How to Join

Interested in joining the Civil Air Patrol?

How to join…

Step 1. Review the prospective member brochure

Prospective Member Brochure – (click here)

Step 2. Contact the squadron

Please contact us at  Cynthia.Keesee@txwg.cap.gov. You can also take the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about membership eligibility.

Step 3. Visit a meeting

The squadron will let you know when the next quarterly new cadet orientation will take place for prospective cadets, or when the next senior member meeting will take place for prospective adult members.

Step 4. Membership Application Process After you have visited three meetings and feel confident you want to join the Civil Air Patrol, the squadron will provide you with a membership application, fingerprint card (for adults), and inform you of the amount of annual dues. (All Senior Members are fingerprinted and undergo a background check, for the safety of our cadets.)

You can also download the membership applications here: SENIOR  or CADET(On-line Application) NOTE: Paper applications without the squadron commander’s signature will not be processed.

Step 5. Mail your completed application, fingerprint card (for adult members) and a check for the annual dues: (CAP Dues by State) Make the check out to: “Civil Air Patrol – Natl. HQ” and mail to:

Civil Air Patrol Membership Services 105 S. Hansell St Bldg 714 Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

Step 6.The squadron will arrange for a membership board meeting. Membership is not automatic.

** Please note that Senior Member Applications along with fingerprint cards can be picked up at the squadron.  The Randall County Annex will fingerprint you for a nominal fee.**