Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Oregon Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Oregon. Oregon Wing headquarters are located in Eugene, Oregon.^[2] The Oregon Wing consists of over 500 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of Oregon.^[3]

Mission

The Oregon Wing performs the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.^[4]

Emergency services

The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services support missions, which includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions, and assisting in humanitarian aid assignments. CAP provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol also offers support to counter-drug missions.^[5]

Cadet programs

The Civil Air Patrol offers a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes providing cadets with aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership training.^[6]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol teaches aerospace education to CAP members and the general public. The aerospace education mission is accomplished through providing training to the members of CAP through the cadet program, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.^[7]

Organization

Members of the Civil Air Patrol receive a briefing prior to placing wreaths on graves in the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.

See also

• Awards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol
• Oregon Air National Guard
• Oregon State Defense Force

References

External links

• Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol official website

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