In the Civil Air Patrol, rank represents more than the chain of command. Civil Air Patrol members constantly strive to achieve, and every success demonstrates a commitment to the mission and their fellow CAP members. Each Cadet and Civil Air Patrol Officer rank confirms those who wear it have earned greater leadership and responsibility.

CADET RANKS:

Starting with their first weeks in CAP, cadets are assigned responsibilities designed to develop leadership skills. As they continue to earn promotions in the Cadet rank structure, both the demands and their responsibilities increase.

CADET AIRMAN BASIC  (C/AB)
CADET AIRMAN  (C/Amn)
CADET AIRMAN FIRST CLASS  (C/A1C)
CADET SENIOR AIRMAN  (C/SrA)
CADET STAFF SERGEANT  (C/SSgt)
CADET TECHNICAL SERGEANT  (C/TSgt)
CADET MASTER SERGEANT  (C/MSgt)
CADET SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (C/SMSgt)
CADET CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT (C/CMSgt)
CADET SECOND LIEUTENANT  (C/2nd Lt)
CADET FIRST LIEUTENANT  (C/1st Lt)
CADET CAPTAIN  (C/Capt)
CADET MAJOR  (C/Maj)
CADET LIEUTENANT COLONEL  (C/Lt Col)
CADET COLONEL  (C/Col)
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OFFICER RANKS:

Cadets look to Civil Air Patrol Officers for guidance and knowledge. These officers effectively execute their duties and responsibilities to better accomplish the Civil Air Patrol's multiple missions.

FLIGHT OFFICER  (FO)
TECHNICAL FLIGHT OFFICER  (TFO)
SENIOR FLIGHT OFFICER  (SFO)
SECOND LIEUTENANT  (2ndLt)
FIRST LIEUTENANT  (1stLt)
CAPTAIN  (Capt)
MAJOR  (Maj)
LIEUTENANT COLONEL  (LtCol)
COLONEL  (Col)
BRIGADIER GENERAL  (BGen)
MAJOR GENERAL  (MajGen)