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Welcome to the Cass County Composite Squadron website for the
Civil Air Patrol. Main website areas are listed above, and submenus
are on the left. Please feel free to browse our website and learn
about our CAP squadron and our goals.
CAP was started in 1941 allowing private pilots to help in civil
defense efforts, including coastal patrol and submarine spotting.
In 1946, Congress granted an official charter to the Civil Air
Patrol, charging its members with three missions, Aerospace
Education, Emergency Services, and Cadet
Programs.
Today, CAP provides Emergency Services and
Disaster Relief following personal and community disasters. CAP
handles 95 percent of inland Search and Rescue missions, with
approximately 100 lives saved each year. Our members are generally
the first on the scene transmitting satellite digital images of
the damage within seconds around the world.
CAP also maintains both internal and external Aerospace
Education programs, allowing members to learn and excel throughout
the program, as well as providing classroom materials and education
the the general public.
The Cadet Programs trains young men
and women in teamwork, moral leadership and technical skills.
Both Cadet and Adult Programs allow
members to participate in flight training programs, supporting
Emergency Services, Search and Rescue, Aerospace Education, and
many more programs and opportunities for professional growth.
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