GEOINT 2024 - CAP | Scott Kaplan

Scott Kaplan discusses the significance of the Civil Air Patrol’s geospatial mission in providing real-world damage assessments during natural disasters. He highlights the organization’s extensive volunteer efforts and their role in supporting FEMA. Kaplan also mentions the growth of the national geospatial program within the Civil Air Patrol and its potential to provide career opportunities in the geospatial field for cadets.

🌪️ Civil Air Patrol plays a significant role in conducting real-world damage assessments during natural disasters.

🏢 The organization is a 65,000-member nonprofit that serves as the auxiliary of the Air Force.

🌎 The geospatial program within Civil Air Patrol is inclusive and allows volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to disaster response efforts.

💼 The program aims to augment other states and organizations during national disasters and provide a career path in the geospatial STEM field.

🤝 The organization is partnering with various organizations to provide a comprehensive geospatial STEM program for interested cadets.

📈 The Civil Air Patrol has made significant progress since the start of Hurricane Ida, conducting over 30 different major disaster assessments.

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