House counts as one). This allows Prospective Cadets and their Parents the opportunity to get a good feel for what the program has to offer, what the expectations are for cadet participation, and to have any questions answered.

  • Express your interest in joining and request a Membership Board from the Deputy Commander for Cadets. A Membership Board allows both the Prospective Cadet and their Parents, and Squadron Leadership to discuss the details of membership before officially applying for membership.

• be approved by the Unit Membership Board (IAW CAPR 39-2, para 1.5.).

*NOTE: A parent or guardian must remain with a Prospective Cadet during Squadron visits. Once your child has established active membership with CAP, it is no longer necessary for a parent or guardian to be present. However, we always encourage parents / guardians to attend and get involved in Squadron activities.

Cadet Member Application Process:

• Once approved to apply by the Unit Commander:

  • Cadets and their Parents can apply online by going to the following website: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MembershipSystem.Web/CadetOnlineApp.aspx

  • Take a CAP Membership Photo to submit online once you have access to eServices. Membership card photo guidelines can be found here: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/cap-national-hq/member-services/membership-card-guide

  • Submit your CAP Membership Photo. As soon as you have a CAP ID and login credentials: - Log into eServices at http://capnhq.gov/ - Click on your name in the top, right corner of the screen - Click on "General Info" - Scroll down to "Membership Card" - Click on "Click here to upload a photo for your membership card, 101 card, etc." - Follow the instructions to upload your photo.

  • If you have already received your CAP Membership Card and it does not contain your photo, click on "Click here to purchase a replacement membership card" - You must have a valid CAP ID with photo for certain privileges.

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