Join
To join the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), please read the instructions below:
Documentation
Process to Join
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Before filling out application paperwork (see below), email mss.contact@md.cap.gov to schedule a meeting with the Membership Board for an interview regarding CAP membership.
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Obtain a CAP fingerprint form from a Montgomery Senior Squadron meeting. Take this form to your local police station and get fingerprinted. This will be used in a background check by CAP National Headquarters. It is a requirement by the Civil Air Patrol to protect the cadets (youth) in CAP.
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Fill out the CAP application (the Charter Number is MD073). You can obtain the application using the link above.
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Bring the CAP application, fingerprint form and a check for $60 payable to the Civil Air Patrol for your first year's annual dues to a meeting.
Once the National Headquarters of the Civil Air Patrol receives your application, finger print card and first year's dues, they will process your application. Once approved, you will receive a card and information package through the mail. At this point, you can begin participating in Civil Air Patrol activities.