National Headquarters (Civil Air Patrol)

The National Headquarters (Civil Air Patrol) is the central command and administrative center for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a volunteer organization in the United States. Founded in 1941, the CAP supports emergency services, aerospace education, and youth development. The National Headquarters oversees training, policy implementation, and coordination of missions across the country. It helps organize local CAP units and ensures they operate effectively to fulfill their roles in search and rescue missions, disaster relief, and serving communities through aviation-related activities. Essentially, it provides structure and support for CAP’s national initiatives and local operations.