Emergency Services

Always prepared, both in the air and on the ground, members of the Civil Air Patrol perform emergency services for state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. Ever vigilant, these true patriots make a difference in their communities, not only to assist in times of disaster but also to search for the lost and protect the homeland.

— Conducts 90 percent of inland search and rescue in the U.S. as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and other agencies.
— Coordinates Air Force-assigned missions through CAP National Operations Center at Maxwell AFB, Ala., at a cost of $120-$165 per flying hour.
— Has more than 6,900 aircrew members and nearly 33,000 emergency responders trained to FEMA standards.
— Provides 450 chaplains and 500 character development instructors who minister to youth and adult members and help comfort survivors and victims of disasters.
— Performs aerial reconnaissance for homeland security. — Provides air intercept training, impact assessment, light transport, communications support and low-level route surveys for the Air Force.
— Provides disaster-relief photography and support to local, state and national agencies.
— Transports time-sensitive medical materials, blood products and body tissues when commercial resources are unavailable.
— Assists federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the War on Drugs. — Maintains an extensive VHF and HF communications network.
 

Proof-of-Concept for Improvements to CAP's Publications Architecture

As authorized by the National Commander, the Operations Directorate has employed CAP Standards to implement policies and rules promulgated in OPR:DO regulations.  More specifically, CAP Standards are envisioned as a tool for establishing standardized programs, training syllabi, and operations procedures.  Each CAP Standard shall be referenced in an approved CAP regulation and shall be formally published on CAP’s Publication Library.  Compliance with the content of CAP Standards is required.

National Operations Center
WMIRS

Operations Support
Emergency Services
SQTR & Training Materials
NIMS Requirements
OPSEC

Aircraft Operations
Aircrew Professionalism
Knowledge Pillars

• Environment
• Risk
• Aircraft
• Self
• Team

Standardization & Evaluation
sUAS
Green Flag

Communications
NTC login
Equipment Compliance
(VHF & HF)

Critical Incident Stress Mgmt
Region & Wing CISM
Resources & Materials
Member Access
FAQ's

Nat'l Emergency Services Academy
News
Participant Information
GSAR
ICSS
MAS