CAP National Headquarters offers publications that will help you in your R&R endeavors. If you do not see a publication listed here, it is not considered material for primary recruiting. Please note, that even if a publication is considered a recruiting piece, the office with the authority to distribute the material might not be the Development office.
Please contact the office of primary responsibility for further information. If you need to find the OPR, have questions, suggestion or feedback, please contact Marie Vogt at mvogt@capnhq.gov or 877-227-9142 ext 213 or 334-953-7748 ext 213.
How to order Recruiting Material
Recruiting material can be ordered through your eServices account. Most orders are processed and shipped out within 24 business hours. If you need more materials than the maximum quantity allowed on the order page, simply enter the amount you need. Orders that are over the maximum and/or are within 60 days of a previous order are reviewed before processing.
1. Log on to eServices
2. Select “CAP Materials” from the menu on the left
3. Select “Submit Order” from the menu on the left. You should now see a drop down box labeled “Select a Material Type” Click on the box and select Recruiting Material.
4. Enter your CAPID and press the tab key on your keyboard.
5. Now you should see the order page.
a. Confirm that the name and address are correct.
b. Place your order for recruiting material. If you need a larger quantity than the maximum allowed, just enter the amount you need.
c. Make sure to fill out the reason for request box. For orders over the maximum amount, be specific about how you are going to use the material or what event the material is for ex: AFB Airshow in Sept, Open House in May, etc.
d. Enter a rush order date if needed. We do ask that you plan for recruiting events in advance whenever possible to keep shipping costs down.
6. Select the “Confirm Order” button.
7. Check your order and if everything is correct, hit the “Submit” button.
Aerospace Education Member Brochures
An 8 ½ x 11 full color brochure with information about AE membership and an attached application. OPR- AE
Recommended use: Please use when recruiting Aerospace Education Members. This particular publication is not suitable for people interested in regular CAP membership.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials”, then “AE Materials”
Cadet Brochure
A 4 ¼ x 11, full color, two-sided brochure. This publication provides a few basic FAQs, the www.gocivilairpatrol.com web address and most importantly, a place to put your squadron’s contact information. OPR - CP
Recommended use: Supplies are limited and we encourage recruiters to give the brochures to people who express an interest in CAP. Please refrain from using this particular piece for general mass distribution.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Recruiting Material”
Download the Cadet Brochure
Download the Cadet Brochure en Espanol (downloadable only)
Cadet Open House Kit NO LONGER AVAILABLE, however you can order all items separately under CAP Materials. You'll find the material under Forms and Publications and under Recruiting Material.
Consists of 3 Cadet Great Starts, 5 Today's Cadets, Tomorrow's Aerospace Leaders, 10 Parents Guides, 100 Cadet Brochures and 5 Cadet Posters. OPR – CP
Recommended use: Please use the open house kits for your cadet or composite squadron open houses. Limited availability.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Recruiting Material”.
Cadet Posters
Two 11 x 13, full color, single-sided cadet posters titled Leadership and Excellence. When ordered through eServices, one Cadet Poster Package consists of 5 Leadership posters and 5 Excellence posters for a total of 10 posters per order. OPR - PMD
Recommended Use: Strategically place in high-visibility areas for prospective cadets.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Recruiting Materials” or
Download an 8 ½ x 11 (with PDF form for squadron information) Leadership Excellence
Chaplain Brochures
OPR – HCA
Recommended use:
Distribution: Currently under revision and not available.
Fact Sheets
8 ½ x 11, full color, single-sided. Provides a snapshot of CAP’s history, resources and missions. OPR - PMA
Recommended Use: Use with prospective senior members on a case by case basis. This material is better suited to an individual who wants more in-depth iformation about CAP as an organization. Not recommended for recruiting and especially not for cadet recruiting.
Distribution: Available for download only. Download the Fact Sheet
Flyers
An 8 ½ x 11, full color, single-sided recruiting flyer. This flyer is available as a download only and is customizable for your squadron. OPR - PMD
Recommended Use: Use for general, mass distribution
Distribution: Available for download only. Download the flyer
Prospective Member Brochure
A full color, four page, 8 ½ x 11 brochure that provides general information on cadet, senior and AE membership in CAP.
Recommended Use: This brochure is mailed directly from NHQ to prospective members who request further information about CAP. A list of local CAP squadrons is included with the brochure.
Distribution: Available for download only. Download the Prospective Member Brochure here.
Senior Brochures
A 4 ¼ x 11, full color, two-sided brochure. The senior brochure provides a few basic FAQs, the www.gocivilairpatrol.com web address and your squadron’s contact info. Fits into standard sized brochure holders. OPR - PMD
Recommended Use: Supplies are limited and we encourage recruiters to provide these brochures only to people who express an interest in CAP. Please refrain from using this piece for general mass distribution.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Recruiting Material” Download the Senior Brochure.
Senior Posters
Two 11 x 13, full color, single-sided senior posters titled Teamwork and Achievement. When ordered through eServices, one Senior Poster Package consists of 5 Teamwork posters and 5 Achievement posters for a total of 10 posters per order. OPR-PMD
Recommended Use: Strategically place in high-visibility areas for prospective senior members.
Distribution: Order in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Recruiting Material or
Download an 8 ½ x 11 (with PDF form for squadron information) Teamwork Achievement
Videos
Please visit the CAP Channel at http://www.capvolunteernow.com/multimedia_resources//index.cfm for all available videos. Currently, there is a 30 second Cadet PSA and a Cadet Life video that's a little over a minute long. There is also a multipurpose vidoe that runs slightly over three minutes. These videos can be downloaded directly from the website and are not available for order.
Photos
You can find photos on Civil Air Patrol's Flickr page. Please contact Susan Schneider at sschneider@capnhq.gov for any other photo needs.
Presentations
We have a general CAP PowerPoint presentation that is customizable for your squadron. It’s best suited for an adult audience, not cadets. PMD does have plans to create a presentation for prospective cadets. Download the presentation.
The following items are not available from CAP National Headquarters at this time:
- Promotional Items (any items to give away during a recruiting event, including balsa wood or paper airplanes)
- Displays (including tabletop displays, tents and outdoor displays)
- Banners (for display or parades)
- Tablecloths or runner
The following publications are not considered recruiting material. The Office of Primary Responsibility is listed. All of these materials can be ordered in limited quantities in eServices under “CAP Materials” then “Forms”
Great Start – Cadets OPR- Cadet Programs
Great Start – Seniors OPR – Professional Development
Today's Cadets, Tomorrows Aerospace Leaders (replaces Investing in America’s Youth) OPR – Cadet Programs
Parents’ Guide OPR-Cadet Programs
