Eagle Rock Cadet Squadron
Eagle Rock Cadet Squadron Meetings
The Eagle Rock Cadet Squadron meets the every Wednesday night (except for holidays) at the CAP Hanger on Foote Dr. from 7:00-9:00PM. The CAP Hanger is at 1735 Foote Dr. in Idaho Falls. Visitors are always welcome and are encouraged to call us at 522-8645 (Squadron answering machine) or our Squadron Commander, (see our "contacts" page)
Civil Air Patrol, is the official auxiliary of the Air Force, is a volunteer, non-profit organization with its national headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The local unit of the Civil Air Patrol is known as the Eagle Rock Composite Squadron.
CAP ORGANIZATION
Civil Air Patrol has eight geographic regions composed of 52 wings -- one wing for each state, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Wings are subdivided into groups, squadrons and, sometimes, flights. There are approximately 1,700 individual units.
Headquarters Civil Air Patrol-United States Air Force at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., is staffed by military and civilian personnel, as authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force. HQ CAP-USAF personnel also function as the staff of National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol. Additional CAP-USAF liaison personnel are assigned to CAP regions and wings to advise and assist field units. Air Force Reserve members also assist the Civil Air Patrol through the Reserve Assistance Program. In addition to personnel support, the Air Force provides equipment from Department of Defense excess items.
National membership consists of approximately 19,000 cadets and 34,000 adult volunteers. They wear the Air Force uniform, but with distinctive CAP emblems and insignia. The National membership operates more than 5,000 privately owned aircraft, 530 CAP aircraft and more than 950 CAP vehicles in support of the organization's programs. The Eagle Rock Cadet Squadron consists of approximately 20 cadets supported by corporate van and privately owned vehicles.
Cadet Program
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Eagle Rock Squadron Filling Sandbags During Flooding of the Snake River - Summer 1997 |
The purpose of the Cadet Program is to inspire the country's youth to become leaders and good citizens through their interest in aerospace. It is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents of the United States, its territories and possessions. Candidates for the program must be 13 to 18 years of age, or have satisfactorily completed the sixth grade.
Through studies and other activities, cadets progress through achievements that include special activities, aerospace education, leadership programs, moral leadership and physical fitness. As cadets progress they earn increased rank, awards or certificates. They may become eligible for CAP national or international special activities and compete for academic and flying scholarships. Upon completion of their initial training phase, cadets receive the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award, which entitles them to enter the Air Force as an Airman First Class, should they chose to enlist.
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Last Updated: 02/22/02