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Aerospace Education Mission Civil Air Patrol was incorporated on July 1, 1946 by Public Law 476. This law states that among the organization's purposes are "To provide an organization to encourage and aid American citizens in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy" and "To provide aviation education and training especially to its senior and cadet members." Today, promoting aerospace education to our members and in America's schools remains one of the primary missions of CAP. As a primary mission of CAP, aerospace education is important to all CAP members, especially those in leadership positions. First, and foremost, this includes the commander at each level of CAP, as well as the Region Deputy Chief of Staff for Aerospace (DCS/AE), the wing Director of Aerospace Education (DAE), the group, squadron, and flight Aerospace Education Officers (AEO). These people are the respective leaders for their regions, wings, groups, squadrons, and flights. In the early years of the 21st century, America's aerospace industry is facing some tough challenges. Experienced aerospace industry workers are aging, averaging over 50 years of age. Meanwhile, the number of college graduates with science and engineering degrees going into aerospace careers is declining significantly. The talent base is dwindling. What can America do? We, in Civil Air Patrol, play an important role in this aerospace dilemma. We have the expertise and the products to make a huge difference for our organization and for our country. It doesn't take us long to realize the importance of aviation and space knowledge and the positive impact that knowledge can have on our nation. It all starts with our children, with our CAP units and with America's schools. From the very beginning of their education, students need to be exposed to the wonders of aerospace. |
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