Applications
Rgistration will be located at NHQ Registration Zone (just like all other special activities.)
CAP Registration Zone
Students:
Your application states your intent to participate in the program. Class sizes are limited in each program, so it does not guarantee that you will be accepted. This activity takes place one weekend per month for five months. Attendance each weekend is generally required to graduate at the end of the academy. Be sure to check the requirements on the curriculum page before applying.
Activity Staff:
We have approximately 60 staff positions, (cadet and seniors) are needed for many positions..This program is a premier EMERGENCY SERVICES training program. (Staff learns as much as students)
FY26 2025-2026 Dates - this will be our 26th year to offer this program.
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01 October-02 November 2025 Staff Training and Planning Only
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12-14 December 2025 FIRST student weekend
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09-11 January 2026
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06-08 February 2026
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06-08 March 2026
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17-19 April 2026 Graduation (updated 9/30)
Ground Search-and-Rescue School
Courses include Basic GSAR (GTM3), Advanced GSAR (GTM2+1), and Ground Team Leader (GTL).
OTHER Ground Related Mission Quals such as GBD, PSC will be offered to active staff.
Mission Aircrew School
Change to expect in FY
Mission Scanner will NOT be offered.,
Aerial Photographer will be our focus, based on needs of Civil air patrol nationally.
Mission Observer will not be offered FY26
Mission Pilot will be very limited FY26
Aerial Systems (sUAS). all positions will be offered this year.