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Pictured Above:  The New Member Kit - Cadets.  Current contents and design may vary slightly.


New Member Kit - Cadets
Upon joining CAP, new cadets will receive a New Member Kit containing important resources they will need to get started in the Cadet Program. The contents include:

  • Aerospace Dimensions  (6 modules)
  • Leadership for the 21st Century  (Volume 1)
  • Mini-posters demonstratig how to wear the uniform
  • The Next Step CD-ROM
  • Zip-up binder
  • ... and more.


New Member Kit - Senior Members
Upon joining CAP, senior members will receive a New Member Kit containing important resources they will need to get started in CAP. The contents include:

  • The Next Step CD-ROM (including the Level One course materials)
  • Mini-posters demonstrating how to wear the uniform
  • Zip-up binder
  • ... and more.


Cadet Officers' Kit New!
Upon earning the Mitchell Award, cadets will receive a Cadet Officers' Kit containing important resources they will need to progress in Phases III & IV of the Cadet Program. The contents include:

  • Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
  • Leadership for the 21st Century (Volume 2)
  • The Next Step CD-ROM

Please note, the Cadet Officers' Kit program begins on 1 January 2007. For more information, please see the kickoff bulletin.


Frequently Asked Questions

I haven't received my New Member Kit or Cadet Officers' Kit yet. What should I do?
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. If you kit still hasn't arrived after that time, please use our Contact Us page to alert us to the problem.

What if I lose my New Member Kit or Cadet Officers’ Kit and need a new one?
You may purchase a kit from CAP’s vendor, Vanguard, at www.civilairpatrolstore.com. The catalog numbers are:

  • New Member Kit - Cadets    0041AB
  • New Member Kit - Seniors   0552A
  • Cadet Officers' Kit    0048A


Are any of these materials available for free online?
Most of the cadet textbooks are available online in the Program Elements section at Links to Cadet Programs Resources. The Next Step CD is essentially the CAP website on a disc.

How can our squadron get a copy of the New Member Kit or the Cadet Officers’ Kit?
You may purchase a kit from Vanguard, or download the materials for free, as explained above.

 

 
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