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Southeast Region Cadet Program - At a Glance*
Mission: Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders
Established: 1942
Age to Join: 12 through 18
Content Areas: Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character
Total Cadets: approximately 4400 in Southeast Region
Locations: hundreds of hometown squadrons
Time Commitment: Ideally, cadets participate in a 2-hour squadron meeting each week, plus one "Saturday" event monthly and one week-long encampment in summer, but of course, school and family obligations take priority**
Costs: Annual dues of $25 - $60, depending upon location; some assistance is available with uniform costs and overnight activity fees; a fully-active cadet could incur $300 to $600 in costs during the first year, less any financial assistance
Military Obligation: None, but 8% of USAF Academy cadets are former CAP cadets
Annual Flying Hours: approximately 5000 hrs in single-engine aircraft; approximately 300 glider sorties
* All figures are approximations that will vary year-to-year** School-based squadrons may have different expectations for participation