HOW TO GET STARTED
Sign up for our email announcement list by sending
a message to andersoncivilairpatrol@gmail.com
WANTED: One adult who can stand in the room
Our #1 challenge in 2019 was that our cadets missed
community service, recruiting, color guard training, robotics,
guest speakers at local universities, and
emergency services training because we need at least two
adults present who have been trained in cadet protection.
Parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles who can help with
transportation and/or basic supervision, and/or photographing
or video recording events, our cadets would love to help you
pay the $35/year sponsor membership fee.
Wearing the CAP "corporate" uniform is optional.
WANTED: Adult mentors and officers!
If you're interested in the full CAP program, including being
able to earn rank, wear Air Force distinctive uniforms,
hold an official duty, do professional development,
and/or emergency services, join as a full member
for $65/year.
Prospect Packet for Adult Members
Overview for adult members
Adult member FAQ
"Adult members are youth leaders"
How to join as an adult member
Senior Member Welcome Booklet
The adult corporate uniform for full members is gray
slacks, a CAP navy blue polo ($37-$48 plus $9 for optional
embroidery), black dress shoes, socks, and belt.
Any dark blue polo is adequate for getting started.
Adult members may also opt to wear gray
tactical pants and/or black tactical boots.
If U.S. Air Force grooming standards can be
met, adult full members are encouraged to wear
a BDU, ABU, blues, aviator uniform to
special events to coordinate with cadets.
Pilots may wear a CAP flight suit when appropriate.
WANTED: Cadets!
Cadet membership (ages 12 through 20 if
you join before age 18) costs $35 per year
plus uniform costs (see below).
Our next open house is in Anderson, Indiana,
Wednesday, November 4, from 6:15 to 9:00 PM.
RSVP is required using this electronic form:
<new link coming soon>
While you wait for the next open house...
Study the Prospect Packet
Read the Parent's Guide
Study the New Cadet Guide
Read C.A.P. Magazine
You can also begin assembling your uniform; see details below.
Before COVID-19, we met Wednesdays at Anderson airport
from 6:30-9:00 PM. We hope to resume that someday,
but currently the airport is closed to us. We are meeting
at a new location until things shake out; subscribe to our
email list to find out date/location for our next open house.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age
or ability. See our home page for
a detailed list of our other activities.
All activities are optional.
C.A.P. has a history of inclusion and
we do not haze. Have a conversation
with squadron leaders about how
we can properly and discreetly
accommodate any special needs.
When you are ready to register, all
the details you need will be provided.
Additional expenses are listed below.
Motivated/creative parents and grandparents
are welcome, too! Click this link for details.
Assemble a uniform
We have most ABU* pieces on hand, but cadets need
all-black, military-style boots** ($20-$150), boot socks, a
sand-colored t-shirt, and an ABU cover (~$8). We can
provide a name tape ($5), an IN Wing patch ($3),
and a Civil Air Patrol tape ($2).
Wearing the uniform reinforces our
core values, helps cadets feel a part of the team,
and is required to begin the free orientation flights.
Until you have a complete ABU or BDU, you can wear
black trousers or skirt, a white blouse or button-
down shirt, black socks, belt, and black shoes.
The only exception is PT night: wear black
shorts, tan or black t-shirt, and running shoes.
After your first promotion, you will receive
a $100 voucher toward the purchase of a blues
uniform, which is usually around $175. See
https://cap.vanguardmil.com for components you
will buy. As with the ABUs, we may have a shirt or
trousers on hand, and you may be able to find some
components elsewhere. Sizing charts are here:
https://www.vanguardmil.com/pages/sizing-charts
*Woodland green BDUs are supposedly being phased out June 2021 but will likely
be extended. There is no plan to move to the new OCP pattern. We do encourage
ABUs for the sake of unity, but don't spend money if you don't have to.
**Affordable, quality boots can be a real pain to find. Rose's ($20),
but don't buy the ones that look like "high top" shoes. Walmart $42.
Kmart $30-45. More expensive options include Work Wear in Muncie,
Indianapolis Army-Navy, and, of course, Amazon and other online
options; just be sure to search for high ratings and reviews.
Note that boots with a zipper are easier to put on and take off.
Optional First Aid Certification
Our squadron is working to be Emergency Services qualified.
If you are at all interested in search-and-rescue training, let us know
right away so we can include you in the next first aid training group.
We usually get a much lower rate than the
typical Red Cross course, usually under $50.
Optional E.S. Training Gear
Our squadron is working to be Emergency Services qualified.
There are many duty assignments available to train for, but
UDF and ground team trainees should begin accumulating
gear according to a specific list.
Read Simple Steps to Emergency Services for details. These
items make excellent birthday and Christmas gifts.
WANTED: STEM Educators
The Aerospace Education Member program is for K-12
formal and informal educators at schools, youth organizations,
museums, and libraries. AEMs do not belong to a local CAP
squadron, do not wear uniforms, and do not attend
meetings. Become a lifetime AEM for just $35 to inspire
your students with:
* 19 STEM kits to evaluate one a time, use, and keep forever;
* free K-6 Aerospace Connections hard copy books for your students
* free K-12 books (email ae@capnhq.gov for hard copies)
* a teacher orientation flight.
Click here for details and to get started.
Know someone who qualifies? Please spread the word!
