Info for New HCS Cadets
New Cadet Tasks and Resources
Basic Expectations for 1st Year Cadets |
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★ Stay with CAP for at least 1 year. Give the cadet experience a chance to impact your life. |
★ Attend your weekly squadron meetings. |
★ Attend one outside activity/event per month, if available. Also, participate in our quarterly squadron workday. |
★ Attend encampment. It's an awesome, week-long, overnight activity immersing you into all facets of cadet life. |
★ Earn the Wright Brothers' Award during your first year. |
★ Keep school and family obligations your first priorities. |
Tasks for New CadetsCreate an account in eServices NOTE: This is an account for the cadet to access, not the parents.
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New Cadet Guide for new cadets! Check out info on CAP, the uniform, how to promote, and More! |
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Sign up for Remind
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Obtain ABU and Blues Uniforms
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Look Around
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Read and complete the interactive module
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Cadet Oath
The Cadet Oath "I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings
regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education
and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation."
The CAP Core Values
★ INTEGRITY ★ VOLUNTEER SERVICE ★ EXCELLENCE ★ RESPECT
★ Integrity First - The willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking
★ Volunteer Service - "Selflessness" It's the difference between "giving" and "taking."
★ Excellence in All We Do - No matter what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort.
★ Respect - Treat others as they would like to be treated
Cadets' Responsibilities
The Cadet Program is designed to instill in cadets a sense of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Cadets - not their parents - are responsible for preparing their uniforms, planning ahead to juggle school and other obligations, and signing up for special events.
Expectations of Cadets
Positive Behavior | Negative Behavior | |
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1 | Treat everyone with common courtesy and respect. | Don’t use profanity, racial slurs, or disrespectful language. |
2 | Be honest and take responsibility for your actions. | Don’t get into fights. Don’t bully, threaten, or haze anyone. |
3 | Obey your officers and follow local rules at cadet events (e.g., off-limits areas, wingman rules, phone use, lights out, etc.). |
Don’t take property that is not yours. Don’t break or mishandle equipment lent to you. |
4 | Obey your officers and follow local rules at cadet events (e.g., off-limits areas, wingman rules, phone use, lights out, etc.). |
Don’t touch someone inappropriately. Don’t kiss, hug, or hold hands at CAP activities. |
5 | Use the chain of command if you have questions, concerns, or ideas to share (with exceptions for #6 below). |
Don’t bring tobacco, vapes, alcohol, marijuana (or derivatives) or illegal drugs to CAP activities. |
6 | Go to any adult leader (Senior) you trust, regardless of the normal chain of command if you need to report bullying, abuse, or violence, or to discuss sensitive topics. |
Don’t share, request, post or send inappropriate text messages, images, or sensitive topics. |
7 | Use the Air Force command, “KNOCK IT OFF” at any time, regardless of rank, to have everyone stop what they are doing if you think someone could soon get hurt. |
Don’t bring firearms, air guns, paint guns, or any weapons to CAP (small knives may be allowed in the field). |
Additional Links and Resources
HCS Great Start Resources and Testing information
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The HCS Great Start Resources and Testing information document contains additional information on:
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Creating an account in eServices
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How do I know what I need to promote
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How to take or request to take Leadership, Aerospace, Drill tests, your oath, PRB's, SDA's
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Participating in outside activities
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Squadron Workday
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Additional Webpages and resources
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Online Leadership Course |
Aerospace Dimensions
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To the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. Unofficial Facebook group for Parents |
PT / Fitness Waiver |
Insignia Flash Cards |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I earn my first promotion?
A: Visit Stripes to Diamonds. It'll tell you exactly what you need to do to become a Cadet Airman. Keep track of your progress through the Cadet Program using the Personal Cadet Tracker. And if your New Cadet Kit hasn't arrived yet, you can download Chapter 1 of the leadership textbook above.
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Also check out HCS's Cadet Promotion Page.
Q: Where's my membership card?
A: You should receive your CAP ID card in the mail within 30 days of joining. If yours hasn't arrived, please contact us.
Q: What is my CAPID?
A: Your CAPID is a 6-digit identification number. It's found on your membership card and in eServices.
Q: How do I get my textbooks?
A: About 10 days after joining, you should receive a New Cadet Kit in the mail. If you haven't received yours after 2 weeks, please contact us.
Q: Where do I go if I have more questions?
A: Talk with local leaders in your squadron, especially your Cadet Element Leader or Cadet Flight Sergeant. Their job is to help you succeed in CAP. Moms and dads should visit our Parents' Page.
Q: Are the tests open book?
A: With the exception of the milestone tests (Wright Brothers, Mitchell, etc), the tests are open book and can also be found online.
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Here is a TESTING HELP link to help you with using the online version of the text books.