All services are strictly voluntary.
Qualified members are eligible to wear the United States Air Force Uniform with distinctive Civil Air Patrol insignia and awards. Training programs are available for both our pilot and non-pilot members in areas of Search and Rescue, Cadet programs, First Aid, Communications, Leadership, and much more. Flying Activities Civil Air Patrol pilots fly approximately 80 percent of all search and rescue hours requested by the Air Force Rescue and Coordination Center, Langley AFB, VA, as the auxiliary of the Air Force. CAP has more than 530 corporate aircraft located around the country. Flying is not always free, but it is usually less expensive than rental aircraft when a cost is involved.