Cadet Programs

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Top 8 Highlights for Your First Year in North Carolina Wing

A Cadet’s First Uniform

… is available for issue or purchase upon completion of the membership sign up.
Cadets will be instructed on how to properly wear the uniform and informed of the proper conduct while wearing the uniform.

Photo Credit: Cadet Carter Maner, CAP

Orientation Flights

… are half-day events, where cadets get to fly a Cessna or a glider aircraft on five separate occasions and learn the basics of piloting an aircraft.

Photo Credit: 2d Lt Bethany Moore, CAP

Drill and Ceremonies

… units may devote about 15 minutes of drill per weekly meeting. CAP uses drill and ceremonies as a tool for leadership development. Learning to follow is the beginning of leadership. Drill allows an emerging leader the opportunity to lead by example. Cadets learn about beginner and advanced drill in addition to color guard and honor guard.

Ranger Training Weekend

… is a weekend-long event held twice per year.
Cadets can learn about emergency services and get qualifications for ground team and ranger.

Great Start / Airman School

… is a weekend-long event held two to three times every year by different units. 
Cadets will learn basic CAP knowledge including drill, aerospace, leadership, teamwork, and communication.

 

Various Unit Training Days

… are usually single day training. The frequency of unit training days depends on the unit’s activity.
Cadets will take a myriad of training courses and learn diverse topics like radios, leadership, aerospace, cyber, STEM, and more.

Photo Credit: 2d Lt Bethany Moore, CAP

Encampment

… is a week-long event held at least once per year.
Cadets get to learn about leadership, aerospace, teamwork and military drill in an immersive Cadet Programs environment.

Wing Conference

… is a two-day long event held once every year.
Cadets get to attend seminars, a banquet, and a fun activity at the end.