Explore the odd, tantalizing world of CAP — cadet life, promotions, drill, encampments, emergency services, leadership, squadron politics, and the timeless mystery of where everyone disappeared to during cleanup.Whether you're a brand-new cadet or a seasoned and jaded senior member, you won't be able to hit that pause button. We're just too fascinating. Unofficial. Unendorsed. Not affiliated with or directed by Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force, or anyone brave enough to officially approve this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Épisodes
Your Hair in Civil Air Patrol
22 juin 2026 · 22 min
What can a haircut reveal about discipline, belonging, and the strange little geometries of CAP's pseudo-military life? A surprisingly fascinating look at grooming standards—not just as rules on paper, but as symbols of identity, order, and first impressions. Along the way, it explores how Civil…
New Cadets: Unofficial Tips They NEVER Tell You
10 juin 2026 · 25 min
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Encampment: How? Why?
9 juin 2026 · 20 min
How encampment started, how it works, how to prepare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Humans Conquered Gravity - Early Days of Flight
9 juin 2026 · 22 min
Enjoy the story of how we as humans became like birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Ordinary Adults Learn to Lead in CAP
12 mai 2026 · 20 min
This episode pulls back the curtain on how adult volunteers transform from simple supervisors into professional youth development experts within the Civil Air Patrol. We explore the structured professional development journey known as the specialty track , where mentors progress through three…
Drill. And... more drill. Why we secretly love it.
8 mai 2026 · 33 min
Everything you wanted to know about CAP drill but were too afraid to ask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CAP Fitness and PT
6 mai 2026 · 40 min
Gonna make you sweat! The underpinnings of CAP's philosophy and practice of PT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.