Combat air patrol

A combat air patrol (abbreviated CAP) was a formation of fighters used to patrol and defend a specific area with the purpose of intercepting hostile craft before they could reach their target. The standard FSC CAP formation aboard the USS Remington (NX-86753) was 3 fighters, though more could be used when needed. 

CAP formations

 * Bassett/Croyle (CAP Leader), Norris/Connors, th'Aness/Woldt