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What does Civil Air Patrol's motto, "Semper Vigilans," mean?

Always vigilant, the CAP motto.

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Why: CAP's motto, semper vigilans, means "always vigilant." It means staying alert and ever on the watch.

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Answer: Always vigilant. CAP's motto, semper vigilans, means "always vigilant." It means staying alert and ever on the watch.

  1. CAP Cadet Welcome Course lesson plan (Oct 2021) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Cadet_Welcome_Course_Oct_21_E3C24DF62C77C.pdf
    The CAP motto is semper vigilans, or "always vigilant." This means staying alert and ever on the watch.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP Help for New Cadets page www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet
    A 15-minute online module in Cadet Interactive, the Cadet Welcome Course, will help you get started.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP Help for New Cadets page www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet
    Attend one "Saturday" event per month, if available.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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