Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol
File:Georgia Wing graphic.jpg | |
Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Command staff | |
Commander | Colonel Tonya Boylan |
Vice Commander | Lieutenant Colonel Richard Greenwood |
Chief of Staff | Lieutenant Colonel Joe Knight, III |
Current statistics | |
Cadets | 1077 |
Seniors | 1259 |
Total Membership | 2236 |
Statistics as of 28 November 2010 | |
The Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the State of Georgia. Georgia Wing headquarters are located near the center of the state at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Georgia Wing is abbreviated as "GAWG", and is often referred to by its members as "GA Wing".
History
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Structure
Georgia Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. GA Wing reports to Northeast Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Below the Wing level, Georgia is divided into six smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, with actual missions assigned to a group from Georgia Wing.
Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons. A cadet squadron focus primarily on providing for cadets. A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions. Composite squadrons have both cadets and senior members working together.
Groups and Squadrons
Group 1
[[Image:|thumb|175px|right|Group 1 Insignia]] Group 1 is responsible for operations in and around the [[|]] area.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 1 Headquarters | No Specific Location | pawingcap.com/gp1 |
SER-GA-003 | Atlanta Senior Squadron #1 | [[1]] |
SER-GA-043 | Rome Composite Squadron | [[2]] |
SER-GA-090 | Cobb Composite Squadron | [[3]] |
SER-GA-109 | Fulton Composite Squadron | [[4]] |
Squadron 605 | Rostraver Eagle Composite | rostravereaglecap.com |
Squadron 704 | Beaver Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 711 | Allegheny Valley Composite | geocities.com/penncap711 |
Squadron 712 | Butler Composite | capbutler.org |
Squadron 1405 | Latrobe Composite | squadron1405.com |
Squadron 1407 | Delmont Cadet | squadron1407.com |
Squadron 1408 | Southmoreland Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 1501 | Johnstown Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 1502 | Somerset Composite | None Listed |
Group 2
Group 2 operates around Harrisburg.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 2 Headquarters | Fort Indiantown Gap | pawingcap.com/gp2 |
Squadron 202 | Bedford Composite | bedfordcap.org |
Squadron 301 | York Composite | home.earthlink.net/~nerpa021 |
Squadron 302 | Capital City Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 304 | Jesse Jones Composite | home.earthlink.net/~nerpa010 |
Squadron 306 | Harrisburg International Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 307 | Lebanon VFW Cadet | squadron307.us |
Squadron 336 | Black Diamond Composite | bdcs336cap.com |
Group 3
Group 3 operates in the greater Philadelphia area.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 3 Headquarters | Willow Grove JRB | pawingcap.com/gp3 |
Squadron 101 | Lower Bucks Cadet Squadron | [5] |
Squadron 102 | Philadelphia Composite | pawingcap.com/gp3/102 |
Squadron 103 | Philadelphia Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 104 | NE Philadelphia Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 105 | NE Philadelphia Senior | None Listed |
Squadron 207 | Mt Pocono Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 209 | Wyoming Composite | None Listed |
Communications Flight 312 | Meets via CAP Radio | None Listed |
Squadron 801 | Allentown Optimist Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 805 | Lehigh Valley Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 807 | Bangor Slate Belt Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 811 | Reading Composite | squadron811.webs.com |
Squadron 812 | Spaatz Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 902 | Willow Grove Cadet | sqdn902.org |
Squadron 907 | Doylestown Composite | dyl907.org/ |
Squadron 1001 | Norwood Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 1006 | W. Philadelphia Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 1007 | Delco Composite | cap1007.com |
Squadron 1008 | Chester County Composite | capsquadron1008.org |
Group 4
Group 4 conducts operations in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 4 Headquarters | Hazleton Municipal Airport | None Listed |
Squadron 201 | Wayne Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 203 | Hazleton Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 904 | Quakertown Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 805 | Lehigh Valley Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 801 | Allentown Composite | capsquadron801.shutterfly.com |
Group 5
The Group 5 region encompasses much of North Central Georgia, including State College, Altoona, and Williamsport.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 5 Headquarters | State College | gp5.pawg.cap.gov |
Squadron 239 | Mid-State Composite | midstatecap.org |
Squadron 338 | Nittany Composite | 338.gp5.pawg.cap.gov |
Squadron 339 | Wellsboro Composite | squadron339.org |
Squadron 401 | Williamsport Composite | williamsportcap.org |
Squadron 522 | Selinsgrove Cadet Flight | None Listed |
Squadron 1504 | Keystone Country Cadet | None Listed |
Group 6
Group 6 is responsible for operations near Erie.
Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
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Group 6 Headquarters | Greenville | pawingcap.com/gp6 |
Squadron 122 | Mercer County Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 123 | Lawrence County Composite | squadron123.org |
Squadron 125 | Armstrong County Composite | sqdn125.org |
Squadron 501 | Major Don Beatty Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 502 | Erie Composite | eriecivilairpatrol.com |
Squadron 503 | Crawford County Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 504 | Clarion Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 505 | Warren County Composite | None Listed |
Squadron 714 | Jimmy Stewart Composite | None Listed |
Schools
Georgia Wing conducts a number of schools as a part of its cadet programs. These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.
Hawk Mountain Ranger School
Georgia Wing operates the longest continuously operating school of search and rescue in the United States.[1] Hawk Mountain Ranger School is funded and operated by the Wing both as a cadet program and also to instruct CAP members in emergency services operations. HMRS typically conducts training once a month, and offers a 10-day course during the summer as a National Cadet Special Activity.
Summer Schools
- Basic Encampment
Often referred to only as 'Encampment,' this school is a 9 day condensed version of the Air Force's Basic Training program, modified for cadets age 12-17. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in both an academic and applied environment. This course is traditionally taught at Fort Indiantown Gap.[2]
- Cadet Leadership School
CLS is also a 9 day course, offered a few weeks before basic encampment. CLS is similar to Air Force ROTC's Field Training program, focusing on developing cadet's leadership potential. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.[2]
- Glider Flight Encampment
Glider Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides in an unpowered glider.[2]
- Powered Flight Encampment
Powered Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned Cessna 172s and 182s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their solo wings.[2]
Other Schools
- Basic Cadet Orientation Course
BCOP is a weekend course to teach new cadets about the fundamentals of Civil Air Patrol. Topics covered include uniform care, basic drill instruction, opportunities available to cadets, as well as fun and fellowship. This course is typically offered in the early spring.
- Squadron Leadership School
Squadrons are the local unit of Civil Air Patrol, and this course covers material related to the successful operation of a Civil Air Patrol squadron.
Contact information
- Postal address
PA Wing CAP Headquarters
Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
- Hours of Operation
Georgia Wing Headquarters is normally staffed between 0830 to 1700 Local time on business days, and occasionally on weekends and other times as required.[3]
References
- ^ "Hawk Mountain Ranger Training School". Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ a b c d "2008 PA Wing Schools". Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ "Contact Us". Retrieved 2008-10-29.
External links
- Official Websites
- PA Wing Cadet Activities