The Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary |
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| Associated Branches | |
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| United States Air Force | |
| Executive Staff | |
| Commander | Col Tonya Boylan |
| Vice Commander | Lt Col Richard Greenwood |
| Current Statistics | |
| Squadrons | 71 |
| Cadets | 1077 |
| Seniors | 1259 |
| Total Membership | 2236 |
| Statistics as of 14 March 2012[1] | |
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.
Georgia Wing is abbreviated as "GAWG", and is often referred to by its members as "GA Wing".
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Georgia Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. GA Wing reports to Southeast 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.
[[Image:|thumb|175px|right|Group 1 Insignia]] Group I is responsible for operations in and around Northwestern Georgia.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SER-GA-118 | Group I Headquarters | Headquarters |
| SER-GA-003 | Atlanta Senior Squadron #1 | Senior |
| SER-GA-043 | Rome Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-045 | Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
| SER-GA-090 | Cobb Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-109 | Fulton Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-129 | Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-134 | Calhoun Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-154 | Sweetwater Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-454 | Smyrna Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
Group II operates around North Eastern Georgia.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SER-GA-119 | Group II Headquarters | Headquarters |
| SER-GA-065 | DeKalb County Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
| SER-GA-112 | Gwinnett Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-130 | PDK Senior Squadron | Senior |
| SER-GA-152 | North GA Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-447 | Dahlonega Senior Squadron | Senior |
| SER-GA-506 | Currahee Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-507 | Ellijay Composite Squadron | Composite |
Group III operates in the Mid West area.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SER-GA-121 | Group 3 Headquarters | Headquarters |
| SER-GA-014 | Griffin Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-023 | Atlanta Senior Squadron # 2 | Senior |
| SER-GA-098 | Columbus Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-116 | Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-125 | Coweta Senior Squadron | Senior |
| SER-GA-153 | West GA Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-448 | Newnan-Coweta Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
Group IV conducts operations in the Central area.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location | Type |
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| SER-GA-122 | Group IV Headquarters | Headquarters |
| SER-GA-002 | Albany Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-033 | Middle GA Senior Squadron | Senior |
| SER-GA-082 | Moody AFB Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-455 | Fitzgerald Composite Squadron | Composite |
| SER-GA-808 | CFCA Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
| SER-GA-813 | Street School Cadet Squadron | Cadet |
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.
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]
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 instructs cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides in an unpowered glider.[2]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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