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Youth from 12 - 18 years of age can join the Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Program. Cadets learn about aviation, and the military and develop leadership and teamwork skills in a year-round youth program.

Adults who are interested in helping in the community and serving our country. Opportunities are boundless, including mentoring youth, volunteer flying, and more.

Educators can join as an Aerospace Education member for free aerospace/STEM educational opportunities, whether in a classroom or at home.

Civil Air Patrol Organization

The Civil Air Patrol chain of command is organized into five basic levels:

• National

  • Region

    • Wing

      • Group

        • Squadron

The Civil Air Patrol is organized into eight regions. The Utah Wing is located within the Rocky Mountain Region of Civil Air Patrol, The region is divided into five Wings which are the individual states (CO, ID, MT, UT, and WY) comprised within the region. So, in Civil Air Patrol, Utah is referred to as the Utah Wing of the Rocky Mountain Region. 

The Utah Wing is divided into two Groups that are comprised of 5 to 10 Squadrons located in specific areas of the State. It should be noted that other than select National staff, all CAP members are volunteers. 

The Utah Wing of Civil Air Patrol has squadron locations throughout Utah. Find a local squadron close to you using the national CAP unit locator map.  

Utah Wing Squadrons

Utah Squadrons are the basic unit by which CAP achieves its goals.  They consist typically of at least 15 members, three of whom must be adult members.

There are three types of squadrons in the Civil Air Patrol.

• Cadet Squadron - primarily composed of cadets, with at least three adult members who oversee the training and administration of the Squadron.

• Senior Squadron - solely composed of adult members.

• Composite Squadron - consists of cadets and adult members, each having separate programs within the Squadron.

It should be noted that if a Squadron is too small to be classified as a Squadron, then it is designated as a Flight.  A Flight must consist of a least eight members, three of whom must be adult members.  A Flight can be reclassified to a Squadron once the membership size increases.