Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations.

Nationwide, Civil Air Patrol is a major operator of single-engine general aviation aircraft, used in the execution of its various missions, including orientation flights for Civil Air Patrol cadets and the provision of significant emergency services capabilities.