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Fairfax Squadron meets
every Monday from 7:00 PM (1900) to 9:00 PM (2100) at the Fairfax American
Legion.
3939 Oak Street Fairfax, VA
22030
The squadron does not meet during some Federal holidays or
during the two weeks of Christmas break.
Fairfax Squadron is blessed with
the support of American Legion Post 177. The
Fairfax American Legion has granted us space to store supplies and has
opened it's doors for us to use each Monday night.
Contact the Fairfax Composite Squadron Commander:
Major Roger A. Cox
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SQUADRON MEETING SCHEDULE
First Monday of the month:
- Uniform is Service Dress (Uniform is short-sleeve with tie)
1. In Ranks Uniform Inspection 2. Testing 3. Moral Leadership
Second Monday of the month: - Uniform is BDU's
1. In Ranks Uniform Inspection 2. Open Format Meeting
Third Monday of the month: - Uniform is BDU's
1. In Ranks Uniform Inspection 2. Testing 3. Aerospace Education 4. Operational Safety Briefing/Training
Fourth Monday of the month: - Uniform is Physical Training uniform with a canteen/Camelbak
1. Organized Physical Training (PT) 2. Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) as scheduled
Fifth Mondayof the month (as they occur) is the Squadron Activity:
- Uniform is Civilian Clothes
1. Engage in a Squadron Social function as planned
*During inclement weather, members
should wear appropriate outerwear to ensure comfort and
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What is the Civil Air Patrol?
In 1946, Congress granted a charter to Civil Air Patrol, charging its
members with three missions. First, CAP was to promote aviation. As years
passed, that mission expanded to include aerospace education as well.
Second, CAP was to provide a training program to support the nation's
youth in contributing to society and preparing for successful adult lives.
Finally, CAP was to continue its emergency services, the work for which
CAP is still best known today.
~CADET PROGRAMS~ CAP's cadet program
trains young men and women in teamwork, moral leadership, aerospace
education, technical skills to support emergency services, and military
history and customs. Through national encampments, a college and flight
training scholarship program, and the International Air Cadet Exchange,
CAP cadets broaden their horizons, learn to assume responsibility, feel
self-confidence and set goals for their lives.
~OPERATIONS~ Best known for its members'
work in search and rescue and disaster relief missions, CAP is expanding
its role in the 21st century to include an increasing number of homeland
security operations and exercises. CAP also performs counterdrug
reconnaissance missions at the request of law enforcement agencies and can
do radiological monitoring and damage assessment. CAP members undergo
rigorous training to perform these missions safely and
cost-effectively.
~AEROSPACE
EDUCATION~ CAP maintains both internal and external
aerospace education programs. CAP members, both adults and cadets, follow
a rigorous program to learn about aviation and aerospace principles. CAP
also reaches out to the general public through a special program for
teachers at all grade levels. Through this program, CAP provides free
classroom materials and lesson plans for aerospace education and each year
sponsors the premier national conference in this field.
Civil Air Patrol Quick Facts
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The
Cadet Oath |
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"I pledge to 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." |
NEWS
Fairfax
Times Newspaper Article (9 Jul 03)
HISTORY
The National Museum of the Civil Air Patrol (History of CAP)
Definition and History of CAP on Wikipedia.org
Civil Air Patrol History at the US Air Force Museum
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