How many squadrons are in Civil Air Patrol?

Consists of 1,442 squadrons and over 66,165 volunteer youth and adult members nationwide. states and communities.

What does ICUT stand for in Civil Air Patrol?

Introductory Communications User’s Training
The initial training for all CAP personnel using CAP radios is the Introductory Communications User’s Training (ICUT). This course replaced both the Basic Communications User training (BCUT) and the Advanced Communication Users training (ACUT), which are no longer taught.

How many subs did Civil Air Patrol sink?

two submarines
During World War II, CAP was an integral part of North American defense, patrolling the 1,200 miles of coastline from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to the Florida Keys searching for enemy submarines and other signs of enemy activity. CAP pilots logged over 500,000 flight hours and are credited with sinking two submarines.

What is the Civil Air Patrol cadet program?

The mission of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is to transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders. The Cadets at School program brings the benefits of CAP’s character education, fitness, leadership, and aerospace curriculum into middle and high schools as a weekly after-school program.

Can Civil Air Patrol be deployed?

You can not be deployed, called to active duty, or forced to serve in any branch of the US Armed Services in any way. CAP members are not eligible to receive any Veterans Administration Benefits for their volunteer service to Civil Air Patrol.

What frequencies does Civil Air Patrol use?

VHF Radio (Mobile) 3,820. VHF Radio (Portable) 654.

Where is ICUT in Eservices?

The Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT) course is located on the CAP Learning Management System (LMS) in eservices.

Does the Civil Air Patrol go to war?

Through the enactment of Public Law 79-476 by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Harry S. Truman, Civil Air Patrol was incorporated as a nonprofit organization of “volunteers and declared to be of a benevolent nature, never again to be involved in direct combat activities.”

Does Civil Air Patrol count as military service?

The Civil Air Patrol consists of cadets, ages 12 to 20 years old, and senior members who are 18 and older. All members wear uniforms as part of their Civil Air Patrol duties, but the agency is not a branch of military service.

Can you quit Civil Air Patrol?

Yes. Stop participating. Nothing further beyond that is required. unit CC directly and request a voluntary termination, which he will process for you.