§ 40302. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as follows:

• (1) To provide an organization to—
  • (A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; and
  • (B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare.
• (2) To provide aviation education and training especially to its senior and cadet members.
• (3) To encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities.
• (4) To provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies.
• (5) To assist the Department of the Air Force in fulfilling its noncombat programs and missions.