I'd be more interested in which service is the majority?I'd put my money on navy...
My guess would be 20%. I've often thought that veteran status should be tracked in eservices. I think having some hard numbers would probably be helpful in increasing credibility. Even if it isn't a majority, which it isn't, it is certainly much higher than the percentage of vets in the US population in general.
Quote from: RiverAux on August 30, 2011, 11:02:05 PMMy guess would be 20%. I've often thought that veteran status should be tracked in eservices. I think having some hard numbers would probably be helpful in increasing credibility. Even if it isn't a majority, which it isn't, it is certainly much higher than the percentage of vets in the US population in general. I'm with you on both counts. Some years ago a national commander told me it was about 20% and I have no reason to believe that's changed much.
Quote from: Camas on August 31, 2011, 05:44:03 PMQuote from: RiverAux on August 30, 2011, 11:02:05 PMMy guess would be 20%. I've often thought that veteran status should be tracked in eservices. I think having some hard numbers would probably be helpful in increasing credibility. Even if it isn't a majority, which it isn't, it is certainly much higher than the percentage of vets in the US population in general. I'm with you on both counts. Some years ago a national commander told me it was about 20% and I have no reason to believe that's changed much.So based upon the above military veterans stats, I guess it would be safe to say that Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force RM
So based upon the above military veterans stats, I guess it would be safe to say that Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force RM
The Wind blows again.. like squelch breaking in a quiet radio room..
I have never served in a CAP unit that had more straight civilian non-military than veterans or current service members.
Quote from: flyboy1 on September 04, 2011, 12:54:35 PMI have never served in a CAP unit that had more straight civilian non-military than veterans or current service members. My squadron is just the opposite. Of 10 senior members, only three are prior military.
I am from the Northeast (New Jersey) and have been with Civil Air Patrol for twenty years now. If I could take a stab at how many senior members I met were current or former military it would be 20 - 25 percent. I have met all service branches during that time and would say the majority were Army and Navy. I maybe prejudice in that regard as I was Army. Most like myself would comment they were but we really didnt spend time talking about our military experiences. Cureently in my squadron we have 10 senior members and only three were former military (one Army and two navy). We have had local and state law enforcement come to our meetings and was surprised how few of them were prior service. I remember when I first joined CAP there were many more rior military around. I guess the veterans of old have passed on and there are fewer volunteer military members joining our organization.I have been honored these past twenty years being with this organization and especially all the young people I have worked with. As in many of the topics in CAPTALK I have had the same issues. You make the best of it and move forward! Looking forward attending National Staff College. I will let you know the military percentages there when I return.
Quote from: ironputts on September 04, 2011, 12:08:13 PMI am from the Northeast (New Jersey) and have been with Civil Air Patrol for twenty years now. If I could take a stab at how many senior members I met were current or former military it would be 20 - 25 percent. I have met all service branches during that time and would say the majority were Army and Navy. I maybe prejudice in that regard as I was Army. Most like myself would comment they were but we really didnt spend time talking about our military experiences. Cureently in my squadron we have 10 senior members and only three were former military (one Army and two navy). We have had local and state law enforcement come to our meetings and was surprised how few of them were prior service. I remember when I first joined CAP there were many more rior military around. I guess the veterans of old have passed on and there are fewer volunteer military members joining our organization.I have been honored these past twenty years being with this organization and especially all the young people I have worked with. As in many of the topics in CAPTALK I have had the same issues. You make the best of it and move forward! Looking forward attending National Staff College. I will let you know the military percentages there when I return.Just got back from NSC 2011 and have the statistics on former military who attended. We had 57 attendees and 32 were former military. So that is 56% and this maybe not be indicative for all of CAP but something to look at regarding this subject. Any thoughts?
Quote from: Rowan on September 04, 2011, 02:32:44 PMQuote from: flyboy1 on September 04, 2011, 12:54:35 PMI have never served in a CAP unit that had more straight civilian non-military than veterans or current service members. My squadron is just the opposite. Of 10 senior members, only three are prior military.Considering that less then 10% of the US population ever serves in the military these days. That's not that unusual or surprising.
Quote from: PHall on September 04, 2011, 02:37:23 PMQuote from: Rowan on September 04, 2011, 02:32:44 PMQuote from: flyboy1 on September 04, 2011, 12:54:35 PMI have never served in a CAP unit that had more straight civilian non-military than veterans or current service members. My squadron is just the opposite. Of 10 senior members, only three are prior military.Considering that less then 10% of the US population ever serves in the military these days. That's not that unusual or surprising.Its actually less than 1% now... so sad