Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol

Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol
Associated Branches
United States Air Force
Executive Staff
Commander Colonel Earl Sherwin
Vice Commander Lt Col David Novotny
Current Statistics
Squadrons 34
Cadets 1089
Seniors 1009
Total Membership 2098
Statistics as of 14 March 2012[1]

Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, and the wing is under the command of Colonel Earl Sherwin

The Colorado Wing (COWG) operates in the Rocky Mountain Region for the CAP. The Wing consists of 35 squadrons in four groups within Colorado. CAP squadrons are of 3 types: Cadet, Composite and Senior: 1) "Cadet" squadrons consists of basic cadets, with a minimum of three senior members (adults) for supervisory, administrative, and training requirements; 2) "Senior" squadrons consists exclusively of senior members, all over the age of 18; and, 3) "Composite" squadrons consists of both cadets and senior members, conducting both cadet and senior programs.[2]

Contents

Mission statement

"FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY - The Civil Air Patrol was tasked with three primary missions: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services. Throughout its history, CAP has integrated the Nation's needs into its mission. We were the Eyes of the Home Skies in 1941 as well as now with America's Homeland Security mission"[3]

Structure

The Colorado Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Colorado, and reports to Rocky Mountain Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters. The wing supervises the individual groups and squadrons that comprise the basic operational unit of CAP. The Colorado Wing headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, Colorado.

Below the Wing level, Colorado is divided into # smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs,

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:

Group 1

Group 1, Sqdn 166, is responsible for operations in and around greater Denver area.[4]

Squadrons of Group 1
Sqdn No. Name/Type Location Meets at Website
162 Black Sheep Senior Englewood Centennial Airport Tower ColoWingCAP.org
186 Dakota Ridge Composite Littleton Centennial Community Church ColoWingCAP.org
188 Evergreen Composite Evergreen Evergreen Lutheran Church ColoWingCAP.org
031 Foothills Cadet Golden Belmar Baptist Church ColoWingCAP.org
143 Mile High Cadet Aurora Buckley Air Force Base ColoWingCAP.org
148 Mustang Cadet South Aurora Department Of Military Affairs ColoWingCAP.org
173 Parker Cadet Parker Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church ColoWingCAP.org
183 Valkyrie Cadet East Denver Wings Over the Rockies Museum vcs.cowg.cap.gov

Group 2

Group 2, Sqdn 167, operates in Northern Colorado, out of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Building B8.[5]

Squadrons of Group 2
Sqdn No. Name/Type Location Meets at Website
023 Arvada Cadet Arvada ColoWingCAP.org
072 Boulder Composite Boulder Calvary Bible Church ColoWingCAP.org
099 Broomfield Composite Broomfield Life Fellowship Church ColoWingCAP.org
021 Greeley Composite Greeley Greeley/Weld County Airport ColoWingCAP.org
136 Jefferson County Cadet Rocky Mtn Metro Airport Western Air Flight Academy ColoWingCAP.org
068 North Valley Composite Thornton ColoWingCAP.org
181 Steamboat Springs Composite Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs Airport ColoWingCAP.org
147 Thompson Valley Composite Ft. Collins Military Sciences Bldg,
Colorado State University
ColoWingCAP.org
022 Vance Brand Cadet Longmont National Guard Armory building ColoWingCAP.org

Group 3

Group 3, Sqdn 168 operates in Southern Colorado, out of Peterson Air Force Base.[6]

Squadrons of Group 3
Sqdn No. Name/Type Location Meets at Website
159 Air Academy Composite USAF Academy USAFA Bldg 8110 Entrance #30 ColoWingCAP.org
030 Colorado Springs Cadet Peterson AFB Peterson AFB, Building 350 ColoWingCAP.org
157 Douglas Cadet Castle Rock New Hope Presbyterian Church ColoWingCAP.org
098 Fremont-Starfire Composite Canon City ColoWingCAP.org
080 Pikes Peak Senior Peterson AFB Peterson AFB Chapel, Building 1410 ColoWingCAP.org
179 Pueblo Eagles Composite Pueblo Memorial Airport Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum ColoWingCAP.org

Group 4

Group 4, Sqdn 169, conducts operations in Western Colorado, from Montrose, out of Montrose Armory.[7]

Squadrons of Group 4
Sqdn No. Name/Type Location Meets at Website
139 Cortez Senior Cortez Municipal Airport CAP Hangar, Cortez Airport ColoWingCAP.org
160 Heart Of The Rockies Composite Alamosa San Luis Valley Regional Airport ColoWingCAP.org
157 Mesa Verde Cadet Cortez Cortez Journal Building ColoWingCAP.org
141 Montrose Composite Montrose Montrose National Guard Armory ColoWingCAP.org
176 Durango Composite Durango Durango Armory ColoWingCAP.org
015 Thunder Mountain Composite Grand Jct. near Grand Junction Regional Airport ColoWingCAP.org

Encampment

Cadet encampments, usually a week in length, provide cadets with an intense look at military life. Encampment attendance is a prerequisite for the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award. Senior members may also be awarded the ribbon for providing leadership at CAP encampments.[8]

Ground search and rescue

The Wing operates a ground search and rescue ("GSAR") school on an annual basis, normally held in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains, west of Kremmling[9] To participate, Cadets must be at least 14 years old, hold the rank of at least Cadet Senior Airman, successfully pass a physical fitness test, and have previous participation in cadet summer activities. Additionally, all participants must have completed basic training in emergency services (offered by FEMA) and be able to hike long distances with a 20-25 pound pack. Participants spend the entire school (normally, eight days) in a field environment, and are awarded a Ground Team member badge at the successful completion of the school.

Air search and rescue

CAP cadets can quailify to participation in FAA approved air-search flights as an observer with and CAP certified pilot. Cadets with their pilot-in-command license can qualify as cadet pilot for air-search flights. Training is provided, along with age and license requirements.[10] [11]

Awards and decorations

Contact Information

Postal address

Colorado Wing CAP Headquarters
RMR-CO-001
360 W Otis Street
Peterson AFB, CO 80914

References

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