CAP History

Miscellaneous

100

CAP's New Logo

The Flying V

200

CAP's Motto

Semper Vigilans (Always Ready)

300

CAP's Three Missions

Cadet Programs, Emergency Services, Aerospace Education

400

CAP's Old Logo

The Triblade

500

CAP's Mission Statement

“Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures.”

Dates

100

CAP's Founding

Dec. 1, 1941

200

The Year Cadet Registration Opened

1942

300

First Civilian National Commander

1975

400

CAP Announced As Part Of The AF's Fleet

2015

500

CAP Moved To The Department Of War

1943

Names

100

CAP's founder

Gill Rob Wilson

200

CAP's First National Commander

John F. Currey

300

Created The Air Force And Named CAP Their Auxiliary 

Harry Truman

400

Moved CAP To The Department Of War

FDR

500

Organized The Civilian Air Reserve

Milton Knight

Ranks

100

First Achievement 

Airman Basic

200

Highest Cadet Rank

C/Col. (Spaatz Award)

300

First Milestone

Wright Brothers (C/SSgt.)

400

5th Achievement

C/Msgt.

500

Earhart Award

C/Capt.