National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol
| National Commander of Civil Air Patrol | |
|---|---|
Flag of the National Commander | |
since 17 August 2024 | |
| Civil Air Patrol | |
| Style | National Commander |
| Status | Chief executive officer |
| Abbreviation | CAP/CC |
| Member of | CAP Command Council CAP Senior Advisory Group |
| Appointer | CAP Board of Governors |
| Term length | Three years, can be extended |
| Constituting instrument | CAP Constitution and Bylaws |
| Formation | December 1, 1941 |
| First holder | Maj Gen John F. Curry, USAAF |
| Deputy | National Vice Commander of the Civil Air Patrol |
| Website | www.gocivilairpatrol.com |
The National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol (acronym: CAP/CC) is the highest senior official and commanding officer of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) — a non-profit corporation that is congressionally chartered to operate as the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The National Commander also serves as the chief executive officer of CAP.
The National Commander works in close collaboration with Civil Air Patrol–U.S. Air Force (CAP-USAF), a U.S. Air Force command whose commander is responsible for overseeing CAP programs, liaison between the CAP and U.S. Air Force and other United States Government agencies, and ensuring U.S. Air Force and other U.S. Government support to CAP.