If you join by age 18, you may stay in as a cadet member until age 21 and then become a senior member. Cadets join CAP for many reasons. Many join because they are interested in pursuing careers in aviation. Others join because of an interest in emergency services or the military. Service Although closely associated with the United States Air Force, there is no military obligation as a member of Civil Air Patrol.
All services are strictly voluntary.
Members are eligible to wear a uniform similar to the Air Force uniform. Nationwide, Civil Air Patrol membership currently exceeds 52,000 men, women, and young people. There are approximately 1,200 members in Minnesota Wing. You do not have to be a pilot or own an airplane to become a member of Civil Air Patrol.