Squadron 47 Skyhawks

Cadet Programs The CAP Cadet Program develops the skills and potential of youth ages 11 to 21 as they learn, and put into hands on practice, Aerospace Education, moral, ethics and leadership training, and physical fitness in a military environment.  
Cadets progress through 15 achievements in a 5 phase program with exciting aviation and aerospace activities occurring on local and national and international levels.  Parents and educators credit the cadet program for communicating the importance of integrity, self-discipline and trust in their children's personal and professional success.  It is a rewarding program that is designed to be fun and challenging for the cadets.

Emergency Services CAP is most commonly associated with the mission of emergency Services.  CAP volunteer pilots fly 85% of all inland search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.  CAP volunteer members also provide disaster relief support, including air and ground transportation and aerial reconnaissance, to agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).  CAP's extensive communication network is available to local, state, and national disaster relief agencies free of charge.  CAP transports time-sensitive medical materials in support of humanitarian organizations. The live organ transport program is credited with saving an average of 10 lives every year.  CAP counterdrug operations through formal agreements with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Customs Service, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Forest Service provides aerial reconnaissance, airborne communications support, and airlift of law enforcement personal in support of our nations war on drugs.