For Prospective Members
Thank you for your interest in Civil Air Patrol and the Plano Mustangs
Composite Squadron! We are always looking for new members who have a
balance of dedication, teamwork, and volunteerism to join the ranks of Plano
Mustangs. Though we are the auxiliary of the US Air Force, this does not
require you to have prior military experience to become a member. We only
require those who have the want and desire to offer their time and service to a
volunteer organization with a real-world mission. For those of you that do
have military experience, it will definitely benefit you.
We invite you to come out to our meetings, which are held weekly at American
Legion Post 321, Plano, TX (see the About Plano
for directions), and talk with our cadet and senior staff. We'll give you
more detailed information on what the Civil Air Patrol has to offer, and you
will get a chance to see our squadron in action.
For New Members
Welcome to the start of an exciting adventure in the Civil Air Patrol!
We're pleased to have you on board as a member of the fastest growing squadron
in the Dallas area. We encourage you to read though the content on this
website to gain an understanding of how the squadron functions, and then ask
questions! The cadet and senior staff is available to help you with
anything you need assistance with, but you must take the initiative.
Below is a checklist of items you will want to make sure you have completed
once you have made the decision to join:
Senior
Members
|
Cadet
Members |
 | Mail one copy of application
with dues and certified
fingerprint card to
National Headquarters
Civil Air Patrol |
|
| Mail one copy of application
with dues to National
Headquarters Civil Air
Patrol |
|
| Mail one copy of application
with dues to Texas Wing
Civil Air Patrol |
|
| Mail one copy of application
with dues to Texas Wing
Civil Air Patrol |
|
| Purchase new (or pick-up
used) uniform items as
instructed by senior
member advisor |
|
| Purchase new (or pick-up
used) uniform items as
instructed by cadet
advisor |
|
| Begin reviewing senior
member orientation
course and cadet
protection policy video |
|
| Begin reviewing cadet
handbook and knowledge
packet |
|
| Speak with training officer
to arrange for ordering
the CAP Senior Officer's
Course (ECI 13 Course) |
|
| Attend 3-week Cadet
Orientation Course and
Drill and Ceremonies
classes to become
eligible for promotion |
|
Once you receive your membership materials from National Headquarters, begin
reviewing the books and ask your advisor about any items you are unclear with.
Our goal is to make your induction into Civil Air Patrol as easy as possible.
For both senior members and cadets, there are introductory courses that must be
completed. Once they are completed, you will be able to participate in all
of the exciting opportunities Civil Air Patrol has to offer
