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Homeland Security National Strategy
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is uniquely positioned to conduct homeland security (HLS) operations in
support of the Nation’s homeland security initiatives. CAP was chartered six days prior to the
attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 under the Office of Civilian Defense. The purpose of CAP was to
use general aviation pilots and aircraft to support the Nation’s civil defense program. Upon entry
of the United States into World War II, the mission of CAP expanded to include performing a
wide variety of duties including coastal patrol for submarine activity, ships and personnel in
distress, target towing for the armed forces, and courier flights for essential personnel and war
materials. Due to its success in the wartime mission of anti-submarine coastal patrol, CAP was
later transferred to the War Department in 1943.
Congress chartered CAP as a non-profit
corporation in 1946 so CAP could continue to provide services for the armed forces. In 1948,
Congress designated CAP as the official civilian Auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP
is a community-based, volunteer service organization with over 61,000 members and more than
1,700 units across the nation. The federally chartered CAP Corporation owns more than 530
light aircraft, and CAP members own hundreds of other aircraft that can be used to support
assigned missions. Today, CAP has come full circle in the past 60 years, with a modern, well-equipped
fleet of aircraft and equipment that is utilized daily. Trained professional volunteers
stand ready to meet the challenge by preparing, preventing, and responding to internal and external threats to the United States.
See CAP's Homeland Security National Strategy.
National Strategy for Aviation Security
The security and economic prosperity of the United States depend significantly upon the secure
operation of its aviation system and use of the world’s airspace by the Nation, its international
partners, and legitimate commercial interests. Terrorists, criminals, and hostile nation-states
have long viewed aviation as a target for attack and exploitation. The tragic events of September
11, 2001 and the Heathrow plot of August 2006 are telling reminders of the threats facing
aviation and the intent and capabilities of adversaries that mean to do harm to the United States
and its people.
In June 2006, building upon the Administration’s successful efforts since 9/11, the President
directed the development of a comprehensive National Strategy for Aviation Security to protect the Nation and its interests from threats in the Air
Domain. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with National Security
Presidential Directive-47/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-16 (NSPD-47/HSPD-16),
will coordinate the operational implementation of the Strategy, including the integration and
synchronization of related Federal programs and initiatives.
Read more... (released by Homeland Security March 26, 2007).
CAP and the AOPA Watch program
CAP has teamed with AOPA to help promote airport security by assisting in the education of pilots, pilot groups and local airport management. See the letter from the National Commander of Civil Air Patrol about the launch of this program.
National Preparedness Month
The month of September is National Preparedness Month. Below are links to various tips on preparing for natural or man-made disasters.
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