Welcome to San Diego Cadet Squadron 144

Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol's San Diego Cadet Squadron 144 – a place where today's cadets are trained to be tomorrow's aerospace leaders. We are thrilled to have you on board and can't wait to see your achievements!

Getting Started

Prospective cadets attend three squadron meetings before applying for membership, and a parent or guardian attends all three. New cadets start together on the first Tuesday of each month. The visits do not need to be back to back, but all three must take place within 30 days of the first visit. During your second visit, we'll arrange a meeting with our squadron staff to discuss your goals and how we can work together effectively.

Second Visit: Required Documentation

On your second visit, we ask you to present identification documents. The simplest option is: U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card

Alternative Documents: If you don't have a passport, you can provide one document from each of the following two groups:

• Photo ID: Examples include a State-issued Driver’s License or ID, School ID Card, or U.S. Military ID.
• Proof of Legal Status: Examples include a Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, or Native American Tribal Document.

Please bring these documents for verification purposes. If you need more information or if you have other forms of identification, feel free to contact us for guidance. See Civil Air Patrol Membership - Regulation 39-2 for more information.

Applying for Cadet Membership

After your third visit, you're welcome to apply for membership. Here’s how:

1. Application: After your third visit, the unit commander will send you a link to the online application.
2. Required Information for Application:
   • Wing Code: CA
   • Unit: 441
3. Membership Payment: A credit card is needed for the membership fee.
4. Application Confirmation: Upon submission, you'll receive an email confirming your application, which will then be reviewed by the Squadron Commander.
5. Parent Meeting: A parent or guardian meets with the squadron commander (or a designee) in person to review the application and verify your identity documents.
6. Approval and Onboarding: Once your application is approved, your membership is processed right away and we'll start your onboarding to introduce you to the exciting world of CAP, where you can explore leadership, aerospace, and emergency services opportunities.