Is the Civil Air Patrol paramilitary?

In recognition of CAP’s success and its paramilitary establishment, President Franklin D. This order transferred the command of the Civil Air Patrol from the Office of Civilian Defense to the War Department and gave it the status as the auxiliary to the Army Air Forces.

What is the purpose of Civil Air Patrol?

As a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe.

Is the Civil Air Patrol a government agency?

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF).

Is Civil Air Patrol a nonprofit?

CAP is an Educational Organization The aviation education program of the Civil Air Patrol qualifies as a “nonprofit educational organization” for purposes of the exemption from retailers, manufacturers, communications, and transportation taxes.

Does Civil Air Patrol count as community service?

Civil Air Patrol has been at the forefront of community service for six decades – in times of war and peace – its members giving far more than they could hope to receive in return. CAP’s members do this for love of country, respect for their fellow man, and their need to contribute to their communities.

What are the 3 missions of the Civil Air Patrol?

Civil Air Patrol, as chartered by the U.S. Congress, performs three main missions- Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services. All CAP units are expected to help CAP as a whole accomplish those missions on a daily basis.

Who owns the Civil Air Patrol?

Civil Air Patrol is congressionally chartered and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, CAP performs services for the federal government as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communi- ties as a nonprofit organization.

How do I report a Civil Air Patrol officer?

It is proper to salute the senior officer when reporting indoors or outside. To report indoors, knock on the door and wait for the senior officer to respond to come in. Walk directly to the senior officer until about two paces away. Stop, salute, and report (“Lieutenant Smith reports to Major Jones,” for example).

Does the Civil Air Patrol get paid?

Do I get paid to be a member? No, you are a volunteer member of Civil Air Patrol. All activities you do are donations of your time and expertise to help your country and community.

Are Civil Air Patrol expenses tax deductible?

Civil Air Patrol is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classified as a public charity and eligible for charitable tax deductions under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

Are Civil Air Patrol membership dues tax deductible?

No, you can’t deduct them.