All new Civil Air Patrol members over 18 join the officer program (formerly know as the senior program).  As the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol officers use the same rank as Air Force officers to denote their advancement through the program and their experience as CAP officers (click here for a chart of CAP ranks).

Similar to their Air Force counterparts, Civil Air Patrol officers learn and apply valuable skills such as leadership, duty and honor, mentorship, and aerospace education as they promote, no matter what job responsibilities they perform within Civil Air Patrol.  Each promotion comes with more responsibility, but also with the satisfaction and pride that can only come from service to your community and nation.

The knowledge and skills you learn while serving in the USAF Auxiliary don't only apply to Civil Air Patrol.  They can be applied to all aspects of your life.  They will make you a better employee or boss, a better volunteer, a better professional and parent, a better citizen.

 Want to join us?  Click here for info on how to join.