Cadet Members

Commit to Memory:

Cadet Oath
I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.

Cadet Honor Code

I will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate among us anyone who does.

Definition of Leadership

The art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect and loyal cooperation in achieving a common objective.

Semper Vigilans = Always vigilant

CAP Missions: Aerospace Education, Emergency Services, Cadet Programs.

Practical Information:

Promotion Boards: Are You Up For Promotion? Have you met all the requirements? Then email your cadet staff chain of command no later than the Friday before next Promotion Board with the Achievement Name & Number so you are placed on the agenda.

Uniform/Grooming: Check CAP Manual (CAPM) 39-1 for proper uniform wear, placement of insignia, etc., and personal grooming standards. CAPM 39-1 can be downloaded from capmembers.com, under “Forms and Publications” click on “Indexes, Regulations, and Manuals”. It is a LARGE pdf file, 106 pages with lots of images and charts. Or click on the individual chapters to easily locate information.

Females: Your hair must be “above” the bottom edge of the shirt collar in the back. Drooping buns, ponytails, and hair that sticks out wildly do not meet grooming standards. Be sure you carry extra bobby pins, ponytail bands, spray, etc. with you so you can keep your hair neat, tidy, and “UP”. No long dangle earrings or hoops, or color nail polish with the uniform.

Males: Your hair must have a tapered appearance on both sides and the back of the head, both with and without headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the member’s hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point without eccentric directional flow, twists or spiking. A block-cut is permitted with tapered appearance. Hair will not exceed 2 inches in bulk, regardless of length and ¼ inch at natural termination point; allowing only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck to touch the collar. Hair will not touch the ears or protrude under the front band of headgear. Cleanly shaven heads, military high-and-tight or flat-top cuts are authorized.