CAP Funded, "Plussed Up," In Omnibus 2014 Spending Bill

[Mustang]

Really hoping 206s are CAP's platform of choice going forward (with turbos for us mountain folk). More power, better handling, greater capacity--more capable all the way around = better value.

[PA Guy]

Anything for CP in all of this?

[ProdigalJim]

Anything for CP in all of this?

None of the funds are "earmarked" in that way. CAP's annual operating budget is funded through the U.S. Air Force O&M accounts. Once the "check" goes to NHQ, they spend it on all of the various CAP stuff they need to spend it on.

This is nothing special per se...what's unusual is that we aren't waiting until the summer to get a Continuing Resolution (a crappy alternative to a real appropriations measure). It's a real appropriation. Late (as has been customary in recent years) but still a real appropriation.

[FW]

Anything for CP in all of this?

Government funds are used to fund the salaries and operations of the CP Dept at NHQ.  It is also used to fund Cadet O'Flights, cadet uniforms, and helps to fund certain NCSA's.  It is also used to pay for development/printing and distribution of publications  in the Cadet Program.  The SECAF decides what Cadet Programs are to be funded.  Those programs not funded by the "grant" are paid for from "Corporate Funds"; member dues, tuition/fees, investment income, contributions, and "in kind" donations. 

[HGjunkie]

From my understanding, CP is getting slashed in certain areas (some national activities are being cut either completely or majorly, such as NHGA, IACE (50%), APJOC)... but those funds(along with some new appropriations) are being moved to different areas such as the Quality Cadet Unit Award program, RCLS, some of the aerospace centric familiarization courses (ATA, MKS), adding a second PJOC course, CLA, etc.

Basically, the funds are refocusing towards some of the core parts of the CP, and dropping funding on some of the more expensive activities.

Note: This data was pulled from the FY14 financial plan given out at COS, it could have dramatically changed since August.