Since that time, Civil Air Patrol has carried out three congressionally mandated objectives: emergency services (including search and rescue operations), aerospace education for youth and the general public, and cadet programs for teenage youth. Truman, Civil Air Patrol was incorporated as a nonprofit organization of 'volunteers and declared to be of a benevolent nature, never again to be involved in direct combat activities.' Congress and signed by President Harry S. Through the enactment of Public Law 79-476 by the U.S. These efforts were recognized and, after the close of the war, Civil Air Patrol was transferred from the United States Army to the newly formed U.S.

The organization was originally formed to provide civilian air support to aid the war effort of World War II through border and coastal patrols, military training assistance, courier services and other activities. Curry as the first CAP national commander.

It was created by Administrative Order 9 in December 1941, with Maj.

The Civil Air Patrol ( CAP) is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). Aspect of history World War II era roundel used by the Civil Air Patrol

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