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Other Membership Opportunities

Cadet Sponsor Members (CSM)

Eligibility:  Parents or grandparents of actively-enrolled Civil Air Patrol cadets 

Membership Requirements: 

Membership Privileges: 

  • May participate in CAP activities, to include military flights

  • May supervise cadets during activities, to include assisting in cadet mentoring programs

  • May wear CAP corporate attire (i.e., polo shirt with CAP logos/emblems) during activities

Membership Restrictions: 

  • 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)

  • May not hold command authorities or any staff duty position

  • May not hold rank or advance through the promotion structure

  • May not participate in CAP operations training, such as flight training or aircrew training

  • May not wear Air Force-style uniforms

 

Aerospace Education Members (AEM)

Eligibility:  18 years of age or older, and

  • Member of the educational community (grade school teacher, college professor, librarian, etc.), or

  • Parent of a homeschooled child

Membership Requirement:  Must pay annual membership dues ($35 as of Fiscal Year 2023)

Membership Privileges: 

Membership Restrictions: 

  • May not earn awards or decorations

  • May not hold command authorities or any staff duty position

  • May not hold rank or advance through the promotion structure

  • May not participate in CAP training, such as professional development courses, flight training, or aircrew training

  • May not wear CAP uniforms

 

For information regarding opportunities to get involved with Civil Air Patrol, please reach out using our Contact Form.

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