Civil Air Patrol, the all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States air Force, performs three community-focused missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services.Aerospace Education: C.A.P offers aerospace-themed educational materials and instruction, covering ages spanning from pre-school to high school and junior college.  C.A.P members may download the curriculum for free, and they may apply for free STEM kits.Cadet Programs: Youth may join as C.A.P cadets while ther age is between 12 and 18. As part of the aerospace education offered to you members, all cadets are offered ten free orientation flights in C.A.P aircraft, and follow-on flight instruction is available. Youth also receive instruction in military appreciation and history, citizenship and community service, and physical fitness. Emergency Services: C.A.P is one of the organizations that is called upon during a natural disaster or incident. While the response to a real emergency is performed by adult members, all youth receive emergency services training so that they will be ready to serve when they turn eighteen.