Civil Air PatrolU.S. Civil Air Patrol, Maryland Wing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Officer
Sep. 2016 - Mar. 2025Charles County, MDThe duties of the DEI Officer are to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and ensures that educational, membership, and operational decisions are based on each individual’s abilities and qualifications. Consistent with this practice and applicable laws, the DEI must lead so no member shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination concerning accessibility to any CAP program or activity based on race, sex, age, color, religion (creed), national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (formerly handicap), marital status, military or veteran status. Further, the DEI's duty is to support CAP's position that no applicant meeting CAP’s minimum age requirement is denied membership in CAP based on any of the foregoing characteristics. This policy is intended to ensure that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.