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Civil Air Patrol is arguably best known for its Search and Rescue
(SAR) activities. CAP now flies about 95 percent of inland SAR
missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)
at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Outside of the continental
United States, CAP directly supports the Joint Rescue Coordination
Centers in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. CAP is credited with
saving an average of 100 lives per year.
Disaster Relief
CAP is particularly active in disaster relief operations, especially
in hurricane-prone areas such as Florida. CAP aircrews and ground
personnel provide transportation for cargo and officials. Squadrons
and Wings often donate manpower and leadership to local, state, and
federal disaster relief organizations during times of need. In late
2004, several hurricanes hit the southeastern half of the United
States, particularly Florida. CAP was instrumental in providing help
to areas that were hit.
Humanitarian Service
The Civil Air Patrol conducts Humanitarian Service missions, usually
in support of the Red Cross. CAP aircrews transport time-sensitive
medical materials, such as blood and human tissue, when other means
of transportation (such as ambulances) are not practical or
possible. Following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World
Trade Center in New York City, all general aviation was grounded.
The first plane to fly over the destroyed World Trade Center was a
CAP aircraft flying blood.
Air Force Support
CAP performs several missions that are not combat-related in support
of the United States Air Force. Specifically, this includes damage
assessment, radiological monitoring, transportation of officials,
communications support and low-altitude route surveys.
Emergency Services Presentations
ES Presentation #1 -
Are You Ready?
ES Presentation #2 -
Intro to CAP ES
ES Presentation #3 -
Maps & Compass Use
ES Presentation #4 -
Maps & Compass Use (Part 2)
ES Presentation #5 -
Sectional Charts & Gridding
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Through agreements with the Air Force, DEA, Customs and the
Forest Service, CAP provides aerial reconnaissance,
communication support and airlift of law enforcement personnel
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Visit the National Emergency Services Academy
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