CATEGORIES OF SENIOR MEMBERSHIP 



  • ACTIVE
    A member who regularly attends meetings, performs a specific duty assignment (see specialty tracts), meets training requirements, and participates in the activities of his or her unit. An active member may wear the CAP uniform and compete for grade advancement.
  • PATRON
    A patron member is a financial supporter who maintains current membership through payment of annual dues and participates in a limited capacity.
  • RETIRED
    A member having a minimum of 20 years CAP service as a senior member who no longer desires active participation. Retired members do NOT pay annual membership dues.
  • AFFILIATE
    Affiliate membership is a membership category for organization members or special groups of individuals who desire to support CAP financially or through special services, but who are not required to attend regular meetings, wear a uniform, or participate in the active program. Privileges and restrictions vary from group to group.
  • BUSINESS
    A business member is any U.S. Corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or organization which applies for CAP membership in the name of the corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or organization. This category of membership is designed for members of the business community who demonstrate desire to financially support the CAP missions and associated programs.
  • AFROTC
    Senior Cadets at selected detachments may join CAP as affiliate members under joint operating instruction (JOI) between CAP and AFROTC.  The primary goals of this initiative are to explore the possibilities of each organization to:
    1. increase recruiting and retention opportunities
    2. share available resources
    3. instill joint activities in air and space education
    4. conduct a flight orientation program for AFROTC cadets.
  • CADET SPONSOR MEMBERS
    Cadet Sponsor is a special membership category that allows parents, grandparents, and legal guardians to participate with cadets. Cadet sponsors serve as chaperons, provide transportation, and supervise cadets during squadron activities. Cadet sponsors are offered discounted membership dues and have a limited volunteer commitment.
  • AEROSPACE EDUCATION MEMBERS
    This membership category is designed for members who are interested in aerospace education. CAP Aerospace Education members (AEM's) receive more than 33 free educational products for grades K through 12. AEM's are also provided additional materials such as lesson plans, teaching strategies and techniques, and a newsletter. CAP sponsors the National Congress on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE), an annual gathering of educators dedicated to furthering aerospace education. Recognized as the premier educational symposium of its kind in the nation, NCASE is held in a different part of the country each year.