CADET MEMBERSHIP
- The minimum age to join is 12 years old.
- The maximum age to join as a cadet is 18 (although you can remain a cadet until you reach 21).
- You must be enrolled in or graduated from a private or public school
or college with a satisfactory record in academic achievement.
- Not a member of the active duty Armed Forces. *National Guard and
Reserve personnel are not considered active duty unless they are serving
on extended active duty.
- A citizen of the United States of America or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the U.S or its territories.
- Those persons in "admitted for permanent residence" status must
possess and present a current Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form
I-151 or I-551).
- Request for waiver of citizenship criteria for lawfully admitted
non-citizens residing in the United States who were not admitted for
permanent residence will be submitted through channels along with a copy
of the membership application.
- Good moral character.
- If a former member of CAP, must not have been terminated for misconduct.
- Be accepted by the unit and higher headquarters.
OFFICER MEMBERSHIP
- All applicants must be accepted by the unit commander and higher headquarters.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or be a member of the Armed Forces on active duty at any age.
- A citizen of the United States of America or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the U.S or its territories.
- Those persons in "admitted for permanent residence" status must
possess and present a current Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form
I-151 or I-551).
- Request for waiver of citizenship criteria for lawfully admitted
noncitizens residing in the United States who were not admitted for
permanent residence will be submitted through channels along with a copy
of the membership application.
- All individuals applying for active senior membership must be
screened and registered by National Headquarters. The screening process
requires that the individual submit an FBI fingerprint card which can be
obtained from the unit you wish to join. This card is used to complete
an FBI criminal check.
Reprinted from Florida Wing |