The official United States Air Force Auxiliary, the Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron is under the command of Lt Col Jeffery S. Travers, CAP.
Civil Air Patrol has three congressionally mandated missions: Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and Cadet Programs.
Emergency Services: Civil Air Patrol covers several emergency services areas. The principal categories include search and rescue missions, disaster relief, humanitarian services, and United States Air Force support. Other services, such as homeland security and actions against drug-trafficking operations, are becoming increasingly important.
Aerospace Education: The Aerospace Education Program provides aviation related education and educational activities for members, including formal, graded courses about all aspects of aviation including flight physics, dynamics, history, and application. Courses covering the space program, and new technologies and advances in aviation and space exploration, are also available. There are several programs for CAP pilots to improve their flying skills and earn Federal Aviation Administration ratings.
Cadet Programs: Civil Air Patrol's first cadet program was started during World War II as a way to provide training for future pilots. Since then, the program has flourished, combining aerospace education with leadership and career training.
