Other Membership Opportunities
Cadet Sponsor Members (CSM)
Eligibility: Parents or grandparents of actively-enrolled Civil Air Patrol cadets
Membership Requirements:
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Must pay annual membership dues ($30 as of Fiscal Year 2023)
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Must complete Level 1 of the CAP Senior Member Education & Training program (includes Cadet Protection Program training)
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Related cadet (son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter) must remain active in CAP
Membership Privileges:
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May participate in CAP activities, to include military flights
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May supervise cadets during activities, to include assisting in cadet mentoring programs
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May wear CAP corporate attire (i.e., polo shirt with CAP logos/emblems) during activities
Membership Restrictions:
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May not earn awards or decorations while serving as a Cadet Sponsor Member (eligible award credit earned may transfer if the member transitions to become a Senior Member)
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May not hold command authorities or any staff duty position
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May not hold rank or advance through the promotion structure
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May not participate in CAP operations training, such as flight training or aircrew training
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May not wear Air Force-style uniforms
Aerospace Education Members (AEM)
Eligibility: 18 years of age or older, and:
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Member of the educational community (grade school teacher, college professor, librarian, etc.), or
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Parent of a homeschooled child
Membership Requirement: Must pay annual membership dues ($35 as of Fiscal Year 2023)
Membership Privileges:
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May participate in CAP's Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) (flights for educators)
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May receive free Aerospace and S.T.E.M. educations kits for classroom/learning use
Membership Restrictions:
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May not earn awards or decorations
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May not hold command authorities or any staff duty position
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May not hold rank or advance through the promotion structure
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May not participate in CAP training, such as professional development courses, flight training, or aircrew training
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May not wear CAP uniforms
For information regarding opportunities to get involved with Civil Air Patrol, please reach out using our Contact Form.