Want to Join the Plainfield Composite Squadron?
The Plainfield Composite Squadron is a local unit of the Civil
Air Patrol, based in Plainfield NJ. As a composite squadron, we
have both adult ''officer'' and teen ''cadet'' members who come from
Union, Middlesex and Essex counties. We meet Tuesday evenings
at 7 p.m. at the Plainfield High School, located on 950 park Ave. Plainfield, N.J. 07063
Our cadets, age 12-21, take part in many squadron and New Jersey
Wing/CAP activities, including summer encampment, ground search and
rescue training and much more. Many of our officers are actively
involved in CAP training and flight activities..
Many of our officers are also leaders at the wing or group (Central
Jersey region) level. While some officers are pilots, adult members
have many different professions ~ teachers, engineers, business
owners and more.
Whether you're thinking of joining as a cadet or officer, we ask
that you sit in on three meetings before applying for membership. By
sitting in on three meetings, you will get to see a variety of
pieces of the cadet or officer program. Then you can make a decision
about whether CAP is something you want to commit to.
Once you have attended three meetings, we will give you all the
necessary paperwork to fill out and send into CAP national
headquarters. Cadet paperwork is pretty easy to fill out and the
senior member paperwork is similar except for a fingerprint card
that you will need to have done at your local police station..
New members receive a starter package of books for the seniors and
the cadets will receive a binder with a CD that contains all the
needed manuals to start the program with. Our squadron can help both
officers and cadets get started with uniform items.
Click
here to open a link to the national page
"Great Start"
Download the Member Info Package (PDF format)
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