Hey, i am new to the site i love avation and the military and I would like to be apart of the CAP team as a cadet. Im 14 and have type 1 diabetes would this affect me on joining. If not how do I join? Thanks alot.
No. That should have no bearing on your membership, assuming it is properly managed.
The first step in joining is to find a unit in your area and attend some meetings.
Thanks I have tried emaling them but no replies. I will just attened the next metting.
If there is a contact number call ahead if you can. than they can give an idea of what is scheduled for that meeting. In the unlikely case of there being a change of venue or something special going on,you'll be prepared for it.
Do you know where the closest cadet or composite squadron is? If not here is a link to the national website... http://capmembers.com/ (http://capmembers.com/) and there is a button that says, "I want to join." Click that and it will give you information on units in your area. What state do you live in? We have a representation from almost all the states here if I am not mistaken, and we could help you out.
Helpful links:
Grades...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadet_grades_and_insignia_of_the_Civil_Air_Patrol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadet_grades_and_insignia_of_the_Civil_Air_Patrol)
A list of all the manuals and publications...
http://capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/ (http://capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/)
Website...
http://capmembers.com/ (http://capmembers.com/)
Change the wikipedia link to this one:http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/stripes_to_diamonds/ (http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/stripes_to_diamonds/)