Transportation Support
Ride in or operate CAP corporate vehicles after receiving required approval and driver certification.
Cadet Sponsor Member (Senior)
Civil Air Patrol Membership
Cadet Sponsor Membership
Cadet Sponsor Membership allows parents, grandparents, and guardians of current cadets to actively support Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program while assisting local squadrons and activities.
What is a Cadet Sponsor Member?
Cadet Sponsor Members (CSMs) are adult family members of active cadets who wish to support the cadet program without serving in full senior member staff assignments.
CSMs may assist with transportation, chaperoning, supervision, and logistical support at meetings, activities, and overnight events at the discretion of the unit commander.
Cadet Sponsor Members help strengthen CAP’s cadet program by supporting safe, organized, and successful youth activities while remaining engaged in their cadet’s experience.
Membership Benefits
What Cadet Sponsor Members May Do
Cadet Sponsor Members maintain active CAP membership status and may assist with a variety of cadet program activities and operations.
Activity Chaperoning
Assist with overnight events, meetings, encampments, and activities in support of CAP’s two-deep leadership requirements.
Air Transportation
Ride as a passenger aboard CAP aircraft when transportation is available and authorized.
Uniform Wear
Wear CAP distinctive uniforms when approved by the unit commander while supporting cadet activities and operations.
Oath of Membership
Agreement with CAP’s Oath of Membership is part of the application process and reaffirmed annually during membership renewal.
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I understand membership in the Civil Air Patrol is a privilege, not a right, and that membership is on a year-to-year basis subject to recurring renewal by CAP...
Cadet Sponsor Membership Criteria
Be a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of an active CAP cadet.
Be at least 18 years old or an active-duty member of the Armed Forces.
Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident.
Be accepted by the CAP unit membership board.
Membership eligibility is subject to CAP background screening and membership standards.
Membership may be denied or terminated for falsification of information, criminal history concerns, misconduct, or failure to meet CAP standards and regulations.
Steps to Join CAP
Getting Started
How to Become a Cadet Sponsor Member
Find a Local Squadron
Visit local squadrons and determine which unit is the best fit for your family and cadet.
Attend a Meeting
Meet local squadron members, ask questions, and learn more about squadron operations and activities.
Apply for Membership
Complete the CAPF 12 senior application and annotate “Cadet Sponsor” across the top of the form before submission.
Download CAPF 12Cadet Sponsor Members may later transfer to Active Senior Membership without additional membership cost during the current membership year.
Participation Requirements
Training
Level I Participation Requirements
Cadet Sponsor Members assisting with cadet activities are required to complete CAP Level I onboarding and introductory training.
Level I may be completed online through eServices or through in-person squadron instruction.
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Become a Cadet Sponsor Member
Cadet Sponsor Membership is a great way to support your cadet, assist your squadron, and become more involved in Civil Air Patrol activities and missions.
