[2] The Puerto Rico Wing performs the three primary missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for Civil Air Patrol members and the general public.

[3] The Civil Air Patrol performs emergency services, which includes performing air and ground search and rescue, disaster relief, counter-drug operations, homeland security missions, and assisting in humanitarian aid assignments.

CAP members can qualify in different operational qualifications to participate in emergency services missions.

CAP cadets wear modified versions of United States Air Force uniforms, hold rank and grade, and practice military customs and courtesies.

[5] The Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for CAP members and the general public, including providing training for its members, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.