The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the Official Civilian Auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

If you are not in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area and want to learn more about the Civil Air Patrol, visit the National Headquarters Website

CAP is a volunteer, nonprofit, benevolent organization made up of aviation minded adult and cadet members committed to serving the nation.

The Santa Fe Squadron is comprised of Cadets (11 to 21 years old) and Senior Members (18 and older).

Meetings take place at the CAP Hangar, located at the SE corner of the Santa Fe Airport.

The Senior Members (Adults) meet once each month. The regular meeting is held on the first Monday of each month. Meetings start at 6:30 PM. Location varies from hanger to a preset location. Got to the contact page to contact a senior member that can help you with time and location.

Cadet meetings are every Monday at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the CAP Hanger.

The squadron currently operates a Cessna 172. The CAP hangar serves as a mission base and/or communication base when Santa Fe is the focal point for a search and rescue mission.
 

CAP has three congressionally mandated missions:

 

Emergency Services is CAP's best known activity. It includes air and ground search, local disaster relief, and cooperation with and assistance to other emergency services agencies. Squadron members are actively involved in various types of Emergency Services functions. Missing aircraft and ELT Search and Rescue (SAR), disaster relief (DR), personnel transport, dog transport, and counter-narcotics (CN) search missions make up the biggest part of the emergency services missions. Out of all of these functions, search and rescue takes up the most time and personnel. The New Mexico Wing depends on its volunteers to handle these efforts. Most of these SAR missions are aviation related. The adult and cadet volunteers interested in participating in the Emergency Services Mission are thoroughly trained and experienced as aircrews, ground teams, air and ground operations coordinators, communicators, mission base staff, and incident commanders. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) based at Langley AFB, Virginia is responsible for the coordination of air search and rescue in the continental United States. CAP members fly more than 80% of the hours flown on emergency services missions directed by the AFRCC. Emergency Services-rated personnel are "on call" 24 hours a day.

For more information about the Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services Program, visit the National Headquarters Website Emergency Services.

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The cadet leadership program is an excellent opportunity for young people to pursue their goals and interests. The primary goals of the cadet program include;

  • Moral Leadership Education
  • Military Customs/Courtesy/Drill Training
  • Aerospace Education
  • Physical Fitness
  • An excellent opportunity to meet and participate with kids their own age who have similar interests.

Here are some Frequently Asked Question

For more information about the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, visit the National Headquarters Website Cadet Programs.

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Aerospace Education teaches about aviation in all forms. Whether discussing the aerodynamics of aircraft lift and thrust to the Wright Brothers or the NASA Shuttle Missions, cadets as well as senior members (adults) learn about various aspects of aviation. Cadets also participate in orientation flights flown by trained CAP pilots in general aviation aircraft.

For more information about the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program, visit the National Headquarters Website Aerospace Education

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