Introduction

	Civil Air Patrol Willow Grove JRB Squadron 902
Introduction

What is the Civil Air Patrol?

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official United States Air Force Auxiliary. With more than 60,000 members, 1700 units, and over 4,700 active aircraft it is by far the largest organization of its kind. For the past 60 years, CAP has aggressively performed its missions:

Emergency Services - Performs Air & Ground Search & Rescue missions and Disaster Relief missions, provides assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and local Emergency Management Agencies, etc.)

Aerospace Education – CAP educates its members and the general public about aviation and aerospace.

Cadet Programs – A comprehensive program for youth (12-21) with skill and leadership-building activities, introduction to flying, aerospace education and participation emergency mission training.

Additional CAP activities:

Homeland Security – CAP assist the United States Homeland Security Agency on observation flights of key locations. Some of these key locations are located in the Delaware Valley. CAP takes part in a non-law enforcement role in these activities.

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) – The Drug Demand Reduction Program is chartered with the responsibility to make CAP an environment that promotes and supports education, community involvement, social responsibility and respect for individuals. The program has evolved into three areas: CAP School Program Education and Training Community Outreach Activities

CAP is a civilian organization; however as the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, it comes as no surprise that it is organized along military customs, courtesies and ranks.

So who is Squadron 902?

We are "Willow Grove JRB Squadron 902", stationed at Willow Grove Joint Reserve Base in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania. Squadron 902 is a Composite Ground Search & Rescue Squadron that provides activities and programs for both Cadets (Youth ages 12-21) and Senior Members (Over 21). The volunteer members of squadron 902 meet once a week and on occasional weekends for training missions and public activities. We welcome all who are interested in membership to visit us during our Thursday squadron meeting nights (except holidays) from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Please follow special instructions for base entry.