Squadron NCO

Senior NCOs are expected to exercise leadership at a more general level. They mentor junior officers, and advise senior officers on matters pertaining to their areas of responsibility.

Civil Air Patrol NCOs are all veterans, having earned their initial CAP rank in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserves or National Guard.  Others are welcome to join Civil Air Patrol as Senior Members and may elect to begin training for CAP officer grades.

Civil Air Patrol NCOs can do any job in CAP, including pilot if qualified, with the single exception of command.  CAP NCOs are the professional trainers, technicians, managers, planners, superintendents and leaders that push to successfully complete the missions assigned.

NCOs are considered the backbone of the military by its senior leadership, so too in Civil Air Patrol do the men and women who make up the CAP NCO Corps provide the framework upon which success is built.

Current Senior NCO is SMSgt Anthony L Vigil