History of CAP
Founded in what year?
1941
CAP is involved in this type of emergency service during disasters.
What is disaster relief?
This is one of the most commonly used aircraft in CAP operations.
What is the Cessna 172?
CAP is organized into these local units.
What are squadrons?
This famous WWII general was a supporter of the Civil Air Patrol.
Who is General Henry H. Arnold?
CAP was established as a response to which global event?
WWII
CAP aids in training for this type of pilot certification.
What is the FAA Private Pilot Certificate?
CAP operates a fleet primarily composed of these types of aircraft.
What are general aviation aircraft?
CAP has a youth program for ages 12 to 18 called...
What is the Cadet Program?
This astronaut and former CAP cadet became the first American in space.
Who is Alan Shepard?
CAP's original mission included coastal patrol and what other function?
What is search and rescue?
This CAP mission includes locating missing persons.
What is search and rescue?
CAP often uses this aircraft for training and search missions, named after a small bird.
What is the Cessna 182?
CAP is divided into these geographical regions.
What are wings?
This former president signed the CAP charter into law.
Who is President Harry S. Truman?
The Civil Air Patrol was created under which U.S. government department?
What is the Office of Civilian Defense?
CAP assists in which type of missions for drug enforcement?
What is aerial surveillance?
This type of unmanned aircraft is used for search and rescue, disaster relief, and other emergency services missions.
What is a sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems)?
The highest positioned member of a squadron is usually called the...
What is the Squadron Commander?
This notable CAP member was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a vocal advocate for CAP.
Who is Bill Nelson?
In what year did CAP become a federally chartered corporation?
What is 1946?
CAP's National Cadet Special Activities program focuses on which demographic?
What are youth (cadets)?
In 2024, CAP received this many new Cessna 172's for search and rescue, disaster response, and cadet training.
What is 21?
The national governing body of CAP is known as the...
What is The Board of Governors?
The founder of CAP, he served as its first National Commander.
Who is Maj. Gen. John F. Curry?