Maintain CAP Membership
Retain official Civil Air Patrol membership and receive a CAP membership card.
Patron Member (associate)
Civil Air Patrol Membership
Patron Membership
Patron Membership is designed for individuals who wish to financially support Civil Air Patrol while remaining connected to the organization without actively participating in most operational activities.
What is a Patron Member?
Patron Members are inactive senior members or supporters who maintain Civil Air Patrol membership through annual dues and financial support of CAP programs and missions.
Patron status allows members to remain connected to CAP while retaining eligibility to return to active membership status in the future.
By joining as a Patron Member, you are directly supporting Civil Air Patrol and helping sustain aerospace education, cadet programs, emergency services, and community missions.
Membership Benefits
What Patron Members May Do
Patron Members remain part of the Civil Air Patrol community and continue receiving select membership privileges and benefits.
Receive Volunteer Magazine
Continue receiving CAP’s official Volunteer magazine and organizational updates.
View Volunteer MagazineRetain CAP Grade
Members transferring directly into Patron status may retain their previously earned CAP grade.
Attend CAP Conferences
Attend wing, region, and national conferences and participate in select CAP social events upon invitation.
Transportation Access
Patron Members may utilize CAP ground transportation when authorized.
Return to Active Status
Patron Members may transfer back to active membership status in the future if desired.
Oath of Membership
Agreement with CAP’s Oath of Membership is part of the membership application and annual renewal process.
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...
Patron Membership Criteria
Be a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted permanent resident.
Be accepted by the CAP unit membership board.
Membership eligibility is subject to CAP screening procedures and membership standards.
Membership may be denied or terminated for criminal history concerns, falsification of information, misconduct, or failure to comply with CAP regulations and policies.
Steps to Join CAP
Getting Started
How to Become a Patron Member
Find a Local Squadron
Locate a nearby squadron and determine which unit best fits your interests and membership goals.
Attend a Meeting
Meet local members, learn about CAP operations, and ask questions about membership and participation opportunities.
Submit an Application
Complete CAPF 12 and annotate “Patron” across the top before submitting membership dues and required documentation.
Download CAPF 12Patron Members may transfer to Active Senior Membership during the membership year without additional membership dues. FBI fingerprint processing is required before activation.
Support Civil Air Patrol
Become a Patron Member
Patron Membership is a meaningful way to remain connected to Civil Air Patrol while supporting cadet programs, aerospace education, emergency services, and volunteer missions nationwide.
